Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. Support Groups

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Breast Cancer Support Group
“ Círculo de Esperanza” / “ Circle of Hope

Support Groups now available for Spanish speaking women diagnosed with breast cancer. A support network is also available for recently diagnosed patients. Volunteer's cancer survivors are available for one-on-one visitations at hospital and homes. The Breast Cancer Support Groups can provide a safe place where cancer patients can share their experiences of diagnosis and treatment with others going through same experience. 

San Luis , Arizona:

When : 3rd Wednesday of every month
Where : Regional Center for Border Health, Inc.
  1896 E. Babbit Lane
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Somerton , Arizona:

When: 1st Wednesday of every month
Where: Regional Center for Border Health, Inc.
  214 W. Main Street
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

We can also assist you with wigs, hats, and breast prosthesis . In addition, cancer related information and educational materials is available at our office .

Please call (928) 627-9222 and we will have a survivor contact you.

 

Diabetes Support Group

The Diabetes Support Group's intention is to provide support for those individuals who suffer from Diabetes.  Preventing further complications and control, preventing complications comes with education and maybe even reassuring that certain behavior modification should be consistent such as regular checkups, testing HbA1C every 3 months as well as other blood tests such as cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL, microalbumin, etc.  An annual foot and eye exam as well as an annual flu shot.  Participants will share information, from personal experience, how to treat the disease during illness to aid other participants. The Diabetes Support Group will aid people with Diabetes to speak with others about their feelings, struggles, and accomplishments; as they provide others with knowledge of what they have been through for the support of others. 

 

San Luis, Arizona:

When: 2nd Wednesday of every month
Where: Regional Center for Border Health, Inc.
  1896 E. Babbit Lane
Time: 9:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m. and 5:00p.m.-6:00p.m.

Please call (928) 627-9222 and we will have someone contact you.

 

Epilepsy Support Group

Epilepsy is a condition affecting the brain that seizures. The seizures are due to unusual electrical activity in some parts of the brain. Epilepsy is not a mental illness and usually does not worsen over time. With these groups we will inform you how to help during an epilepsy attack and how to support your family member or friend.

San Luis , Arizona:

When: 2nd Wednesday of every month
Where: Regional Center for Border Health, Inc.
  1896 E. Babbit Lane
Time: 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m.

Please call (928) 627-9222 and we will have someone contact you.