Support groups are for anyone experiencing the impacts of cancer, including patients, parents, caregivers, family members, and those who are grieving.
Most groups meet virtually, via Zoom, and are facilitated by a licensed mental health clinician (LICSW/LMHC/LPC). Some groups meet in person at the Capitol Hill building.
4,200+
members served
FREE
to attend
10+
groups to choose from
25+ years
combined facilitator experience
Group Support
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All support groups are implemented virtually, via Zoom. Times are listed in PT.
Bereavement
For those grieving the loss of someone they love to cancer. A gentle, non-fixing space to speak the unspeakable, honor what was lost, and not feel alone in it.
- Group A: Every Thursday, 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Group B: Every other Tuesday, 4:00pm-5:30pm
- Group C: Every other Tuesday, 4:00pm-5:30pm
- Group D: Every other Monday, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Best Medicine
We believe that laughter is truly one of the best medicines in life. And what better way to honor our founding mission that no one should face cancer alone, than to share the healing powers of laughter… together!
Glenn, one of our group facilitators (and former SNL writer, comedian, and Second City graduate) is now proud to host The Best Medicine group: a support space where patients, caregivers, medical providers, and survivors can hang out, socialize, and just simply laugh!
- Every other Thursday: 6:00pm-7:30pm
BIPOC Support Group
A safe and culturally sensitive space for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to share experienes, receive support, and build community.
No current active group available.
Caregivers
For partners, family members, and friends caring for someone with cancer.
A place to be seen in your exhaustion, love, fear, and resilience—without having to be strong.
- Group A: Wednesdays, 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Group B: Every other Monday, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Living with Advanced Cancer
A welcoming space for people living with advanced or metastatic cancer to connect with others who truly understand the emotional realities of ongoing treatment and living with uncertainty.
- Every other Wednesday, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Living with Cancer
For those actively navigating diagnosis, treatment, and everything in between.
A supportive place to share what’s hard, what helps, and what it’s like to live day-to-day with cancer.
- Group A: Every other Tuesday, 6:30pm-8:00pm
- Group B: Every other Wednesday, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Parent Grief
Support for any parent (with children under 18 years old) who has lost a family member to cancer.
No current active group available.
Parents of Children with Cancer
Support for any parents who are navigating their child’s cancer diagnosis.
- Group A: Every other Wednesday, 4:00-5:30 pm
Parents Living with Cancer
Support for any parent (with children under 18 years old) who is navigating a cancer diagnosis.
- Group A: Every other Tuesdays, 5:00-6:30pm.
Sparkle Saturday
Sparkle Saturday is our way of bringing the magic of Camp Sparkle to families throughout the year. We offer a special therapeutic arts activity for kids and teens, as well as a parent support group. All activities are facilitated by our licensed clinical social workers. Sparkle Saturdays are open to any child impacted by cancer who are in Kindergarten and older.
Register Here
Teen Group
An emotional support group for 9th to 12th graders, with cancer or a loved one with cancer. Join us to build community with people who just get it.
- Final Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8:00pm. Requires parental consent to participate.
Register Here
Survivorship
For people living in the “what now?” where relief, fear, gratitude, and uncertainty often coexist. A space to talk honestly about what it means to move forward when cancer is still part of the story.
- 2nd Thursday of each month, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Women Living with Cancer
Women Living with Cancer is a space for female-identifying individuals to come together to discuss how living cancer impacts their lives through the lens of womanhood.
- Every other Thursday 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
“Even if you’re not impacted by cancer, you likely know someone who is. It’s so nice hearing how helpful a family members’ support group has been”
-Community Member
“I just love you guys. Your support group changed my life”
-Support Group Member
Individualized Support
Cancer Pathways also offers free consultations/support sessions to discuss specific practical and emotional concerns that may arise. We provide an individual or family focus depending on your need. Individual sessions are 30-minutes and family-focused sessions are 50-minutes. A total of up to three (3) sessions is provided per member. Please reach out to Glenn Rockowitz ([email protected]) if you are interested.
A Note about our Support Services
We do not offer medical advice or make medical referrals and our services do not constitute mental health therapy. Individuals must be 18 years or older to participate in a support group. Group facilitators are not available for emergency therapeutic support outside of business hours. If you have a mental health emergency, we encourage you to contact one or more of the following:
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- National Crisis Line at (800) 273-8255 or text 988
- Call 911
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