Nevada Support Groups
Carson City
"Coping Together With Breast Cancer" (Carson-Tahoe Cancer Services) 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm The Adams House (990 N. Minnesota St., Carson City, NV) For more information: Ann Proffitt, (775) 885-4281
Care Givers: support for people who have a loved one with cancer; 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 4:30pm. The Adams House (990 N. Minnesota St., Carson City, NV)
Gardnerville and Minden Area
Breast Cancer Support Groups (For newly- diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients) 1st Tuesday of every month at 2:00 pm Carson Valley Medical Center For more information: Susan Sanford, (775) 267-4308 or (775) 782-1656
Henderson
Breast Cancer Support Group- The Barbara Greenspun Womens Care Center
Hope Cancer Support Group- Central Christian Church 1001 New Beginnings Dr,. Henderson (off Russell, between Boulder Hwy & 95) 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6:30pm - 8:00 pm, Rm 212 Contact: Joyce Koontz 702-735-4004 x 224
Las Vegas
CAN SHARE Nevada Cancer Center 1950 East Desert Inn, Las Vegas Every Monday (except Holidays) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Contact: Sandy Lahr or Marline Giron 702-735-7154
Comprehensive Cancer Center of Nevada/Cancer Connection East 3730 S. Eastern Avenue at Twain , Las Vegas Every Thursday 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Comprehensive Cancer Center of Nevada/Cancer Connection Northwest 7445 Peak, Las Vegas Every Wednesday 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Contact: Paula Sennes 702-952-3400
Living with Cancer- Canyon Ridge Christian Church 6200 W. Lone Mountain Road at Jones, Las Vegas 2nd Tuesday each month, 7:00 pm Contact : Jody Rule-Rouse 702-648-1234 Reminder: Also for friends, family of cancer patients.
Living with Cancer Support Group- Sunrise Health Strategies 3141 La Canada, Suite 107, Ed Rm. Las Vegas 3rd Tuesday of each month, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact Susan Beglinger 702-731-8671 Pager: 1-877-553-8587
Make Today Count- University Medical Center 2040 West Charleston, 6th Floor Auditorium, Las Vegas Each Tuesday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Contact: Patty Simmers, RN 702-383-2713
Breast Cancer Basics- An educational, supportive introduction to breast cancer for newly diagnosed persons. Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center 3186 Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas 1st Wednesday, 10:00 am - 12:00pm 3rd Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 9 p.m. Locations vary - call for room Contact: Dianna Morneault 702-784-7870
ENGLISH - 2nd & 4th Monday each month Free of charge from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 100 N. Green Valley Pkwy, Ste. 330, Las Vegas Contact: Cecelia Moseley 702-616-4900
SPANISH - 2nd & 4th Monday each month, Free of charge from 10:00 am -11:40 am 3730 S. Eastern (at Twain) Contact: Emilia Guenechea 702-249-3983
Center for Compassionate Care- Breast Cancer Support Group 4141 S. Swenson, South of Flamingo, Las Vegas 1st Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Center for Compassionate Care- Recurrent Breast Canter Group 4th Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Individual, Couple & Family Counseling Free of Charge Contact: Vicky Quon, 702-796-3167
WISH (Women in Support of Healing) - Southwest Medical Associates 2300 W. Charleston, Auditorium, Las Vegas 3rd Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Contact: Audrey Boyer or Linda Buckley, 702-877-5253 Facilitator: Vicky Quon, 702-796-3167
Reno
"On With Life" Breast Cancer Support Group Every Tuesday from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm St. Mary's Silver Connection, 745 W. Moana Lane, #100 Reno, Nevada 89509 For more information: Liz Thomas, 775-722-1222 or 775-219-9818
"Let's Talk Metatastic Breast Cancer" Support Group Every Monday from 10:00 am - 11:30 am St. Mary's Silver Connection, 745 W. Moana Lane, #100 Reno, Nevada 89509 For more information: Liz Thomas, 775-722-1222 or 775-219-9818
Stagecoach
Lift Your Spirits is a nonprofit organization that offers FREE equine assisted therapy to cancer patients and their families. We give a free Horsemanship and riding lesson to cancer patients and one family member. Members of the family are welcome to come and sit and relax in the garden area. while the patient is getting the riding lesson. We also offer FREE lessons to cancer survivors. We are located in Stagecoach, Nevada and will be accepting referrals after June 1, 2009 Margot Easley, Director, Stagecoach, Nv 89403 (775)721-2493
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