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| AL ANON, ALA TEEN, ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS | |
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| (540) 667-0322 or 1-800-835-6130 This is a 24 hour hotline. The aides there will direct the caller to meetings in their area. Also check the front of the book for local meeting times. |
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| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP (Winchester) | |
| For family and friends of victims of Alzheimer's disease to discuss the disease and methods of coping. Meets 7:30 P. M. to 9:00 P.M., the third Tuesday of each month at Winchester Medical Center, in Cancer Center Conference Room . Call Loretta Dunn, LCSW, Winchester at (540) 535-2003 or the Adult Care Center at 722-2273. |
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| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASES & RELATED DISORDERS FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP (Warren County) | |
| Meets second Monday of each month 7:00pm in the Conference Room of Blue Ridge Terrace (Lynn Care Center). This provides a time of sharing, education, and support to family members and/or caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's Disease or other dementia. | |
| ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP (Shenandoah County) | |
| Meets at the Shenandoah Memorial Hospital the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm. Contact Mann Hilton (540) 459-7743 | |
| AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP | |
| Meets the Second Wednesday of each month from 12:00 pm to 1:00pm at the Winchester Rehabilitation Center. Call (540)536-5113. | |
| ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, AND GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP | |
| Meets every third Thursday of each month at 11a.m. in the Education Conference Room. This provides a supportive environment with the guidance of a professional counselor for persons experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and/or their family members. Please call Betty Reading at 540-635-0276 to register before attending the support group. | |
| ARC - SUPPORT GROUP for RETARDED CITIZENS | |
| Association for Retarded Citizens - Advocates for retarded citizens. They have a support group periodically and sometimes have parent workshops. Call (540) 665-0461 for more information. | |
| ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP | |
| Meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Winchester Rehabilitation Center. Call (540)536-5136. | |
| BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP | |
| Meets at Wellsprings at Winchester Medical Center every Second Tuesday of the month from 1:00pm to 2:00pm | |
| CADUCEUS | |
| A Support group of health care professionals in recovery from the disease of addiction to alcohol and drugs. Meets every Wednesday at 6:30 pm at Bridging the Gaps, PC in Winchester. Call (540)535-1111 for more info. | |
| CANCER SUPPORT GROUP (Shenandoah County) | |
| Cancer patients and/or family members or caretakers are invited to share their feelings, concerns, and ideas as well as offer encouragement to each other. Meets the third Monday of each month from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital. Call Ruth Wakeman (540)459-2187. | |
| CANCER SUPPORT GROUP- A TIME FOR SHARING ( Winchester) | |
| Meets the first Tuesday of each month from 11:00am to noon at the Wellspring Conference Room in Winchester. Contact The American Cancer Society at 540-667-2315 for more info. | |
| CELEBRATE VICTORY | |
| A Christian based recovery program using 12 Steps to help with all kinds of addictions. Meets every Thursday at 7:00 pm at the Winchester Church of God. Call for more information at (540)667-8050. | |
| CEREBRAL PALSY SUPPORT | |
| UCP of Washington DC & Northern Virginia 1818 New York Avenue, NE, Suite 101 Washington, DC 20002 Phone: (202) 526-0146 Fax: (202) 526-0519 E-mail: webmaster@ucpdc.org Web site: http://www.ucpdc.org |
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| COMMUNITY LEISURE GROUP | |
| Held at the Winchester Rehabilitation Center every third Wednesday of each month. Call (540)536-1138 for more information. | |
| COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS | |
| Provides support for families who have experienced the death of a child. Meets 7:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M.the first Thursday of every month in Volunteer Workroom off Man Floor Lobby at the Winchester Medical Center. For more information call Kathy and Joe Longo at (540)635-9882. |
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| CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION | |
| 2720 Enterprise Parkway, St. 107 Richmond VA 23294 Call 888-233-4682 | |
| DEFIBRILLATOR GROUP | |
| For people with defibrillators. Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 9:00am at Perkins Restaurant in Winchester. Call June at (540)662-3509. | |
| DEPRESSION & ANXIETY SUPPORT GROUP (Warren County) | |
| Meets every Thursday at 11:00 A.M. at Warren Memorial Hospital. Call (540)636-0276. | |
| DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP (Shenandoah Co.) | |
| Meets at the Shenandoah Memorial Hospital Library on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm. Contact Tracy Mitchell at 459-1110 for more info. | |
| DIABETES CONSULATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE K-12 | |
| Will do a one-on-one consultation with parents and children who are suffering from diabetes. Contact Wendell Dick 667-7048. | |
| DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP (Shenandoah County) | |
| Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of every month from 3:30 pm to 4:30pm. There are no meetings held in June, July, August, and December and October. call Tracy Mitchell at (540)459-1110. | |
| DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP (Winchester) | |
| Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 P.M. September, October, November, March, April, and May at the Winchester Rescue Squad Building, Millwood Ave. Winchester, VA. Call Windell Dick (540) 667-7048. State: 1-800-3422383 National: 1-888-3422383 |
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| DIABETES YOUTH SUPPORT GROUP | |
| For youth ages 4 to 14 who have Type 1 Diabetes. Held at the Rivendell Sports Complex in Front Royal every third Tuesday of each month at 7p.m. Contact Arlene Gavitt at (540)536-5418 for more information. | |
| DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP (Warren County) | |
| This consists of an educational program, blood sugar testing and a time for member discussions and sharing of experiences with regards to diabetes. This support group is open to persons who have diabetes and their family members. Meets the first Tuesday of each month in the Education conference room, of Warren Memorial Hospital at 6:00 P.M. Call Kay Largent at (540) 636-0310. | |
| DIFFERENTLY ABLED CLUB | |
| A support group for special needs children and their families. Meets at the Winchester Rehabilitation Center the fourth Thursday of each month from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Call (540)536-5113 for more information. | |
| DISABILITIES SUPPORT GROUP (Independent Living Center) | |
| Meeting times and locations vary. Call Stephanie at (540) 662-4452 for details. | |
| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (3) | |
| COUNCIL FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (CHOICES) (Page County) Support groups for women who have experienced or are experiencing abuse by a partner or spouse. For more information call (540) 743-4414. COUNCIL FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (Warren County) For more information call (540) 635-9062. COUNCIL FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (Laurel Center for Intervention and Domestic Violence--Clarke and Frederick Counties, and Winchester) Support group for Domestic violence and sexual assualt. Counseling is also available. For more information call (540) 667-6466. |
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| DOWNS SYNDROME PARENTS OF DOWN SYNDROME CHILDREN | |
| ARC--Association of Retarded Citizens 540-665-0461 | |
| FAMILY'S ANONYMOUS | |
| Support group for friends, family, and significant others of individuals who have behavior problems such as as alcohol abuse, drug abuse, gambling, etc. For more info contact Sandy at 540-678-1760. | |
| FIBROMYALGIA/CHRONIC FATIGUE AND PERSIAN GULF SYNDROMES SUPPORT | |
| Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 5:00pm - 6:30 pm at the Winchester Rehab Center. Call 540- 869-7150 for more info. | |
| FRIENDS WHO CARE | |
| A support group for adolescents committed to a drug-free lifestyle. Have a class that connects parents and teenagers, they do talk about some drugs. Call (540) 722-0095 for details. | |
| GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUPS | |
| The National Youth Advocacy Coalition (NYAC) is the only national organization focused solely on improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth through advocacy,education, and information. www.nyacyouth.org www.youthresource.com National Youth Advocacy Coalition: 1-800-541-6922 ext. 12 M-F 10am-6pm EST Youth Talkline (ages 23 and under): 1-800-96YOUTH M-S 9:30 P.M.-12:00 A.M. and Tuesday 7:00P.M.-12:00A.M. Gay and Lesbian National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564 M-F 4:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M. HIV/AIDS Treatment Info Services: 1-800-448-0440 M-F 12 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. |
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| GENERAL CARE GIVERS SUPPORT GROUP | |
| Call Dana Ankers, R.N. at Adult Care Center 722-2273 | |
| GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT GROUP | |
| Meets at Warren Memorial Hospital every Tuesday at 11:00am. Call (540)636-0276 for more information. | |
| GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP | |
| 10 week sessions that meets three to four times a year sponsored by Blue Ridge Hospice. Call(540)536-5210 for more information. | |
| HEART-TO-HEART | |
| Support group for persons who have been diagnosed with heart disease or have had heart surgery. An educational program and a supportive environment of sharing is provided. Family members are encouraged to attend. Meets the third Thursday of each month at 5:00 P.M in the Education Conference Room at Warren Memorial Hospital, Front Royal, VA. Call the Education Department at (540) 636-0310. | |
| LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP | |
| Meets the first Thursday of September through May from 4pm to 5pm at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, West Tower Conference Room, in Harrisonburg. Call Yvonne Jarrels 540-564-5543 or Health Source at (540)433-4580. | |
| LOW VISION SUPPORT CLUB | |
| Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 2:30pm at the Winchester Rehabilitation Center, Second Floor Conference Rm. Call Shirley Guess 540-662-5011. |
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| LUPUS SUP PORT GROUP | |
| Contact Sheree Rodriguez 540-888-4177 after 5pm | |
| MENDED HEARTS | |
| Affiliated with the American Heart Association, this support group is for people who have already had or are about to undergo angioplasty or open heart surgery. In addition to monthly meetings, members also visit cardiac patients in Winchester Medical Center to offer support and encouragement. Family and friends welcome. Meets the first Tuesday of each month at Winchester Medical Center at 7:00 P.M., in Board room MOB 2 3rd floor. For more information, call Helen Southard, Pres., (540)877-2967 | |
| MOMS Club | |
| Moms Offering Moms Support--International support group for stay at home moms that provides socialization and support for moms and activities for their children. MOMS Club of Winchester West, a support group for stay at home moms. Our monthly business meeting is the 3rd Friday of the month at the Kernstown United Methodist Church at 10am, potential new members are encouraged to attend. Children are always welcome at our events. Our email address is momsclubwinchesterwest@yahoo.com. Our website address is www.momsclubwinchesterwest.com. For local chapters please go to momsclub.org for more information. |
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| NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS | |
| Please look at the front of the book. Call (800)777-1515 for more information. |
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| NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS | |
| This organization Works with family and friends of the mentally ill to provide self help, education, information, support and cooperation to those suffering with a mental or emotional illness. Call (540)667-2912 for the current meeting place and time. Call 540-743-2588 for the National organization. | |
| NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND | |
| Contact Shirley Guess 540-662-5011. | |
| NEW MOMS SUPPORT GROUP | |
| Includes support for breastfeeding. Meets every first Wednesday of the month from 10:00am to 11:30am in the Systems Support Building, Room 4, 1st Floor of Winchester Medical Center. | |
| OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP | |
| Contact Barbara McWinney 540-536-1241. | |
| OUT OF THE DARKNESS | |
| Survivors of Suicide Loss, Contact Pat Brown at 540-667-5676 or email upndown66@yahoo.com. Meets 1st Thursday of the month. No charge. Peer to Peer. | |
| PARENT GROUPS | |
| Parent and teen support group, six sessions on different issues. Call CLEAN, Inc. (540)722-3589 for more info. | |
| PARENTS of MURDERED CHILDREN | |
| Meets the 2nd Saturday of each month at 3:30p.m. at the Timberbrook Safety Center in Winchester. For more information call Betty Loy (540) 869-1036. | |
| PARENTS, FRIEND & FAMILY OF LESBIANS & GAYS (PFLAG) | |
| Meets at the Unitarian Church, Stephens City, the 3rd Sunday of each month from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Call (540) 678-0963 for information. |
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| PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUPS | |
| Meets at The Southerlands in Front Royal every first Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm. Please call (540)636-2800 for more information. |
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| PARTIAL ECLIPSE | |
| A vision support group meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 2:30pm-4:00pm at the Winchester Medical Center, Conference Room #3 (Garden Level). Call (540)662-5011 for more information. Friends and family welcome. | |
| PRISON FELLOWSHIP | |
| Support group for people newly released from prison. Call (540) 662-4777 for more information | |
| PROSTRATE CANCER | |
| "Man to Man" Contact the American Cancer Society at 540-667-2315 Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month from 7p.m.-8:30p.m. at Winchester Medical Center at Wellspring.. |
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| SHENANDOAH VALLEY PARENTS OF MULTIPLES CLUB | |
| Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm at the Winchester Medical Center Child Care Facility in Winchester. Call Charlene Thomas at 540-635-4180 | |
| SHHH-SELF HELP FOR THE HARD OF HEARING | |
| Contact Donna Williamson at 711-540-662-5556. | |
| SMOKE-LESS SUPPORT GROUP | |
| For persons who have stopped smoking or are trying to stop smoking. It offers education, and a supportive environment for sharing experiences and venting feelings that non-smokers may not understand. Members encourage each other to cut down or refrain from smoking. Meets the second Thursday of each month at 11:00 A.M. at Warren Memorial Hospital, Main Conference Room, Front Royal, VA. Please call 540-636-0168 prior to starting the support group. | |
| SPARKLE | |
| A family support group for families of adopted and foster children. Support group in existence since September of 2000. It meets weekly and month the date varies, for more information contact Audrey Brown at 540-869-7820 or by email at adoptpal@shentel.net. | |
| STROKE CLUB | |
| Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 P.M. at Winchester Medical Center, Physical Therapy Department, 1870 Amherst Street, Winchester, VA. Call (540) 722-8294 for more information. | |
| STROKE SUPPORT GROUP | |
| This support group for survivors and families offers a comfortable setting for discussion on the various health-related challenges recovering stroke patients face. Meets at 3:00 P.M. the 4th Thursday of each month at the Winchester Medical Rehabilitation Center, 333 W. Cork Street, Winchester, VA. Call Mary Mattingly at (540)536-5182 for more information. | |
| TIME FOR SHARING | |
| Support group for cancer patients, their families, and friends that meets at Wellspring the first Tuesday of each month from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon. Call (540)536-4981. | |
| TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) | |
| Contact Barbara Simmons at 540-667-8131 | |
| VIRGINIA AUTISM RESOURCE CENTER | |
| Provides free consultation, training, films and materials to parents and professions working with autistic children and adults. Also offers information and referral services. Locally call 540-542-1723 Toll Free 1-877-667-7771 |
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| VIRGINIA EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUP NETWORK | |
| Contact Susan Bishop at 434-924-8678 or email epi@avenue.org | |
| WEIGHT LOSS SURGURY SUPPORT GROUP (Winchester) | |
| Meets the third Thursday of each month from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm. at the Winchester Medical Center Conference Rm. except Feb., Aug., Sept., Oct. Call Dana Porter at (540)536-2498 or 800-797-4549. | |
| WEIGHT WATCHERS | |
| 1-800-651-6000 | |
| WIDOWED PERSONS SUPPORT GROUP | |
| Meets the first Wednesday of each month at local restaurants at various times; and also the third Sunday of each month at Godfrey Miller House in Winchester, VA. meeting various times also. Call Esther Williams at (540)667-1751. | |
