Support Groups

This group is for women who would like to meet other women to explore ways to cope with their diagnosis, it's effect on their lives and to offer an opportunity to support each other.

Registration is not required for this free group.  For more information, call Ann Sullivan at (508)-488-3783.

Meets every Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the VNA. For individuals caring for loved ones affected by Alzheimer's Disease or other memory disorders. For more information, call (508) 473-0862 or (800) 478-0862. The group is funded by The Central Mass Agency on Aging.

Meets the second Thursday of the month from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Women's Pavilion Conference Room, Fourth Floor, Hill Health Center. For families who have experienced the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death.

For more information, call Karen Evers at (508) 422-2030.

For survivors of head trauma and their family members and friends.  For more information, call (508) 422-2559.

Meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in Physicians Conference Center B.

For more information, call Stanley Jones at (508) 473-4044 or Guy Bonina at (508) 473-9584.

For new mothers with infants 0-8 months.  For more information, call (508) 473-1190, ext. 5076.

For more information, call Kay Grimes at (508) 533-8726.

 These sessions offer an opportunity for individuals with cancer to offer support to one another and explore ways of coping with the stresses created by a cancer diagnosis and treatment.   For more information please call Ann Sullivan LICSW at (508) 488-3783.

Family and friends are welcome to join us!

Provides pre-natal instruction to area teenagers about a variety of topics.

Pre-registration is required. Call (508) 473-1190, ext. 5076, for more information and to register.

This peer-based support group is for those who suffer from chronic pain and want to talk to others going through a similar experience.  Registration is requested.  For more information and to register, please call (508) 478-5981 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.

For celiacs who are looking for support and an opportunity to share experiences, continue to learn about the Gluten-Free diet and the challenges it presents and to learn strategies to live a GF lifestyle.  This group is facilitated by a registered dietiain.  For more information, call (508) 422-2474.

Please note:  This group will not meet in July and August!

An open, ongoing group for adults with diabetes, their families and friends. Here's an opportunity to gain control over your diabetes and your life. The topic discussed at each meeting varies based on the interest and needs of the group. For more information, call (508) 422-2396.

This free support group is for breastfeeding women and their babies to help women reach their breastfeeding goals.  The group is also open to all pregnant and breastfeeding women regardless of where they deliver their babies. Topics include coping with myths, surviving the early weeks of breastfeeding, night feedings and combining breastfeeding and returning to work. The nurturing environment offers an opportunity for breastfeeding women to support and encourage each other, and provides the services of a Lactation Counselor or Consultant to answer questions.  
For more information, call 508-422-2960.

Benefits experienced while attending may include:

     -  Lactation support and encouragement
    -  Professional breastfeeding resources                                  
    -  Mother-to-mother peer support 
    -  A relaxed, informal environment
    -  An opportunity to make new friends  and reunite with old ones

This support group, facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker, offers an opportunity for those who have experienced the loss of a significant person in their lives to cancer to come together to support one another and explore ways to cope with their grief and loss.

For more information, please call Margie Gonzalez, LICSW at (508) 473-1190, extension 3119.

A group for patients and families to facilitate coping with changes in lifestyle, work and relationships this diagnosis and treatment may create.

Registration is not necessary.  For more information, call Ann Sullivan at (508) 488-3783.