Alzheimer’s Support GroupThe Alzheimer’s Project offers several family support groups. Respite care is available for all groups. For more information, call the Alzheimer’s Project at (850) 386-2778 or the Tallahassee Memorial Memory Disorder Center at (850) 431-5001.
Bariatric and Weight Management Support GroupThe Tallahassee Memorial Bariatric and Weight Management Center offers a support group for patients considering or having undergone bariatric surgery. The 2010 meetings will be held quarterly on January 7th, April 8th, July 8th, and October 7th. For more information, call the Bariatric and Weight Management Center at (850) 431-5404.
Brain Injury Support GroupThe Tallahassee Memorial NeuroScience Center offers The Big Bend Brain Injury Support Group for survivors of brain injury, families and professionals. The meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in Conference Room A (in the Cafeteria) of Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. For more information, call the NeuroScience Center at (850) 431-5037.
Breastfeeding Support GroupThe Breastfeeding Support Group meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m.- noon at A Woman's Place, 1301 E. Sixth Ave. New mothers can bring their babies to a nurturing environment where they can receive information, support and encouragement during their transition as new parents. A lactation consultant is on-site as a resource to parents and a baby weigh scale is available for weight checks. For more information, call (850) 431- 4928.
Caregivers Support GroupThe Caregivers Support Group meets the second Friday of each month at noon at the Woodmont Assisted Living Community, 3702 N. Monroe St. A light lunch is provided and respite care is available onsite with advanced notice. Transportation to the group can also be provided, if needed. For more information, call (850) 431-5037.
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance of TallahasseeThis support group meets every Monday from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Tallahassee Memorial Behavioral Health Center Cafeteria, located at 1616 Physician’s Drive. For more information, call (850) 421-9252 or to leave a Voice Mail Only at (850) 431-5160.
Diabetes Support GroupThe Tallahassee Memorial Diabetes Center offers a support group for adult patients and their families. Sessions consist of an educational component, discussion and question and answer session.
The remaining 2010 meeting dates are as follows:
- Monday June 14th - Topic: Exercise for improving control and fitness - a representative from BodyTrac will be the speaker
- Monday September 13th - Topic: Lipids and Diabetes - Dr Orson Smith, MD and Nancy Smith, RD, CDE from TMH Lipid Center will be speaking
- Monday November 8th - Topic: Holiday Ideas to stay on target - speaker TBA
All meetings are held from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Tallahassee Memorial Diabetes Center, located at 1981 Capital Circle NE. There is no charge to attend. For more information, call the Diabetes Center at: (850) 431-5404. An RSVP for each meeting is requested (Call 850-431-4707 and leave a name and phone number).
Diabetes Family Support GroupThe Diabetes Family Support Group offers educational and emotional support to families of children with Type 1 diabetes. It generally meets in the evenings on a quarterly basis at the Tallahassee Memorial Diabetes Center, 1981 Capital Circle NE. For more information and exact dates, call (850) 431-5404 or email: dfscoordinator@yahoo.com.
Epilepsy Support GroupThe Epilepsy Association of the Big Bend offers a support group for people with Epilepsy as well as families and friends. For more information, call (850) 222-1777.
Hepatitis Support GroupThe Hepatitis Support Group meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Diabetes Education Center, 1981 Capital Circle, NE 32308. For more information, call: (850) 443-8029.
“I CAN COPE” Support GroupTMH works in partnership with the American Cancer Society to provide education for newly diagnosed cancer survivors and caregivers. For more information or exact dates, call Angela Singh: (850) 599-3369.
“Look Good, Feel Better” Support GroupThe American Cancer Society program helps restore appearance and self image for cancer patients and survivors. Meetings are held every other month at Tallahassee Memorial’s ‘A Woman’s Place.’ For more information or exact dates, call (850) 431-4926 or Caroline Miller at (850) 297-0588 x 3702
Parkinson’s Support GroupThe Big Bend Parkinson’s Support Group and the People with Parkinson’s (PWP) Support Group meet the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at St. Paul’s Methodist Church on the corner of Meridian Road and Tharpe St. For more information, call the Tallahassee Memorial Parkinson’s Center at (850) 431-5082.
Stroke Support GroupThe Stroke Support Group is for stroke survivors and their families. The meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at HarborChase Senior Living Community, 100 John Knox Road. A light lunch is provided. For more information, call: (850) 431-5037.