Cancer and Other Local Support Groups

Al-Anon
Offers strength and hope for friends and families of problem drinkers.

Cost: Free

Locations and times:
Jane Thompson Russell Cancer Care Center at St. Anthony Hospital
Meets every Thursday from 12 - 1 p.m.

Registration: There is no registration required.
Co-facilitators are Mary Jane: maryjane@sips.org or 253-583-4628 and C.C. at 253-509-2060


Breast Cancer Support Group
Open to anyone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Cost: Free

Location: Women's Health and Breast Center, St. Francis Hospital

Registration: 253-944-4025

Schedule: First and third Wednesday of every month, 4 - 5:30 p.m.


Caregiver Support Group
This group offers support for at-home caregivers.

Cost: Free

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center, South Pavilion 3rd floor

Registration: 253-426-6935

Schedule: Second Tuesday of every month, 11 a.m. - noon


Internal Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD) Support Group

Cost: Free

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center, Ground Floor, Lagerquist Rooms A&B

Registration: Call 253-426-6709 for more information

Schedule: Quarterly meetings. Light appetizers, a brief health talk, and support for those living with an ICD.

Dates, times, locations and costs subject to change


Knit for Life Support Groups
A Free knitting support groups for all cancer patients, family members and caregivers. More information. 

Cost: Free

Locations and times:
St. Joseph Medical Center, Room 10-B-8
Meets the first and third Wednesday of every month from 1 - 3 p.m.

St. Francis Hospital, Radiation Oncology waiting area
Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Registration: No registration necessary. Call 253-426-6746 for more information.


Look Good, Feel Better
Open to female cancer survivors. This 2 and 1/2 hour class teaches women how to apply make-up, tie head scarves and enhance their appearance during cancer treatment. Lots of fun for everyone!

Cost: Free

Locations and times:
Jane Thompson Russell Cancer Care Center at St. Anthony Hospital
Held once each month on the first (1st) Wednesday of every month from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Registration: Register through the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345

Facilitator is Babette McGilvery at 253-225-1312


Nar-Anon
Open to friends or family who are affected by someone else’s addiction.

Cost: Free

Locations and times:
Jane Thompson Russell Cancer Care Center at St. Anthony Hospital
Meets every Thursday from 7 - 8 p.m.

Registration: Call Ronnie to register at 253-851-2651 or Evelyn at 253-752-9629