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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Every Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Potomac Hospital Conference Room 2/3
Free. For information call (703) 598-3427.
Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group
For family members or caregivers of people with Alzheimer's
Second and fourth Tuesdays, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. (except November and December meet 2nd Tuesday only)
January 8 & 22, February 12 & 26, March 11 & 25, April 8 & 22, May 13 & 27, June 10 & 24, July 8 & 22, August 12 & 26, September 9 & 23, October 14 & 28, November 11, December 9, 2008
Woodbridge Senior Center, 13850 Church Hill Drive, Woodbridge
Free. For information call (703) 792-7328.
Bereaved Parents of the USA Northern Virginia Chapter Support Group
For all bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents suffering the loss of a child, brother, sister or grandchild at any age and from any cause.
Fourth Sundays, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
January 27, February 24, March 16, April 27, May 25, June 22, July 27, August 24, September 28, October 26,
November 23, December 28, 2008
Hylton Education Center, Room A (Garden Level of Potomac Hospital)
Free. For information call Gay Shelby at 703-869-1363 or shelbygay@comcast.net.
Breast Cancer Support Group
Third Wednesdays, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
January 16, February 20, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17, 2008
Hylton Education Center (Garden Level of Potomac Hospital)
Free. For information call Potomac's Health Connection at (703) 221-2500.
Cancer Support Group
Second Thursdays, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
January 10, February 14, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11, 2008
Hylton Education Center (Garden Level of Potomac Hospital)
Free. For information call Potomac's Health Connection at (703) 221-2500.
Depression Awareness Support Group
For individuals with depression and their family members
First and third Tuesdays, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
March 18, April 1 & 15, May 6 & 20, June 3 & 17, July 1 & 15, August 5 & 19, September 2 & 16, October 7 & 21, November 4 & 18, December 2 & 16
Hylton Education Center (Garden Level of Potomac Hospital)
Free. For more information call Potomac’s Health Connection at (703) 221-2500.
This group provides an opportunity for participants with depression to share their struggles and successes in a supportive environment. It is not a therapy group.
Diabetes Support Group
Second Tuesdays, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
January 8, February 12, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, October 14, October 25 (at Diabetes Fair), December 9
Special joint meetings: March 18, April 22, September 23
Hylton Education Center (Garden Level of Potomac Hospital)
Free. For more information call (703) 670-1767 or (540) 659-1800, ext. 1767 or email DiabetesManagement@potomachospital.com.
Heart to Heart Support Group
For people with cardiac disease
Fourth Tuesdays, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
January 22, February 26, March 25, April 22, May 13, June 24, July 22, August 26, September 23, October 28, November 25, (no December meeting)
Hylton Education Center (Garden Level of Potomac Hospital)
Free. For information call Potomac's Health Connection at (703) 221-2500.
Lupus Foundation of Greater Washington Support Group
First and third Fridays, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
January 4 & 18; February 1 & 15; March 7 & 21; April 4 & 18; May 2 & 16; June 6 & 20; July 4 & 18; August 1 & 15; September 5 & 19; October 3 & 17; November 7 & 21; December 5 & 19
Potomac Hospital Conference Rooms 2 & 3
Free. Registration is required for each meeting. Please call
(703) 798-9202.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group of Dale City
Fourth Thursdays, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
January 24, February 28, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28, September 25, October 23, November 19*, 2008 (*MS Education Night hosted by NMSS National Capital Chapter)
Hylton Education Center (Garden Level of Potomac Hospital)
Free. For information call Potomac’s Health Connection at (703) 221-2500.
This self-help group for people with multiple sclerosis is affiliated with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (MISS).
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Support Group
For caregivers, family and friends of individuals suffering from mental illness
Second Tuesdays, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
January 8, February 12, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9, 2008
Potomac Hospital Conference Room 1
Free. For information, (703) 590-0783 or visit www.nami.org.
Nicotine Anonymous
For people who want to stop smoking or using tobacco products
Tuesdays, at 7:00 p.m.
Potomac Place, 2133 Montgomery Ave., Woodbridge
Free. For information call (703) 670-1877 or (540) 659-1800, ext. 1877.
Nicotine Anonymous meets weekly and offers group support and a 12-step process to assist anyone who would like to stop using tobacco products.
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
For people with Parkinson’s Disease, their families and caregivers
Fourth Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.
January 23, February 27, March 26, April 23, May 28, June 25, July 23, August 27, September 24,October 22, November 26, December 24, 2008
Westminster at Lake Ridge, 12191 Clipper Drive, Lake Ridge
Free. For information call (703) 494-0117 or (703) 491-5353.
Pulmonary Support Group
For people with chronic respiratory disease
Meetings are held at Potomac Hospital. Spouses/guests are also welcome to attend. For meeting information, call (703) 670-1881 or (540) 659-1800, ext. 1881.
US TOO Prostate Cancer Support Group
For people with prostate cancer and their families
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Westminster at Lake Ridge, 12191 Clipper Drive, Lake Ridge
For information call (703) 497-0628.
Sponsored by US TOO International, Westminster at Lake Ridge, and Potomac Hospital
Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
For people considering weight loss surgery and for long term post-op patients, their friends and family (no children under 12)
First Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
February 7, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2, November 6, December 4
Third Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
February 21, March 20, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18, November 20, December 18 (No meeting in April or October)
Hylton Education Center (Garden Level of Potomac Hospital)
Free. For information call the Virginia Weight Loss Surgery Center at (703) 878-7610 or Potomac Hospital at (703) 670-3129.
Meetings will feature different topics and speakers monthly. Friends and family (ages 12 and older) are welcome to attend.
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