Support Groups
Young Adult Survivors United
Young Adult Survivors United is a health & wellness community for young adult cancer survivors and caregivers/co-survivors to thrive from emotional, social, and financial support; the comprehensive care model that enhances their quality of life. Our virtual programs are available nationwide. In person programs are currently hosted in Pittsburgh, PA.
Read More...Dan’s House of Hope
DHOH is a virtual and in-person community for YAs and their caregivers. Based in Houston, Texas, near the Med Center’s best hospitals and clinics, Dan’s House of Hope helps young adult cancer fighters heal through community, supportive programming, and home-away-from-home services that reduce isolation, decrease financial burdens, and nourish hope.
Read More...negative space
The mission of The Negative Space is to change the way caregivers are seen and supported. It shines light on the realities of caregiving, provides direct services to caregivers, and educates and equips those who support them with concrete tools and strategies. The Negative Space’s programs include individual coaching, support groups, the “In Sickness” podcast, social media content, and caregiver gift boxes.
Read More...Humor Beats Cancer
Humor Beats Cancer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization for young adult cancer patients, survivors and their caregivers to share humorous and poignant stories from their cancer journeys and to get support and joy during this tough time.
Read More...The Gathering Place
The mission of The Gathering Place is to support, educate and empower individuals and families currently coping with the impact of cancer in their lives through programs and services provided free of charge.
Read More...Ulman Foundation
Ulman Foundation changes lives by creating a community of support for young adults, and their loved ones, impacted by cancer. Ulman provides adolescent and young adult patient navigation services as well as traditional and non-traditional support groups both in-person and virtually. Ulman also has a hospitality house in Baltimore, MD.
Read More...Gilda’s Club
Based in WI, we provide emotional support, education, advocacy, and wellness activities for those impacted by cancer (all ages, cancers, and stages) including patients, survivors, and caregivers. Special programs for young adults. Primarily for those in WI but select virtual & hybrid programs available nationwide. All free of cost. Find other affiliates at cancersupportcommunity.org
Read More...GRYT Health
Our mission is to amplify more voices to improve health outcomes. We do this by relentlessly focusing on the patient voice. We support and learn from lived experiences of people with a diagnosis and those that assist them, co-creating authentic connection and education that help people advocate for themselves and others.
Read More...Stupid Cancer
Stupid Cancer helps empower everyone affected by adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer by ending isolation and building community. Through our innovative online and in person programming, we provide age-appropriate information and resources and build connections in the AYA community so patients, survivors, caregivers, and professionals can Get Busy Living.
Read More...Cancer Dudes
Empowering men to thrive after cancer. With a scarcity of resources geared specifically to men’s unique needs, Cancer Dudes was created to provide education and resources in order for men to successfully move past their cancer experience.
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