Cancer Counseling/Support Groups offered by CancerCare

485 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022

Eligibility

People affected by cancer.

Hours

10am to 6pm from Monday through Thursday and 10am to 5pm on Fridays

(800) 813-4673

Voice·

800-813-HOPE

Website

https://www.cancercare.org/support_groups

Email

[email protected]

Application process

Call or email for more information.

Fees

None.

Service area

Other Information

Disabilities & Health Conditions

Cancer

Languages

Spanish

Payment Options

Free

Offers free telephone counseling with professional oncology social workers. Counseling can help:

Learn new ways to cope with a cancer diagnosis
Explore and manage feelings which may include sadness or anxiety
Speak with your children and other loved ones about cancer
Find help with financial challenges
Improve communications with the health care team
Connect with resources

Also offers online and telephone support groups facilitated by an oncology social worker. Provides free online education workshops and teleconferences about cancer-related topics. Previous workshops are available in an archive as podcasts.

Data provided by

Washington 211

What's Here

Talklines/Warmlines Disease/Disability Information Health/Disability Related Support Groups Health/Disability Related Counseling

Providing organization

CancerCare

Provides free, professional support services including counseling, support groups, educational workshops, publications and financial assistance to anyone affected by cancer. Services are provided by master's-prepared oncology social workers and cancer experts.