Support Groups

Do you know someone who is in treatment for breast cancer? Support groups are a great way for Survivors and Co-Survivors alike to have a place to talk about what they are going through: the challenges, the steps, the options, the side effects, the need to be with someone who is waging the same war; a need to talk to someone about what they are feeling. Medical studies have confirmed that having a network of people to talk to during a major life challenge speeds the recovery of the patient. There are support groups for Co-Survivors to meet others who are married to, a child of, a best friend of someone fighting a battle with breast cancer. There are many options out there and you should find the group that best fits your needs.

Please note if the group has a * beside it, this is a group for both survivors and co-survivors.

Caldwell County

• *Caldwell County Support Group
  Diana Torres: 512-944-5939

Hays County

• *American Cancer Society
  San Marcos: July White: 512-392-5207 or Laura Mason: 512-396-8000

Travis County

• *Austin: Penny Decou : 512-421-4167 Bethany United Methodist through BCRC
  Helpline: 512.544.0900
  2nd Monday, 6:30 8:00p at Bethany
  Free childcare available
• South Austin Support Group through BCRC
  Fourth Thursday, 6:00-7:30 at St. David's South Austin Outpatient Rehab.
• Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC)
  St. David’s Hospital: 512-544-0900
  Brackenridge: 512-324-7992
  NAMC: 512.901.6644
  Various dates and times call for more information
  Breast Cancer Resource Center for Metastatic Support Group (IV League)
  St. David’s Hospital: 512-5440-0900
• Cancare Austin
  512-342-0233
  One-on-one emotional support for survivor and co-survivors.
  Individuals are paired with CanCare volunteers who have experienced cancer in a similar way
• *Cancer Anonymous
  Westminster Presbyterian Church: Nancy: 512-247-3772 or Susan 512-795-9512
  Based on twelve step program
• *The Care Communities
  512-459-5883
  Austin Area only
  Provides someone to take care of everyday needs such as running errands, cooking meals, childcare, transportation to medical appointments, etc
• *Navigating Breast Cancer Together: (BCRC)
  St. David’s Hospital: 512-544-0900
  Newly Diagnosed Support Group: (BCRC)
  St. David’s Hospital: 512-544-0900
• Pink Ribbon Cowgirls:
  St. David’s Hospital: 512-544-0907
  Support group for young women diagnosed with breast cancer
  Meets in Austin only at this time
• Planet Cancer
  512-452-9010
  Peer support for young adults with cancer
• The Care Communities
  512-459-5883
  Austin Area only
  Provides someone to take care of everyday needs such as running errands, cooking meals, childcare, transportation to medical appointments, etc
• *Reach to Recovery (ACS)
  512-919-1800
  Meetings held in Austin only at this time
• *Sisters Network
  512-928-4903
  Contact: Erma Butler
  African American women support group
• *Spanish speaking Support Group
  512-392-1161 ext. 322
  Contact: Lydia Perez
  Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 11:30a-1:00p
  St John’s Community Center off of 290 East
• *Texas Oncology Cancer Center ( North Austin)
  512-302-1771
  Contacts: Suzie Gick or Vickie Wilson
• *Wonders and Worries
  512-329-5757
  Contact: Farya Phillips
  Program for teens, ages 12-18, who have a family member with cancer
  Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday 6:00p-8:00p
• *Worries and Wonders
  512-329-5757
  Contact: Farya Phillips
  Program for children, ages 6-11, who have a family member with cancer
  Every Wednesday for six weeks 5:30p-7:30pSisters Network
  512-928-4903

Williamson County

• *American Cancer Society
  Georgetown: Alice Fey: 512-868-9515 or Carol Thonen: 512-868-9740
• Round Rock Support Group through BCRC
  2nd Thursday, 6:00-7:30 at First United Methodist Church in RR
• Georgetown Support Group through BCRC
  3rd Thursday, 6:00-7:30 at Georgetown Public Library
• Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC)
  Round Rock: 512-248-2645