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
Hello to all of our FABULOUS supporters, As a small nonprofit we are very proud of our ability to provide services to cancer patients and their family members for over 23 years due to your loyalty, kindness, and participation in our mission. As you all know, we are a volunteer board and our therapists work at...
Fran's Place
September 4, 2023
The sun is out again in Southern CA after our huge storm, and we are planning to enjoy the last month of summer. Our Fall Basket Raffle will celebrate Summer’s End in style! From the fabulous folks at Harry & David, The Summer Deluxe Hearthside Gift Basket is truly a sight to behold. With more than 20...
Fran's Place
August 23, 2023
Fran’s Place just concluded our first Imagining Mental Wellness Giving Day, and we exceeded our goal! We raised over $36,000 on May 17. Many thanks to Orange County Community Foundation, which coordinated this event, and provided the donation platform, the design and technology, and many other important resources. Thanks to the 107 donors and the...
Fran's Place
May 18, 2023