| Support Groups Offering Sharing, Caring and Coping
Millions of Americans find the sharing and caring provided through a support group can help them better cope with chronic illness or ease the struggle through the loss of a loved one.
Support groups provide participants with a variety of positive interaction, including
- The benefit of experiences of other group members
- Latest information in treatments or tips that improve the quality of life
- An understanding and compassionate audience to whom participants can voice their fears, concerns and questions
- Help in identifying the causes of symptoms or behavior
- Encouragement to change attitudes and behavior
Reid Hospital & Health Care Services staff members coordinate or participate in a variety of support groups to help persons coping with illness, chronic conditions or the loss of a loved one.
Support Groups Meeting at Reid Hospital
Updated: 4/11/11
AA: A group for those recovering from alcoholism.
- Call Adult Psych
Services 765 983-3070 for more information.
Alanon: A group for family and friends of those with chemical dependency issues.
- Call Adult Psych
Services 765 983-3070 for more information.
Diabetes: A group that addresses helpful management tips and educational information for those diagnosed with diabetes.
- Call 765 983-3423 for more information.
- Meets: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 5:00 pm.
Living Through the Grief: A bereavement support group for those who share the recent death of a loved one.
- Call David Garman, Chaplain, 765 983-3344 for more information.
- Meets: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 1:30 pm and/or 1st Monday of the month 7:00pm
Support Groups Supported by Reid Hospital
Compassionate Friends: An organization offering friendship and understanding to families that have lost children.
- Call Jackie Wesley, 765 886-5643 for more information.
- Meets: East Central Indiana Chapter, 3rd Tuesday of the month 7:00 pm Nettle Creek Health Care Center, State Road 1, Hagerstown
Moms to Moms: A group specifically for at-home mothers. Provides information and activities for moms and their children.
- Call Elizabeth Strausburg, 765 939-3437 for more information.
- Meets: Meeting schedule varies, call for information.
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