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SUPPORT
"They held each other all through the winter season into the spring and would continue until the healing was complete."

From The Healing, written and illustrated by Julie Higgins at www.artistjuliehiggins.com


Coastal Office

Meets the first and third Friday of each month from 12:30-2:00pm in Fort Bragg (for exact location, please contact our office).

Facilitated by Sallie Werson, C.A.C.

707.937.3833
800.449.6483

 Cancer Support Group
These free support group sessions are designed for men and women who are living with cancer. Size and composition varies from week to week, depending upon who needs what support, but the fundamental caring circle stays the same. The group serves as a support in practical and emotional matters.

Ukiah Office
Meets the first and third Tuesday afternoon of each month
Noon - 1:00p.m.

Ukiah Office
590 South Dora
Ukiah

707.467.3828

Women's Cancer Support Group
This support is for women with all cancers at all stages. Size and composition varies from week to week, depending upon who needs what support, but the fundamental caring circle stays the same.

 
 
Meets the second and fourth Wednesday evenings of each month
6:00-7:30 p.m.

Ukiah Office
590 South Dora
Ukiah

707.467.3828

Men's Cancer Support Group
This support is for men with all cancers at all stages. Size and composition varies from week to week, depending upon who needs what support, but the fundamental caring circle stays the same.

This group is on hiatus. Please call the CRC Ukiah Office for more information.
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National Cancer Support Groups
CancerCare offers more than 50 support groups each month, where people meet face to face, over the telephone or online to discuss problems, gain support and learn from others. Each of these groups is led by a professional oncology social worker form the staff of CancerCare.

Please see our Resources page for more information on nationally based support groups. 		Types of Groups
CancerCare offers groups to address the concerns of a variety of poulations who are affected by any type of cancer, at any stage . The groups include:
  • Support for Patients, their Partners, Relatives and Caregivers
  • Bereavement Support for Partners and Relatives
  • "Heart and Soul" Spirituality Support


    Telephone Support Groups
    This type of support group takes place during a one hour conference call, which is free to participants. The following telephone groups are being offered:

    People with Cancer
  • People with Cancer:
  • Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer
  • Advanced Breast Cancer
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Leukemia
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Melanoma
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Multiple Primary Diagnoses
  • Newly Diagnosed Ovarian Cancer
  • Advanced Ovarian Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Survivorship/Post-Treatment
  • Young Adults with Cancer
  • Grupo de Apoyo Teléfonico en Español Para Hombres Viviendo con Cáncer
  • Grupo de Apoyo Teléfonico en Español Para Mujeres Viviendo con Cáncer

    Caregivers/Loved Ones:
  • Caregivers
  • Pancreatic Cancer Caregivers
  • Parents of Children with Cancer


    • Online Support Groups
    This type of support group takes place via computer in a bulletin board message format. The following online groups are being offered:

    Patient Support Groups:
  • People with Cancer Support Group
  • Breast Cancer Patient Support Group
  • Colorectal Cancer Patient Support Group
  • Lung Cancer Patient Support Group
  • Blood Cancers Patient Support Group
  • Ovarian Cancer Patient Support Group
  • Pancreatic Cancer Patient Support Group
  • Prostate Cancer Patient Support Group
  • Young Adults (between the ages of 20-40) Living with Cancer
  • Post Treatment Survivorship Forum
  • Managing Treatment Side Effects

    Support Groups for Caregivers and Loved Ones:
  • Caregivers/Loved Ones Support Group
  • Breast Cancer Caregiver Support Group
  • Lung Cancer Caregiver Support Group
  • Pancreatic Cancer Caregiver Support Group
  • Prostate Cancer Caregiver Support Group
  • Ovarian Cancer Caregiver Support Group
  • Colorectal Cancer Caregiver Support
  • Adults Age 20-40 with a Loved One with Cancer
  • Teen with a Parent with Cancer Support Group
  • Parents of Children with Cancer

    Support Groups for the Bereaved:
  • Partner's Bereavement Support Group
  • People Who Have Lost a Loved One Group
  • Bereaved Parents of Young Children (0-19)

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