Health/Disability Related Support Groups | CANCERCARE - Cancer Support Services
Online Resource, Springfield, IL 62707
Eligibility
Hours
Voice - Primary Contact Number
Languages
None
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
Fees
No fee
Service area
IL
Description
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.
What's Here
Providing organization
CANCERCARE
Organization that provides cancer support and health assistance services