At The Gathering Place, we meet participants wherever they are on their cancer journey starting at diagnosis. Some programs offered at The Gathering Place are available to people with specific types of cancer.
Contact Mary Fisher Bornstein, Susan Marinac or Andrea Sonnie with questions about our programs for women with breast cancer or to set up an appointment for one-to-one support.
Mary Fisher-Bornstein, LISW-S | 216-455-1506
Susan Marinac, MSSA, LISW-S | 216-455-1512
Andrea Sonnie, MA, LPCC-S, LICDC | 216-455-1521
Support group for women with breast cancer in their 20s, 30s & 40s. Meets the first Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8:00pm. Facilitator: Susan Marinac, MSSA, LISW-S
Monthly breast cancer support group for women who are newly diagnosed, in treatment and during follow up care. There are both daytime and evening groups that meet monthly, either the third Monday, 2:00-3:30pm or the fourth Thursday, 6:30-8:00pm. Facilitator: Andrea Sonnie, LISW-S, OSW-C
Monthly support group for those diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Meets the third Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8:00pm. Facilitator: Mary Fisher Bornstein, LISW-S
Our monthly support group is a place for others sharing a similar gynecological or reproductive cancer experience. This group discusses available treatment options and experiences, plus how to manage side effects including fatigue, menopausal symptoms, neuropathy, changes in weight, body image, sexual health, and benefits of a pelvic floor specialist.
Monthly support group for women diagnosed with gynecological cancers (non-ovarian). This support group provides a safe space for women to talk about their diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic cancers, side effects, late effects and related thoughts and emotions. Each person's cancer story is different. It can be healing to learn from others, to ask questions and to share ways they have coped. Meets the third Thursday of every month, 6:30-8:00pm. Facilitator: Andrea Sonnie, LISW-S, OSW-C
This support group takes place every other month and led by our licensed social worker, Mary Fisher-Bornstein. As a participant navigates their treatment, this group provides a space where people can share similar experiences, ways of coping and hear about great resources from professionals.
Support and education for those diagnosed with myeloma and their family members. Facilitators: Mary Fisher Bornstein, LISW-S & Stevi Gutin, RN
Meeting monthly, our Oral, Head & Neck Cancer peer-to-peer support group provides a safe environment for individuals to connect with others experiencing or have experienced a similar diagnosis and treatment.
Monthly support group for people with oral, head and neck cancer. Meets the third Wednesday of every month, 3:30-4:30pm. Facilitator: Brittani Davis, MA, LPCC-S, LICDC
Monthly support group to support women with ovarian cancer and to provide a space to share feelings, experiences and resources.
Monthly support group to support women with ovarian cancer and to provide a space to share feelings, experiences and resources. Meets the third Wednesday of every month, 2:00-3:30pm. Facilitator: Susan Marinac, MSSA, LISW-S
Meeting monthly, our pancreatic support group provides a network for individuals and caregivers. This support group is a safe place to cope with the emotional and physical aspects by providing a space to share feelings, experiences and resources.
Monthly support group for people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Meets the fourth Tuesday of every month, 3:30-4:30pm. Facilitator: Whitney Hadley, MA, MSW, LSW
Our monthly Prostate Partners offers an opportunity for men diagnosed with prostate cancer to learn about treatment options, as well as gain support from talking with other men. Specialists in various fields provide education and information on cutting edge therapies and tools for coping. Prostate Partners offers a safe, comfortable environment for men and their families to address issues regarding diagnosis and treatment.
Group education and support for men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Family members welcome to attend. Meets the second Thursday of every month, 6:30-8:00pm. Facilitators: Mary Fisher Bornstein, LISW-S and Brittani Davis, MA, LPCC-S, LICDC
For men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer within the last twelve months. Meets the second Thursday of every month, 5:15-6:15pm. Facilitators: Mary Fisher-Bornstein, LISW-S and Brittani Davis, MA, LPCC-S LICDC