Support Groups

Cancer support groups provide education and support for cancer patients and their loved ones. Support groups are led by our professional staff and are offered as a free service to any person with cancer in our community.

All groups offer a forum for sharing information and proactive, holistic support in diagnosis, treatment and management of cancer. We recognize that individuals cope with cancer differently and discuss the emotional and practical aspects of “living with cancer” at all stages of the disease.

All support groups are open to the community, at no charge, and require registration:

  • Current education and support groups are available online. See Support Groups flyer linked below for schedule and registration information. For questions, please call 503-215-6014. 
  • All Southern Oregon support groups are on hold due to COVID-19. For further assistance please call Kate Newgard at 541-732-6295.
Support Group Flyer

Family Support Group

The periodic family support group offers a supportive space for parents and children (aged 5-18) to cope with cancer together. See the Providence Family Support Group flyer for further details and registration information.

Peer Cancer Support

One-on-one peer support connects individuals with similar cancer experiences to trained volunteers who have had cancer. This provides emotional, practical, and informational help, which may ease stress and isolation after diagnosis. Support is available for patients and caregivers.

For more information about local or national organizations that provide peer cancer support, contact our Resource Specialists by emailing canceroutreach@providence.org or calling 503-215-6015.

Additional Support

As an added layer of support, our Oncology Resource Specialists provide free personalized assistance to patients, families and care partners. Also referred to as Lay Navigators, they will help you navigate and use the many resources available throughout the community and through Providence to provide support and overcome barriers to care.

For additional information or to be directed to an Oncology Resource Specialist please call 503-215-6014.