Cancer Support Groups
Community Healing for Cancer Patients, Survivors, and Caregivers
Meetings offer a safe space for people affected by cancer to share their experiences and discuss with others in similar situations. Support groups can provide the comradery, problem-solving and hope for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers.
Yellow Brick Place offers the following support groups:
- Multiple Myeloma Support Group, facilitated by Matt Giambattista with support from Rhonda Wilhelm
- Prostate Support Group, facilitated by Steve Burbrink
- Caregiver Support Group, facilitated by Joyce Aleshire
- All Cancer Support Group by Chris Chrestay, MSEd, LSW
Check out our Events Calendar for a schedule of meetings. If you are interested in attending a support group or would like to volunteer to facilitate one, please let us know.
All-Cancer Support Program
Our All Cancer Support Programs meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm. Open to anyone with any cancer at any stage or in recovery. It is led by Chris Chrestay, vice president of the YBP board and licensed social worker.
Cancer Caregiver Support Group
Join us on the Third Wednesday of each month for our cancer caregiver support group.
Multiple Myeloma Support Group
The Greater Youngstown Area Multiple Myeloma Support Group meets every third Monday of the month (unless otherwise noted) at 6:00 PM. Meetings are either held
Prostate Support Group
The Prostate Cancer Support Group meets monthly to discuss all aspects of prostate cancer. We welcome men who have been recently diagnosed and men who
We are Here to Help
Contact Yellow Brick Place Cancer Support Center today to learn more about our programs and how to get involved in our mission.
We serve Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana Counties in Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.