Local Support Groups. Please let us know if information has changed
or a new support group has been formed. Thank you!
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LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS
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Adoption Support
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Adoption Support Group, NH Division for Children, Youth and Families - Monthly support group for adoptive parents, in particular those families who have adopted children from foster placement. Meeting dates vary. Held at Concord District Office, 40 Terrill Park Drive, Concord. Call Marie at 271-6202 for more information and to be added to mailing list.
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ADHD Support
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ADHD Information and Support Group - Meets the third Saturday of each month from 10 am to noon at West Congregational Church, 499 N. State St., Concord. Child care is available. For more information call 224-4142.
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Support Group for Parents of Children with ADHD/ADD at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH. Meeting on a monthly basis, call Phillip Eller at NH Parent to Parent at 1-800-698-LINK for details.
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Aids Support
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Merrimack Valley AIDS Project - holds support groups for persons with HIV/AIDS as well as families. Call for more information, 226-0607.
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Vermont Food Allergy Support Group
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Supporting food allergy families from all over Vermont.
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Alzheimer's Support
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ALZHEIMER'S RESPITE PROGRAM, New London: The Good Day Respite program offers caregivers the day off. Volunteers take care of your loved one every Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Kearsarge Presbyterian Church. 526-2432.
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Autism Support
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On-Line Support Group for Autism - Chat room run by Abby and Sibley Collins, Stratham, NH for families having a member with Autism/PDD/Aspergers. Also bulletin board for questions and comments. Go to http://www.phatart4.com for more information.
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United Parents for Autism Awareness - Support group for families with pre-school aged children recently diagnosed with Autism/PDD Spectrum. Meets the second Tuesday of the month, 7-9 PM, Concord. Call Joyce Ninness at 228-3771 or e-mail: jmninness@attbi.com for more information.
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Brain Support
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Upper Valley Brain Injury Support - Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8:30 PM, at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon (Fuller Board Rm), Contact Donna Crowley at 650-7305.
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Bereavement Support
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Bereavement Support - These meetings are for children and adults in the Concord area. Call Jennifer Caswell at 224-4093, X 4849.
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Breast Cancer Support
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Breast Cancer Support Group
First Tuesday of each month, 6:30-7:45 p.m., first floor,
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital. Call Debra McKoan, 224-2051 or Esther Hayward, 225-7411.
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Cancer Support
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Concord:
Cancer support held at Concord Hospital Patient and Family Services. Meets the first and third Monday of the month from 4:30-6:00 pm. For more information call 225-2711, X 3013.
New London:
Cancer Support - Group opened to people with cancer, cancer survivors, family and caregivers meet at the New London Hospital, second Wednesday of the month. Call 526-5329.
Lebanon:
Caregivers supports - Informal, educational discussion group for caregivers of people with memory-related illnesses. Meets the third Thursday of the month, noon - 1:30 PM. Behavioral Medicine Conference Room, Dartmouth Psychiatric Associations. Call 448-1101 for more details.
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American Cancer Society - 1-800-640-7101
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Caretakers Support
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ADULT CHILDREN OF AGING PARENTS, Newport: Support group for caretakers of older adults meets noon-1 p.m. Fridays in the Counseling Center of Newport, 167 Summer St. Information: Pamela Mather, 448-0126.
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Celiac Support
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Southern NH Celiac Support Group - Meets the 3rd Tuesday, every other month at Merrimack Valley Baptist Church, Boston Post Rd., 6:15 pm. Gluten Free Pot Luck dinner. For more information call 886-9380, Ext. 358 or contact by e-mail: realityqueen@prodigy.net
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Child Abuse Support
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Prevent Child Abuse NH - operates parent support line all day, everyday. Call 1-800-750-4494.
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Compassionate Friends Support
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Compassionate Friends Group for bereaved parents. Some groups offer sibling support as well.
Concord: Meets the third Monday of each month in the First Congregational Church, corner of North Main and Washington streets. Call 224-7092.
New London: Meets the second Wednesday of each month in First Baptist Church, corner of Main St. and Seamans Road. Call: 735-5443.
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Chronic Conditions Support
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CHRONIC CONDITIONS INFORMATION NETWORK, Statewide: Nonprofit organization of Vermont and New Hampshire offers a Web site and free booklet "How to Get What You Need: A Resource Guide for Those Living with a Chronic/Life Threatening Condition" for people suffering from hepatitis, cancer, asthma, diabetes, heart disease and other conditions. Includes medical, social service, advocacy, legal, financial and caregiver resources. www.cc-info.net.
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Diabetes Support
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American Diabetes Association - 627-9579
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Diabetes Support for Kids, for families with a child or teen with diabetes. Concord Hospital - Call 230-1154 for information.
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Diabetes Talk Group
Held by the Merrimack County Chapter of the American
Diabetes Association. Third Tuesday of each month (except July and August), 7-8:30 p.m. Third Thursday of each month (except July and August), 1:30-2:30 p.m. Call the Diabetes Self-Management Program, 230-1154.
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Deaf / Hearing Impaired Support
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Upper Valley Support Group - For parents of children who are deaf/hearing impaired. For information call Kristen Elin at 632-1012.
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Downs Syndrome Support
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Northern New England Down Syndrome Congress - 622-6904
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Supports for Down Syndrome - Meets the 1st Friday every other month from 7-9 PM. Meetings at various member's home. For more information call Becky at 225-4564 or e-mail her at sandb1990@aol.com
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Dysfunctions of Sensory Integration Support
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DSI (Dysfunctions of Sensory Integration) Support Group - Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at the Child and Family Services, 13 Green St. For more information contact Tina Moyer at 798-3577 or e-mail at owen@localnet.com
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Food Allergy Support
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Food Allergy Group of Southern NH - for anyone who is interested in sharing experiences, learning new information and educating the community. Affiliate of Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Meets at St. Joseph Hospital, 172 Kinsley St., Nashua. Call for more information 888-9536.
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Homicide Victim Survivors Support
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Homicide Victim Survivors - Parents of murdered children and other survivors of homicide victims. St. Paul Church, Centre Street (across from Capital) Concord. Second Thursday of each month, 7-9 pm. Call 626-5119.
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Infant Loss Support
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Infant Loss Support - Meetings the second Tuesday of each month from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. in the education services conference room at Concord Hospital. Call Mary Jane Riggs at 224-2759, X 4908.
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Kidney Support
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Parent of Children with Kidney Problems Support Group: Meets second Thursday of each month, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., at the Pillsbury Building Conference Room, Concord Hospital Campus. For parents of children with renal disease or other urological disorders. Sponsored by the National Kidney Foundation of New Hampshire. Call 224-6641.
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Mitrochondrial Support
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Mitrochondrial Support Group of NH - An informal group of parents who are struggling with the diagnosis of a Mitrochondrial and Metabolic Disorders and want to connect with other families. The meetings are every three weeks in central and southern NH from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Educational presentations are offered from professionals in a variety of fields. For more information call Paula Raymond at 563-8899 or e-mail to marcelsway@msn.com or call Jennifer Holtz at 456-2872.
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The Southeastern Chapter of the Mitrochondrial Support Group of NH - An informal group of parents who are struggling with the diagnosis of a Mitrochondrial and Metabolic Disorders and want to connect with other families. The meetings are every three weeks in the southeastern part of the state from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Educational presentations are offered from professionals in a variety of fields. For more information call Paula Raymond at 563-8899 or e-mail to marcelsway@msn.com.
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Multiple Sclerosis Support
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Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Meets the third Thursday of each month, 10:30 a.m.-noon, at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital. Call Richard Vincent,783-4849.
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Parenting and Family Support
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Parents Without Partners, Central New England Chapter. Has monthly informal informational meetings in various locations around the state. Call: Don McLean, 669-4275.
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Riverbend Parent-Child Centers: Are family resource centers that offer parenting support and educational groups and a children's program just about year round. There are sites in Concord, Penacook, Pittsfield, Franklin and Hillsboro. Each site is open one day a week, there is no charge for programs and transportation can be provided locally. Groups are confidential and offer an opportunity for peer support. Discussions focus on the varied issues of parenting today. For more information call Donna Raycraft at 226-7505 Ext. 3215.
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Rainbow Families: A support group for parents of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender children. Meets Mondays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Call: 934-6525.
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Lebanon - Partners In Health - Support groups and assistance for families with children having chronic illness. Call Katie Ouelette at 448-7108
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Capital Region Mothers of Multiples Support Group
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 second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The Family Place Conference Room, Concord Hospital. Contact Lynda Plante 228-6800 or Debbie McLaughlin 227-7000, ext. 3108.
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Parents Support Group/ Children's Play Group for NH Parents of Children with Visual Impairments - Support, information, and experience of parents and professionals to help cope with issues surrounding a child's vision loss. Pre-school play group for visually impaired children. Meets once a month. To be on mailing list for dates and speakers call: NH Chapter/National Association for Parents of Visually Impaired (NAPVI) 1-800-562-6265.
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NEW PARENT GROUP, New London: Discuss issues of new motherhood at New London Hospital, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon. 526-5240.
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Polio Support
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NH Post Polio Support Group
Second Saturday of each month, March through December, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital. Call Joan at 224-4767 for more information
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Postpartum Depression Support
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Postpartum Depression Support Group
Meets every Tuesday morning, 10:30 a.m. to noon, at The Family Place library, Concord Hospital. To pre-register, call Mary Sue, 224-1381.
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RLS Support
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RLS Support Group, Concord. Statewide support group for people who suffer from Restless Legs Syndrome. Meets in the Memorial Building conference room at Concord Hospital. Call: 225-2103 or e-mail: granitestatels@aol.com.
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SIDS Support
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SIDS Support - Meetings held the second Monday of each month from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. in SW conference room, Concord Hospital. Call Mary Jane Riggs at 224-2759, X 4908.
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Smoking Support
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Quit Smoking Support Group
Held the second Monday of each month, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at the Center For Health Promotion, 8 Loudon Road, Concord. Call 228-7240.
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Touretts Syndrome Support
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Touretts Syndrome Support Group in Concord area. Call Ann Fournier for details - 679-8531.
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Touretts Support meets at Cornerstone Family Resources, 18 N. Main St, Suite 204, Concord. For more information call 228-3862 X 22.
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