A support group for teens diagnosed with cancer
Meets twice monthly on the first and third Mondays, from 6:45-7:45 p.m.
Cancer can make teen life feel suddenly different. School, friends, sports, treatment, scans, changing bodies, big feelings, and the pressure to seem “normal” can all become part of the same day.
Brave Teens is a free support group at Wellness House for teenagers who have been diagnosed with cancer. The group offers a welcoming space to talk with other teens who understand what it is like to live through cancer at this age. Some teens come ready to talk. Others need time to listen first. Both are welcome.
Led by Lexie Barber, Child Life Specialist at Wellness House, Brave Teens gives participants a place to share what they are carrying, ask questions, build connection, and feel less alone. Conversations may touch on treatment, school, friendships, family, fear of recurrence, body changes, uncertainty, or simply what it feels like to be a teenager while cancer is part of your life. The group also uses art, games, creative activities, and other interactive formats shaped by teens’ interests, so support can happen in ways that feel natural, engaging, and age-appropriate.
Brave Teens was created because families were searching for something that can be hard to find: in-person peer support for teens with a cancer diagnosis. At Wellness House, we believe no teen should have to carry cancer quietly or feel like they are the only one navigating this experience.
This group is free of charge and open to teens impacted by their own cancer diagnosis. Wellness House programs are provided at no cost to anyone impacted by cancer and their loved ones.
Questions about joining Brave Teens? To learn more, ask questions, or schedule a consultation, please contact:
Lexie Barber
Oncology Child and Family Specialist, Wellness House
Email: abarber@wellnesshouse.org
Direct: 630-654-5115
Main: 630-323-5150
Questions about Child and Family Programs at Wellness House? Email childandfamily@wellnesshouse.org or call us at 630.323.5150. We’re here to help you get started. Para obtener más información, comuníquese por correo electrónico a información@wellnesshouse.org o llame al 630.654.5529. Programas en español.