Due to the COVID-19 pandemic many in-person support groups are currently not meeting or are meeting online. Please be sure to check with each support group for current information.
Cancer Support Groups
This page features a list of Cancer Support groups offered by the UVM Cancer Center, as well as a listing of online and phone support groups offered by reputable national organizations.
UVM Medical Center Support Groups
The following UVMMC support groups are free to attend unless otherwise noted. Dates and times are subject to change; please call the contact person listed for up-to-date information.
For a list of other support groups and resources throughout the state, please visit the Vermont Cancer Survivor Network website and click on the "Resources" link: http://vcsn.net/.
CHAMPLAIN VALLEY PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
When: 2nd Tuesday of the month
Time: 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Where: Zoom (call for link)
Contact: Mary Guyette, 802-274-4990
Breast Cancer Connection Circle
For people navigating or recovering from breast cancer. All genders welcome.
When: 3rd Wednesday of the month
Time: 7 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Where: Zoom. Click here to register.
Contact: Stacy Burnett, 802-858-5576
CAREGIVER LUNCH TIME MEETING
For individuals caring for a loved one with cancer.
When: 2nd Wednesday of the month
Time: 12 P.M. -1 P.M.
Contact: Kathleen McBeth, Kathleen [dot] McBeth
uvmhealth [dot] org (Kathleen[dot]McBeth[at]uvmhealth[dot]org)
MULTIPLE MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP
When: 3rd Tuesday of the month
Time: 5 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
Where: Zoom (call for link)
Contact: JoAnn Nielson, 802-847-5649
LEUKEMIA, LYMPHOMA, MYELOMA FAMILY SUPPORT
When: 1st Wednesday of the month
Time: 5 P.M. - 7 P.M.
Where: Zoom (call for link)
Contact: Michele Mosley, 802-847-0467
GYNECOLOGIC MALIGNANCIES SUPPORT GROUP
For women with gynecological cancers.
When: 3rd Monday of the month
Time: 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Where: Zoom (call for link)
Contact: Stephanie Fraser, 802-847-3234
FRIENDS FOR LIFE SUPPORT GROUP
Mindfulness group for people living with cancer.
When: 1st Wednesday of every month
Time: 5 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
Where: Zoom (call for link)
Contact: Julia Wick, 802-847-5609
YOUNG SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP
For cancer patients ages 18-40.
When: 4th Tuesday of the month
Time: 5:30 P.M.
Where: Zoom (call for link)
Contact: Kathleen McBeth, Kathleen [dot] McBethuvmhealth [dot] org (Kathleen[dot]McBeth[at]uvmhealth[dot]org)
CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP
For children ages 6-12 who have a parent or adult caregiver currently being treated for cancer. Coping skills are developed through a variety of fun, creative, and active activities.
When: Call for dates/times
Contact: Chelsie Lange, 802-847-4069
TEEN TALK NIGHTS
For teens ages 13-18 who have a parent or adult loved one currently being treated for cancer. Discussions happen through a variety of activities and over a meal.
When: Call for dates/times
Contact: Chelsie Lange, 802-847-4069
YOUTH & FAMILY BEREAVEMENT GROUPS
Two groups (children/teen and adult) meet concurrently to support the needs of grieving families.
When: Monthly (call for dates/times)
Where: Zoom (call for link)
Contact: Chelsie Lange, 802-847-4069
Oncology Patient and Family Support—Online and by Phone
The Frymoyer Community Health Resource Center at the University of Vermont Medical Center offers a listing of reputable online and phone support groups, networks, and communities including one-on-one peer support for oncology patients and their families.
For more information, contact the Frymoyer Community Health Resource Center at 802-847-8821 or ResourceCenterUVMHealth [dot] org (ResourceCenter[at]UVMHealth[dot]org).
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY— CANCER SURVIVORS NETWORK
Join our online community by and for people with cancer and their families. Find and connect with others through our member search, discussion boards, chat rooms, and private CSN e-mail. Create your own personal space to tell us about yourself, share photos, audio, etc, start an online journal (blog), contribute resources, and more.
CANCERCARE — ONLINE AND PHONE SUPPORT GROUPS
Connect with others in support groups for cancer patients, loved ones and people who have lost a loved one, led by oncology social workers. Includes phone support groups for specific types of cancer.
https://www.cancercare.org/support_groups
VERMONT CANCER SUPPORT NETWORK — KINDRED CONNECTIONS PEER SUPPORT
Peer support for all those touched by cancer. Kindred Connections volunteers provide support and encouragement to cancer survivors. Survivors who have gone through similar experiences can offer a special kind of support. We can provide one-to-one assistance in person, by phone, or e-mail.
To make a connection email infovcsn [dot] net (info[at]vcsn[dot]net) or call 802-552-3239
BREAST CANCER — NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION, INC
NBCF hosts a monthly online support group where our support group facilitator works with cancer survivors during “caring and sharing” time to encourage healthy dialogue and education for everyone involved.
https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/nbcf-programs/breast-cancer-support-group
COLON CANCER — COLORECTAL CANCER ALLIANCE
Connecting with other patients, family members, and caregivers at different stages of your journey can be a helpful way to find support and get answers. There is nothing like talking to someone who has been through a similar situation. If you need help, or would like to provide hope and help to someone going through colorectal cancer, please join us for our support group chat.
https://www.ccalliance.org/patient-family-support/patient-family-support-group-chat
LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA — LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
We are a community of blood cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. We’re here to support you, give you trusted information and resources, and help you feel connected. No one should have to face a blood cancer diagnosis alone. Features include online chats, peer-to-peer support, and an online community.
https://www.lls.org/support-resources
LUNG CANCER — GO2 FOUNDATION FOR LUNG CANCER
Find powerful connections, purposeful collaboration, and valuable resources through our online support communities.
https://go2foundation.org/resources-and-support/patient-communities/
OVARIAN CANCER— NATIONAL OVARIAN CANCER COALITION
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition CancerConnect Community is for everyone whose life has been touched by ovarian cancer. It is a place where you can safely voice your ideas, thoughts, and concerns, benefit from the experience of others, and most importantly, realize that you are not alone.
http://nocccommunity.ovarian.org/
PANCREATIC CANCER — PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK
Offers support to patients, families, and caregivers through online support groups, telephone support groups, and an online community.
PROSTATE CANCER — US, TOO
(RECOMMENDED BY THE PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION)
Offers an online support community and phone conversation groups.
https://www.ustoo.org/Join-An-Online-Prostate-Cancer-Support-Community
https://www.ustoo.org/Join-a-Phone-Conversation