Donate Now

CancerCare’s Connecticut office was opened in 1988 to ensure that Connecticut residents have full access to all CancerCare services.

CancerCare provides free, professional support services to individuals, families, caregivers, and the bereaved to help them better cope with and manage the emotional and practical challenges arising from cancer. Our services include counseling and support groups, educational publications and workshops, and financial assistance. All of our services are provided by professional oncology social workers and are offered completely free of charge.

How to Get Help

To speak directly with a CancerCare social worker, call 800‑813‑HOPE (4673). Or visit www.cancercare.org.

Who We Are

Founded in 1944, CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that helps more than 100,000 individuals and families in all 50 states each year, and receives more than one million visits to our websites. Find more detailed information about CancerCare programs, operations, and finances in our annual reports and financial statements on our website.

Connect With Us

Face-to-Face Support Groups in Connecticut

For Patients

For Caregivers and Loved Ones

Bereavement/Grief

  • Moving Through Loss

    A support group for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Receive support and companionship from others who are traveling a similar path toward healing.

    Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, please call 1-203-854-9911 or email ctinfo@cancercare.org.

Community Programs in Connecticut

  • Kites 'n Kids Wednesday, May 23, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

    Our Kites ‘n Kids event is a fun family kite-making workshop and is open to families living with cancer. A pizza dinner and refreshments will be served. Registration is required. Please call 203-854-9911.

Free Wigs

CancerCare’s Norwalk, CT office offers free wig fittings by appointment. If you'd like to schedule an appointment, please call 203-854-9911. If you do not live near our Norwalk, CT office, we can help you locate wig resources throughout the state.

Events

Board of Managers

  • Jan Schaefer
    President
  • Rob Giglietti
    First Vice President
  • Josh Witkin
    First Vice President
  • Cindy Citrone
    Vice President
  • Charles Collier
    Vice President
  • Kathy DiGiovanna
    Vice President, Secretary
  • Clifford Stober
    Treasurer
  • Mary Ellen Brennan-Connelly
  • John DeMelis
  • Elida Gollomp
  • Annette Gosselin
  • Brendan M. Kerrigan
  • John Masucci
  • Jacki Muniz
  • David Pearlstone, MD
  • Diane Pincus
  • Richard H. Raphael
  • Meg Smith
  • Beth Thompson
  • Dian Vince
  • Carol Ann Wharton
  • Richard Zelkowitz, MD

Presidents Emeritus

  • Charles Ellis
  • Michael Fishoff