Health/Disability Related Support Groups | CANCERCARE - Cancer Support Services

Provides online support services to individuals with a cancer diagnosis, and their caregivers. Services include counseling, support groups, and education. Counseling - Provides free individual and ground support to individuals affected by cancer. Also offers short-term, strengths-based emotional support and may assist in locating community resources. Support groups - Offers telephone and online support groups to connect clients with other cancer patients. Telephone support groups are one-hour sessions scheduled weekly. Online support group takes place using a password-protected message board format (not live chat) and is led by oncology social workers. Groups are held for 15 weeks at a time. Education - Offers free educational workshops on cancer-related topics. Participants can listen in live over the phone or online as a webcast.

Date of Last Formal Update

04/08/2024

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Location

Online Resource, Springfield, IL 62707

Hours

Service Hours: Monday: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM (EST) Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM (EST) Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM (EST) Thursday: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM (EST) Friday: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM (EST)

Application process

Call for assistance. Visit the website to register for online support group services and educational workshops. Pre-registration is required. Documents Required - None

Eligibility

Individuals with a cancer diagnosis and their caregivers.

Languages

None

Agency info

CANCERCARE

Organization that provides cancer support and health assistance services