KidsGroup:
A four-week group for children ages 6-14 who have an adult family member with cancer. Children will progress through a series of activities designed to help them understand and cope with cancer in the family. Participants are asked to attend all 4 sessions.
Where: The Gathering Place, Beachwood
When: Four Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Contact: 216-595-9546 to register

Parachutes:
A support group for children who have a loved adult family member who is significantly ill with cancer. The ill individual may be in intensive treatment or in hospice care.
Where: The Gathering Place, Beachwood
When: Third Monday of each month from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Contact: 216-595-9546 to register

Parachutes-B:
A  group that provides support for children who are either facing the serious illness of an adult or experiencing a death. It functions as a transition group to help children cope with the reality of possible death from cancer.
Where: The Gathering Place, Beachwood
When: Fourth Monday of each month from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Contact: 216-595-9546 to register

Oncology Teen Support:
Provides an opportunity for teens with cancer to come together for support, camaraderie, information and advocacy.
Where: Children’s Hospital, Akron
When: Call for schedule.
Contact: Nancy Carst at 330-543-8830

Adolescent Support Group and Parent Support Group:
For adolescents with cancer and their families. The two groups meet separately in nearby rooms.
Where: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Cleveland
When: First & third Thursdays of every month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Contact: Tom Richards (Adolescent Group) at 216-444-3165; Linda Meany (Parent Group) at 216-444-6482

KIDS Can Cope Too!:
For children ages 3-18 who have a family member with cancer.
Where: Children’s Hospital, Akron
When: Call for schedule.
Contact: Nancy Carst at 330-543-8830