Parent Organization: Blank Children’s Hospital
Location Information
1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA, USA
Phone 515241KIDS
Program: Teen Support Group
Blank Children's Child Life Teen Support group is for teens to have fun during social events and connect with others experiencing a chronic illness.
Services:
- Teen support group
- Social events
Eligibility:
- Teens, ages 13 to 19 years old
- Current or former patients at Blank Children's Hospital
- Teens experiencing a chronic illness, such as: cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, sickle cell disease, blood disorders, cystic fibrosis and nephrotic syndrome.
Intake Process:
Sign up online.
Hours:
Teen Group will meet monthly on the second Monday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m.
Social events will take place on the hospital campus as well as off campus.
Payment:
No Cost to Participant
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: No
Website: View Website