Support Groups

Al-Anon (for family and friends of alcoholics)
Discussion Group meets Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9:00 pm and Saturdays, 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm. Step Program meets Fridays, 8:00 - 9:30 pm. For more information, call 508-366-0556 or go to the Massachusetts Al-Anon website.

Alcoholics Anonymous
Meets Sundays, 10:30 am - noon. For more information, call 617-426-9444. Also meets Sundays, 7:30 - 8:30 pm. Call 617-332-3675 for information. More info at aaboston.org.

Overeater's Anonymous
Meets weekly on Saturdays, 7:15 am. For more information, call 781-641-2303 or visit our website www.oambi.org or email us at info@oambi.org.

Alopecia

Children's Alopecia Project (CAP) Support Group
Support group for children with alopecia areata that causes partial or total hair loss and their family and friends. Meets bi-monthly on Saturdays from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Visit us at www.childrensalopeciaproject.org or contact Cindy at cindy@childrensalopeciaproject.org for meeting information. 

Massachusetts Alopecia Areata Support Group  
Meets the first Monday monthly, 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Email us or contact Chrissa at 617-201-6761.

Asthma and Allergies

Asthma & Allergy Foundation
Monthly food allergy and asthma educational and networking meetings. Call 781-444-7778 or go to the AAFA website.

Attention Deficit Disorder

Attention Deficit Disorder Group for Adults
Meets first and third Wednesdays monthly (except December), 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Free. For information, call John at 508-353-8348. 

Cancer

www.nwh.org/cancersupport

Cardiac/Heart

Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Medically-supervised healthy lifestyle and cardiac risk reduction program. Appropriate for individuals who have recently had a heart attack, angioplasty, heart surgery or have been diagnosed with angina. For more information, call 617-243-6378.

Heart Failure Prevention & Monitoring Program
Medically-supervised program for people with decreased heart function. Includes education, support, enhanced monitoring and physical reconditioning. For more information, call 617-243-6378. 

Crohn's and Colitis

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
For information, call 800-314-3459 x13 or go to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation website. 

Diabetes

Diabetes Management Program
For patients and their families. Individual instruction and education in all aspects of day-to-day management of diabetes. For information, call 617-243-6144.

Dizziness/Vertigo

Vestibular Disorders Support Group: Living with Dizziness/Vertigo
Meets the first Monday of each month (October - June), 7:00 - 8:30 pm. For information, call Claire at 781-383-0253 or email. 

Frontotemporal Dementias

The Association for Frontotemporal Dementias
Caregiver and family support group for those affected by Frontotemporal Dementias. Meets last Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm. Silverman Board Room at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. For more information, please email us.
Association for Frontotemporal Dementias website

Grief and Bereavement

Childbirth Loss Support Group
For families who have suffered the death of a child before birth, at birth or shortly after birth. These meetings provide information, education, resources and the support necessary to heal from the grief experience. The groups, led by a licensed social worker, offer comfort and reassurance for both individuals and couples. Sponsored by Newton-Wellesley Hospital's HEAL Committee (Helping Educate After Loss). For more information, call 617-243-6221.

Young Widow/Widower Support Group
A supportive atmosphere, grief education, and coping strategies to manage the loss of a spouse or partner. For ages 55 and younger. For information, call 617-527-2599.

Mental Health

National Alliance of Mental Illness
Education meeting meets the fourth Tuesday of each month, 7:30 - 9:00 pm. Family Support Group meets second Tuesday of each month, 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Meets Sept. to June. For information, please contact Peggy Moses (781-891-8598 | email) or Jean Acerra (617-244-9833 | email). 

Multiple Sclerosis

Newton-Wellesley Hospital Multiple Sclerosis Clinic Support Group
Our group meets the 1st Wednesday evening of each month, from
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., in the Silverman Boardroom. This peer led group is informal. It strives to focus on sharing positive outcomes, living a healthy productive life, and helping members deal with the uncertainties which come with a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. Come share what has worked for you and learn from others. Parking passes to cover the cost of parking in the garage or adjacent patient lots will be available at the meeting. For information, please email us or call 617-243-6967.

Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's Support Group
Meets fourth Monday of each month, 7:30 - 9:00 pm. For more information, call Sarah Singer at 617-323-0574. 

Parkinson's Support Group of Greater Boston
Meets the third Saturday of each month, 1:00 pm, September through May. For more information, please call Karen Baker at 508-446-5093.

Smoking Cessation

Smoking Cessation Support Group
A six week program providing participants with concrete strategies toward the goal of achieving tobacco-free living. Next group begins September 7, 2013. Call 617-243-6221, Wellness Center for information and to register.

Spouses

Well Spouse Support Group
For those who take care of a spouse with a chronic condition. Meets the second Tuesday of each month, 7:15 - 9:00 pm. For more information, call Jerry, evenings and weekends, at 508-641-3508 or email him, or call Martha at 617-924-5206 or email her. 

You Are Not Alone:  The Boston Chapter of the Straight Spouse Network
The Straight Spouse Network is a worldwide organization of heterosexual men and women whose current or former mates are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. We provide personal and confidential support to help straight spouses and couples cope, heal, and move forward constructively. To learn more, visit our website at www.straightspouse.org. Generally meets the fourth Monday of every month, 7:30 - 9:30 pm. For information, call Ivan at 978-618-6670 or email.
 

Weight Loss

Gastric Bypass Surgery
For more information, call 617-243-3724. View schedule