Shanti exists to enhance the quality of life,
health and well-being of people living with
life-threatening illnesses.
Each year Shanti provides education, practical assistance, and emotional support to over 2,000 people living with HIV/AIDS and breast cancer.
Shanti Programs
The L.I.F.E. Institute provides effective health-enhancement and wellness counseling services based on the principles of mind-body medicine to people living with HIV/AIDS, breast cancer, and HIV-Hepatitis C co-infection; conducts research on the role of psycho-social issues in disease onset and progression; and provides training and technical assistance to agencies operating L.I.F.E. nationally.
LifeLines Breast Cancer Program offers a continuum of education, care and support services to women and men with breast cancer so they can access medical care, maintain treatment, and enjoy better health outcomes Services are currently in Mandarin, Cantonese, Toisanese, Spanish and English.
HIV Services is designed to meet the emotional and practical needs of people living with HIV/AIDS, service include care navigation, peer support, treatment advocacy, a drop-in lounge, and social activities.
Volunteer Services offers exciting opportunities for volunteers including facilitating wellness classes, providing emotional and practical support to a client, marketing and outreach, as well as special events.
Training and Consultation is provided nationwide to organizations interested in developing or scaling-up programs that enhance the quality of life, health and well-being of people living with life-threatening illnesses.
