8600 Old Georgetown Road | Bethesda, MD 20814 301-896-3100

Support Groups

Diabetes Support Group
2nd Saturday of every month | 11am - 12:30pm | Second Floor, Conference Room 4
A social network that provides peer support for people living with diabetes via open discussions and speakers on various diabetes topics. Light snacks available. Call Maria Chamberlain, Diabetes Nurse Educator, at 301-896-3056 with questions. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11. SUPPORT GROUP MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE DIABETES CONFERENCE AND HEALTH FAIR AT THE WASHINGTON DC CONVENTION CENTER. http://tcoyd.org/national-conferences/washington-2012.html
Date Time Location
3/10/2012 11am - 12:30pm Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda
4/14/2012 11am - 12:30pm Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda
5/12/2012 11am - 12:30pm Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda
6/9/2012 11am - 12:30pm Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda
7/14/2012 11am - 12:30pm Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda
8/11/2012 11am - 12:30pm Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda
9/8/2012 11am - 12:30pm Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda
10/13/2012 11am - 12:30pm Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda
11/10/2012 11am - 12:30pm Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda
12/8/2012 11am - 12:30pm Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda
 
MS Family Caregiver Support Group
2nd Tuesday of every month | 6:45 - 8:15 pm
Join other family caregivers of people with MS — spouses, partners, siblings, adult children, parents — to share concerns, stories, and resources. New members are always welcome. There is no charge for the group, but registration is required. Please call 202-296-5363 or email Kdougherty@MSandYOU.org.
 
Myasthenia Gravis Support Group
3rd Satruday of the month | 10am - Noon
Call Bill DeLarenzo; 301 384-1229 for details.
 
Sjogren's Syndrome Support Group
2nd Tuesday of the month | 6:30-8:30 pm
Sjögren's ("SHOW-grins") is a chronic autoimmune disease in which white blood cells attack the moisture-producing glands. The hallmark symptoms are dry eyes and dry mouth, but it is a systemic disease, and can spread throughout the entire body causing joint pain, major organ failure, and lymphomas. Provides Sjogren's Syndrome patients and family members an opportunity to learn more about the disease, how to manage its symptoms, and provides emotional support. This is done by confidential patient-to-patient sharing discussions and/or by having an informative presentation by a healthcare professional or other expert.
 
Stroke Support Group for Survivors and Caregivers
1st Tuesday of every month | 7-9
A social-worker facilitated session presented by The Bethesda Chapter of the Montgomery County Stroke Association. All sessions are free and open to the public. For more information, please visit the MCSA Web site at www.mcstroke.org or call the MCSA hotline at 301.681.6272.
 
Facing Forward: Post-treatment Cancer Support Group for Women
Wednesdays | February 1-March 7 | 5:30-7pm
For women who have recently completed treatment (within the past year) to address their unique feelings & concerns in a supportive environment. Registration required; call 301-896-2193.
 
Hematology Cancer Support Group
Thursdays | January 19, February 16 and March 15 | Meets third Thursday of each month | 5:30-7 pm
Support and education for adult leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma patients and their family members. Guest speakers provide valuable information and guidance. Drop-ins welcome. For information, call Margo DeLong at 703-399-2959. Co-sponsored by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Date Time Location
2/16/2012 5:30-7pm Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda
3/15/2012 5:30-7pm Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda
 
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Mondays | January 16 and March 19 |Cancelled in February | 7-8:30 pm
This ongoing, monthly support group is open to all prostate cancer patients, their families, and friends; and provides an opportunity to gain new knowledge and share common concerns. Guest speakers alternate with informal discussions among participants. Drop-ins welcome. For more information call 301-896-2193.
Date Time Location
3/19/2012 7-8:30pm Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda