Support Groups
What is a Support Group?
A support group is a group of individuals coming together who give and receive help, advice, friendship and emotional support while learning about problems that they encounter in their life, sometimes led by a therapist or person of experience. A support group includes education and methods for coping.
Why should I attend a Support Group?
- Give and recieve encouragement from others who are going through the same experience
- Learn about community resources and get help with connecting to them
- Make new friends
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You are needed because you are unique! No one else is quite like you. A support group is protective, private and progressive. It offers programs and opportunities to learn about yourself and others with resources, respect and a rational approach together. Take some time and join a support group which best fits your personal needs.
For a complete list of support groups and times, see our support group schedule below. For general information, call Mary Peterson (269) 441-0948.
| Group | Day | Time | Location | Contact | Phone |
| Alzheimer's | 3rd Wednesday | Burnham Brook | Karen Hibbard | (269)441-6036 | |
| Arthritis | 3rd Tuesday | 2:00 pm | Burnham Brook | Jane Chappell | (269)441-0957 |
| Bi-polar Disorder | Every other Monday | 6:30-8pm | Burnham Brook | Fred Morris | (269)963-4588 |
| Caregivers | 2nd Tuesday | 10am | Marian Burch Adult Daycare | Jane Chappell | (269)441-0957 |
| Chronic Lung Disease | Quarterly | 2-4pm | BCHS-Medical Office Building | Deb Pierce | (877)462-2247 |
| Diabetes | 1st Monday | 1-2pm | Burnham Brook | Jane Chappell | (269)441-0957 |
| Fibromyalgia | 2nd Monday | 1-2 pm | Burnham Brook | Jane Chappell | (269)441-0957 |
| Low Vision | 3rd Monday | 9:45am | Burnham Brook | Muriel Walters | (269)209-9476 |
| Parkinson's | 3rd Tuesday | 10am | Burnham Brook | Jane Chappell | (269)441-0957 |
| Stroke | 2nd Tuesday | 11:30pm | Southwest Rehab | Samantha Rollins | (269)441-4126 |
| Widows, Widowers | Every Wednesday | 1:30pm | Burnham Brook | Jane Chappell | (269)441-0957 |