Counseling Services and Support Groups for Persons with Cancer

DRISCOLL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Contact: Laura Esparza, Social Worker at (361) 694-4170

This is a community wide support group open to parents who have children currently under treatment for cancer. The group is family-oriented with parents, grandparents, caregivers, patients and siblings all welcome. The group is facilitated by a licensed social worker and a hospital chaplain. The facilitators are bi-lingual and the group welcomes both English and Spanish speaking parents. We have pizza, cookies and drinks along with separate activities for patients and their siblings. Please contact Laura Esparza for location and time of the group.

LOOK GOOD.FEEL BETTER - Cancer Recovery Program for Women

Contact American Cancer Society for current meet dates and times at (361) 857-0134

A one-time American Cancer Society service program designed to help women undergoing cancer treatment to learn to cope with the appearance-related side effects of treatment and regain a sense of self-confidence over their lives. Certified professional cosmetologist facilitate sessions. Please call American Cancer Society to reserve your space at 857-0134. Find out more information on cancer at www.cancer.org

ROAD TO RECOVERY- Transportation Program

Contact American Cancer Society at (361) 857-0134

An American Cancer Society program that provides free rides for cancer patients to and from their cancer treatment. Call for more information and program requirements. Find out more information on cancer at www.cancer.org

BREAST CANCER Support Group

Contact Kathy at (361) 985-5699 or (800) 582-7327

Helps participants to better understand and learn to live with the diagnosis of breast cancer. Meets every Thursday from 6:30-7:30pm at the Christus Spohn Cancer Center, 1415 Santa Fe. Find out more information on cancer at www.cancer.org

STEM CELL TRANSPLANT SUPPORT GROUP

Contact Karen at (61) 881-3024

Offering education and support for all cancer patients who have had Stem Cell Transplant and those who are considering this cancer treatment option. Meets at Christus Spohn shoreline Conference Room. Please call for dates and times. Find out more information on cancer at www.cancer.org

BEYOND GRIEF

Contact Christus Hospice Palliative and Bereavement Team at (361) 994-3450 or (800) 371-0115

Free to the public. Support groups for children, teens and adults.

A counseling support program offered by Christus Spohn and Driscoll Children's Hospital in response to the needs of bereaved individuals. The 6 week bereavement workshop sessions are both informative and supportive. Please call and register in advance.

PASTORAL SERVICES

(361) 694-5491

The Pastoral Services Department at Driscoll Children's Hospital works directly with patients, their families, and hospital staff providing spiritual and emotional support during hospitalization. This includes working with local clergy to meet the spiritual needs of our patients and their families.