Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit

3517 Rochester Road
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 577-0800
www.gildasdetroit.org

A social and emotional support program for men, women, teens and children living with cancer, their families and friends in a nonresidential, home-like setting. Hosts multiple support groups, including Parenting with Cancer for parents who have a child diagnosed with cancer, and Rack Pack for adults in their 20s and 30s with breast cancer.

Jeffrey R. Kertes, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
32255 Northwestern Highway, Suite 60
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
(248) 851-1432

Dr. Kertes is a Clinical Psychologist specialist in Farmington Hills, Michigan. He graduated in 1999, having over 19 years of diverse experience, especially in Clinical Psychology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Beaumont Hospital.

Look Good Feel Better
Various locations
(248) 858-3962

Provides information and cosmetic and grooming advice to help deal with some of the side effects of cancer and cancer treatment. Programs for women, men, and teens. Meets the fourth Monday of each month. Attendees receive a beautiful bag of department store line skin care products and cosmetics. Registration is required.

Positively Empowered
Rose Cancer Center
3577 W. 13 Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 551-3388

Support group for people who have tested positive for the BRCA mutation. Meets monthly from 7:00 PM-8:30 PM. Call for dates and room location.

Sharing and Caring Support Group
Wilson Cancer Resource Center
44344 Dequindre Road
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 551-8585

Provides information and emotional support to individuals who have breast cancer. In addition, they have support groups designed to meet the specific needs of women who have advanced or metastatic breast cancer or have been diagnosed with a recurrence of breast cancer. They also have the “I’m Too Young for Breast Cancer” support group geared towards younger women, which includes guest speakers addressing topics such as fertility, intimacy, and discussing your diagnosis with young children.

St. Joseph Mercy Oakland
44405 Woodward Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 858-3456
www.stjoesoakland.org/cancer-resource-and-support-center

SJMO’s Cancer Resource and Support Center is a comfortable, “one-stop shop” for information and education on cancer topics, social support and counseling, complementary therapies and classes, and provide access to cancer experts and community resources.

Van Elslander Breast Cancer Support Group
Van Elslander Cancer Center at St. John Hospital and Medical Center
19229 Mack Ave.
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
(313)647-3000

For any woman currently diagnosed with breast cancer. Focus is on issues related to treatment and recovery, both physical and emotional. Meets the first Wednesday of each month, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM.

Wilson Cancer Resource Center
44344 Dequindre Road
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 964-3430

Support group meetings and a wide range of information related to cancer prevention, detection, treatment and rehabilitation.

Young Survival Coalition
Van Elslander Cancer Center at St. John Hospital and Medical Center
19229 Mack Ave.
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
(248) 592-9664

Young Survival Coalition is an international nonprofit network of breast cancer survivors and supporters dedicated to the concerns and issues of young women dealing with breast cancer. The focus is on the issues most relevant to young women diagnosed with breast cancer, such as early menopause, fertility, etc. Meets the second Tuesday of each month, starting at 7:00 pm.