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FOURward: A support group for women with stage IV cancer. Provides a place for women undergoing similar experiences where they can openly discuss the issues they face living with stage IV cancer.

Monument Health Cancer Genetics & Prevention Clinic offering cancer treatments (surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and clinical research trials), lab and imaging services, specialty pharmacy services, and support care and resources (patient support team, Home+ Home Health, rehabilitation services, cancer resource library, cancer registry, research, cancer support group, pain management, lymphedema clinic, massage therapy, nutrition services, and salon services).

A 24-hour source of support and information to cancer patients and their families. Reasons for calling the Navigation Center can range from managing symptoms, to finding resources for emotional support, to getting help for loved ones impacted by cancer. Anyone can call the Navigation Center - they do not need to be an Avera patient. Calls are answered by registered nurses and social workers. The Avera Cancer Institute has a registered dietician that can assist cancer patients with eating problems and related nutritional concerns, and offers several cancer support groups (in the Sioux Empire area) including A Time To Heal for All Cancers, Cancer Caregiver Support Group, Look Good, Feel Better, Men's Cancer Support Group, and To Be Well.

Coping with Cancer: Parents Pushing Forward, Kids Kicking Cancer (patient group), and Bonding Buddies (siblings group), meets quarterly to provide an avenue to support the entire family. Explore common feelings and reactions from diagnosis to treatment. The group looks to provide an environment that promotes listening, sharing, and venting about being diagnosed with cancer. Daycare for young children provided. Gastric Bypass Support Group: Supports individuals who have had gastric bypass surgery and those interested in learning more about weight loss surgery including family and friends. Outpatient Diabetes Class: Includes instruction on: nutrition, exercise, medications, stress management, goal development, and dealing with the complications of the disease. Families are welcome.

Through the Reach to Recovery website and app, current patients can match with a trained volunteer who is a breast cancer survivor.

Offers counseling for individuals with cancer at any stage of treatment or recovery. Addressing issues of adjustment to illness, fear of reoccurrence, cancer induced distress, anxiety, depression, life legacy, advance care planning, grief, and bereavement. Also available to see any family or support members of the individual for counseling. Telehealth available for any individual with cancer or their support person. May be in active treatment or out of treatment.

Comprehensive services include counseling and support groups over the phone, online and in-person, educational workshops, publications and financial and co-payment assistance. All services are provided by oncology social workers and world-leading cancer experts. Offers individual counseling or support groups in three ways: face-to-face, on the telephone, and online. Connect with others in support groups for cancer patients, loved ones and people who have lost a loved one, led by master's-prepared oncology social workers. Online support groups are available, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.