A Place Where Hope Lives
Cancer Counseling
How we help cancer patients and families.
Who We Serve
Comprehensive cancer counseling for each client's unique needs.
Our Co-Founder
Dr. Frances Baumgarten, cancer survivor, center co-founder.
Donate
Please support our mission with a donation.
Our Approach
We help clients express thoughts and feelings without guilt or shame, manage overwhelming fears and concerns, and talk more openly with family, physicians, and caregivers. Services provided in English and Spanish.
Meet the Team
Meet the clinicians and board members of Fran's Place, and find out why they are so passionate about our mission.
Make a Difference
Cancer touches everyone. We all want the best quality of life for cancer patients and their families and caregivers, and we can help, with YOUR help.
Our Latest Updates
In this PODCAST, (part two of two), Rosaria Kozar of Living with Scanxiety interviews Dr. Frances Baumgarten discussing more on pediatric cancer. They also discuss how Fran’s Place counselors approach each client’s unique mental health journey. Listen to this 20 minute podcast for a moving, informative discussion.
Fran's Place
December 16, 2021
“I believe that counseling can be life-changing. There is something extraordinary about being heard, supported, and encouraged by someone who understands what we are going through. It gives hope, strength, and meaning during the darkest of times. Fran’s Place provides crucial counseling support to cancer patients and their families free of charge and without red...
Fran's Place
December 16, 2021
In this PODCAST, (part one of two), Rosaria Kozar of Living with Scanxiety interviews Dr. Frances Baumgarten on the issues families face when a child has cancer. They also discuss the entire family situation and how to cope with the changes, when cancer comes into a household. Listen to this 22 minute podcast for a...
Fran's Place
November 2, 2021