• Overview
• New Patients
• On-site Treatment Centers
• Restaurants, Cafeterias and Amenities
• Support Resources
  • Volunteer Companions
  • Transportation Services
  • Wigs
  • Support Groups
  • Library
  • Social Services
• Financial Information
• Frequently Asked Questions

Services

• Chemotherapy
• Injection Clinic
• Lab Services
• Pharmacy
• Clinical Research
• Education
• CAT Imaging Services
• Oncology Social Work
• Behavioral Oncology
• Genetic Testing and Counseling
• Inpatient Care During Hospitalizations

Support Groups

Gilda’s Club is the local source for cancer support. Gilda’s Club offers free social and emotional support to men, women and children with cancer, as well as to their families and friends. Members attend support groups, lectures, workshops, seminars and social activities with the goal of learning to live with cancer, whatever the outcome. To learn more, visit www.gildasclubgr.org, or call (616) 453-8300.

Gilda’s Club
1806 Bridge St. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

The American Cancer Society has further information, if available, regarding other local support groups or patient education opportunities. To search for the right resource for you, visit ACS Support Programs and Services.

Cancer Care provides education and counseling, referral, financial assistance, online support groups and tips on coping. Visit www.cancercare.org for more information.

The United Way also offers a searchable database of resources local to Western Michigan. To start your search, visit http://www.referweb.net/grandrapids/ or call (616) 459-2255.

Retreats

Reeling and Healing: A non-profit organization that provided rehabilitating weekend retreats for women recovering from breast cancer, with a central focus of teaching the skill of fly-fishing--a sport for life. For more information, call (616) 457-1185.

Camp Bluebird: a retreat designed to give participants time to reflect, share and learn about coping with cancer. Campers also take part in a variety of fun recreational activities. The camp is open to any adult who has been diagnosed with cancer. To learn more, visit www.bluebirdmi.org or call (616) 847-0839.

Camp Bluebird
P.0. Box 184
Grand Haven, Ml 49417

Camp Make-a Dream offers cost-free getaways for children, teens and young adults with cancer. Set in Western Montana, Camp Make-A-Dream campers experience a range of activities from swimming, archery, hiking and fishing to crafts and cabin chats. To learn more, visit www.campdream.org or call (406) 549-5987.