Rhode Island Support Groups
in the Providence Area
Rhode Island Hospital/Habro Children's Hospital
- Bariatric (Gastric Bypass) Support Group
A combined education and support group for people who have had, or are contemplating, weight loss surgery. Family members are welcome to attend.
6:15 - 8 p.m. first Wednesday of every month
Gerry House Lounge, Rhode Island Hospital
Contact Susan Manchester, RD at 401- 444-8193 or smanchester@lifespan.org, or Gail Francis at 401-444-5327 or e-mail her at gfrancis@lifespan.org for more information
- Cancer Support Groups
- Parents Support Group
4 – 5:30 p.m. every Thursday
Hasbro Children’s Hospital Parents Lounge, fifth floor
Call Fred Barbosa at 401-444-3062 for additional information
- Teen Support Group
Last Friday of each month
Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Call Fred Barbosa at 401-444-3062 for additional information
- Sibling Support Group
For siblings of children being treated for cancer or other chronic illnesses
Call Deborah Labato, child and family psychiatry, at 401-793-8993
- Parent Bereavement Support Group
For any parent who has lost a child from cancer
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Ronald McDonald House, Providence
Call Rachael Bloch at 401-444-9737 for additional information
- Pediatric Oncology Education Series
For parents, family, friends of pediatric oncology patients
Held monthly
Contact Donna Cambio at 401-444-7436 for more information
- Epilepsy Support Group
For adults with epilepsy or parents who have children with epilepsy.
Call Mary Wilks at 401-444-7608 for additional information.
For complete listing of Rhode Island and Massachusetts support groups, visit the Epilepsy Foundation website at www.efmri.org.
- Kidney Transplant Candidate Support Group
For kidney transplant candidates and their families.
First Tuesday of the month, except January, July and August
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Collis Conference Room, Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Sponsored by RI Hospital Transplant Center and RI Organ Donor Awareness Coalition (RIODAC)
Call Mary Buckley, LICSW, at 401-444-8433 for more information
- Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group
For men with prostate cancer and their families.
6:30 p.m. first Wednesday of the month
Leone Conference Room, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Rhode Island Hospital
Co-sponsored by RI Hospital and the American Cancer Society
Contact Susan Garland, LICSW at 401-444-6735 for more information
- Overeaters Anonymous Support Group
12:15 – 1 p.m. every Monday
APC Building Basement, HIS Conference Room, Rhode Island Hospital
Call 401-793-3124 (in confidence) for additional information.
- Uplifters Breast Cancer Support Group
7 p.m., second Tuesday of month.
Rhode Island Hospital Co-Op Care Building
Call Bev Levin at 401-724-8327 for additional information
The Miriam Hospital
- Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery Support Group
Patients who have had or are contemplating having weight loss surgery come together to learn and gain support and inspiration. Family members are welcome.
5:30 - 6 p.m.: "Mini-group" for LapBand patients
6 - 7:15 p.m.: Group open to all bariatric patients
Fourth Tuesday of every month
Hurvitz Conference Room (off the main lobby of The Miriam Hospital)
Contact Camille Gregorian, LICSW, at 444-5718 or at cgregorian@lifespan.org.
- Diabetes Support Group
An opportunity to meet and exchange information with other people who have diabetes.
7 - 8:30 p.m. first Monday of the month (if first Monday is a holiday, meeting held following Monday)
Fain Building, first floor conference room, The Miriam Hospital
For more information, call Dawn Campbell at 508-761-4314
- Gay Men with Recent HIV Diagnosis
6 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Contact Heather Ross, LCSW, at 401-793-4432 for additional information
- Speaking with Children About Cancer
For parents, family and friends of cancer patients who are finding it difficult to know what to say to their children and other loved ones about cancer
Meetings held by appointment
Call the Lifespan Health Connection at 401-444-4800 or 800-927-1230 to schedule an appointment
- Key to Success Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
6 – 7:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of every month
Hurvitz Board Room, The Miriam Hospital
Call Camille Gregorian, LICSW, at 401-444-5711 for more information
- Mended Hearts
Support group and educational programs for cardiac patients and their families
7 p.m. first Tuesday of each month
Fain Lecture Hall, The Miriam Hospital
Call Doris at 401-723-4541 for additional information
- Second Voice: Tracheotomy/Tracheostomy Support Group
This group offers the opportunity to share experiences and resources and to learn more about health issues for anyone with a tracheostomy or tracheotomy
Call Laura at 401-942-9423 for additional information
Bradley Hospital
- Al-Anon Group
For families and friends of alcoholics
7:15 p.m. every Friday
Bradley Hospital, East I Conference Room
Contact Alanon RI for further information at 401-781-0040 or visit thier website at http://riafg.org/
- Asperger’s Association of New England – Rhode Island Chapter
Support group for parents of adults or older children with Asperger’s Disorder
7:30 – 9 p.m. second Monday of each month during the school year
Bradley Hospital, Pine Room
Contact Barbara Whalen at 401-333-1705 for more information or visit their website at http://www.aane.org
- Asperger’s Association of New England
A social group for adults with Asperger’s Disorder
Bradley Hospital
Contact the Bradley Hospital Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at 401-432-1189 for more information
- CHADD of RI (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
This local chapter of the national non-profit organization provides education and support for adults and children with ADHD
7:15 – 9:15 p.m. first Wednesday of the month
For more information, contact CHADD of RI at 401-943-9399 or visit their website at http://www.chaddofri.org
- Parents Helping Parents Bradley Hospital Parents Association
For parents and families of children with emotional, behavioral, psychiatric, or developmental disorders
6:30 – 8 p.m. second Thursday of the month
Pine Room, Bradley Hospital
Babysitting is available, but must be scheduled in advance
For more information, contact Chris at 401-432-1205, or Linda at 401-658-2552
- RI ADDult Support Group
A non-profit and educational organization for adults with ADD or ADHD
7 – 9 p.m. third Thursday of each month (except July, August, and December)
Pine Room, Bradley Hospital
For more informaiton, please call the hotline at 401-782-4286 or visit their website at http://members.aol.com/adon
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