"Cancer survivors are not passive recipients of care. They are active participants in their own survivorship journey, reclaiming their lives and shaping their futures." - Dr. Patricia Ganz
Our Mission in Action:
Peer Mentorship & Survivorship Support:
At Living After Crisis, we offer peer mentorship and professional coaching tailored to the unique journey of survivorship. Our peer mentors and professional coaches, including LAC founder Vanessa Joy Walker, partner with women one-on-one in a series of six sessions (50 min. each).
During these sessions, our mentors and coaches evaluate each woman's immediate needs and goals, providing personalized support to help them navigate the challenges of survivorship. Together, we assist women in building a toolbox of skills and strategies to survive and thrive!
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Education & Resources
LEARNING HUBS - Coming Soon
Prepare for a new chapter in your journey where mental health and survivorship converge. Designed around our community, our Digital Learning Hubs are collaborative spaces where peers, mentors, and clinicians come together to provide education and support on navigating life after cancer.
These hubs blend technology, storytelling, and micro-learning, offering tailored resources and guidance to support women navigating survivorship.
Stay tuned for the launch of our Digital Learning Hubs, designed to provide comprehensive support for women on their journey to resilience and well-being after cancer.
Advocacy Avenue
Amplifying Survivor Voices
Your experience matters, and your voice can create change.
At Living After Crisis, we believe that every survivor's experience holds the potential to shape policy, improve healthcare, and transform lives. Advocacy Avenue is our commitment to helping you transform your personal experience into meaningful advocacy that creates lasting change.
Advocacy Training & Education — Whether you're new to advocacy or an experienced speaker, our virtual and in-person training programs equip you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to share your story effectively. Learn from experienced advocates, policy experts, and fellow survivors how to make your voice heard.
Travel & Logistics Support — We remove barriers to participation by providing:
Financial assistance for travel and accommodations
Comprehensive event planning support
Connection to advocacy opportunities in Washington, D.C.
Community & Connection — Join a supportive network of fellow advocates who understand the power of lived experience. Our regular gatherings and events create spaces for sharing strategies, building relationships, and amplifying our collective impact.
Future Vision: The Advocate's Home in D.C.
We're working toward establishing a dedicated space in Washington D.C. to serve as a home base for survivor advocates. This innovative micro-hotel concept will offer:
Accessible, low-cost or free accommodations for advocates
A welcoming community gathering space
Training facilities and meeting rooms
A supportive environment for advocates preparing to share their stories
While direct lobbying is not part of our services, we empower and support those who wish to engage with representatives and participate in advocacy events.
Ready to transform your experience into action? Contact us to learn more about Advocacy Avenue initiatives.
“Every survivor’s voice adds strength to our collective call for change. Together, we can transform healthcare and support systems for future generations.”
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Experiences - Coming in the future!
We curate & create healing escapes, and educational experiences, in collaboration with patients, care partners, and clinicians.
“After a cancer diagnosis Vanessa reminded me of my strength, and helped me rediscover the strong woman leader within me. I am so blessed to have worked with her on my healing journey!”
— AMBER L., COACHING CLIENT