Support Groups
Support groups can be a wonderful source of strength during a difficult time, as well as a way to keep in touch and provide support to others in similar circumstances. The groups listed here meet regularly at one of our facilities.

Al-Anon
Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 a.m.
WCC
Contact: Billie Larson, 503-363-5232

ALS
For people with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) and their family members
Third Wednesday, every month, 3–4:30 p.m.
RRC
Contact: Lance Christian, 1 800-681-9851

Bariatric Support Group
For people who are considering or have had bariatric surgery at Salem Hospital
Every other Tuesday, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Contact: Bariatric Surgery Program, 503-561-5286, or visit www.salemhospital.org/bariatric/support.htm

Better Breathers
For people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
Second Tuesday, every month, 12:45–1:45 p.m.
RRC 2nd Floor, Conference Room, Side B
Contact: Linda Tier, 503-561-5187

Brain Injury
Fourth Thursday, every month, 6–8 p.m.
RRC 2nd Floor, Conference Room
Contact: Carol Mathews-Ayres or Traci Wilson, 503-561-1974

Caregiver Support Group
Third Tuesday, every month, 3–4:30 p.m.
WVH Conference Room
Contact: Jenny Cokeley, 503-373-2254

Diabetes Support Group
Fourth Monday, every month, 7–8 p.m.
Note: No class Dec. 24
WVH Conference Room
Contact: Bob Dornhecker, 503-623-6405, or Bonnie Huber, 503-623-3091

Hearing Loss Association of Salem
Formerly SHHH (Self-Help for the Hard of Hearing)
Second Wednesday, every month, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
RRC 2nd Floor, Conference Room
Contact: Kathy and Donald L. Ladd, 503-394-3863 or shhhsalem@aol.com

Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help
First Tuesday, every month, 1–3 p.m.
Third Monday, every month, 7–9 p.m.
RRC 2nd Floor, Conference Room
Contact: Anna Nicholson, 503-390-2246

New Moms’ Connections
Thursdays, 10–11:30 a.m.
FBC
Contact: Family Educator, 503-562-5160

Prostate Cancer
Third Tuesday, every month, 7–9 p.m.
COM A/B
Contact: Ed or Marcy Kuenzi, 503-364-9633

Stroke Survivors and Caregivers
Second Friday, every month, 1–3 p.m.
RRC 2nd Floor, Conference Room
Contact: Ruby McElroy, 503-390-3372, or Scott Werdebaugh, 503-838-6868