Telephone Individual Counseling
No matter where you live in the country, a toll-free call to CancerCare's 800-number puts you in touch with a professional oncology social worker who can help answer your questions about coping with cancer. Telephone counseling is free, confidential, and conveniently allows you to set up a time to speak with your social worker. Call 1-800-813-HOPE (4673) to get help.
Telephone Support Groups
Telephone support groups bring together people from around the country on a weekly one-hour phone call to share experiences, concerns, and triumphs. Whether you are a person with cancer or caregiver, you can hear the voices of others in a similar situation, helping you feel like a part of a larger community of support. As always, each telephone support group is free and moderated by a professional oncology social worker from CancerCare's staff. Below is a listing of currently available telephone support groups that might be helpful to you.
Call 1-800-813-HOPE (4673) to register.
- People with Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Survivorship/Post-Treatment
- Grupo de Apoyo Teléfonico en Español Para Hombres Viviendo con Cáncer
- Grupo de Apoyo Teléfonico en Español Para Mujeres Viviendo con Cáncer
- Caregivers/Loved Ones
- Caregivers
You may consult the CancerCare website for a full listing of all available groups.