Support Programs
All support & networking groups require pre-registration. Please call 630-262-1111 to register or for more information.
Forms
Please fill out the following form and bring it in for your first session.
Networking Groups
LivingWell offers networking groups for individuals with cancer. Groups provide participants with the opportunity to give and receive support and exchange information with other survivors and family members with the same or similar type of cancer.
Breast Cancer Networking Group
Meets the third Monday of the month from 7:00-8:30pm
Brain Tumor Resource and Support Group
*Caregivers welcome
Meets the first and third Wednesday of the month from 7:30-9:00pm.
Gynecological Cancer Networking Group
(open to individuals with Ovarian, Cervical, Uterine, and other Gynecological cancers).
Meets on the first Monday of the month from 7:00-8:30pm
Lung Cancer Networking Group
*Caregivers welcome
Meets the second Monday of the month from 7:00-8:30pm
Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Multiple Myeloma Networking Group
This group is now open to those with Multiple Myeloma. Meets on the third Monday of the month from 7:00-8:30pm
Mastectomy Networking Group
Open to women who have had a mastectomy. group discussion will focus on the emotional, physical, and psychological impact of a mastectomy. Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 7:30-9:00pm. *Those considering a mastectomy are asked to come at 7pm and talk with the group facilitator prior to the start of the meeting.
Parent Talk
Parent Talk is a support group for parents who have a child with cancer a cancer diagnosis. This group will focus on networking with other parents facing a similar situation, identifying resources that can be helpful, and providing education on the various issues that come up when a child is diagnosed with cancer. See current newsletter for meeting dates/times.
FORCE Networking Group
FORCE is an organization dedicated to improving the life of individuals and families affected by hereditary breast and/or ovarian cancer. Do you have a family history of breast and/or ovarian cancer? Have you tested positive for BRCA? Are you considering genetic testing? Learn more from other people navigating the BRCA journey. Meets once per quarter. Next meeting will take place Monday, August 30 from 7-9pm.
Support Groups
LivingWell offers support groups for individuals with cancer. Support groups provide participants with the opportunity to share information, provide comfort, teach coping skills, help reduce anxiety, and provide a place for people to share common concerns and emotional support.
Registration is necessary.
Club Courageous
Club Courageous is a weekly support group for children ages 6-17 who have cancer or who have a family member with cancer. They will be involved in a variety of educational, recreational, and support activities to help them process their cancer experience.
The group meets Thursdays after school from 4:30-5:30pm. See current newsletter for meeting dates.
FACT
FACT is a 12-week evening support group for individuals with all types and stages of cancer. The group will consist of giving and receiving support as a way to cope with the effects of cancer. Committed Support is led by facilitators specifically-trained in psychosocial oncology. Pre-registration is required. Group is open to new participants during the first three weeks of the quarter. This group meets Tuesdays from 6:30-8pm.
Caregiver’s Support
Caregiver’s Support is a 12-week support group designed for people who are caring for loved ones living with cancer. The group will meet at the same time as the FACT group on Tuesday evenings giving couples the ability to come together, but attend separate groups that address their specific concerns. Pre-registration is required. Group is open to new participants during the first three weeks of the quarter. This group meets Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00pm.
Good Grief
The first year after the death of a loved one is often the most difficult time in a person's life. Good Grief is an 11 week, time limited groupthat provides education and emotional support for participnats of LivingWell who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one to cancer. Topics will the stages of grief, coping with the holidays and special events, and techniques to help participants grow through the grief process. Group is open to new memebers during the first 2 weeks of each quarter. Pre-registration is required. Meets Thursdays from 5:30-7pm.
Survivorship Support Group
This group allows cancer survivors to explore common experiences of survivorship and learn ways to cope with the challenges and emotions that survivorship means. Pre-registartion is required. This group meets every second & fourth Thursday from 7:30-9pm.
All support & networking groups require pre-registration. Please call 630-262-1111 to register or for more information.
LivingWell is a not-for-profit resource center. All programs and services are provided free of charge.