New Jersey Location
Our New Jersey location was opened in 1982 to ensure that New Jersey residents 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.
Live Support Groups in New Jersey
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
We are currently recruiting for our next group cycle that will start in June 2023. This group meets on Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 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 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 Jersey 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 currently recruiting for our next group cycle which begins June 2023. This support group meets on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 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: 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). 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
Recruitment for our next group cycle is currently closed. This support group meets biweekly on Thursdays, from 4:30 p.m. 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 June 12, 2023. This group meets biweekly on Tuesday evenings, from 5:30 p.m. to 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 Jennifer LaPietra, LMSW at 212-712-6123 or jlapietra@cancercare.org or Julia Manna, LSW at 201-301-6807 or jmanna@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 June 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-week live support group for people diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in New York and New Jersey 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 June 2023. The group meets biweekly on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 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 Cassie Spector, LMSW, at 212-712-8386 or cspector@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
We are currently recruiting for our next group cycle which begins June 2023. Group accepts new members after start date. 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 212-712-8386 or cspector@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 Jersey 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
- 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 loved ones
- Provide you with practical information and resources in your community
Start Date
We are currently recruiting for the next group cycle, which will begin June 2023. This support group meets weekly on Monday, from 5:30 - 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 Nikki Molfetas, LMSW, at 201-301-6805 or nmolfetas@cancercare.org.
Bereavement Support Groups
Living With Loss: Spouse and Partner Bereavement Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, 12-week live support group for people in New Jersey who have experienced the loss of a loved one due to cancer in 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 grief and loss.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused bereavement 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
The current cycle of this group is full. We are recruiting for our next group cycle which will start in June 2023. This support group meets on Mondays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 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 Laurie Feingold, LSW, at 201-301-6810, or lfeingold@cancercare.org.
Free Wigs
We have a large variety of new and used wigs available for women going through cancer treatment. Wigs are provided free of charge.
For more information and to schedule a virtual consultation and fitting, please call Ariana Parmese, Operations Manager of Regional Programs, at 201-301-6808 or aparmese@cancercare.org.
Magnolia Meals at Home
This is a meal delivery program that aims to help people with cancer by providing nourishing meals to households affected by cancer. The program is currently available in and around Woodcliff Lake, NJ and Andover, MA, Raleigh-Durham, NC and New Haven, CT (as well areas in New York, New Hampshire and Boston, MA). Eligible participants will receive home meal deliveries, each of which will include ten meals that are designed to help meet the nutritional needs of people living with cancer, and up to ten additional meals for their family members, if requested.
For more information please visit magnoliamealsathome.com or contact Kathy Nugent, LCSW at 800-813-4673, ext. 6809
Free Cleaning Service
MaidPro, a professional home cleaning company has partnered with CancerCare to provide free housekeeping services for people with cancer in specific New Jersey towns including Emerson, Fair Lawn, Glen Rock, Ho-Ho-Kus, Midland Park, Oradell, Paramus, Ramsey, Ridgewood, Saddle River, Waldwick, Wyckoff, Cedar Knolls, Chatham, Denville, East Hanover, Florham Park, Madison, Mendham, Morris Plains, Morristown, Mount Tabor, Parsippany, Randolph and Whippany, NJ.
*Cleaning service is based on the availability of the MaidPro staff. Ongoing service is not guaranteed.Community Programs in New Jersey
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