Long Island Location
Our Long Island location ensures that residents of Long Island have full access to all CancerCare services. Our oncology social workers provide free support services, including resource navigation, counseling, support groups, educational workshops, publications, financial assistance and community programs.
Patient Support and Caregiver Groups
Patient Support Groups
Living Beyond Cancer: General Post-Treatment Survivorship Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, 12-week live support group for people in New York and New Jersey who are over the age of 40 and completed treatment within the last 18 months. This group will provide a safe place to exchange support, get information and receive guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living through post-treatment survivorship.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduces feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your medical team and loved ones
- Provide you with practical information about treatment
- Provide you with resources in your community
Start Date
Registration for our October 2023 group cycle is currently closed. The next group cycle will begin in February 2024.
This group meets on Tuesdays from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. ET.
This cycle of this support group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register please call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673), or contact Charlotte Ference, LMSW, LSW at 212-712-6147 or cference@cancercare.org.
Living Beyond Cancer: Young Adult Post-Treatment Survivorship Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, 9-week live support group for people in New York in their 20s and 30s who have completed treatment within the last 18 months. This group will provide a safe place to exchange support, get information and receive guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living through post-treatment survivorship.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduces feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your medical team and loved ones
- Provide you with practical information about treatment
- Provide you with resources in your community
Start Date
We are currently recruiting for our next group cycle which begins October 25, 2023. This group meets weekly for nine sessions on Wednesdays from 5:30 -7 p.m. ET. The group is open to New York residents only.
This cycle of this support group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or Sara Grisales Jaramillo, LMSW, at 212-712-8355 or sjaramillo@cancercare.org.
Living With Cancer: A Group for Older Adults (65+)
CancerCare is offering a free, 12-week live support group for older adults (65+) diagnosed with cancer in New York who are receiving a form of active treatment . Treatment may consist of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal treatments and/or advanced cancer treatment. This group will provide a safe place to exchange support and receive information and guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living with a cancer diagnosis.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduces feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your medical team and loved ones
- Provide you with practical information about treatment
- Provide you with resources in your community
We are recruiting for our next group cycle which will start in June 2023. This support group meets on Tuesdays from 12 to 1:30 p.m. ET.
This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited and registration is required. Please contact Danielle Saff, LMSW at 212-712-8037 or dsaff@cancercare.org.
Living With Cancer: A Journal Writing Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, 8-week live writing group for people ages 19+, who are diagnosed with cancer and living in New York or New Jersey and are receiving a form of active treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal treatments and/or advanced cancer treatment) or are up to 18 months post-treatment. This group will provide a dedicated space to respond to writing prompts, reflect upon and share your writing with the group and exchange support and guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living with a cancer diagnosis.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduces feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your medical team and loved ones
- Provide you with practical information about treatment
- Provide you with resources in your community
Registration for the current group cycle is closed. This support group meets weekly on Thursdays, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. ET.
This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Sarah Tennenhaus, LMSW, at 212-712-6144 or stennenhaus@cancercare.org.
Living With Cancer: General Patient Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, live support group for people diagnosed with cancer in New York and New Jersey who are receiving a form of active treatment. This group will provide a safe place to exchange support, get information and receive guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living with a cancer diagnosis.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduce feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your medical team and loved ones
- Provide you with practical information about treatment
- Provide you with resources in your community
Start Date
We are currently recruiting for the next group cycle which will begin in October 2023. This group meets biweekly on Wednesday evenings, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. ET.
This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Sara Whelan, LSW at 212-712-8356 or swhelan@cancercare.org.
Living With Cancer: General Patient Support Group (Long Island)
CancerCare is offering a free, biweekly live support group for people diagnosed with cancer in the Long Island, NY community who are receiving a form of active treatment (which may consist of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal treatments and/or advanced cancer treatment). This group will provide a safe place to exchange support, get information and receive guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living with a cancer diagnosis. This group is available to serve people diagnosed with cancer within the Long Island community and will consist of 8 biweekly meetings.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduce feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your medical team and loved ones
- Provide you with practical information about treatment
- Provide you with resources in your community
Start Date
This group meets biweekly on Thursday evenings, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET.
This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Melisa Celikoyar, LCSW, at 516-740-8620 or mcelikoyar@cancercare.org.
Living With Cancer: Lung Cancer Patient Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, 12-week live support group for people diagnosed with lung cancer in New York and New Jersey who are receiving a form of active treatment of treatment for either Small Cell or Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. This group will provide a safe place to exchange support, get information and receive guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living with a cancer diagnosis.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduce feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your medical team and loved ones
- Provide you with practical information about treatment
- Provide you with resources in your community
Start Date
We are currently recruiting for our next group cycle that will start in October 2023. This support group takes place on Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Charlotte Ference, LMSW, at 212-712-6147 or cference@cancercare.org.
Living With Cancer: Metastatic Breast Cancer Patient Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, 8-session (bi-weekly) live support group for people diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in New York who are receiving a form of active treatment (which may consist of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal treatments and/or advanced cancer treatment). This group will provide a safe place to exchange support, get information and receive guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living with a cancer diagnosis.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduce feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your medical team and loved ones
- Provide you with practical information about treatment
- Provide you with resources in your community
Start Date
We are recruiting for our next cycle, which will begin February 28, 2024. The group meets biweekly on Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET.
This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Cheryl Mullery, LMSW, at cmullery@cancercare.org.
Living With Cancer: Young Adult Patient Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, bi-weekly live support group for people in New York and New Jersey between the ages 20-39 who have been diagnosed with cancer and are receiving a form of active treatment (which may consist of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal treatments and/or advanced cancer treatment).
Our group:
- Reduces feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Helps you learn new ways of coping
- Increases feelings of hope and empowerment
- Provides you with practical information about treatment and resources
- Helps you communicate better with your medical team and loved ones
Start Date
Registration for our October 2023 group cycle is currently closed. We are currently recruiting for our February 2024 group cycle. This group meets biweekly on Mondays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. EST.
This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Cassie Spector, LMSW at cspector@cancercare.org.
Living With Cancer: Spanish-Speaking Patient Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, 8-week live support group for Spanish-speaking people diagnosed with cancer, living in New York, who are receiving a form of active treatment (which may consist of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal treatments and/or advanced cancer treatment). This group will provide a safe place to exchange support, get information and receive guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living with a cancer diagnosis. The group is open to New York residents only.
Start Date
We are currently recruiting for our next support group cycle, which will begin October 27, 2023. The group will meet in person, every other Friday, from 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Register
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, contact our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or Sara Grisales Jaramillo, LMSW, at 212-712-8355 or sjaramillo@cancercare.org.
Please note: This is an in-person support group at our New York City office. All visitors and clients must be fully vaccinated to enter CancerCare offices. Proof of vaccination is required prior to attendance. All visitors and clients are required to wear a mask that covers their mouth and nose at all times while at CancerCare.
Descripción en Español
CancerCare ofrece un grupo de apoyo en vivo gratuito de 8 semanas para personas que hablan español diagnosticadas con cáncer en Nueva York que están recibiendo una forma de tratamiento activo (que puede consisten en cirugía, quimioterapia, radiación, tratamientos hormonales y/o tratamiento de cáncer avanzado). Este grupo proporcionará un lugar seguro para intercambiar apoyo, obtener información y recibir orientación mientras discutiendo los desafíos únicos de vivir con un diagnóstico de cáncer. El grupo está abierto solo para residentes de Nueva York.
Fecha de Inicio
Este grupo está abierto. El próximo grupo iniciara en octubre 27, 2023. Este grupo se reúne en persona cada dos semanas los viernes, de 3 p.m. a las 4:30 p.m. ET.
Registración
El cupo está limitado y registración es requerida. Para mas información o para registrarse contacte nuestra línea de ayuda Hopeline al 1-800-813-HOPE (4673) o o comuníquese con Sara Grisales Jaramillo, LMSW, al 212-712-8355 o sjaramillo@cancercare.org.
Tenga en cuenta: Este es un grupo de apoyo en persona en nuestra oficina de la ciudad de Nueva York. Todos los visitantes y clientes deben estar completamente vacunados para ingresar a las oficinas de CancerCare. Prueba de vacunación se requiere antes de la asistencia. Todos los visitantes y clientes deben usar una máscara que se cubre la boca y la nariz en todo momento mientras está en CancerCare.
Llame a nuestra línea de esperanza al 800-813-HOPE (4673) o comuníquese con Sara Grisales Jaramillo, LMSW, al 212-712-8355 o sjaramillo@cancercare.org
Women's Cancers Patient Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, 8-biweekly live support group for women identifying patients diagnosed with breast cancer or gynecologic cancers who are receiving a form of active treatment (including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal treatments and/or advanced cancer treatment) or have received treatment within the past six months. This group will provide the opportunity for women who have been diagnosed with cancer a safe space to learn, share their feelings, gather information and receive guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living with a cancer diagnosis including body image and view of self.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduce feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your medical team and loved ones
- Provide you with practical information about treatment
- Provide you with resources in your community
Start Date
We are currently recruiting for our next cycle, which will begin October 23, 2023. The group meets biweekly on Mondays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET.
This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Jennifer LaPietra, LMSW, at 212-712-6123 or jlapietra@cancercare.org.
Caregiver Support Groups
Connecting With Caregivers: General Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, 12-week live support group for people in New York caring for a loved one with cancer. This group will provide a safe place to exchange support, get information and receive guidance while discussing the unique challenges of caregiving.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduces feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your loved ones
- Provide you with practical information and resources in your community
Start Date
This group meets weekly on Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET. The October 2023 cycle is currently at capacity. The February 2024 cycle is open for registration. Please call CancerCare’s Hopeline to speak with a social worker and register for the February 2024 cycle at 800-813-HOPE (4673).
This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Dina Smith, LMSW, at 516-740-8622 or dsmith@cancercare.org.
Connecting With Caregivers: Young Adult Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, biweekly live support group (8 sessions) for people in New York in their 20s and 30s who are caring for a loved one with cancer. This group will provide a safe place to exchange support and receive information and guidance while discussing the unique challenges of caregiving as a young adult.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduces feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your loved ones
- Provide you with practical information and resources in your community
Start Date
We are recruiting for the next group cycle which will begin in October 2023. This support group meets biweekly on Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET.
This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Mary Hanley, LMSW, at 212-712-6129 or mhanley@cancercare.org.
Kids Talk: Children’s Support Group
Cancer impacts the whole family, including children. It’s normal for kids to experience many different emotions when a loved one is diagnosed. They can often feel isolated, scared, confused and angry, among many other things.
Kids Talk is a safe, supportive environment, where children ages 8-11 can express their feelings, share their experiences and learn coping skills for dealing with big feelings. This group meets biweekly on Zoom, and pre-registration is required.
Our Groups:
- Reduces feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Helps kids learn new ways of coping
- Increases feelings of hope and empowerment
- Helps children communicate their emotions in a healthy way
- Help connect children with peers who are navigating similar feelings and challenges
We are currently recruiting for our next group cycle which begins November 1, 2023. Group accepts new members after start date. This group meets biweekly on Wednesdays from 4 - 5 p.m. ET.
This group will utilize a secure video platform.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Hayley Feuchs, LMSW, at 212-712-8071 or hfeuchs@cancercare.org or Julia Manna, LMSW at 201-301-6807 or jmanna@cancercare.org.
Teen Talk: Adolescent Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, 8-week support group for teenagers impacted by cancer. This group will provide a safe space for teenagers ages 13-17, who have a loved one diagnosed with cancer in New York and New Jersey. This group will provide a space for teens to exchange support while discussing similar challenges of having a loved one with cancer. Activities and time to talk will allow group members the opportunity to express their feelings and receive feedback from peers dealing with similar concerns. Throughout each session participants will have the opportunity to explore the commonalities among members and receive/provide support.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduce feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your medical team and loved ones
- Provide you with practical information about treatment
- Provide you with resources in your community
Start Date
We are currently recruiting for our next group cycle, which will begin November 1, 2023. This support group will meet biweekly on Wednesdays, from 4 - 5 p.m. ET.
This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Shannon Coon, LMSW, at 212-712-8423 or scoon@cancercare.org or Nikki Molfetas, LMSW, 201-301-6805 or nmolfetas@cancercare.org.
Wig Clinic
Women diagnosed with any type of cancer who are receiving chemotherapy are eligible to receive a free wig. CancerCare provides new and gently used wigs in a variety of lengths, colors and styles. We offer both in-person (COVID vaccination required) and virtual appointments. During an in-person, 30-minute fitting, women have the opportunity to try on different wigs. Basic wig care is discussed, although we do not have the capacity to cut or style wigs ourselves.
For more information or to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment, please call our Hopeline at 800-813-4673
Breast Prosthesis Clinic
Women with breast cancer who have had a mastectomy are eligible to receive mastectomy supplies free of charge. During an individual 30-minute fitting, women can try on mastectomy bras and breast prostheses with assistance from a trained fitter. We’re able to provide two mastectomy bras and a breast prosthesis free of charge. It is recommended that clients wait at least six weeks post-surgery to allow for proper healing.
For more information or to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment, please call our Hopeline at 800-813-4673
Community Programs in Long Island
Art for Stress Management - Zentangling
Coping Circle Workshop
Virtual
Mindfulness and Meditation for Stress and Self-Kindness
Coping Circle Workshop
Virtual
Survivorship and Lung Cancer
Coping Circle Workshop
Virtual
Exercise Across the Cancer Continuum
Coping Circle Workshop
Virtual
Art for Stress Management - Zentangling
Coping Circle Workshop
Virtual
Mindfulness and Meditation for Stress and Self-Kindness
Coping Circle Workshop
Virtual
Survivorship and Lung Cancer
Coping Circle Workshop
Virtual
Exercise Across the Cancer Continuum
Coping Circle Workshop
Virtual