Online Cancer Support Groups

To best serve our Southern California community, Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology offers virtual group support services. For more information on how to access our groups via Zoom, please contact the Center at 310-794-6644 or email us at [email protected]. Find out what to expect from our Support Groups. Most services are available only to UCLA Health patients and their loved ones.

Support Groups for Patients

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Young Adult Support Group (Online)

Weekly support group designed to connect with other younger cancer patients.

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Healing Through Art (Online)

Art therapy group designed to provide opportunities for healing through self‐expression.

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Living Beyond Limits (Online)

Weekly, ongoing support group for individuals dealing with recurrent or metastatic cancer.

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Mindfulness Meditation (Online)

Weekly group to enhance wellbeing in the present moment.

Support Groups for Patients & Loved Ones

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Circle of Reflection (Online)

Weekly group that explores spiritual questions in a safe and non‐judgmental space.

Support Groups for Family Members & Loved Ones

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Men’s Group: For Spouses and Partners of People with Cancer (Online)

Biweekly evening group for spouses and partners of patients in treatment.

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Strengthening Caregivers for the Journey Ahead (Online)

Weekly group for family members and caregivers of patients with all stages and diagnoses of cancer. 

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Living Through Change (Online)

Weekly group for family members and caregivers of patients with advanced stage and/or metastatic cancer.

Support Group for Bereavement

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Bereavement Group: Spouses and Partners (Online)

Biweekly group for individuals who have lost a spouse to cancer.

In-Person Support Groups

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Coping with Cancer Patient Support Group (In Person)

Bi-weekly, ongoing support group for newly diagnosed patients through one year post-treatment (Stages 1–3). Open to all cancer types.

Location: UCLA Health San Luis Obispo Cancer Care

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Living with Advanced/Metastatic Cancer – Patient Support Group (In Person)

Bi-weekly, ongoing support group for patients living with advanced or metastatic cancer. Open to all cancer types.

Location: UCLA Health San Luis Obispo Cancer Care