Classes, Events & Support at Banner Thunderbird  

Support Groups

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Banner Thunderbird Medical Center offers a variety of support groups:

Coping with Cancer Support Group
A support group for people who have been diagnosed with cancer, family members and friends uses shared experiences and emotional support to help members cope.

  • Cost: Free
  • When: Second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Where: 3A Conference Room
  • Call: For more information, call Kelly Gruber at (602) 865-5450.

I Can Cope 
This American Cancer Society program provides knowledge to make it easier to deal with the fear of being diagnosed with cancer.  This program is for people diagnosed with cancer and their family members.

  • Cost: Free
  • When: Every fourth Monday,  February through November except June, July and August from 6 – 8 p.m.
  • Where: 3A Conference Room 
  • Call:  Kelly Gruber at (602) 865-5450 for more information.

Kids Can Cope                                                                                 
This group focuses on the needs of children, ages 6 to 16, who are coping with a parent or loved one with a cancer diagnosis. Check out a video about hour support group here.

  • Cost: Free
  • When: The first and third Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m.
  • Where: 3A Conference Room. 
  • Call: For more information and specific directions, please call Kelly Gruber at (602) 865-5450.

Young Women's Cancer Support Group                                      
The Young Women's Cancer Support Group is for women, between the ages of 18 and 40, who have been diagnosed with cancer. The group offers peer support with professional facilitators and guest speakers

  • Cost: Free
  • When: Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
  • Where: 3A Conference Room
  • Call:  For more information, please call Kelly Gruber at (602) 865-5450.       

In Living Color Art Cancer Support Group                                                                                   
“Art heals” is a phrase Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is putting into action with its art-themed cancer support group, In Living Color.

  • Cost: Free
  • When: Four Thursdays in a row, starting April 11, 1-2:30 p.m.
  • Where: 3A Conference Room. 
  • Call: For more information and specific directions, please call Kelly Gruber at (602) 865-5450.

                  

Colorectal Cancer Support Group
The Colorectal Support Group offers support and education for adults diagnosed with colon, rectal or anal cancer.  The monthly meetings are for individuals and their loved ones who want to learn and share experiences related to their disease.

  • Cost: Free
  • When: Meetings are on the third Thursday of the month from 6 to 7:30 p.m..
  • Where: 3A Conference Room.
  • Call: For more information, please call Kelly Gruber at (602) 865-5450

Look Good ... Feel Better
This is a program where women in active treatment for cancer meet to learn techniques to cope with appearance-related side effects. The American Cancer Society provides trained volunteer cosmetologists to teach women methods for using cosmetics, wigs and scarves to improve self-confidence. The group meets multiple times throughout the year.

  • Cost: Free
  • When: The first Wednesday of the month in January, April, July, October from 6 to 8 p.m.
  • Where: 3 A Conference Room
  • Call: For more information, please call Kelly Gruber at (602) 865-5450

Stroke Support

Sessions are open to stroke survivors and their family/caregivers. We meet to provide support to survivors of stroke and their caregivers and to provide encouragement, interaction and information about stroke care and rehabilitation

Facilitators will be Sarah Badalamenti, RN, Banner Thunderbird stroke coordinator and Chaplain Steven Prusinski

  • Cost: Free
  • When:  All sessions meet from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., the second Thursday of every month.
  • Where:  Banner Thunderbird Medical Center's Navajo Room, west campus
  • Registration:  Call 602-230-2273 (230-CARE) to reserve your seat. It is not required but it is suggested so we can let you know if there are any last minute changes.

Grief Support Group
The Grief Recovery® Outreach Programs are 12-week educational programs guiding participants in the return to a full life. There are four open sessions where new members are welcome to join and then eight closed sessions. Participants follow a step-by-step approach using a textbook and a structured format. This approach enables one to regain a sense of meaning, value and joy even though life is different than before the loss occurred. Click on the link above for sign up information and dates.

New Moms Postpartum Support Group
The New Support Group is a time of sharing and support.  It is a place to discuss the challenges and rewards of motherhood, as well as a safe place to openly share postpartum concerns and issues. This group is led by experienced nurses/mothers. Monthly daytime meetings and follow-up appointments are also available

  • Cost: Free
  • When: Every second and fourth Tuesday from 11 a.m. - 12::30 p.m.
  • Where: Location varies in the hospital
  • Call: Please call (602) 865-5908 for more information.   

ALANON
An open meeting for family members of alcoholics.

  • Cost: Free
  • When: Every Saturday from 7 to 8 p.m.
  • Where: Lower Level Conference Room 5  (except for April 12 and September 13)

Alcoholics Anonymous
An open meeting for alcoholics.

  • Cost: Free
  • When: Every Saturday from 7 to 8 p.m.
  • Where: Lower Level Conference Room 1  
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
5555 W. Thunderbird Road
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 865-5555
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