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.
Not finding what you need? Call the ABTA CareLine at 800-886-2282 to find support groups near you.
Support Groups that Meet Regularly
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. […]
JamesCare for Life Brain Tumor Support Group
Virtual Event Virtual EventMeetings are currently being offered virtually. To join, complete the registration form found at www.cancer.osu.edu/supportgroups This group is open brain cancer patients and their caregivers, before, during and after treatment. […]
Yale Brain Tumor Support Group
Virtual Event Virtual EventThis group meets virtually. Contact Laura Donnelly for details. The Brain Tumor Support Group at Yale’s Smilow Cancer Center is for patients who have been diagnosed with any type of […]
Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids Brain Tumor Support Group
Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids 1806 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesThis group is meeting hybrid – in person and virtually via Zoom (at the same time). Contact Sandi Oosse for details. This support group invites patients and caregivers impacted by […]
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.