Support Groups

A support group 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 with similar circumstances. The groups listed below meet regularly at one of our facilities.

Better Breathers
2nd Tuesday of each month (June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, and Sept. 12)
12:45–1:45 p.m.
RRC, 2nd Floor
Contact: Linda Tier, (503) 561-5187

Brain Injury
4th Thursday of each month (May 25, June 22, July 27, and Aug. 24)
6–8 p.m.
RRC, 2nd Floor
Contact: Carol Mathews-Ayres or Traci Wilson, 503-561-1974

Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis
2nd Tuesday, every other month (July 11 and Sept. 12)
7-8:30 p.m.
COM C
Contact: Tim Hand, 503-910-9006

Diabetes
4th Monday of each month (May 22, June 26, July 24, Aug. 28, and Sept. 25)
7–8 p.m.
WVH Conference Room
Contact: Bob Dornhecker, 503-623-6405 or Bonnie Huber, 503-623-3091

Prostate Cancer
3rd Tuesday of each month (June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, and Sept. 19)
7–9 p.m.
COM A/B
Contact: Ed or Marcy Kuenzi, 503-364-9633

Salem Hearing Loss Association Chapter
Formerly SHHH (Self Help for the Hard of Hearing)
2nd Wednesday of each month (June 14, July 12, Aug. 9, and Sept. 13)
6:30–8:30 p.m.
WCC, Auditorium (Aug. meeting is an off-site picnic)
Contact: Kathy and Donald L. Ladd, 503-394-3863, SHHHsalem@aol.com

Stroke Survivors and Caregivers
2nd Friday of each month (June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, and Sept. 8) 1–3 p.m.
RRC, 2nd Floor Conference Room
Contact: Ruby McElroy, 503-390-3372 or Scott Werdebaugh, (503) 838-6868