Battling cancer takes its toll, not just on you but your loved ones as well. Support can help. Talking to others who are going through a similar challenge can not only educate you, but inspire you as well.
Cancer Support Services
Support Groups
Focused support groups are a safe place to share experiences and connect with others. Studies have shown that support groups can reduce anxiety and stress, emotional strain and fatigue, and improve mood and one's ability to cope with their feelings. The Cancer Care Center hosts an ongoing support group, on the second Wednesday of each month, for patients and families. Call 860-585-3400 to learn more.
Complementary Therapies
Complementary and alternative medicine takes a holistic approach to care. We offer complementary therapies such as massage, reflexology and reiki, and we direct patients to the Livestrong program to assist with the healing journey. Call 860.585.3400 to learn more or to make an appointment.
Celebrating Survivorship
Each year we celebrate you and your journey and your victory in the fight against cancer. The event features support and entertainment for our cancer survivors and their families, as well as education and inspiration from various speakers along with entertainment.
Palliative Care
Palliative care can be offered simultaneously with life-prolonging curative therapies for patients living with serious illness. Palliative care guides patients and their families as they journey through the changing goals of care and assists in better understanding treatment options. Palliative care nurse visits are not direct-care skilled nurse services, but, rather, focus on assessment, information, referral and teaching. If direct nurse care visits are needed, patients are referred to home palliative care programs.
Counseling Center
There are many approaches to therapy — including individual, group and family therapies. Any of these may be recommended to you. Your flexibility is appreciated so that we may provide the most helpful service possible. Despite the variations, all therapies are two-way processes that work especially well when patients and their therapists communicate openly. Therapy also works best when attended on a regular basis and for all scheduled sessions.
Financial Assistance
Bristol Health is committed to providing financial assistance to eligible patients and their families who do not have the ability to pay for all or a portion of their healthcare bill, and to ensuring that such financial assistance is made available in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
How Can We Help?
Can't find what you're looking for, or just need a little more information. We're happy to help. Make an appointment by calling 860.585.3400 or feel free to reach out with questions.