A new program, which provides free holistic health services to cancer patients and their caregivers, is available in Boone County.
The Boone County Resilience & Renewal Program is made possible through the alliance of the Boone County Cancer Society, The Cabin Mental Health Services, and Effie Massage. The program’s aim is to surround cancer patients with services to aid their mental health and well-being while fighting the disease. The program is made possible through the Pam York Memorial Fund. Pam York died in 2023 of lymphoma, and the fund began with generous donations from her family and friends to honor her spirit and continue her legacy of light.
“No doubt, cancer is a physical disease, but fighting it day in and day out takes a mental toll for patients and their caregivers,” said Joy Kaylor, Executive Director of the Boone County Cancer Society. “We are absolutely thrilled to be able to offer these services for families working so hard to overcome the obstacles this disease throws in their way.”
To be eligible to receive the services, cancer patients and their families need only authorization from their doctor or social worker. From there, individuals will be eligible to receive counseling services provided by The Cabin’s staff, as well as massage sessions, all held at the Boone County Cancer Society’s Office, conveniently located in Lebanon.
“Supporting the mental and emotional well‑being of cancer patients is not optional, it’s essential,” said Jennie Smith, Executive Director of The Cabin, who has been providing mental health services in Boone County for 27 years.“Cancer doesn’t just affect the body. It reshapes daily life, emotional stability, and the sense of safety for patients and the people who love them. In Boone County, we believe no one should face that alone. This partnership allows us to wrap families in the kind of support that strengthens resilience and restores hope.”
For more information about the Resilience and Renewal program, visit the Boone County Cancer Society’s website at: https://boonecancersociety.org/resilience-and-renewal/