A place to turn for support

What is a support group?

A safe, respectful and welcoming environment in which a woman can come to understand herself better, find her own emotional healing, learn some techniques to improve the quality of her life and gain from the perspectives and knowledge of other survivors. Intended to help women cope with the rigors of this disease, these are not group therapy sessions.

Why join a support group?

The Breast Cancer Resource Center models its support groups on those conducted at Stanford University School of Medicine by Dr. David Spiegel. Research studies found that these support groups improved participants’ quality of life and in some cases prolonged life.

“My group has continued to meet for eight years, since our initial start at the BCRC. Through it all we’ve stood together, giving ourselves and each other powerful insights into the mystery that is our lives.”

– Client

To get more information or register:

• Recently Diagnosed Support Circle — This group is for anyone recently diagnosed with any stage of breast cancer. Participants may or may not have had surgery or other treatment. The group meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:30–8:30pm. Pre-registration is necessary. For more information, please contact Ray Anne Evans at rayanne@bcrc.org or (512) 544-0904.
• Northwest Austin Women’s Monthly Cancer Support Group — This group meets the second Monday of every month from 6:30–8:00pm at Hope Presbyterian Church, 11512 Olson Drive. For more information, contact Dianna Petrick at dianna@bcrc.org or (512)901-6644.
• Cedar Park/Leander Support Group- Monthly cancer survivor (bilingual education/outreach/ support) group for women (all cancers) will meet monthly on the second Thursday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 700 W. Whitestone Blvd. in Cedar Park, starting on October 8 from 6:30-7:30 pm.  This is a joint effort of  the BCRC and Samaritan Health Ministries.  For more information contact Marjorie Gallece at mgallece@bcrc.org or (512) 248-2645.
• Stage IV Metastatic Support Circle — This group is for newly diagnosed and long-term survivors of advanced, metastatic breast cancer. The group meets formally on Wednesdays at 10:45am and on the last Sunday of each month at 2:00pm. For more information, please contact Ray Anne Evans at rayanne@bcrc.org or (512) 544-0904.
• Georgetown Support Group — This group, open to women cancer survivors, meets on the third Thursday of each month 6:30–7:30pm, at St. David’s Georgetown Cancer Center, 2000 Scenic Dr.  For more information, contact Ray Anne Evans at rayanne@bcrc.org or (512) 544-0904.
• North Austin Medical Center-1st Thursday of each month from 6:00-7:30pm.  Contact contact Dianna Petrick at dianna@bcrc.org or (512)901-6644.
• Pink Ribbon Cowgirls — This is a social network for younger survivors. This group meets monthly in North, Central and South Austin at 11:30am for luncheons. For more information, contact Runi Limary at runi@bcrc.org or (512) 544-0907.
• South Austin Support Group — This group meets the fourth Thursday of every month from 6:00–7:30pm at St. David’s South Austin Outpatient Rehab Clinic. For more information, contact Ray Anne Evans at rayanne@bcrc.org or (512) 544-0904.
• Spanish Speaking Support Group, Brackenridge Hospital-3rd Thursday of each month from 10:30 -1:00 pm.  Contact Jessica Pavelka at jessica@bcrc.org or (512)324-7992.