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.
Support Groups for Patients
Young Adult Support Group
A 60-minute weekly support group designed to connect with other younger cancer patients.
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Healing Through Art
Art therapy group designed to provide opportunities for healing through self‐expression.
Living Beyond Limits
Weekly, ongoing support group for individuals dealing with recurrent or metastatic cancer.
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Women’s Support Group
Weekly group for women who have recently completed active treatment.
Groups for Patients & Family Members
Circle of Reflection
Weekly group that explores spiritual questions in a safe and non‐judgmental space.
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Mindfulness Meditation
A secular practice that facilitates the mind/body connection by cultivating present moment awareness without judgment. It has been proven to enhance health and well-being with people experiencing stress, pain, anxiety, depression and/or illness.
Groups for Family Members & Friends
Bereavement Group (Spouses/Partners)
Group for individuals who have lost a spouse to cancer.
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Spouses/Partners of Women with Breast Cancer
Evening group for partners of individuals diagnosed with breast cancer.
Caregivers Support Group
Weekly support group for caregivers of cancer patients.
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