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Colorado Breast Cancer Support Resources Directory

Denver Metro Area

Includes counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson. (If you don't find resources for your county, please check a neighboring county.)

(S) = Servicios disponsibles en español. Services available in Spanish

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Andre Center for Breast Cancer Education and Navigation

1640 E. 16th Ave., Denver, CO 80218, 303-388-2441.

Information on treatment options, assistance with navigating the health care system, and connections to needed resources.

•A community-based service for women and men diagnosed with breast cancer.

•Provides access to a nurse who specializes in breast cancer education and navigation.

•Services free at present.

e-mail: breast-ca-edu@andrecenter.org

www.andrecenter.org

Asian Pacific Development Center

1544 Elmira St., Aurora, CO 80010, 303-365-2959, Contact Katie Friesen, ext. 100, or Li-Li Hsu, ext. 109

•Provides services to educate the Asian community about cancer prevention and support.

•Interpreter Bank for several Asian and non-Asian languages.

•Cultural competency training.

e-mail: KatieFriesen@apdc.org, LiliyHsu@apdc.org

www.apdc.org

Boulder Community Hospital Cancer Support & Education

Tebo Family Medical Pavilion, 4715 Arapahoe, Boulder, CO 80303. Contact Jill at 303-385-2003.

Seven Levels of Healing Program: 7-week program for patients, family members, and loved ones to help navigate through the cancer journey. Must attend introductory session. Call to confirm times and register.

Living With Cancer: Weekly support group for anyone living with cancer. Wednesdays 10 a.m.-noon. Contact Joe Gillan, LPC, Facilitator, 720-270-1505.

Caregivers and Loved Ones Support Group: Every other Monday, 5:45-7 p.m.  Advanced registration required. Contact Clare Lindsay, 303-319-4232.

Children’s Support Group – CLIMB: 6-week activity-based group for children 6-11 years who have a parent or loved one dealing with cancer. Call 303-385-2003.

Young Moms with Cancer Support Group: For moms balancing coping with cancer and raising children. Tuesdays, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Registration required. Contact Clare Lindsay, 303-319-4232.

•Breast Cancer Support Group for Newly Diagnosed Patients and Partners: Mondays, 4-5:30 pm. Call 720-854-7057.

Living with Advanced Breast Cancer: For women with Stage IV breast cancer. Mondays, noon-1:15 p.m. Registration required. Contact Clare Lindsay, 303-319-4232.

Look Good…Feel Better: First Monday of the month, 10 a.m.-noon. Registration required. Call 720-854-7290.

Self-guided resource center for patients and family members. 720-854-7293.

www.bch.org

Breast Cancer Network of Strength (formerly Y-ME)

See also – Colorado Support Organizations & Services 2121 S. Oneida St., Suite 540, Denver, CO 80122. 303-300-5158. Contact Vicki Scott.

Monthly meetings to connect with others who know how important it is to have peer support when facing breast cancer. At the following locations: Aurora

  • University of Colorado Cancer Center. Third Tuesday of the month, evenings. Call Robbie McDowall, 720-870-6125.

Denver/Metro

  • Rocky Mountain Cancer Center at Rose Medical Center. Third Wednesday of the month at lunchtime. Call Marti Ostrowski, 303-663-2984.
  • Breast Cancer Network of Strength Rocky Mountain office. Third Saturday of the month, mornings. Call Laura Scott, 303-931-9506.
  • American Cancer Society. First Tuesday of the month, morning. Call Margaret Alia Denny, 303-980-8846.
  • Bear Valley Hospital. First Saturday of the month, morning. Call Margaret Redus, 303-680-1741.

e-mail: vscott@networkofstrength.org

www.networkofstrength.org

CanSurvive and Thrive

Mile High Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood, CO 80226, 303-237-8851 or 303-499-8123. Call Susan Freedom at 303-432-3298.

•   Support group for anyone dealing with an illness challenge

•   Meets the fourth Saturday of the month, 10:00 a.m. to noon, Classroom III

(S) Denver Health Cancer Resource Center

Denver Health, Davis Pavilion, First Flr., 700 Delaware Ave., Denver, CO 80204. Mailing address: Denver Health, 777 Bannock St., MC4001, Denver, CO 80204-4507. Contact Barbara Schwendler, 303-436-3410.

•Assistance for Denver Health cancer patients and their families/supporters seeking information about diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.

•Help with online research plus books, audio, and video materials.

e-mail: Barbara.Schwendler@dhha.org

(S) Exempla Lutheran Medical Center

8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. To register call 303-425-2929

Two breast cancer support groups of STaRS: Sharing, Touching and Reaching Survivors of Breast Cancer.

Newly Diagnosed: For women during their first year since diagnosis. Third Tuesday of the month, 6-7:30 p.m.

Ongoing Support: For women diagnosed more than two years ago. First Wednesday of the month, 6-7:30 p.m.

Support group for all types of cancer patients and family. Second Thursday of the month, 6 p.m.

Moving Forward...Life After a Cancer Diagnosis: Health topics for women after a cancer diagnosis. January to May. Contact Linda Fiske, 303-425-8391.

Grief support group for persons who have experienced the death of a loved one. Call 303-425-8000.

The Dragonfly Program: Grief support for young people. Call 303-467-4989.

Circle of Support: Support group for caregivers. First and third Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m. Call 303-425-4828.

Look Good...Feel Better®: Free two-hour program teaches women in cancer treatment how to cope with changes in appearance. Call American Cancer Society for dates.

  • Sit and Knit: Survivors’ Knitting Circle. Fourth Thursday of the month, 6-7:30 p.m. All skills welcome. Bring your own supplies – needles, yarn, patterns, books.

e-mail: fiskel@exempla.org

www.exempla.org

Facing Breast Cancer Together

Parker Evangelical Presbyterian Church (PEPC), 9100 E. Parker Rd. , Parker, CO 80138, Call Lee or Bob Biffle at 303-805-9848.

•   Support group meets every second Friday of the month from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Husbands, friends or caregivers are invited.

www.lrbiffle@att.net

Friends for Life

Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 E. Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126-7801, 303-663-9530, Contact Jeanne Fountain for more information.

•   Information-based breast cancer support group on focusing on how to live life better after breast cancer. Outside speakers attend

•   Meets the first Thursday of the month except holidays at 7:00 p.m.

e-mail: jfjeanne@aol.com

(S) Grillo Health Information Center

Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO 80302. 303-441-4144.

•Assistance with health information research.

•Access to credible websites, including subscription websites such as MD Consult.

•Pamphlets and brochures describing community resources.

•Library's collection includes medical reference books, health magazines, videotapes, and interlibrary loan services.

e-mail: grillo_center@boulder.lib.co.us

www.grillocenter.org

 

(S) Latinas Against Breast Cancer

Contact Elvira de Anda, 303-964-9953

•   Support group for Spanish speakers: “Learning to Live” (“Aprendiendo a Vivir”)

(S) LifeSpark Cancer Resources 

Energy Partners Program, 303-425-5670 or 303-940-4965 for Spanish speakers. Available in Denver, Boulder, Englewood, and Lakewood.

•Matches individuals with cancer to Healing Touch and Reiki providers who offer weekly sessions.

•Energy therapies can help decrease fatigue, nausea, anxiety, depression, and mental cloudiness as well as support physical comfort and a sense of peace while going through treatment or recovery.

•Services on a sliding scale based on ability to pay.

e-mail: info@LifeSparkNow.org

www.LifeSparkNow.org

Medical Center of Aurora

Breast Cancer Care Center, 700 Potomac St., Aurora, CO 80011. 303-360-3742. Contact Sue Scheiwe, RN, Breast Specialist.

•Breast cancer support group meets third Thursday of the month, 6-7:30 p.m.

•For all stages of breast cancer survivorship. Free to all.

Porter Adventist Hospital

Cancer Care Center, Healing Place, 2nd Floor, 2525 S. Downing St., Denver, CO 80210., 303-778-5832. Contact Jeanne Currey, RN, MSN

Comprehensive Breast Center

  • Clinical nurse specialist serves as patient navigator.
  • Weekly interdisciplinary Breast Cancer Conference.
  • Breast cancer rehabilitation by physical therapists for lymphedema prevention and management.
  • Referral source for complementary therapies.

Counseling and Support Groups

  • Breast Cancer Support Group: 12-week group for women diagnosed with breast cancer within the past year. Offered spring and fall. Registration required.
  • Monthly Breast Cancer Support Group: Open to any woman diagnosed with breast cancer. Meets first Tuesday of month in ground floor conference room of Cancer Care Center, 12-1:30 p.m. No registration required.
  • General Cancer Support Group: 6-week group for patients and families with a relatively recent diagnosis of any type and stage of cancer. Offered spring and fall.  Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m. Registration required.
  • Kids Alive: Support for Children of Parents with Cancer. Open to children ages 6-16.  Meets monthly, October through June, usually on second Saturday of month. Visit www.kidsalivecolorado.org. Registration required.
  • Look Good…Feel Better: 2-hour program teaches women in cancer treatment how to cope with changes in their appearance. Includes complimentary makeup kit. Offered twice a year at Porter Adventist Hospital. Also offered at other locations. Registration required.
  • Individual and Family Counseling: Provided to any oncology patient and family at no charge. Appointments can be made at 303-765-3888. Services provided by clinical nurse specialist for oncology support services.

e-mail: jeannecurrey@centura.org or rebeccayoung@centura.org

(S) Project Angel Heart

4190 Garfield, #5, Denver, CO 80216. 303-830-0202, ext. 22, or 800-381-5612.

•Provides meals to people living with a life-threatening illness and limited mobility affecting food preparation.

•Potential clients should contact the Client Services Department at Project Angel Health for a referral form, which needs to be signed by a medical professional.

www.projectangelheart.org

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (RMCC)

RMCC offers support groups for patients, family and staff at several locations. Contact these and other locations near you for support group dates and times.

•Aurora, 1700 S. Potomac, 303-418-7600.

•Boulder, 4715 Arapahoe Ave., 303-385-2000.

•Denver, 1800 Williams, 303-388-4876.

• Denver- Rose, 4700 E. Hale Parkway, Suite 400, 303-321-0302.

• Lakewood, 34 Van Gordan St., Suite 160, 303-430-2700.

•Littleton, 22 W. Dry Creek Cir., 303-730-4700.

• Lone Tree, 10103 RidgeGate Pkwy., Suite G01, 303-925-0700.

• Parker, 9397 Crown Crest Blvd.,  Suite 421, 303-805-7744.

•Thornton, 8820 Huron Street, 303-386-7622.

www.coloradocancercenters.com

Seniors, Inc.

5840 E. Evans, Denver, CO 80222. 303-300-6900.

•Helps families and individuals maintain independent living.

•Prescription medication assistance, in-home support services, and money management assistance.

www.seniorsinc.org

Sister to Sister Breast Cancer Program, sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

P.O. Box 7432, Denver, CO 80207 Contact Mella Dee Warren, 303-771-8784; Jo Ann Pegues, 303-355-3423; or B.J. Barnes, 303-780-0620 for more information.

•   For African-American breast cancer patients, survivors and supporters

•   Support group meets the first Saturday of the month, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Sky Ridge Medical Center

10103 RidgeGate Parkway, Lone Tree, CO, 80124, Contact Tracy Tomko, 720-225-4201or Amy Bloom 720-225-2459 for more information.

•   Share Your Cancer Challenge — support group for survivors, families, and friends. Meets every Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Sky Ridge Cancer Center Conference Room.

Stage IV Young Survivor Group

Breast Cancer Network of Strength office, 2121 S. Oneida St., Suite 540, Denver, CO 80224, 303-300-5158

•   Meets monthly to share and connect feelings and experiences, third Saturday of month, 10:30 AM t0 12 Noon.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure — Denver Metropolitan Affiliate

1835 Franklin Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80218. 303-744-2088.

•Funds education, screening, and treatment support projects in its service area through funds raised from events such as Race for the Cure ® and Pink Tie Affair®.

•Provides a list of funded projects on request. Some Komen-funded projects may provide screening and treatment for women not eligible for screening under Women's Wellness Connection guidelines.

•Provides speakers on breast health and breast cancer topics.

www.komendenver.org

University of Colorado Cancer Center

Cancer Resource Center at Anschutz Cancer Pavilion, 1665 N. Ursula St., Main Fl., Aurora, CO 80010. All groups are free and open to the community. Call 720-848-0316 to register or for more information.

•   Women's and Men's Advanced Cancer Support Group. Meets the first and third Friday of the month, 2:30 to 4:30 PM.

•   CLIMB: Children's Lives Include Moments of Bravery. Support group for school-age children whose parent or primary caregiver has cancer.

•  Dealing with Breast Cancer Together: From Diagnosis through Recovery. Meet with a nurse, social worker, physical therapist, and Reach to Recovery volunteer to guide and support you with your breast cancer journey. Meets first and third Friday from 10:30 AM to 12 Noon.

Part of Your Cancer You Can Control. Free classes on nutrition and cancer.

www.uccc.info/cancer center

Write Through Cancer to Healing

HealthLinks Clinic, 3434 47th St. #105, Boulder, CO. 303-443-1937, contact Debra Maxey, 303-443-1937.

•   Journal writing group for cancer survivors meets every Wednesday, 4:00 - 6:00 PM

•   Email journaling option for those who cannot attend the group.

email: writethroughcancer@gmail.com

www.writethroughcancer.com