Get Started

If cancer or grief has entered your life, Gilda’s Club is here for you.

Sometimes it’s hard to ask for support, especially if you don’t know what you need. We get it.

We make it easy to get support started at Gilda’s Club.

Our cancer and grief emotional health support is free to utilize, and programs are available during the day and evening hours, to easily fit into your schedule.

We’re so glad you’re here!

Let’s get support started.

1. Contact us or fill out the new member interest form

Tell us a little more about your cancer or grief journey. Call us at 616.453.8300 or email us at [email protected] to connect with a master’s level professional program team member who can answer your questions and schedule a time for you to attend a New Member Meeting.

New Member Interest Form

Healthcare Professional Referral

2. Attend a New Member Meeting

At our new member meeting you will have the opportunity to meet other people who are walking similar journeys. You will be given a tour of our clubhouse, an overview of our program and activities.

This required, one-time orientation session and tour for adults interested in joining Gilda’s Club is offered at a variety of weekly times for you to choose from.

If you are interested in learning more about Gilda’s youth program, please let us know when registering for this new member meeting.

3. Select a program (or more!) to explore

Participate in the wide variety of programs on our calendar – from topic-specific educational sessions like nutrition classes to yoga and social events.

What Gilda’s Club Members Are Saying

“Just go – when someone suggests it, just go! It took me three months of saying no…and that was three months of friendships I could have had. It’s worth it!”

“Don’t hesitate – get involved as soon as you can. Involvement will provide the support and understanding from others who have started the journey before you and can help you understand what’s ahead and provide an understanding ear when you express your fears, successes and disappointments. For us, those first MRIs were heart stopping scary and we had no-one to share that with or to help calm our fears.”