Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter
www.lls.org/epa
Local Family Support Groups
Lehigh Valley/Northeastern PA Area
Contact MaryAnn Chupella, MA, LPC at 610-266-8513 ext. 13 for more information.
- Blood Cancer Family Support Group-Scranton/Dunmore
Open to anyone coping with leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma and their family members. When: First Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. Location: Northeast Radiation Oncology Center. Facilitate by a licensed social worker. There will be frequent guest speakers though out the year to add real issues that pertain to blood cancer survivors. - Blood Cancer Family Support Group-East Stroudsburg
Open to anyone coping with a blood cancer regardless of where treatment is received. When: Third Tuesday of the month at 6PM. Location: The Dale & Frances Hughes Cancer Center. The group is facilitated by a social worker and nurse and offers support and education. Guest speakers on various topics are scheduled throughout the year. - Young Adult Networking Group
If you are a young adult with cancer, you do not have to be alone. Join us every month and meet other young adults in your community who are surviving cancer and who understand your concerns. When: Third Tuesday of the month at 6PM. Location: Braveheart Pub, Hellertown, PA - Spanish Support Group / ¡Una Réunion!: Grupo de Apoyo Latino - Allentown
Circulo de Cuidado (en español) Un grupo social para la comunidad de habla hispana, sobrevivientes de cáncer, sus amistades y familiares. Fecha: Tercer viernes de cada mes, 11:30am. Lugar: Lehigh Valley Hospital 17th y Chew, Community Wellness Center.
Greater Philadelphia Area
Contact Ilana Benyosef, LSW at 610-238-0360 ext. 6781 for more information.
- Blood Cancers Networking Group-Warminster/Bucks/Montgomery County-Gilda's Club
Open to all who have been touched by a blood cancer. Provides supportive and educational resources. When: 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Location: Gilda's Club. Facilitated by a licensed social worker. Please call Marianne Wolfe at 215-441-3290 x103 or Marianne@gildasclubdelval.org - Family/Caregiver Support Groups-Warminster/Bucks/Montgomery County-Gilda's Club
Family and Friends Networking: Dinner and Discussion provides a safe and comfortable place for family and friends of people with cancer to share experiences and concerns regarding their unique situation. Dinner is provided. When: 1st Thursday of each month from 6:30pm-8:00pm and is sponsored by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Location: Gilda's Club. Registration is required. Facilitated by a licensed social worker. Please call Marianne Wolfe at 215-441-3290 x103 or Marianne@gildasclubdelval.org - Coping with Blood Cancer Support group-Philadelphia Area- Hahnemann University
The Philadelphia Area Blood Cancer Support Group will provide blood cancer patients, families and friends in the Greater Philadelphia Area region with support, information, education and networking. When: The group will continually meet on one Wednesday of each month. Location: Hahnemann University Hospital. Light refreshments and complimentary valet parking will be provided. Registration is required. Please contact: Tameka Jackson-Leung, MSW at
(215) 762-3433 or email, tameka.jackson-leung@drexelmed.edu - Lymphoma Support Group-Conshohocken
Provide all types of lymphoma patients, families and friends with support, information, education and networking. When: First Tuesday of the month at 6PM. Location: LLS EPA Chapter Office (group does not meet in June, July & August.) Please call Nancy Chhum at 610-238-0360 ext 6780 - LGBT Cancer Support Group-Philadelphia- The William Way LGBT Community Center
Provide LGBT cancer patients, families and friends in the Greater Philadelphia region with opportunities to share experiences, exchange information, gain support, information, education and networking. When: First Monday of the month in the evening Location: The William Way Center. For more information and to register, please contact Ilana Benyosef, LSW 610-238-0360 ext. 6781 or ilana.benyosef@lls.org - **"Living with Loss" - Warminster/Bucks/Montgomery County**-Gilda's Club**
Hosted by Gilda's Club Delaware Valley. Any adult who has lost a loved one to an illness is welcome to call about the group. Pre-registration is required. When: 1st Tuesday of the month from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Location: Gilda's Club. Facilitated by a licensed social worker. Please call Marianne Wolfe at 215-441-3290 x103 or Marianne@gildasclubdelval.org
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