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Are you searching for a safe place to meet people to talk about your experience dealing with cancer? Use the map below to locate general cancer support groups in your area. For support groups related to a specific cancer type, choose the appropriate cancer center and use the link for Support Groups on the blue navigation bar.
We recognize that this support group listing may not be complete and that some of the information on it may have changed. To ensure that this feature is as useful and accurate as possible, please let us know of new support groups or of changes to our information, by sending an e-mail message to answers@support.nexcura.com.
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California
National Childhood Cancer Foundation (NCCF)
440 East Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91006-3776
Phone: 1-800-458-6223
info@curesearch.org
http://www.curesearch.org/
Comments: The NCCF supports research conducted by a network of institutions, each of which has a team of doctors, scientists, and other specialists with the special skills required for the diagnosis, treatment, supportive care, and
research on the cancers of infants, children, and young adults. Advocating for children with cancer and the centers that treat them is also a focus of the NCCF. A limited selection of Spanish-language publications is available.
The Wellness Community
Camarillo Valley
3639 East Las Posas Rd., #117
Camarillo, CA 93010
Phone: (805)379-4777
Fax: (805)371-6231
help@thewellnesscommunity.org
http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org/
Vital Options and "The Group Room" Cancer Radio Talk Show
Post Office Box 19233
Encino, CA 91416-9233
Phone: 1-800-477-7666
GrpRoom@aol.com
http://www.vitaloptions.org
Contact: Local phone: 818-508-5657
Comments: The mission of Vital Options is to use communications technology to reach people dealing with cancer. This organization holds a weekly syndicated call-in cancer talk show linking callers with other patients, long-term survivors, family members, physicians, and therapists experienced in working
with and discussing cancer issues.
Good Samaritan Hospital Support Group
Good Samaritan Hospital
15891 Las Gatos-Almaden Road
Los Gatos, CA
Phone: 408-559-2110
Comments: The group is facilitated by an oncology social worker from Good Samaritian. The meeting is every Wednesday, 10-11:30am. in the Cafetaria Conference Room.
The Wellness Community
Foothills
200 E. Del Mar, Suite 118
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: (626)796-1083
Fax: (626)796-0601
help@thewellnesscommunity.org
http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org/
The Wellness Community
South Bay Cities
109 W. Torrance Blvd., #100
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Phone: (310)376-3550
Fax: (310)372-2094
help@thewellnesscommunity.org
http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org/
The Wellness Community
c/o 2259 Swarthmore Drive
Sacramento, CA 95825
help@thewellnesscommunity.org
http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org/
The Wellness Community
San Diego
8555 Aero Drive, #340
San Diego, CA 92123
help@thewellnesscommunity.org
http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org/
General Cancer Support Group at Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente Hospital
2238 Geary St, 8th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415)833-3289
Contact: Carol Harris
General Cancer Support Groups
UCSF Cancer Center
2356 Sutter St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 885-3785
Contact: Carol Kronenwetter
Comments: Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm
For all stages; 1st floor, Rm J119
Lung Cancer Support Group
UCSF Cancer Center
2356 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415)665-7623
Contact: Barbara Buckley
National Asian Women's Health Organization (NAWHO)
Suite 410
250 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: (415)989-9747
nawho@nawho.org
http://www.nawho.org
Comments: NAWHO is working to improve the health status of Asian women and families through research, education, leadership, and public policy programs. They have resources for Asian women in English, Cantonese, Laotian, Vietnamese, and Korean. Publications on subjects such as reproductive rights, breast and cervical cancer, and tobacco control are available.
Personal Support and Lifestyle Intervention
UCSF Cancer Center
2356 Sutter St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 885-7877
Comments: A comprehensive research trial on effects of psychosocial support and cancer. The program includes support groups, art therapy, exercise, yoga and other activities.
UCSF Cancer Center
UCSF/ Mt. Zion, Family and Friends Support Group
2356 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 885-3770
Contact: Debra Marks
Comments: Call for time and date.
UCSF Cancer Center
Family and Friends -- Husbands and Significant Others
2356 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 885-7585
Contact: Dr. Andrew Kneier
Comments: 1st and 3rd Tuesday; A focus group for men (husbands or significant others) who are living with women who have cancer.
Young Adults with Cancer/Ulman Fund
UCSF Cancer Center
2356 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 885-3693
Contact: Keren Stronach
Comments: 1st & 3rd Monday 5:30-7:30pm; 1st floor Library.
Walk With Sally
1613 Chelsea Road Ste 807
San Marino, CA 91108
Phone: (310) 784-7755
Fax: (626) 289-5946
info@walkwithsally.org
http://www.walkwithsally.org
Contact: Pam Penson
Comments: Walk With Sally is nonprofit organization dedicated to provide mentoring support programs and services to children of parents with cancer. Our programs and services are free of charge and open all children between the ages of 7-17.
The Wellness Community
West Los Angeles
2716 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 1040
Santa Monica, CA 90405-5211
Phone: (310)314-2555
Fax: (310)314-7586
help@thewellnesscommunity.org
http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org/
The Wellness Community
Research and Development
2716 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 1040
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: (310)314-2565
Fax: (310)314-7586
help@thewellnesscommunity.org
http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org/
Center for Attitudinal Healing
33 Buchanon Dr.
Sausalito, CA 94965
Phone: (415)331-6161 x104
http://www.healingcenter.org
Contact: Valerie Henderson
The Wellness Community
San Francisco East Bay
3276 McNutt Avenue
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
help@thewellnesscommunity.org
http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org/
The Wellness Community
Valley/ Ventura
530 Hampshire Road
Westlake Village, CA 91363
Phone: (805)379-4777
Fax: (805)371-6231
help@thewellnesscommunity.org
http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org/
The Wellness Community
Orange County California
c/o 3785 Blue Gum Drive
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Phone: (714)970-2916
help@thewellnesscommunity.org
http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org/
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