Facing cancer?
Find Your Community. Hope Connections offers FREE cancer support groups, mind-body classes, and educational programs for people with cancer and their loved ones.
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What to Expect
A welcoming place.
Join in at your own pace. You can share, ask questions, or simply listen - whatever feels right for you.
How to Get Started
Start with a Conversation
Complete our short form, and a Hope Connections team member will answer your questions and help you find the right programs.
Explore Our Programs
Programs that fit your needs.
Explore free support groups, mind-body classes, and educational programs offered online and in person.
Connect With Community
Meet People Who Understand
Build meaningful connections through programs, special events, and community celebrations.
FREE online and in-person programs for people with cancer, caregivers, survivors, and people grieving a loss.
A Community Built on Hope
Hope Connections brings people affected by cancer together to connect, learn, and care for their emotional and physical well-being.
Hear from people with cancer and caregivers about their experiences with Hope Connections.
Rex’s Story
The second time my wife sprained her ankle for seemingly no reason, it seemed odd,…
Irene’s Story
We asked Irene how critical Hope Connections was to her, after she was diagnosed with…
Janelle’s Story
When my mom was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, it didn’t fully register that, as a…
Join Our Programs
See some examples of the programs we provide.
Support Groups
Caregivers – Thursday Afternoons
12:00 am to 1:00 pm
Stephanie Stern, LCSW-C
This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals who have a loved one diagnosed with cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.
This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals diagnosed with metastatic cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.
Mind & Body Classes
Hypnosis has been shown to decrease pain, anxiety and stress as well as other symptoms related to cancer treatment. Certified hypnotherapist Don Pelles will teach self-hypnosis techniques that will assist in the management of these symptoms.
This class is designed for cancer survivors. Healthy lifestyle and positive body image are part of the experience as participants are challenged to regain strength and mobility.
Education Programs
Understanding your treatment options can help you feel more informed and prepared throughout your cancer journey. This session offers an opportunity to learn more about the role of radiation therapy in gastrointestinal cancer care.
Join us to gain helpful insights and feel more confident navigating conversations with your healthcare team.
Living with cancer can bring uncertainty, emotional stress, and an ongoing inner dialogue about how we “should” be coping.
In this 60-minute mental fitness webinar, we will explore practical tools from Positive Intelligence to help you recognize and shift the mental patterns that drain your energy.
Special Activities
Our Boutique features new and gently used women’s clothing and accessories with 100% of our sales going to support the free and professionally led programs offered at Hope Connections. These special programs have been designed to help people with cancer and their loved ones deal with the emotional and physical impact of cancer.
Our Boutique features new and gently used women’s clothing and accessories with 100% of our sales going to support the free and professionally led programs offered at Hope Connections. These special programs have been designed to help people with cancer and their loved ones deal with the emotional and physical impact of cancer.
Partners and Sponsorships
These caring individuals and businesses provide us with vital support. We work hard to make participation a valuable and enjoyable experience!
Resources for Medical Professionals
We are here to help you treat the whole patient! We supplement clinical treatment with a range of programs, all offered free of charge.