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American Cancer Society National Cancer Information Center (NCIC): Support
The American Cancer Society NCIC: Support provides articles on smoking cessation and quitting tips. Free brochures are available. The American Cancer Society is also a sponsor of A Great American Smoke-Out.
1-800-227-2345
Woman’s Club of Palatka
This group provides mutual support and social interaction for women with breast cancer. Call for additional information. Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday each month at 4:30 pm.
Bridget Dennis
386-937-3579
600 South 13th Street
Palatka, FL 32177
The Women’s Cancer Support Group of Lake City: Baya Pharmacy East
This group provides emotional support through shared experiences and provides education with professional speakers in related fields every other month. Both newly diagnosed and survivors of any type of cancer are welcome to attend. Meetings are held the 2nd Monday each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
UPDATE: DUE TO COVID-19, meetings are no longer in-person. Newsletters are being sent out instead. Anyone interested in the newsletters should email their name and address, or call the number provided.
Joan Restall, Katie Griffin
jrestall@peoplepc.com
386-755-0522, 352-752-4198
780 SE Baya Drive
Lake City, FL 32025
The Safe in Him Cancer Survivors Support Group
A nondenominational, spiritually based group designed for those who have survived the diagnosis of cancer and their families. The vision of this group is to minister hope, help and healing for the hurting heart. Offered through Compassionate Outreach Ministries.
UPDATE: DUE TO COVID-19, this support group has been temporarily cancelled
Support Group at Community Cancer Center of North Florida—Lake City
www.cccnf.com/wellness_support.php
Support group facilitated by a licensed counselor that offers a safe, confidential environment to connect with others who are facing similar challenges associated with cancer care. The group utilizes empathy, compassion and even humor to help discuss the issues. Lake City location: 2nd Thursday of each month from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
386-755-0601
4520 W. US Highway 90
Lake City, FL 32055
ACS CARES
www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/acs-cares
The ACS CARES mobile app provides people with cancer, their families, and caregivers an easy, free way to:
- Access personalized, quality cancer related information that updates as you age, as your situation changes, or as new information becomes available.
- Speak directly with American Cancer Society cancer information specialists when you have questions day or night, 365 days a year.
- Find reliable information on addressing important topics such as emotional health, finances, transportation, and dependent support.
- Connect virtually with trained community volunteers who share the same cancer experience and background including diagnosis, location, military status, race and ethnicity.
- Receive in-person support from clinic volunteers at pilot locations.
American Cancer Society
(800) 227-2345
2119 SW 16th Street
Gainesville, FL 32608
Look Good Feel Better
A free program offering in-person and live virtual workshops to help people in active cancer treatment understand and address ways to deal with the appearance-related side effects of treatment. This includes lessons on skin and nail care, cosmetics, wigs and turbans, accessories and styling. Thousands of beauty professionals volunteer to support LGFB.
Healing Touch Cancer Support Group
Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the prayer room at the Trinity United Methodist Church. All cancer patients, family and friends as well as cancer survivors are welcome. This group began in 1995 and continues today as an encouraging and loving place for those experiencing cancer in their lives. Every month has a focus and all meetings begin and end in prayer.
Marcey Corey
marcey.corey1@gmail.com
(352) 331-2960 (Church phone number: (352) 376-6615)
Trinity United Methodist Church
4000 NW 53rd Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32653
Healing Hearts at Haven Hospice of North Central Florida
The Healing Hearts grief support program offers individual, family and group counseling to help anyone who is coping with loss, regardless of how it occurs. Throughout the year, Healing Hearts offers grief support and educational programs for those who may have lost a mate, parent, child or other family member. This program is available to children and teens, adults and families.
Vonceil Leine
352-692-5105
6037 W. US HWY 90
Lake City, FL 32055
Haven Hospice Transitions at Skate Station
SASHA’s (Support, Awareness, Strength, Hope, Acceptance) Friends is an Anticipatory Grief Support Group for Children. This groups offers support for children (ages 6 -14) who are dealing with a family member or adult friend that has been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness.
Evelyn James, Bereavement Coordinator
352-692-5133
1311 NW 76th Boulevard
Gainesville, FL 32606