No One Should Face Cancer Alone.
Our free, professionally led programs for people with cancer and their loved ones deal with the emotional and physical impact of cancer. Come to Hope Connections in Bethesda, Landover, or online for emotional support, education, wellness, and hope.
What to Expect
How does it feel to join Hope Connections? For many, it's like coming home.
How to Get Started
If you're ready to start your journey with us, sign up for orientation!
Attend Our Events
We have so many fun events you can attend to support Hope Connections or just to socialize!
Is Hope Connections Right for You?
Hear personal stories from actual Hope Connections participants, then click below to learn more about getting started.
Our participants say it best. Learn from people with cancer and their caregivers how we can help you.
Rex’s Story
The second time my wife sprained her ankle for seemingly no reason, it seemed odd,…
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Irene’s Story
We asked Irene how critical Hope Connections was to her, after she was diagnosed with…
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Janelle’s Story
When my mom was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, it didn’t fully register that, as a…
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See some examples of the programs we provide.
Support Groups
This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals diagnosed with any type of cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.
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This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals who have lost a loved one to cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.
Learn more >Mind & Body Classes
Carole Moskowitz will lead you in a unique exercise class designed to improve your strength, balance, and posture, as well as your sense of well-being! All levels of fitness are welcome. Chairs available. All levels of fitness are welcome. Chairs available.
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May Benatar, PhD, LCSW-C leads this weekly group. Modern science has confirmed that a meditation practice actually changes the brain, strengthens immunity, reduces anxiety, and lowers blood pressure. Join May and learn the skill that once acquired will benefit you in mind, body and spirit.
Learn more >Education Programs
Using real-world scenarios, we will highlight practical approaches for managing the challenges of hurried physicians, complex treatment options, building an effective care team and addressing emotional and logistical hurdles.
Using real-world scenarios, we will highlight practical approaches for managing the challenges of hurried physicians, complex treatment options, building an effective care team and addressing emotional and logistical hurdles.
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How can humor and grief work hand in hand? We’ll explore how humor provides meaningful relief during the grieving journey.
Through art-making – because we are all artists – we’ll honor our experiences while discovering how creative expression and moments of levity can coexist with deep loss.
This program is available to everyone (patients/survivors/caregivers/bereaved) and hope you will join us.
Learn more >Special Activities
Our Boutique features new and gently used women’s clothing and accessories with 100% of our sales going to support the free and professionally led programs offered at Hope Connections. These special programs have been designed to help people with cancer and their loved ones deal with the emotional and physical impact of cancer.
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A special day dedicated to women experiencing or anticipating hair loss due to cancer treatment.
On Thursday, November 20, Hope Connections for Cancer Support, in partnership with The Temple Annapolis & Frederick, a Paul Mitchell Partner School, and EBeauty, will be welcoming participants at our Hope Connections home in Bethesda for a day of free wigs, wig styling, wig care advice, and mini makeovers.
Lunch is included, and spaces are filling quickly!
Learn more >Partners and Sponsorships
These caring individuals and businesses provide us with vital support. We work hard to make participation a valuable and enjoyable experience!
Resources for Medical Professionals
We are here to help you treat the whole patient! We supplement clinical treatment with a range of programs, all offered free of charge.