Meeting locations, descriptions and other details are available below.
From time to time, information on other support groups may become available. Check back periodically for updates.
Cancer and Well-being
Breast Cancer Support Group – This group is for breast cancer survivors and women currently battling breast cancer, as well as their family members and friends. Reservations are not required. For more information, call (260) 351-3275 or (260) 318-4775.
Meeting time: 10 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month (If that falls on a holiday weekend, the group meets on the second Saturday.)
Location: Noble 2 meeting room, Parkview Noble Hospital
Diabetes and Weight Management
Parkview Noble Diabetes Support Group – This support group offers people with diabetes an opportunity to meet with Diabetes Educator Terri Clark, and a time for sharing of ideas and more. Reservations are not required. For more information, call (260) 347-8301 or (888) 737-9311, ext. 78301.
Meeting time: Times alternate between 10 a.m. (odd-numbered months) and 6:30 p.m. (even-numbered months). Group meets on the last Tuesday of each month.
Location: Diabetes Education Room, lower level, Parkview Noble Hospital
Mental Health
Understanding Your Grief — A 10-week program, designed to provide guidance for patients and caregivers or family members who are experiencing a multitude of feelings from illness or loss of loved one. Join a licensed bereavement counselor and chaplain from Parkview Hospice in a discussion of emotional responses to illness and death and how to cope. For more information, or to register, call (800) 292-9894.
Meeting time: 4 to 5:30 p.m. every Thursday during the session
Fall session: September 15 – November 17, 2011
Winter session: January 26 – March 29, 2012
Location: Kendallville Public Library, 221 S. Park, Kendallville, Ind. 46755
Neurological Conditions
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group – Patients with Parkinson’s – as well as their friends, family members, caregivers and others – are welcome to participate in this resource and support group. Reservations are not required. For more information, call (260) 347-8824 or (888) 737-9311, ext. 78824.
Meeting time: 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month
Location: Noble 1 meeting room, Parkview Noble Hospital
Stroke Survivors Group – Persons who have survived a stroke and would like to share their experiences, their resources for help and more are welcome at this support group. Reservations are not required. For more information, call (260) 347-8824 or (888) 737-9311, ext. 78824.
Meeting time: 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month
Location: Noble 1 meeting room, Parkview Noble Hospital
Respiratory Health
Better Breathers Support Group – This group offers ideas and support for persons facing chronic and serious breathing issues. Meetings are held over lunchtime so participants are asked to bring a healthy dish to share. Reservations are not required. For more information, call (260) 347-8276 or (888) 737-9311, ext. 78276.
Meeting time: noon to 1 p.m. on the second Wednesday in April, August and December
Location: Noble 1 meeting room, Parkview Noble Hospital