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 families. Third Wednesday of every month, 3–4:30 p.m. RRC 2nd Floor Conference Room. 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.salemhealth.org/bariatric/support.htm

Better Breathers
For people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Second Tuesday of every month, 12:45–1:45 p.m., RRC 2nd Floor Conference Room. Contact: Michelle Nugent-Buchanen, 503-561-5187.

Brain Injury
Fourth Thursday of 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 of every month, 3–4:30 p.m., WVH Conference Room. Contact: Jenny Cokeley, 503-304-3429.

Depression and Bipolar Support Groups NEW!
Confidential, peer-led groups for adults with depression, bipolar or schizoaffective disorders. New members always welcome. Every Monday, 6:30–8:30 p.m., or Saturday, 10 a.m.–noon, SH. Contact: Marta, 503-588-8242.

Diabetes Support Group
Fourth Monday of every month, 7–8 p.m., WVH Conference Room. Contact: Bonnie Huber, 503-623-3091.

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

Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help
First Tuesday of every month, 1–3 p.m., or third Monday of every month, 7–9 p.m., RRC 2nd Floor Conference Room. Contact: Bev Bergstedt, 503-399-9220, or Anna Nicholson,503-390-2246.

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

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

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