Support Groups

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: The Medical Library located in the Outpatient Center.
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 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.

Cost: Free
When: The first and third Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Radiation Oncology conference room, located in Outpatient Services.
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: Banner Thunderbird Medical Center-Radiation Oncology Waiting Room
Call: For more information, 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: Banner Thunderbird Medical Center-Radiation Oncology Waiting Room
Call: For more information, please call Kelly Gruber at (602) 865-5450

Grief Support Group
The Grief Recovery® Outreach Program 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.

Cost: $15 for materials
Banner Thunderbird Grief Group Schedule
Call: Please call Cindy Darby at is 480-657-1167 for more information.

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