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Support Groups

All of these Rochester Hills support groups are free.  For more information please call Community Health & Education Department at 248-652-5269 or email us.

 

AA

M/W/F – Men Only 8pm Cafeteria

Sat – Men & Women 8pm Cafeteria

Bi-Polar Support Group

For those with bi polar disorder and depression. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 7-9 p.m.

Blood and Cancer Support Group

Crittenton Hospital and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society are collaborating to bring FREE social and emotional support to anyone in the community who is touched by a blood cancer diagnosis. It is on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m. at Crittenton Care Center. Walk-ins are Welcome! Crittenton Cancer Center is located at 1901 Star Batt Dr. in Rochester Hills. For more information, call Jan at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 248-581-3885.

Cancer Support Group

This support group is open to the community for cancer survivors, both those going through treament now or who have done so in the past, as well as their family members and friends. Call Cheryl at 248-693-3737 for more information. Held offsite.

Chronic Pain Support Group

Chronic pain is pain that never goes away, but you can learn to help yourself. The American Chronic Pain Association will teach you how. Meets first and third Friday of each month, 7-8:30pm. For more information, call Drew at 248-321-4164. Please leave a message for a callback.

Diabetes Support Group

Attend this monthly program for people with diabetes or a family member. Meet first Thursday of each month, 7-8pm.

HELP Support Group

Meets second Monday of each month, 7-8pm.

Look Good Feel Better

Look Good Feel Better provides information and cosmetic advice to the woman battling cancer. This training includes hands-on instruction on makeup, skin care, and suggestions for using wigs, turbans, and scarves. It also includes tips on nail care while undergoing treatment. Cosmetics are provided for your personal makeover.  Program is free of charge and facilitated by cosmetologists – all certified professionals.  2nd Monday of each month.  Must register.

Mothers & More: Caring for Mothers

Mothers and More is a nonprofit membership organization that cares for the caregiver. It provides a network of local chapters for mothers who are altering their participation in the paid workplace during their active parenting years.  1st Tuesday of each month, 7:30pm – 9:30pm.  For more details e-mail mothersandmore13@hotmail.com.

NAMI Support Group

NAMI is a recovery support group for people living with mental illness in which people learn from each others’ experiences, share coping strategies, and offer each other encouragement and understanding. They have been there and they understand. NAMI support group is facilitated by trained peer facilitators and is not intended to replace professional therapy or treatment. Meets first and third Sunday of each moth, 2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Ostomy Support Group

This group is for patients and their families who have an ostomy or for those who may need to have surgery in the future due to health circumstances. Meets second Monday of each month, 7-8:30pm. Meetings start in June.

Overeaters Anonymous

This is a Twelve Step Support Group in which any unhealthy relationship with food can be dealt with. Anyone struggling with anorexia, bulimia, or overweight issues is welcome. Every Sunday 7pm – 9pm.

Parkinson's Disease Support Group

Meets monthly for people with Parkinson’s disease and their families and friends to learn more about Parkinson’s and its management. 1st Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m.

Prostate Cancer Support Group

2nd Tuesday of each month, 7pm – 9pm.

Resolve Support Group

A non profit supportive organization for people experiencing infertility. This group provides advocacy, support, and education for infertile people and helps them build a support system, form friendships, and gather information and knowledge.  1st Friday of each month, 7-10 p.m.

Sarcoidosis Support Group

Group for patients, caregivers and family members who have Sarciodosis, an inflammatory disease that can affect almost any organ in the body.  2nd Saturday of each month, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, send email to SarcoidSupport@Live.com.