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Dealing with life’s challenges can be easier when you share them with others.
Our support groups are designed to provide a safe haven where people with similar problems can experience emotional and moral support and get useful information. You don’t have to feel alone when life gets tough.
To learn more about or to join the following support groups, please call the listed telephone numbers. In addition, we invite you to read about support groups: finding one that’s right for you.
Cancer
Leukemia, lymphoma and multiple meloma
Support for patients and their families and support persons. For more information, please call CancerCall at (614) 566-4321 or (800) 752-9119.
Breast cancer support group
Support for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Offers an opportunity for sharing thoughts, feelings and similar experiences. The group meets the first and third Thursday of each month at Grant Medical Center and meets the second Wednesday of each month at Riverside. For more information and to register, please call CancerCall at (614) 566-4321 or (800) 752-9119.
Grief
Steps toward healing
Support for adults who have lost a loved one. Call (614) 566-5377 for more information or to register.
Pregnancy and infant loss support group
Support for parents who have lost a baby before, during or in the first year after birth. Call (614) 566-5377 for more information or to register.
Widow-widowers support group
Support for widows or widowers. Call (614) 566-5377 for more information or to register.
Stepping stones
Support for children ages 6 to 14 who have lost a loved one. Call (614) 566-5377 for more information or to register.
Pathfinders—teen grief support
Support for teenagers 13 to 18 years old who have lost someone close to them. Call (614) 566-5377 for more information or to register.
Pre-school program (a story hour)
Support for parents and children ages 3 to 5 about coping with loss. Call (614) 566-5377 for more information or to register.
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