Support Groups

Support Groups available at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

Breastfeeding Support Group

Provides breastfeeding support and assistance to new mothers who have been discharged from the hospital setting. Groups are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 - 3:00 pm at Newton-Wellesley Ambulatory Care Center - Newton, 159 Wells Avenue.
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Cancer Support Groups

For a complete listing , please visit nwh.org/cancersupport or call the Vernon Cancer Center at 617-219-1230 for information.

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.

Childbirth Loss Support Groups

For families who have suffered the death of a child before birth, at birth or shortly after birth. 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.

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.

Heart Failure Prevention & Monitoring Program

Medically-supervised program for people with decreased heart function. Includes education, support, enhanced monitoring and physical reconditioning. For information, call 617-243-6378.

Skills Group for Parents

Do you struggle with child-family conflict? Is it hard for you and your child to see eye-to-eye? Would you like to improve your relationship with your child?

We are offering a weekly educational, practical group for parents to learn more consistent and effective parenting strategies/skills in order to:

• Increase communication with children
• Decrease child-family conflict
• Improve parent-child relationships

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Tobacco Cessation Information Session

A quit smoking workshop providing support, information and resources as you begin taking those important steps toward a goal of tobacco-free living. Call the Wellness Center at 617-243-6221 for information or view class.

Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups

• New Patient Instructional Group
• Community Support Groups
• 0-6 Month Post-Surgery Group
Call the Center for Weight Loss Surgery at 617-243-3724 for information or visit nwh.org/weightloss.

Young Widow/Widower Support Group 55 and younger

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 617-243-6221.