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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.
| Al-Anon |
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Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 a.m.
WCC
Contact: Billie Larson, (503) 363-5232 |
| ALS |
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For people with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) and family members
Third Wednesday, every month, 3–4:30 p.m.
RRC
Contact: Lance Christian, 1 (800) 681-9851 |
| Salem Hospital Bariatric Support Group |
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For people who are considering, or have had, bariatric surgery
Every other Tuesday, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
WCC B/C
For details and location, call: Becky, (503) 561-5431, or check website |
| Bereavement Support Group |
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Days: Tuesdays, September 11 through October 16, 2007
10 a.m.--12 noon or 7- 9 p.m.
Pre-registration is recommended.
Contact: Pastoral Care Office, (503) 561-5562 or chaplain@salemhospital.org |
| Better Breathers |
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For people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, such as emphysema and 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 |
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Fourth Thursday, every month, 6–8 p.m.
RRC 2nd Floor Conference Room
Contact: Carol Mathews-Ayres or Traci Wilson, (503) 561-1974 |
| Cancer Support Groups |
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A variety of cancer-related support groups are available through
Mid-Valley Cancer Care Community
For more information, call (503) 391-4417. |
| Caregiver Support Group |
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Third Tuesday, every month, 3–4:30 p.m.
WVH Conference Room
Contact: Jenny Cokeley, (503) 373-2254 |
| Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America Support Group |
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Second Tuesday, every other month (Sept. 11 or Nov. 13)
7-8:30 pm
WCC Rooms B/C
Contact Tim Hand (503) 602-2243
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| Depression and Bipolar Support Group
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Free, confidential, peer-led support groups for adults with depression, bipolar or schizoaffective disorders meets every Monday 6:30 to 8:30 pm and Saturday 10 am to noon at Salem Hospital. New members always welcome.
Call for details: Marta 503-588-8242
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| Diabetes Support Group |
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Fourth Monday, every month, 7–8 p.m.
Note: No class on December 24, 2007
WVH Conference Room
Contact: Bob Dornhecker, (503) 623-6405 or Bonnie Huber, (503) 623-3091 |
| Hearing Loss Association of Salem |
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Formerly SHHH (Self Help for the Hard of Hearing)
Second Wednesday, every month, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
RCC 2nd Floor Conference Room
Contact: Kathy and Donald L. Ladd, (503) 394-3863 or shhhsalem@aol.com |
| Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help |
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Days: First Tuesday, every month, 1–3 p.m.
Evenings: Third Thursday, every month, 7–9 p.m.
RRC 2nd Floor Conference Room
Contact: Anna Nicholson, (503) 390-2246 |
| New Moms’ Connections |
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Thursdays, 10–11:30 a.m.
FBC
Contact: Family Educator, (503) 562-5160 |
| Nicotine Anonymous |
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Mondays, 6–7 p.m.
First Congregational Church, 700 Marion Street NE, Salem
Contact: David Svarverud, (503) 507-7949 |
| Prostate Cancer |
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Third Tuesday, every month, 7–9 p.m.
COM A/B
Contact: Ed or Marcy Kuenzi, (503) 364-9633 |
| Salem Food Allergy Group |
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A support group for families living with food allergies.
It provides a place to network, educate, raise public awareness and advocate change.
Meet monthly, 2nd Sunday, 2-4pm, Wedel Room B
Contact Kelly or Nicole at: salemfoodallergy@yahoo.com
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| Stroke Survivors and Caregivers |
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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 |
| Location Key |
COM |
Center for Outpatient Medicine
875 Oak St., Salem |
FBC |
Family Birth Center
939 Oak St., Salem |
RRC |
Regional Rehabilitation Center
2561 Center St. NE, Salem |
SH |
Salem Hospital
665 Winter St. SE, Salem |
WCC |
Wedel Conference Center
Basement of Salem Hospital
665 Winter ST. SE, Salem |
WVH |
West Valley Hospital
525 SE Washington St., Dallas |
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Support Systems can make all
the difference. If you don't see the services you need, call
(503) 561-5200. |
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