Survivor Journeys®
services in western Massachusetts,
northern Connecticut, and beyond.

Survivor Journeys®​​​​​​​ is a community-based support network of professionals from diverse clinical and community backgrounds who provide cancer survivors, caregivers, and loved ones unique survivorship services in western Massachusetts and northern Connecticut and beyond.

Our services are built on collaboration with local provider and cancer survivors, along with regional and nationally recognized cancer organizations. Our programs include:

  • Cancer-specific support groups
  • Survivor and caregiver peer
    mentoring program
  • Educational programs
  • Community outreach programs
  • Caregiver support group
  • Community-based referrals meeting the unique needs of cancer survivors and their loved ones
  • Pet therapy
  • Professional development workshops and presentations

All support groups are confidential and free of charge.

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Number of U.S. Cancer Survivors Grows to 18 Million
June, 24th 2022
A growing -- and aging -- population, combined with advances in early detection and treatment, pushed the number of cancer survivors to new…
Dr. Jay Burton, founder of Survivor Journeys, has died
March, 24th 2022
LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – A prominent local physician who founded a support group for local cancer survivors, has died at the age of 63.
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Mass Appeal Survivor Journeys February presentation: "Survivor Guilt in Cancer Survivorship"
February, 24th 2022
(Mass Appeal) - Survivor Journeys is a group that works to provide emotional, social, and educational support to cancer survivors, their…

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Upcoming Events

Dates & Times
Starts: 08/22/2022 @ 7:00 pm
Ends: 08/22/2022 @ 8:30 pm
Location
Meeting Online Until Further Notice
Summary
This support group meets every fourth Monday of the month. Facilitator: Martha Otterbeck, LICSW NEW Breast Cancer Support Group attendees will need to register by emailing survivorshipprogram@gmail.com or by calling 413-276-6100 to attend the meeting ONLINE
Dates & Times
Starts: 08/24/2022 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 08/24/2022 @ 7:30 pm
Location
Meeting Online Until Further Notice
Summary
Tracey Thomasey, MSW, LSW and Louise Sawyer (both experienced caregivers) facilitate a monthly support group for caregivers of cancer survivors. Come and share your caregiving story of challenges and hope. All are welcome. This group meets every fourth Thursday of the month.
Dates & Times
Starts: 09/01/2022 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 09/01/2022 @ 7:30 pm
Location
Meeting Online Until Further Notice
Summary
This support group meets every first Thursday of the month. The facilitator is Kara Sawyer RN, BSN ​Sponsored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Dates & Times
Starts: 09/07/2022 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 09/07/2022 @ 7:30 pm
Summary
Millie Culver, MSW is the facilitator of our new Spanish speaking Any Cancer support group that will start Wednesday February 3, 2021 from 6 pm-7:30 pm and will continue meeting every first Wednesday of each month. As with all our Support Groups, it will be held online via Zoom.
Dates & Times
Starts: 09/13/2022 @ 9:30 am
Ends: 09/13/2022 @ 10:30 am
Location
Meeting Online Until Further Notice
Summary
When: 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9:30am-10:30am Where: Remote, online via Zoom. Monthly support group for moms diagnosed with any type of cancer. Facilitators: Paula Euber, M.Ed, CRC, LRC, RN (a mom and a breast cancer survivor) and Kamie Thornton (a mom and an ovarian cancer survivor) NEW Moms with Cancer Group attendees will need to register by emailing or by calling 413-276-6100. NOTE: We are open to exploring other times if this window does not work well for those interested – please reach out by email at survivorshipprogram@gmail.com or call 413-276-6100 with other suggested times.
Dates & Times
Starts: 09/14/2022 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 09/14/2022 @ 7:30 pm
Location
Meeting Online Until Further Notice
Summary
This support group meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month.
Dates & Times
Starts: 09/19/2022 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 09/19/2022 @ 7:30 pm
Summary
When: Meets every third Monday of the month Time: 6:00PM-7:30PM Where: Remote, online via Zoom. Monthly support group to help answer questions about how to manage everyday life as a cancer survivor. Facilitator: Charlene Potts, PT, MS, CRC (an ovarian and liver cancer survivor), and Molly Irwin, LICSW NEW "What Do You Do When…" Cancer Group attendees will need to register by emailing or by calling 413-276-6100.
Dates & Times
Starts: 09/21/2022 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 09/21/2022 @ 7:30 pm
Location
Meeting Online Until Further Notice
Summary
Survivor Journeys™ will be holding a monthly support group meeting for head and neck cancer survivors meeting online every 3rd Wednesday of each month. The mission of Survivor Journeys™ is to provide social, emotional and educational support services to cancer survivors, their families and caregivers. Support groups help people cope with the emotional aspects of cancer by providing a safe place to share feelings and challenges. They also allow people to learn from others facing similar situations. Support group members often discuss practical information. This may include what to expect during treatment, how to manage pain, side effects of treatment, and communicating with health care providers and family members. Exchanging information and advice can provide a sense of control and reduce feelings of helplessness. Survivor Journeys™ is a community-based, not-for-profit support network of professionals from diverse clinical and community backgrounds including physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists, cancer survivors, and community advocates dedicated to providing free services in western Massachusetts and northern Connecticut. The Head and Neck Cancer Survivors support group is a new collaboration with the physicians at Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeons of Western New England. More information about Survivor Journeys™ and all of their programs and services can be obtained by going to their website at survivorjourneys.org, by emailing the group at survivorshipprogram@gmail.com or by contacting them at 413-276-6100.
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