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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

  • Imagining Mental Wellness Giving Day 2024

One Day. $35,000 Goal. Will You Join Us? SAVE THE DATE – MAY 8TH We need all of our supporters to step up and dig deep, and help with our biggest fundraiser of 2024. On May 8, 2024 Fran’s Place will partner with the Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) and 18 other nonprofits for our Second...

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  • Caregiver Companion Podcast

Dr. Fran Baumgarten shares a podcast with John Razzano, who has been a caregiver to both his wife and son. They have now accumulated 6 episodes, dealing with all aspects of helping your family member or friend deal with a cancer diagnosis. Caregiver Companion Podcast is available on Apple, Amazon and Spotify. Tune in and...

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  • Letter from Fran on Fundraising Needs

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...

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