Support for Families
On Belay
Durham, NH
866-442-3529
Non-profit group builds community among youth who have or have had a family member with cancer using adventure-based programs that encourage participants to uncover their inner resilience. Ages 8-18. Free of charge.
The Hole In The Wall Camp
New Haven, CT
860-429-3444)
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is dedicated to providing “a different kind of healing” to seriously ill children and their families throughout the Northeast. It’s a community that celebrates the fun, friendship and spirit of childhood where every kid can “raise a little hell.” Free of charge.
Camp Sunshine
Casco, Maine
207-655-3800
Camp Sunshine provides respite, support, joy, and hope to children with life-threatening
illnesses and their immediate families from around the world through the various stages of their journeys. The year-round program includes 24-hour onsite medical and psychosocial support. Camp Sunshine also provides bereavement sessions for families who have lost a child to supported illnesses. Free of charge to all families.
Camp Kesem
260-225-3736
A nationwide community driven by passionate college student leaders, supporting children through and beyond their parents' cancer. Our very own, TWP, Alexa Mellon, is the Camp Co-Director at Penn State! This program is amazing!
Durham, NH
866-442-3529
Non-profit group builds community among youth who have or have had a family member with cancer using adventure-based programs that encourage participants to uncover their inner resilience. Ages 8-18. Free of charge.
The Hole In The Wall Camp
New Haven, CT
860-429-3444)
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is dedicated to providing “a different kind of healing” to seriously ill children and their families throughout the Northeast. It’s a community that celebrates the fun, friendship and spirit of childhood where every kid can “raise a little hell.” Free of charge.
Camp Sunshine
Casco, Maine
207-655-3800
Camp Sunshine provides respite, support, joy, and hope to children with life-threatening
illnesses and their immediate families from around the world through the various stages of their journeys. The year-round program includes 24-hour onsite medical and psychosocial support. Camp Sunshine also provides bereavement sessions for families who have lost a child to supported illnesses. Free of charge to all families.
Camp Kesem
260-225-3736
A nationwide community driven by passionate college student leaders, supporting children through and beyond their parents' cancer. Our very own, TWP, Alexa Mellon, is the Camp Co-Director at Penn State! This program is amazing!
Support Groups
Warrior Chats Hosted by Tough Warrior Princesses
2nd Thursday of every month at 7 p.m.
We meet at Ovedia Artisan Chocolates in
Amesbury - 36 Main Street - Rear
The Commonwealth Newburyport Cancer Center
Suite 2001, One Wallace Bashaw Way, Newburyport, MA
AT ANNA JAQUES HOPITAL
978-997-1351
Designed as an extension of Anna Jaques Hospital, the Newburyport Cancer Center is a day patient facility focusing on medical oncology. The Newburyport Cancer Center gives oncology patients convenient access to state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic services, as well as expert clinical care at every stage of treatment. Patients no longer have to go to Boston to get their cancer treatments close to home.
AJH Support Group
Hosted by Susan M. Smith, MSW, LICSW, and the Chemotherapy Infusion Suite Nurses
Newburyport Medical Center, One Wallace Bashaw Way, Newburyport, MA
978-463-1374
Anna Jaques Hospital welcomes individuals and families affected by cancer to join this free monthly support group. The group is open to anyone coping with a cancer diagnosis so that they can spend time with others facing similar situations. The group provides ongoing support, encouragement and friendship. The event is held on the third Monday of every month. Each month the support group features a different guest speaker to share helpful and educational information. The support group takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Coffee and beverages will be served.
AJH Breast Cancer Support Group
This group meets on the last Thursday of the month from 7:00 – 9:00pm. For more information, please contact Raelene Kukane at 978-462-8300.
Greater Newburyport Ovarian Cancer Awareness
1R Water Street Newburyport, MA
(978) 225-6700
Greater Newburyport Ovarian Cancer Awareness is a group of volunteers planning a series of events for September, National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Sailing Heals
Their mission is to provide a rejuvenating day at sea for patients and caregivers navigating cancer.
Betty J. Borry Breast Cancer Retreats
At Betty J. Borry Breast Cancer Retreats, women living after breast cancer move from surviving to thriving. We use challenge-by-choice activities and expressive/healing arts to create a supportive, inclusive, invigorating environment. Participants gain confidence, make new friends, find healing in the outdoors, and discover their own strengths in the recovery process.
