Our goal is to support the people we work with in taking their next step in healing, whatever that may be. We encourage healing by expanding access to integrative and complementary medicine practices for individuals living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis. To meet the whole-person needs of those living with cancer, Smith Center specializes in offering psychosocial support, which treats the social, psychological, emotional, spiritual, and functional aspects of cancer, from prevention through survivorship to end-of-life and bereavement. 

Located in Washington, DC, Smith Center provides comprehensive cancer support resources through two primary service areas:

• Health and Wellness: Smith Center offers integrative healing programs each year for approximately 650 adults living with cancer and their caregivers, with over 2,600 visits annually. Programs offered include healthy cooking and stress reduction classes, creativity workshops, professionally facilitated support groups, healing circles, and patient navigation services.
• Arts and Creativity: Based on our deep belief in the healing power of art, in 2008, Smith Center established the Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery, a public Gallery dedicated to advancing an understanding of the power of arts to unite, teach, build community, and heal. Each year, the Gallery offers four curated exhibitions, featuring the work of approximately 50-100 artists, as well as film screenings, artist dialogues, book-signings, performances, lectures, and other events to up to 3,500 visitors. The Gallery features artists whose work builds community, celebrates life, and inspires change. By encouraging deep introspection, our exhibits work to heal both social, and psychological ills.