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 Support groups provide a unique opportunity for patients with specific cancer types to talk and learn more about treatment options, improve quality of life, and make friends.
Emory Winship Cancer Institute hosts cancer-specific and topical support groups throughout each month on the Emory campus. These groups are facilitated by licensed social workers, registered nurses, and other professionals. Please refer to the support group month-at-a-glance link for times and dates.
What are the advantages of participating in a support group? A support group:
- Provides a connection in an experience that can feel isolating
- Provides support during difficult times
- Provides information and coping skills
- Makes people feel less helpless about themselves and others because they are able to help others
- Offers tips that only cancer survivors can provide
- Allows powerful emotions to be shared
A national survey of The Wellness Community support group participants revealed:
- 88% feel less alone
- 87% are happier because they are in a group
- 83% believe they have improved
- 82% gain hope
- 75% strengthened their will to live
- 72% believe the relationship with their loved one(s) was helped
Contact the Emory Winship Social Services Team at (404) 778-5933.
Programs are open to Patients, Caregivers, Family Members & Friends at no charge unless otherwise noted.
New Programs
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Meets 4th Tuesday of each month.
Location: WCI Building C, Patient Resource Center's Conference Room, C1166B
Facilitator: Pamela Butts, MDiv
(RSVP appreciated to Pam at (404) 778-4691).
Support Groups by Cancer Type
BRAIN TUMOR SUPPORT GROUP
Meets the 1st Thursday of each month, 12:30pm - 2:30pm.
Facilitator: Karen Shires, RN, OCN
Location: Emory Clinic Building B, Conference Room B2200.
Free Parking. Light Lunch will be provided.
RSVP required. Call Maxine Brown at 404-778-3091.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Meets twice each month.
Group intended for patient/survivor-only participation for people with metastatic disease. Caregivers will be invited periodically.
Facilitator: Jean Rowe, LCSW.
RSVP appreciated to Jean (404) 778-1202.
BREAST CANCER EDUCATION CLASS
Meetings are monthly throughout the year.
Please call for date, time, and location.
Education and information for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients.
Facilitator: Christine McCarthy, MS, APRN-BC, BHS.
RSVP appreciated to Mary Brookhart (404)-778-2577.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FOR YOUNG WOMEN
Meets on the 4th Thursday of each month.
Intended for patient/survivor-only participation. Caregivers are invited quarterly.
Facilitator: Jean Rowe, LCSW.
RSVP appreciated to Jean Rowe (404)-778-1202.
HEAD AND NECK -SPOHNC-ATLANTA (Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer)
Meets on last Monday of each month, 6:30pm - 8:00pm.
Location: Conference room C3018, 3rd floor
A patient directed self -help organization dedicated to meeting the emotional, physical and humanistic needs of oral and head and neck cancer patients and their caregivers.
Facilitator: Arlene Kehir, RN.
For more information, please contact Arlene Kehir, RN, (404)778-2369 or arlene.kehir@emoryhealthcare.org.
LUNG CANCER SUPPORT GROUP.
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month,11:00am - 12:30pm.
Location: WCI Building, Patient Resource Center's conference room C1166B
Facilitator: Rebecca Sizemore, LCSW.
RSVP appreciated to Rebecca at (404)-778-5926.
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Meets 1st Wednesday of each month, 11:30 - 1:00.
Location: Emory Clinic Building B, 5th floor Conference Room.
Facilitator: Jim Hankins, MSW, LCSW
Call William at 404-778-5933.
SARCOMA SUPPORT GROUP.
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6:30pm - 8:00pm.
Location: Emory's Midtown Campus, The Glenn Building, 2nd Floor, Classroom #1.
Designed for fellowship between patients, survivors, and caregivers, and all affected by a Sarcoma diagnosis to share experiences and receive guidance and understanding.
Facilitators: Valerie Henderson, MSW and Ned Crystal, Sarcoma Survivor.
RSVP appreciated to Valerie Henderson at (404)-686-7880.
Transplant Support
BONE MARROW/STEM CELL TRANSPLANT SUPPORT GROUP.
Meets on the 4th Thursday of each month, 11:30am - 1:00pm.
Location: Patient Resource Center, C1166B, 1st floor.
Group is open to all patients and caregivers.
Facilitator: Ali Schaffer, LCSW.
RSVP appreciated to Ali Schaffer (404)-778-5559.
General Support and Resources
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Meets 4th Tuesday of each month.
Location: WCI Building C, Patient Resource Center's Conference Room, C1166B
Facilitator: Pamela Butts, MDiv
(RSVP appreciated to Pam at (404) 778-4691).
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP.
Meets on the last Wednesday of the month,12:30pm-2:00pm.
A support group designed to provide guidance and understanding for those who take on the privilege of supporting the patient.
Facilitators: Jim Hankins, MSW, LCSW and Sherry Meltz, PsyD, LPC, NCC, DAPA
For meeting location, RSVP to William (404)-778-5933.
JUST WRITE
Meets bi-monthly.
This is an expressive, therapeutic writing support group.
Facilitator: Jean Rowe, LCSW.
Call Jean to register at 404-778-1202.
LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER.
Meets 4th Monday of each month, 1:00pm - 3:00pm.
Location: Patient Resource Center, C1166B, 1st floor.
In a comfortable setting, learn about skincare and the use of cosmetics.
Facilitator: Tiffany Hope.
RSVP appreciated to Shanna Lee (404)-582-6123.
NUTRITION SUPPORT GROUP
Call for dates and times.
Location: Patient Resource Center, C1166, 1st floor.
A group for developing good eating habits for Cancer patients.
Facilitator: Tiffany Barrett, MS, RD, LD.
For more details, call Tiffany at (404)778-5646.
SMOKING CESSATION
Smoking Cessation assistance is offered through the Emory Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) at a minimal cost. These classes are provided for our employees, but patients and the community are welcome to participate. Classes meet at both our main campus on Clifton Road and at our midtown Emory Hospital Midtown. More Information.
Especially for Children
CLIMB (Children's Lives Include Moments of Bravery)
Meets for 6 consecutive weeks.
The group is for children, ages 6-11, who have a parent or grandparent with cancer. Separate group for parents, meets at the same time.
Facilitator: Rebecca Sizemore, LCSW.
To reserve a space for the next session, call Rebecca at (404)778-5926)
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