University Cancer and Blood Center Support Groups

For questions or to register, please contact the UCBC Social Work team at:

Email: socialwork@universitycancer.com Phone: (706) 353 – 5010

UCBC Cares Foundation Community Support

A true community effort

From Mary Kay self-care products to Chemo Care Bags lovingly assembled by the High Shoals Elementary Beta Club and warm blankets from the Subaru Loves to Care event, our community brings together thoughtful gifts to offer support during treatment. Arm in arm, we bring hope and kindness to those facing cancer.

A true community effort

From Mary Kay self-care products to Chemo Care Bags lovingly assembled by the High Shoals Elementary Beta Club and warm blankets from the Subaru Loves to Care event, our community brings together thoughtful gifts to offer support during treatment. Arm in arm, we bring hope and kindness to those facing cancer.

UCBC Cares Foundation Community Support
UCBC Cares Foundation Support Groups

Support Groups are a lifeline

UCBC Cares supports the Social Work department in all of their support group offerings. These groups create a safe space for patients and survivors to share their experiences and find strength in the community.

Support Groups are a lifeline

UCBC Cares supports the Social Work department in all of their support group offerings. These groups create a safe space for patients and survivors to share their experiences and find strength in the community.

UCBC Cares Foundation Support Groups
UCBC Cares Foundation Supporting All Year

We’re in the business of year-round support

This past holiday season, our Holiday Gift Card Drive raised over $4,611, impacting 53 patients and their families, ensuring they had access to essential items like gas and groceries during a challenging time.

We’re in the business of year-round support

This past holiday season, our Holiday Gift Card Drive raised over $4,611, impacting 53 patients and their families, ensuring they had access to essential items like gas and groceries during a challenging time.

UCBC Cares Foundation Supporting All Year
UCBC Cares Foundation Supports our team

Pouring into our Team

The Lights of Remembrance event provides a meaningful space for UCBC staff to reflect, grieve, and find hope. This “Come and Go” gathering allows us, along with the UCBC staff, to honor the memories of loved ones, find comfort in shared experiences, and support one another through the season.

Pouring into our Team

The Lights of Remembrance event provides a meaningful space for UCBC staff to reflect, grieve, and find hope. This “Come and Go” gathering allows us, along with the UCBC staff, to honor the memories of loved ones, find comfort in shared experiences, and support one another through the season.

UCBC Cares Foundation Supports our team

The ways our volunteers, staff, and community lend a hand

Daily patient touch points: greetings, coffees, hugs, walks, smiles, and simple conversations.

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Active UCBC Cares volunteers, impacting patients’ lives every single day.

Average volunteer hours per year

UCBC Cares Foundation Tails of Hope

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Tails of Hope visits a month, bringing joy to patients and staff alike.

University Cancer and Blood Center Support Groups

For questions or to register, please contact the UCBC Social Work team at:

Email: socialwork@universitycancer.com Phone: (706) 353 – 5010

Advanced Cancer Support Group
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Our Advanced Cancer (Stage IV) Support Group offers a safe, compassionate space for individuals living with advanced cancer to connect with others who truly understand their experience. This group provides mutual support, shared understanding, and the opportunity to talk openly about the unique emotional, physical, and practical challenges that come with a Stage IV diagnosis.

The group is led by a UCBC Social Worker, ensuring a supportive, respectful environment guided by a trained professional. Participants benefit from peer connection while also having access to clinical insight and emotional support.

For more information—including meeting times and location—please contact Social Work. All inquiries are confidential, and we welcome you to reach out to learn whether this group is right for you.

Breast Cancer Support Group
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Our Breast Cancer Support Group provides a caring and empowering space for individuals affected by breast cancer to connect, share experiences, and find encouragement from others who understand the journey. The group offers the opportunity to gain insight and inspiration through guest speakers, as well as meaningful connection and support from fellow survivors.

The group is led by a UCBC Social Worker, creating a safe, respectful environment focused on emotional well-being, education, and mutual support.

Meetings are held every third Thursday at 5:30 PM in the Breast Health Center. We welcome survivors at all stages to join us in a supportive community centered on healing, strength, and hope.

Mind Over Matter
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Participate in an engaging five-week program led by a Licensed Clinical Social worker, aimed at providing you with techniques to tackle to fears, worries, and sadness that often follow a cancer diagnosis. Each week, you’ll uncover new tools, so be sure to attend all 5 sessions.

  • Location: UCBC Comprehensive Cancer Center (Athens, Building 800)
  • Pre-registration is required
  • Lunch provided
  • Virtual participation available

Find ways you can support the Cancer Community

There are always was to lend a hand. Large or small, all support is cherished.

Ways to Give

Join the care community where every single person matters.

Become a UCBC Cares Foundation partner today.

Ways to Give

 

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