Facing cancer?
Find Your Community. Hope Connections offers FREE cancer support groups, mind-body classes, and educational programs for people with cancer and their loved ones.
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What to Expect
A welcoming place.
Join in at your own pace. You can share, ask questions, or simply listen - whatever feels right for you.
How to Get Started
Start with a Conversation
Complete our short form, and a Hope Connections team member will answer your questions and help you find the right programs.
Explore Our Programs
Programs that fit your needs.
Explore free support groups, mind-body classes, and educational programs offered online and in person.
Connect With Community
Meet People Who Understand
Build meaningful connections through programs, special events, and community celebrations.
FREE online and in-person programs for people with cancer, caregivers, survivors, and people grieving a loss.
A Community Built on Hope
Hope Connections brings people affected by cancer together to connect, learn, and care for their emotional and physical well-being.
Hear from people with cancer and caregivers about their experiences with Hope Connections.
Pam’s Story
Imagine you’re in the Canadian Rockies skiing down a steep, beautiful mountain slope. The air…
Louise’s Story
Louise is a retired social worker and clinician, with a long career as a mental…
Abigail’s Story
My cousin wrote the most amazing book. Actually, it was her third one. This one…
Join Our Programs
See some examples of the programs we provide.
Support Groups
Caregivers – Thursday Afternoons
12:00 am to 1:00 pm
Stephanie Stern, LCSW-C
This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals who have a loved one diagnosed with cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.
This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals diagnosed with metastatic cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.
Mind & Body Classes
Functional Fitness is all about exercises that helps you do the things you do every day—like lifting, bending, reaching, and walking—with more ease and confidence. We’ll use things like bodyweight, dumbbells, and bands to help build strength, balance, and flexibility. Great for all fitness levels, and perfect if you want to feel good and stay active.
This class is designed for cancer survivors. Healthy lifestyle and positive body image are part of the experience as participants are challenged to regain strength and mobility.
Education Programs
Patricia Horning, a physical therapist specializing in oncology rehabilitation, will discuss the vital role that physical therapy and exercise can play during and after cancer treatment.
Learn how movement can help manage treatment-related side effects, improve strength, mobility, and endurance, reduce fatigue, and enhance overall quality of life. This informative session will also provide practical strategies for staying active safely and demonstrate how exercise can support recovery, resilience, and long-term wellness.
Join us for an informative discussion on prostate cancer, including risk factors, screening recommendations, early detection, and the importance of taking charge of your health.
This talk will be presented by: Dr. James A. Dula
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.
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.
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.