At The Healing Garden, we understand that cancer impacts every aspect of life, and no one should face this experience alone. Our support groups are designed to provide a safe, compassionate, and nurturing space where individuals affected by cancer—patients, caregivers, and individuals bereaved by cancer can come together to share, learn, and heal.

Led by experienced facilitators, our groups offer connection, encouragement, and practical tools to help you navigate the emotional and physical challenges of cancer. Whether you’re seeking guidance, a listening ear, or a sense of community, our support groups are here to remind you that you are not alone.

The Living with Metastatic Cancer support groups are for individuals living with any type of metastatic cancer.  These virtual groups each meet twice per month and focus on issues such as living with metastatic cancer and all the related treatments, changes in lifestyle and relationships, learning to ask for help, and fears about disability, pain, and end-of-life care.

This support group has two meeting options:
– The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 12pm – 2pm via zoom.
– The 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month from 10:00AM – 11:30AM via zoom.

The Post Treatment support groups are for individuals who have completed the active stage of treatment for any type of cancer.  These virtual groups each meet twice per month and focus on issues such as cancer rehabilitation, the influx of emotions, shifts in identity, intersecting factors (financial, work, relationships), management of anxiety, and making meaning of a cancer diagnosis.

This support group has two meeting options:

The 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 6:00PM – 7:30PM via zoom.

The 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 12:00 pm- 1:15 pm via zoom.

The In Treatment support group is for individuals who are in active treatment for any type of cancer.  This virtual group meets twice per month and focuses on issues such as coping with a new diagnosis and treatment, navigating the healthcare system, filtering information and medical decision making, managing side effects, and building a network of supports.

This support group takes place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 1:30PM – 2:45PM via zoom. 

The Breast Cancer support group is for individuals newly diagnosed with breast cancer within the past 12-16 months. This virtual group meets twice per month and focuses on issues such as coping with diagnosis and treatment, navigating a care plan, learning to ask for help, and managing the impact on relationships.

This support group takes place on the 1st Tuesday of the month from 5:30PM – 6:45PM and the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 12:00PM – 1:00PM via zoom. 

The Caregiver support group is for individuals who are caring for an adult loved one facing cancer. This virtual group meets twice per month and focuses on issues such as self-care while caregiving, building a support network, and gaining self-confidence in a new role.

This support group takes place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 5:30PM – 7:00PM via zoom.

The Living with Loss support group is for individuals who want continued support beyond the first year after the loss of an adult loved one from cancer. This virtual group meets twice per month and focuses on what it means to live life, discover oneself, and grieve at the same time.

This support group takes place on the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of the month from 5:00PM – 6:00PM via zoom. 

Erin Moraga Raber, MA, MT-BC, facilitates this LGBTQIA+ Cancer Support Group, providing a safe space where LGBTQIA+ people with cancer and their caregivers can meet with others facing similar challenges in their cancer experience. This group will meet twice per month.

This support group runs on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 6:00PM – 7:00PM via zoom. 

The Living with and Beyond Cancer support group is for all individuals living with cancer- whether newly diagnosed, on active treatment, on maintenance treatment, on surveillance, post-treatment, or living with metastatic disease.  This onsite group meets once per month and focuses on the shared experience of having cancer and the collective wisdom of the community.

This support group takes place on the first Friday each month from 10:00AM – 11:30AM in-person at the Healing Garden. 

The BIPOC Cancer support group is for BIPOC individuals living with cancer.  This virtual group meets once per month and focuses on collective support, empowerment, and community building.

This support group takes place on the first Wednesday each month from 6:00PM – 7:00PM via zoom.

The Music Therapy support group is for individuals living with cancer.  This virtual group meets twice per month and focuses on the voice as an instrument of health through music therapy and sound healing techniques. Experience how music and sound can help individuals manage pain, reduce stress and anxiety, increase energy and mental clarity, improve mood, and decrease feelings of isolation.

This support group takes place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 12:00PM – 1:15PM via zoom.