Concord Hospital and other community healthcare facilities sponsor a variety of support groups that are open to the public. Support groups provide a comfortable, safe environment where you can share your feelings and thoughts on a particular life experience.
Held the second Monday of each month, 6:30–7:30 p.m., at the Center for Health Promotion, 279 Pleasant St., Concord. Free. Registration is required. Call the Center for Health Promotion 230-7300.
A support group for people with diabetes. Third Tuesday of each month (except July and August), 7–8:30 p.m. Held in Concord Hospital conference room C. Contact Diabetes Self-Management at (603) 227-7101.
Support and education for people with blood cancers and family members. Sponsored in collaboration with Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Meets the second Monday of the month from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Contact the Hope Resource Center at (603) 230-6031.
Continuing support and education for women facing breast cancer. Timely topics related to treatment and survivorship. Meets the first Wednesday of the month from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Contact the Hope Resource Center at (603) 230-6031.
A support group for mothers and expecting mothers of multiples in the Capital Region. The meetings provide the opportunity to meet other mothers and families, share experiences, and get support and advice. The group also holds special family events throughout the year. Meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month in the Payson Center, conference room C. Call Wendy Hanwell at (603) 456-2215 or Deb Provencher at (603) 485-1015.
A safe environment for cancer patients and support person to explore the impact of cancer on their lives. Meets first and third Mondays of the month from 4:30–6:00 p.m. Call (603) 227-7000, ext. 3013. No charge.
An education support group for women recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Meets Tuesday evenings January 2 - February 6 from 5:00–6:30 p.m. Call (603) 230-6031 or (603) 230-7266. No charge.
An education/support group in partnership with the American Cancer Society for men with prostate cancer and their partners. Meets second Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Call 230-6031 for more information.
Postpartum Depression Support Group (Mother-to Mother Support)
Includes mood, anxiety and thought disorders during pregnancy and the first year after giving birth. This ongoing group meets Tuesday mornings from 10:30 a.m.–Noon in The Family Place library. Babies are welcome and sessions are free. Topics include: anxiety, sadness, obsessive thinking, sleep issues, guilt, family dynamics, isolation, how to achieve balance in your new role. Preregistration is required. Please contact Mary Sue Tuuri at (603) 224-1381.
OTHER SUPPORT GROUPS HELD ON CONCORD HOSPITAL CAMPUS
Transplant Support Group
Fourth Wednesday of each month, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. on the fifth-floor in Room 5A. Call Yoli at (603) 224-7121 or e-mail concordtxgrp@yahoo.com for more information. Anyone, pre or post transplant, is welcome.
Thyroid Cancer Support Group
Third Saturday of each month, 10:30 a.m., Payson Center conference room. Call Carlene Ruesenberg, (603) 224-9923.
NH Post Polio Support Group
Second Saturday of each month, March through December, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital. Call Joan at (603) 224-4767 for more information.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Meets the third Thursday of each month, 10:30 a.m.– 12 noon, at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital. Call Richard Vincent, (603) 783-4849.
Restless Legs Support Group
Meets every other month, 10:30 a.m.–12 noon, in the second-floor conference room, Memorial Building. Call Fran Blakeney, (603) 225-2103 or e-mail granitestaterls@aol.com.
Sexual Assault Support
Call the New Hampshire Help Line at (603) 225-9000 for more information.
