Support Groups
From diagnosis, surgery, and treatment side effects, to recovery and for some—recurrence—many patients and caregivers feel anxious and isolated. Support groups can improve your emotional well-being and quality of life by providing information, emotional support and resources.
Find a Group Near You
Support groups are comprised of patients and caregivers in similar life situations, who meet regularly to share their experiences, exchange practical tips and build a support network. Support groups are most often provided at no cost and conducted in person or online.
Below you can identify in-person support groups within your state or you can select from a variety of online support groups. Support groups listed are specific to brain tumor or brain injury.
Support Groups that Meet Regularly
Sibley Memorial Hospital Brain Tumor Support Group
Virtual Event Virtual EventThis group meets virtually. Contact Kylie Yassin for information and to RSVP. This monthly open-discussion group is a place for patients and their families to gain support and friendship. All […]
Brain Tumor Support Group at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Virtual Event Virtual EventThis group meets virtually. Please call 646-888-8106 or email RLAC@mskcc.org for more information. In this open discussion and support group, the challenges and adjustments to life for patients with a […]
Columbia Young Adult Brain Tumor Support Group
Virtual Event Virtual EventThis group is limited to patients at Columbia University Medical Center. This is a weekly group for young adults with brain tumors to connect with one another for emotional support. […]
Hermelin Brain Tumor Center Support Group
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital 6777 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MIThis group meets in person and virtually via WebEx. Please see Facebook page at HenryFordHermelinBrainTumorCenter or contact LSCARPA1@hfhs.org for more information. Brain tumor patients, caregivers, and family members welcome. Group […]
Groups That Meet Intermittently
Pickles Group – Kids Supporting Kids
Acoustic Neuroma Support Groups
CancerCare Young Adult Brain Tumor Caregiver Support Group
CancerCare Young Adult Brain Tumor Caregiver Support Group
Support Groups
Having a brain tumor is overwhelming. Having the support of others is life-affirming. Support groups are comprised of patients and caregivers in similar life situations, who meet regularly to share their experiences, exchange practical tips and build a support network. Support groups are most often provided at no cost and conducted in person or online.
Brain Tumor Support Groups
Below you can identify in-person support groups within your state or you can select from a variety of online support groups. Support groups listed are specific to brain tumor or brain injury.
Find a Support Group
Can’t find a support group close to you?
Contact the American Brain Tumor Association CareLine at 1.800.886.2282 for additional resources.