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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

• Blended Voices — For Women Diagnosed with Cancer and Their Loved Ones

  A support group for women who’ve been diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones. Bi-monthly gathering for women to meet, share experiences, and support one another. The second session of each month is open to loved ones and caregivers.

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

• Let’s Talk About Cancer—A Spanish Speaking Group for Men and Women

  A support group for Latin women, men, and their caregivers who are currently in treatment for any type of cancer.

  Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Cristina Lima, LMSW, at 1-203-663-2194 or clima@cancercare.org.

• Healing with Words — A Writing Group for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers

  A monthly writing workshop for cancer survivors and caregivers. Participants will learn how to use writing to cope with the challenges of cancer, and have the opportunity to create and share unique writing pieces.

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

For Caregivers and Loved Ones

• Crafting Ways to Cope — For Children and Teens Who Have a Family Member with Cancer

  Art-based workshops for children and teens who have a family member with cancer. Programs offered at mulitple sites throughout Connecticut.

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

• Kids Group — For Children Who Have a Parent with Cancer

  A monthly gathering for children ages 5-12 whose parent has cancer. Specially designed craft activities help children feel safe to ask questions, express feelings, and share concerns while learning coping strategies. A concurrent group for parents is also offered.

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

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

• Longest Day of Golf

  Jun 4, 2012
  Fairfield, CT

• The Survivor Golf Tournament

  Jun 25, 2012
  Pleasanton, CA

• Walk/Run for Hope

  Sep 9, 2012
  Fairfield, CT

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