The following support groups are FREE to cancer patients, caregivers, friends, and family. They are organized and managed by the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico, and are led by experienced, licensed facilitators.

Please contact the facilitator to learn about the format for each support group. In some cases, they will be remote, or in person, or a hybrid with both options.

Download the support group flyer here.

Questions? Contact Caroline Owen at [email protected] or (505) 955-7931 x. 403.

Gentle Flow Chair Yoga for Cancer Wellness

Fostering strength, balance, and healing.

Join the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico’s Gentle Flow: Chair Yoga for Cancer Wellness, designed to help cancer patients improve balance, flexibility, and overall well-being in a supportive environment.

Dates: March 11 & 25, April 15 & 29

Day: Tuesdays

Time: 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: 2009 Botulph Road, Suite 100, Santa Fe, NM 87505

This gentle, guided chair yoga practice is tailored for individuals undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment. No prior yoga experience is necessary.

Led by Katherine Lautenbach, Cancer Survivor & Professional Yoga Instructor

Moving Forward

Are you navigating life after cancer treatment?

Join the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico for a support group designed for those who have finished their treatment journey and are looking to find a new normal.

Reclaim. Renew. Reconnect.

  • Reclaim your strength and sense of self
  • New strategies for maintaining physical and emotional health
  • Opportunities for personal growth and reconnecting with your passions

Eight-Week Series
Mondays, 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM: April 7, 14, 21, 28;
May 5, 12, 19; and Wednesday, May 287

Location
The group meets in person at the Foundation office:
2009 Botulph Road, Suite 100, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Facilitator: Judith Sperling, LCSW, PhD
Email: [email protected]
Co-Facilitator: Stacey McMullen, LMSW
Email: [email protected]

Living with Cancer

Are you navigating life with cancer?

Support. Strength. Resilience. Join our Living with Cancer support group, where you can connect with others facing similar experiences in a safe and compassionate space.

This group is open to all individuals with a cancer diagnosis, including those with ongoing, recurrent, or metastatic cancer.

Share your journey, exchange practical tips, and receive emotional support as you learn to navigate the healthcare system together.

Meets Remotely
Wednesdays from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Facilitator: Janet Smith, RN
Email: [email protected]

Together

Support Group for Cancer Caregivers

Are you a cancer caregiver?
Join us for connection and encouragement—because you don’t have to do this alone.

Caregiving for a loved one with cancer is a challenging journey, but you don’t have to go through it alone. The Together support group provides a safe and supportive space for caregivers to connect, share experiences, and find strength in community.

Meeting Options:

Tuesdays (Weekly):
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Facilitator: Ronni Levine, LMFT

2nd & 4th Wednesdays (Monthly):
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Facilitator: Lori Padilla, MA, LMHC

Both sessions are held remotely via Zoom, allowing caregivers to participate from wherever they are.

Join us to find support, share your story, and connect with others who understand.

Sponsored by Stock Colt in loving memory of his wife Janet

Write to Heal

Workshops

How can writing help heal?

Writing has been shown to help reduce stress, improve mental health, and foster emotional healing. This free online writing workshop offers cancer patients and survivors an opportunity to explore the healing power of expressive writing. Through writing and sharing your experiences, you’ll reconnect with your voice and gain emotional release as part of a supportive community. Writing can’t cure, but it can heal—scientific studies show it helps with mental, emotional, and physical health.

Eight-Week Series Starts Tuesday, March 25th, from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (MT)

8 Tuesdays: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, (skipping 22), 29, May 6, 13, and 20

Location: Online via Zoom. Registration required.

Facilitator: Joanne Fay Brown, MSW
Email: [email protected]

Generously underwritten by Stephen and Jane Hochberg

Grief Support Group

For those who have lost a loved one to cancer

Join the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico for a support group designed for caregivers, family, and friends who have lost a loved one to cancer. There is no expiration date on grieving because the process changes and evolves over time.

  • Share your experience in a safe and compassionate space
  • Learn coping strategies for navigating grief
  • Find support and understanding from others on similar journeys

Weekly Sessions
Every Thursday from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Location
The group meets in person at the Foundation offices:
3005 S St Francis Drive, Suite 3-B, Santa Fe, NM 87505.
Remote participation available via Zoom.

Facilitator: Ronnie Levine, LMFT