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Full Resource Name:

CANCERCARE - Cancer Support Services

Address

Online Resource
Springfield, IL 62707

(800) 813-4673

www.cancercare.org

Hours:

Service Hours:
Monday: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM (EST)
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM (EST)
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM (EST)
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM (EST)
Friday: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM (EST)

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Description:

Provides online support services to individuals with a cancer diagnosis, and their caregivers. Services include counseling, support groups, and education.

Counseling - Provides free individual and ground support to individuals affected by cancer. Also offers short-term, strengths-based emotional support and may assist in locating community resources.

Support groups - Offers telephone and online support groups to connect clients with other cancer patients. Telephone support groups are one-hour sessions scheduled weekly. Online support group takes place using a password-protected message board format (not live chat) and is led by oncology social workers. Groups are held for 15 weeks at a time.

Education - Offers free educational workshops on cancer-related topics. Participants can listen in live over the phone or online as a webcast.

Eligibility:

Individuals with a cancer diagnosis and their caregivers.

Languages:

None

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Call for assistance. Visit the website to register for online support group services and educational workshops. Pre-registration is required.

Documents Required
- None

Contacts

Program Contact Information

Primary Contact

Information Line

(800) 813-4673

info@cancercare.org

Phone Numbers

Primary Contact Number

(800) 813-4673

Address Listings

Mailing

275 Seventh Avenue
22nd Floor
New York, NY 10001

Physical (Primary)

Online Resource
Springfield, IL 62707

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Date of Official Change:

July 1, 2025

Related Resource

CANCERCARE

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