Caregiver support
Spouses, partners, adult children, parents, and friends caring for someone with cancer.
What help is available
Caregiver-specific support groups and communities, professional counseling, national caregiver organizations, and tools for organizing help from friends and family.
Good to know
Caregiver services are support for you, not home healthcare or medical services for the person you care for.
A note about peer support
Peer support can provide understanding and practical encouragement, but group members may share personal experiences that do not apply to everyone. Do not change treatment, medication, or urgent-care decisions based only on advice from an online group.
7 listed resources
Most recent check: 2026-07-13
- Caregiver communityVerified active
CancerCare Caregiver Support
Free professional support for cancer caregivers from CancerCare, including counseling from oncology social workers, caregiver support groups, and practical guidance.
OnlineNationalFreeChecked 2026-07-13
- Peer support groupVerified active
CancerCare Online Support Groups
Free online support groups led by CancerCare's professional oncology social workers, covering many diagnoses and situations, including caregiving and bereavement.
OnlineOnline — country specificFreeChecked 2026-07-13
- Caregiver communityVerified active
Caregiver Action Network
A national family-caregiver organization offering peer support, practical resources, and a caregiver help desk, free of charge.
OnlineNationalFreeChecked 2026-07-13
- Caregiver communityVerified active
Family Caregiver Alliance
A nonprofit supporting family caregivers with education, an online services locator by state, and caregiver programs.
OnlineNationalFreeChecked 2026-07-13
- Caregiver communityVerified active
Lotsa Helping Hands
A free care-coordination platform where families create a private community calendar so friends can sign up to help with meals, rides, and errands.
OnlineOnline — worldwideFreeChecked 2026-07-13
- Caregiver communityVerified active
Momcology
A peer-support community for caregivers of children with cancer, offering moderated online groups and connection programs for parents.
OnlineOnline — country specificFreeChecked 2026-07-13
- Caregiver communityVerified active
Well Spouse Association
A peer-support membership organization for husbands, wives, and partners caring for a chronically ill or disabled spouse, with support groups and respite events.
OnlineNationalCost variesChecked 2026-07-13
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