Clayton’s House
Find a Haven of Support at Clayton’s House Our Certified Healthcare Hospitality Home The Marr-Anderson Family donated their home in Portland, Maine’s picturesque East End to the Dempsey Center. Named...
How To Begin
Schedule an orientation with our team at The Dempsey Center for an introduction to our cancer care services, support programs, cancer therapies, and more.
Public Workshops
Experience the Dempsey Center in a public class or workshop virtually or in-person in Lewiston or South Portland, Maine.
Educational Workshops
Cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment educational workshops for anyone impacted by cancer—all provided at no cost.
Movement and Fitness
Take part in a no-cost movement and fitness class at the Dempsey Center to support you while on a journey with cancer.
Nutrition
No cost one-on-one nutrition consultations, workshops, and classes designed to help cancer patients, survivors, and care partners.
Bodywork
Find a haven of support with integrative therapies such as massage, acupuncture, and reiki at no cost for people impacted by cancer.
Nutrition Consultations
One-on-one nutrition consults are offered at no cost at the Dempsey Center for cancer patients, survivors, and care partners.
Movement and Fitness Consultations
Establish your fitness goals and learn how movement can benefit you before, during, and after a cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Wigs and Headwear
Wig and Headwear Consultations Find a wig or headwear solution at no cost through a consultation with our experienced team. Personalized, Private Cancer-related hair loss is a common experience for...
Grief and Loss
Grief after the loss of a loved one to cancer can cause painful feelings. At the Dempsey Center, we're here to support you.
Comfort Care Items
Handmade Comfort Care Items We understand cancer treatment can be difficult and uncomfortable. Sometimes it is the little things that help you get through a difficult time. Handmade items offered...
Getting Started Resources
Movement and Fitness Resources
Movement and Fitness Resources Movement and maintaining fitness can play an important role for the cancer patient, survivor, care partner, friend, or family member while experiencing a cancer impact. To...
Nutrition Resources
Nutrition Resources Whether you've attended a nutrition class, are considering joining us, or are just looking for nutritional support while on a journey with cancer, we are here for you....
Integrative Therapies Resources
Integrative Therapy Resources Find online resources to help you start, continue, or improve your personal practice of mindfulness, acupressure, and self-massage. Below you will find great resources, compiled by our...