Support Services
Supportive Oncology and Survivorship
Sacramento-area Cancer Support Groups
Support groups provide emotional support, present information, teach coping skills, help reduce anxiety, and provide a place for people to share common concerns.
Adolescent and Young Adults Support Group
Please forward your registration request to the following email address to join the group and receive the virtual meeting link.
Date/Time: Third Tuesdays of each month, 6:15 – 7:30 p.m. Meets virtually
Contact:
Jaclyn Rice at 916-734-4366 or Email
Caitlin Martinsen at 916-703-5012 or Email
Sacramento Area Brain Tumor Support Group
A group offering emotional support and educational programs for brain tumor patients, their families and friends.
Date/Time: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Contact: Breana Sanchez at 916-734-6948 or Email
Caregiver’s Corner
A facilitated support program offering education and connection for family caregivers supporting someone with cancer. "Family" includes any close or chosen person regardless of biological or marital connection. If you are caring for someone with cancer, the Caregivers Corner is a place to gain information and support to strengthen and sustain you.
Where: Zoom
Date: Monthly on the 2nd Wednesday
Time: 3:00 to 4:15 p.m.
Contact: One-time registration is required @ https://ucdavis.health/caregiverscorner
Camp Kesem
Camp Kesem operates free summer camps for children who have been impacted by a parent's cancer.
Contact: 260-22-Kesem (5-3736) or email
Me-One Foundation
The Me-One Foundation Gives Adult Cancer Patients and Their Loved Ones a No-Cost Weekend Retreat at the Mission Springs Camp and Conference Center in Scotts Valley, California.
Contact: 916-784-CAMP(2267) or Email
Writing as Healing
A Weekly Writing Group for Those Touched by Cancer.
Writing Sessions Are Facilitated by John Crandall, a Trained Workshop Leader.
Contact: 916-708-9708 or Email
Triumph Fitness Program for Cancer Survivors
Available at two Sacramento locations
Strength-and-fitness program for people who have recently completed cancer treatment.
Date/Time: 12-Week Session by Appointment.
Smoke-Free Support Group
Date/Time: Second Friday of Every Month
For more details, visit the support group webpage HERE
Contact: Cari Shulkin at 916-734-0718 or Email
Leukemia and Lymphoma Support Group
For patients and family members experiencing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's Disease, myeloma and myelodysplastic syndrome.
Supported by The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Greater Sacramento Area Chapter.
Date/Time: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Registration required: click here
Marshall Medical Cancer Resource Center
3581 Palmer Drive Suite 400
Cameron Park, CA
Date/Time: Third Tuesday, 1:00 to 3 p.m.
Contact: Resource Center, 530-672-7050
Ostomy Support Group
Marshall Medical Cancer Center
3381 Palmer Dr
Cameron Park, CA
Date/Time: Monthly
Contact: 530-672-7050 for more information and to register
Cameron Park Prostate Cancer Support Group
Marshall Medical Center
3581 Palmer Drive, Room 400
Cameron Park, 95682
Date/Time: First Thursday of each month, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Dick Montgomery, 916-213-5593, richardmontgomery773@gmail.com
Greater Sacramento Prostate Cancer Support Group
This group provides education, sharing, and an opportunity to connect with other prostate cancer survivors and their significant others.
Date/Time: Third Thursday of every month, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Location: Call for information about meeting location.
Contact: Beverly Nicholson, RN, M.S., 916-300-4025, beverlynicholson@comcast.net
Yolo Prostate Cancer Support Group
Yolo Library - Davis Branch
315 East 14th St.
Davis, CA 95616
Date/Time: Second Monday, even months (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec), 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Contact: Ray Biancalana, 530-756-6508, rjalana@yahoo.com or Gil Walker, 530-661-6449
Woodland Prostate Cancer Support Group
Senior Center
2001 East St.
Woodland, 95776
Date/Time: Second Monday, odd months (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.), 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Contact: Gil Walker, 530-661-6449, walkergil@hotmail.com or Ray Biancalana, 530-756-6408
From Cancer to Health
People diagnosed with cancer feel a great deal of stress. Over time, that stress can sometimes disrupt the healing process. From Cancer To Health is a 12-week educational group designed to help women with cancer connect, cope with the stress of cancer and cancer treatment. Group members will learn strategies to manage stress, ways to lessen the impact of physical symptoms, and skills to cope with common problems faced by people with cancer.
Location: Call for information
Groups are held throughout the year. They are free and open to non-UC Davis patients.
Contact: Jena Cooreman, LCSW, 916-734-5198, jlcooreman@health.ucdavis.edu
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