Support Groups

Why Join a Support Group?
A national survey of The Wellness Community support group participants revealed: 88% feel less alone, 87% are happier because they are in a group, 83% believe that they have improved, 82% gain hope, 75% strengthen their will to live, 72% believed that their relationship with their loved one was helped. 

All support programs are facilitated by licensed professionals. Prior to being assigned to a participant or family group, individuals meet with our Program Director.

Children's Group: Kids Connect/Parents Connect

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The Wellness Community Support Group Programs

Newcomer's Group:

Find out how we can help you in your journey with cancer by attending a Newcomer's Group on Tuesdays. (Time alternates between 11 am one week and 6pm the next.  See program calendar page for dates and times.) Meet our Program Director, tour our home and learn what education, companionship, support and hope mean at The Wellness Community of Central NJ.

Participant Groups:

We provide weekly support groups facilitated by licensed and experienced psychotherapists.  These groups offer a safe place to share thoughts, feelings and information.  People with cancer meet with others diagnosed with cancer; family members and friends meet with others who are caring for a person with cancer.  Together, people on the same journey experience caring, understanding and support.  They are able to explore new ways to deal with the stress that cancer often brings.

Caregiver Groups:

Ongoing bi-weekly support groups facilitated by licensed psychotherapists to help family members or significant others learn how to care for themselves while supporting the person with cancer.

Bereavement Group:

A weekly group for people who have experienced a recent death of a loved one from cancer.

Offered in the spring and fall on Tuesday evenings. Call for details

Networking Groups:

These monthly groups provide an opportunity for individuals with similar cancer diagnoses or life circumstances to discuss and exchange information.  These "drop in" meetings do not require a pre-registration.

Advanced Breast Cancer Networking Group -

      Alternate months on a Saturday - 10 - 11:30 am

      Alternate months on a Wed. 11:30 am - 1 pm

Breast Cancer Networking Group

       3rd Wed: 6:30 -8 pm

Caregiver Networking Group - New day and time

        4th Tuesday: 5:30 - 7 pm

Living with Cancer Networking Group - New

       For indivicuals who are newly diagnosed or currently in

       treatment

       1st Wed:  6:30-8:00 pm    

Gynecological Cancers Networking Group

        4th Wednesday: 11 am - 12:30 pm - New Time

Kidney Cancer Group - New Time

        First Saturday of each month from 10 - 11:30 am

Life After Cancer - New

        2nd Wednesday of each Month from 6:30 - 8 pm

        For alumni of weekly groups or new participants who are

        well beyond day to day treatment.