Support Groups are open to all in the community affected by cancer. All services, unless otherwise noted, are complimentary. For additional information about any of our services please call Integrative Services at 480-314-6660.
Look Good Feel Better Class
Registration is required. Please contact the American Cancer Society directly to schedule at 1-800-227-2345
A program of the American Cancer Society, offered select Monday evenings from 4-6 pm at the locations below for 2018:
Chandler Ironwood Women’s Center – 6/4, 8/6, 10/1, 11/5
Gilbert Ironwood Women’s Center – 7/9, 9/10
Glendale Ironwood Women’s Center-6/18, 8/20, 10/15
Mesa (Arbor Ave.) Ironwood Women’s Center – 7/16, 9/17
Scottsdale Ironwood Women’s Center – 6/11, 8/13, 10/8
Breast Cancer Support Groups
Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month from 6pm-7:30
at the following location:
Chandler Ironwood Women’s Center
685 S. Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
Meets the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10am-12pm
at the following location:
Scottsdale Ironwood Women’s Center
8880 E. Desert Cove Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6pm-8pm
at the following location:
Glendale Ironwood Women’s Center
5810 W. Beverly Lane
Glendale, AZ 85306
Cancer Support Group
Glendale – Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8:30pm
Cancer & Caregiver Support Dinner
This class is for those needing support and encouragement going through the difficulties of cancer or as a caregiver of a loved one with cancer. All are welcome.
We meet the last Wednesday of every month from 6pm-8pm at Ironwood Business office 700 W Warner Rd Chandler, AZ 85225.
Caregiver Support Group
Caring for your loved one who is sick can be difficult. This group is a place to share your experiences and vent your stresses with other caregivers who are experiencing similar situations. Caregivers only.
Chandler Ironwood Women’s Center- Meets the Third Saturday of each month from 10am – 12pm
Glendale Ironwood Women’s Center- Meets the First Saturday of each month from 10am – 12pm
Scottsdale Ironwood Women’s Center- Meets the Second Saturday of each month from 10am – 12pm.
Survivor Group
This group is designed to help individuals regain physical, emotional, intellectual, psychological and spiritual strength after undergoing treatment for cancer.
Chandler Ironwood Women’s Center- Group meets the Fourth Monday of each month from 6:00-7:30pm
Spirituality Support Group
Join us for a discussion about your spiritual journey, and learn to recognize the strength you have within to deal with your cancer diagnosis.
Chandler Ironwood Women’s Center– Third Wednesday of each month from 5:30-6:30pm.
Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery CLIMB®
CLIMB® is a six-week closed group support program for children ages 6 to 12 that meets once a week for two hours. Dinner will be provided at the beginning of each session. There is no cost to participate in CLIMB®. Facilitators have been specially trained by the Children’s Treehouse Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the emotional support of children who have parents with cancer.
A concurrent parent group also takes place at the same time as CLIMB®. It is an educational support group where parents learn and share healthy ways to support their children with coping with a cancer diagnosis in the family.
Pre-Screening and pre-Registration are required. There are no current CLIMB classes planned but if interested in participating in a future CLIMB® program please contact Kelly at 480-340-4013.
Week 1: All About Me
Week 2: What is Cancer?
Week 3: It’s Okay to Feel Sad
Week 4: Cancer Can Be Scary
Week 5: It’s Not Fair!
Week 6: I Love You
Please Note: Not all services are provided by Ironwood Women’s Centers employees and may be provided by community agencies and professionals. Participation is at your own risk. Ironwood Women’s Centers assumes no liability for services provided.