Support Groups
Support groups offer a dedicated time and place for patients, family members and caregivers to connect with others who are going through a similar experience.
Support groups are offered virtually and in-person, making them available to all City of Hope patients and families, regardless of which City of Hope location treatment is provided.
The Support Services Calendar of the Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center has additional information on Patient and Family Support Programs. Call the Biller Resource Center at 626-218-2273 for more information.
Bereavement Support Groups
These groups are open to surviving spouses, caregivers, siblings and children who have experienced cancer-related deaths. Preregistration is required for this 12-week series.
Breast Cancer Support Group (Hybrid: In-Person and Virtual)
This group provides a safe, supportive and encouraging environment in which women diagnosed with breast cancer can gain support from each other, through openly sharing their feelings and experiences.
Caregivers Connect Support Group, Virtual for all
Caregiver’s Connect Virtually is a safe place for caregivers to take time to relax, get support and get to know other caregivers. Open to all caregivers, all cancers, inpatient and outpatient and the community.
Caregivers Connect Support Group
In-person, Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center
Connect with other caregivers, share their stories, reduce stress and find support. This is an open group for caregivers only. All caregivers of cancer patients are welcome.
Caregivers Support Group (Spanish)
Grupo de apoyo en español para cuidadores
Si está ayudando a un familiar o amigo durante el tratamiento del cáncer, usted ha tomado el rol de cuidador(a) del paciente. Asistir a un grupo de apoyo le ayudara usar las herramientas necesarias para sobrellevar la experiencia del cáncer como cuidador(a). Un servicio totalmente gratis para usted como cuidador(a). El asistir a un grupo de apoyo puede ayudarle en, por ejemplo: como cuidarse a si mismo mientras ayuda a su ser querido, como mejor apoyar a su ser querido en su experiencia del cáncer, como expresar y solicitar recursos y apoyo que le ayudaran afrontar problemas prácticos y los efectos del tratamiento.
Para inscribirse o para obtener más información, escriba al correo electrónico [email protected] o llame al 626-218-3479.
CLIMB Program
Children's Lives Include Moments of Bravery (CLIMB) is a no-cost virtual support group for children ages 6-17 years old whose adult loved one is diagnosed with cancer.
Please download the flyer below for how to register, or contact Marissa Verdin-Mejia, CCLS at 626-218-2944 or email at [email protected].
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Patient and Caregiver Education and Support Group
Sponsored by the CLL Society, this group provides education and support and offers the opportunity to discuss anxieties and concerns with others.
Who: Patients and caregivers
For more information visit CLL.Society.org
To RSVP email: [email protected]
Couples: Essential Skills for Overcoming the Challenges of Cancer Together
Gain knowledge about specific techniques to enhance open and honest communication. Learn practical behaviors that will strengthen your relationship. Practice effective problem solving skills together. Each group will be interactive and focus on a different topic. Also available in Spanish.
Contact: Lynne Thomas, MSW 626-218-8406 or [email protected]
Gynecological Cancers Support Groups (Hybrid: In-Person and Virtual)
A hybrid support group for people diagnosed with a gynecologic and/or reproductive cancer who are currently receiving treatment. In this group led by an oncology social worker, members can share their personal experiences, ways of coping and helpful resources.
Contact: The Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center at 949-671-4121
Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer (Virtual)
Join us for medical updates and a safe space to share with others. Benefit from the wisdom of patient, caregivers and our clinical experts. Feel free to come alone or with your loved one. Registration is greatly appreciated. Contact: Jenny Lu, LCSW 626-218-8407 or email [email protected]
Multiple Myeloma Workshop and Support Group: A Patient and Caregiver's Perspective (Hybrid: In-Person and Virtual)
This is a hybrid workshop and support group for Multiple Myeloma patients, family members, and caregivers. Whether you are newly diagnosed, in remission, or relapsing, navigating Multiple Myeloma can be challenging. This workshop and support group is facilitated from the unique perspective of a City of Hope Multiple Myeloma patient and caregiver who want to help others better understand this form of blood cancer and share resources to help patients live well with it.
Call the Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center, Orange County at (949) 671-4121 or
Navigating Change and Loss: A DBT-Informed Support Group (In-person, Orange County)
Facing a cancer diagnosis brings profound change and often, a deep sense of loss. Our support group is here to help you navigate this challenging journey with resilience and compassion using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills.
In this group, we blend the core principles of DBT—mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness—with a supportive community environment. Our goal is to empower you to manage the emotional and practical challenges that come with cancer. Together, we’ll work towards a path of greater resilience and hope.
The group provides a safe space where you can share your experiences, receive validation, and build connections with others who understand what you're going through. With the support of our trained facilitators and fellow group members, you’ll learn to harness DBT skills to navigate the emotional landscape of your cancer journey.
Prostate Cancer Support Group (Virtual)
This group is a safe space for men to express their concerns to men, share experiences and relate to others coping with the effects of prostate cancer and its treatment. Spouses/partners are welcome.
Tobacco Cessation Support Group (Virtual)
Learning, Sharing and Caring
Come and learn strategies to overcome withdrawal symptoms to break habits that link to and trigger tobacco use. Tobacco cessation support groups help you to identify the mental, physical and social aspects of tobacco use. Participants are six times more likely to be tobacco-free one year later then those who quit on their own. Also, statistics have show that up to 60% of tobacco users have quit by the end of the program.
Contact: Sophia Yeung 626-218-9410 or email [email protected].