Support Groups & Counseling
A support group can become a lifeline to information, support and encouragement through good times and bad.
Cancer Support Community Los Angeles offers over 20 virtual support groups for anyone affected by cancer, including groups by cancer type, caregiver groups, bereavement groups, and community-specific groups for those who identify as LGBTQ+, those who speak Spanish, and People of Color. Our support groups are entirely online, facilitated by licensed mental health professionals in a caring and uplifting environment, all from the comfort of your home.
Keep scrolling for a complete list of support groups available.
Short-term virtual therapy is also available for individuals, couples, or families to address cancer-related concerns. Private therapy sessions can promote a sense of control through problem-solving and empowerment, decrease feelings of isolation, help navigate the numerous transitions that are faced by people impacted by a diagnosis of cancer, and improve a person’s quality of life.
Joining is easy—no fees, no sliding scale—entirely free.
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Support Groups Available
Diagnosis-Specific Support Groups (Virtual)
Gain valuable support from others, reduce distress associated with cancer diagnosis, share treatment and side-effect information, learn ways to improve quality of life, and enhance communication with family, friends, and medical team.
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Blood Cancer 1st & 3rd Wednesday of Each Month, 1:00-3:00 PM
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Brain Tumor* 2nd & 4th Monday of Each Month, 6:00-8:00 PM
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Breast Cancer Mondays, 6:00-8:00 PM
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Metastatic Breast Cancer Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00 PM
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Metastatic Breast Cancer Thursdays, 4:00-6:00 PM
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Gay Men’s Prostate Cancer 2nd & 4th Tuesday of Each Month, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
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Prostate Cancer 1st Monday of each month 6:00-8:00 PM
* Patients & Caregivers welcome
People Living With Cancer Support Groups (Virtual)
Our People Living with Cancer Groups are open to individuals with any type or stage of cancer. Group members are encouraged to attend regularly to nurture a supportive community space.
Each of the following People Living With Cancer groups meet weekly on the following day/time:
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Mondays 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Mondays (Metastatic) 2:30 – 4:30 PM
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Wednesdays 6:00 – 8:00 PM
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Thursdays 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Community-Specific Support Groups (Virtual)
Find others who relate to your lived experiences, culture, or cancer stage.
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Gay Men’s Prostate Cancer 2nd & 4th Tuesday of Each Month, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
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LGBTQ+ People Living with Cancer Fridays, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
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People of Color Living with Cancer Group, Mondays, 6:30-8:00 PM
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Post-Treatment Support Group 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 5:00-6:30 PM
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Post-Treatment Women’s Health 1st & 3rd Wednesday of Each Month, 6:00-8:00 PM
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Writing Group** Wednesdays 1:00-3:00 PM
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Young Adults 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 6:00-8:00 PM
** Patients, Caregivers, and Bereaved welcome
Caregiver Support Groups (Virtual)
Our Caregiver Support Groups are for care-partners, friends, spouses and family members of someone with cancer. Join this group to gain valuable support from others, reduce distress associated with caring for a loved one with cancer, learn ways to improve quality of life, and enhance communication with family, friends, and medical team. Group members are encouraged to attend regularly.
Each of the following Caregiver Support Groups meet weekly on the following day/time:
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1st & 3rd Monday of Each Month (Young Adults) 6:30 – 8:00 PM
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Wednesdays 6:00 – 8:00 PM
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Thursdays (Metastatic-Only) 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Bereavement Support Groups (Virtual)
Find others who are navigating the loss of a loved one.
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Bereavement Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 PM
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Bereavement Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00 PM, 4:00-6:00 PM
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Bereavement Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 PM
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Bereavement (Young Adults) 2nd & 4th Monday of Each Month, 6:00-8:00 PM
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Bereavement (Young Adults) 1st & 3rd Tuesday of Each Month, 6:00-7:30 PM
Child, Teen & Family Support Groups (Virtual)
We provide customized age-appropriate support for children or teens with cancer, or who have a parent or sibling with cancer. Our Child, Teen & Family programs also include support for parents with cancer or who have a child or teen with cancer.
CREATING CONNECTIONS SERIES: Offered in 4-week sessions throughout the year, meeting online every Tuesday.
Creating Connections for Kids (ages 5-12) This 4-week series is for children ages 5-12 who have a diagnosis of cancer or have a loved one with cancer. Throughout the series, our licensed mental health professionals provide a fun and safe space that offers kids the opportunity to make new friends and feel supported by others who are going through similar experiences. Each week, they will engage in age-appropriate discussions and interactive activities centered around a topic. Through fun activities, kids will learn how to identify and share their feelings, coping tools, and exercises for managing big emotions.
Creating Connections for Teens (ages 13-17) This 4-week series is for teens who have a diagnosis of cancer or have a loved one with cancer to feel supported and understood by their peers. Teens can connect and make new friends, learn coping techniques for stress reduction, practice relaxation skills, and explore their feelings in a fun and safe space.
Creating Connections for Parents – Parenting through cancer can be challenging. This support group provides an opportunity for parents to come together with other parents to connect and gain support while coping with cancer. Parents of children with pediatric cancer, parents who themselves have cancer, and parents who have a co-parent living with cancer are all welcome. This group is for parents who have children under age 18.
Click here for more information about our Creating Connections Series.
Family Fun Night – 2nd Tuesday of Every Month | 5 – 6 PM (Online)
Looking for fun for the whole family? Join other families impacted by cancer for a night of connection and exciting activities! This monthly social event is held online and open to families with children under age 18.
That’s not all—
Visit our Child, Teen & Family Programs page for social events offered throughout the year, including visits to Noah’s Ark at Skirball Cultural Center, Color Me Mine, Sports Games, Concerts, and more.
Grupos de apoyo virtuales | Spanish-Speaking Support Groups (Virtual)
Nuestra organización Cancer Support Community Los Angeles ofrece servicios de bienestar emocional y social gratuitos en español para personas que viven con cáncer y sus seres queridos.
Cancer Support Community Los Angeles offers free mental health and wellness programs in Spanish for people living with cancer and their loved ones.
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Grupo de apoyo para personas viviendo con cáncer (todos los diagnósticos), lunes 6:00pm-8:00pm | Spanish-Speaking People Living with Cancer Support Group, Mondays 6:00pm – 8:00pm
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Grupo de apoyo para personas viviendo con cáncer (todos los diagnósticos), martes 6:00pm-7:30pm | Spanish-Speaking People Living with Cancer Support Group, Tuesdays 6:00pm – 7:30pm
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Grupo de apoyo para después del tratamiento, 1er y 3er martes del mes, 6:00pm-7:30pm | Spanish-Speaking Post-Treatment Support Group, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, 6:00pm-7:30pm
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Grupo de apoyo para pacientes de cáncer de mama, 2do miércoles del mes, 6:00-7:00pm | Spanish-Speaking Breast Cancer Support Group, 2nd Wednesday of every month, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Haga clic aquí para más información sobre nuestros programas de español.
Click here for more information on our Spanish programs.
New participants will be connected with support groups and counseling during orientation.
Existing participants interested in joining a group or counseling may contact info@cancersupportla.org
At Cancer Support Community Los Angeles (CSCLA), we are committed to providing support for anyone affected by cancer.
HEART: Healing Equitably (through) Action, Resilience, & Teamwork represents a conscious change in our culture to reorient ourselves and our services towards under-resourced populations in Los Angeles so we can learn how to best serve patients and families in these communities. CSCLA has been working on outreach to these communities for many years, but we recognize that there is still a lot of work to be done; the HEART initiative is our strategy to be more purposeful in our outreach and collaborations.
