This is a visitation and education program designed to meet the physical, psychological, and cosmetic needs of the breast cancer patient. One-on-one support is given through visits between the survivor and patient (either face-to-face, phone, or online visits).

Provides peer support and education for individuals with chronic pain and their families so that they may live more fully in spite of their pain. Aim is to raise awareness among health care community, policy makers, and the public about issues of living with chronic pain. Workbooks for self help recover. Quarterly newsletter. Group development guidelines. Phone network. Outreach program to clinics.

Support groups provide a place for friends and family to share valuable information, caregiving tips and concerns throughout the Alzheimer's journey.

ASK is a local nonprofit that works to provide children treated for cancer at the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU with the psychosocial support they need to make the experience less traumatic.

Fosters a community environment in which people with disabilities can achieve their maximum level of independence. Offers advocacy, information and referral, peer counseling, independent living skills training, transition services for youth, transition services for people with disabilities residing in nursing facilities, assistance devices & accessible home modifications such as ramps and grab bars. Offers community education as well as personal technical assistance on accessibility.

Provides individual counseling, meal planning, insulin starts, meter instruction, group classes, and more.

Offers a Center for Independent Living - resource center for persons with disabilities which provides peer counseling, independent living skills training, an advocacy program, consumer groups, and sign language instruction.

Support groups for caregivers, family, and friends of people with Alzheimer's or other dementia.

By telephone, Patient Services Coordinator(PSC)will discuss your diagnosis, treatment, side effects and other cancer-related issues. The Patient Services Coordinator will ask about the caller's preferred times to communicate with a volunteer. The Patient Services Coordinator will match caller with a Support Volunteer who will contact them within 48 hours.

LupusConnect is an online community where people affected by lupus can engage with others to share experiences, find emotional support and discuss practical ways to live and cope with the disease.

Support groups, led by both peers and/or professional helping professionals, for caregivers and individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia

Provides support, distributes information, and provides speakers regarding Alzheimer's.

Offers an informal forum, for those who have had an amputation, to share with each other and gather new information. Families are welcome. For the RMH support group, contact Judy Jenkins at (540) 689-4296. For more information on support groups contact the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) at (888)AMP-KNOW, or visit the web site www.amputee-coalition.org.

Virtual and in-person support programs for children and adults with type 1 diabetes and caregivers

Educates patients, families and health care professionals about this autoimmune disease. Symptoms are dry eyes, dry mouth, joint pain and fatigue. Internal organ damage may cause fibromyalgia, heart disease, thyroid disease, neurological disease, and kidney disease. The is no cure, but early diagnosis and treatment may prevent complications.

Provides several weight management programs: Weigh 2 Go 12 weekly one-hour sessions. In addition to group discussion there is a private weigh-in and an opportunity to have food and activity records reviewed by the facilitator. Habits Not Diets 12 weekly one-hour sessions for weight management that focus on identifying and changing current eating habits that lead to weight gain. Healthy Weight Modules 12 weeks (group) to promote and support weight loss efforts. For information on other health improvement programs, visit the web site.

The following are services offered at Monroe Health Center: *Routine Physical Examinations from Birth through the Adult Years; *Laboratory Services; *Radiology Services(available at Union and Craig sites); *EKG Examinations; *Mental Health Services; *Specialty Referral and Follow-up; *Home Health Care Referrals; *Acute Care; *Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy; *Hearing and Vision Screening; *Allergy Treatment; *Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening; *Minor Office Procedures; *Home Visits; *Environmental Health; *Screening and Treatment of tuberculosis(TB) and Sexually Transmitted Diseases(STDs); *Family Planning; *Immunizations; *Discounted Fee Scale; *Medication Assistance Program; *School Wellness Centers.

The Peer Mentor Program provides patients with peer-to-peer learning and support on many aspects of sleep apnea, including use of positive airway pressure (PAP) machines (CPAP, Auto PAP, Bilevel PAP).

NTSAD provides comprehensive support services to affected families and individuals through its Peer Support Group (PSG). NTSAD links affected adults and their families and caregivers to each other via a confidential network. Other services available to PSG members include an Annual Family Conference, PSG directory, quarterly newsletters, and materials and support for fundraising and awareness events.

Provide listings of local resources for aphasia, stroke, and brain injury support/community groups, aphasia centers and programs, and individuals.

The purpose of the support group is to provide an opportunity to meet regularly for mutual support and to exchange coping skills with one another. Support groups are held virtually or in person.

JDRF International - Mid-Atlantic Chapter provides a nationwide network of Advocates who are dedicated to finding a cure for type 1 diabetes.

An extended support group for heart patients; a group of people who have experienced first hand, similar heart problems and are grateful for the miracle that has allowed their hearts to be mended. Visits also made to individuals who have had an MI (heart attack), stents, ptca; people who have heart problems in general. MOTO: It's great to be alive - and to help others. MEETING LOCATION: Lynchburg General Hospital in First Colony Conference Room 1. Meeting 4th Thursday each month at 7PM.

Offers emotional and educational support to breast cancer patients & their families both newly diagnosed patients & those with current diagnoses are welcome. For more information contact (757) 395-8686.

Provides information hotline and educational materials for the public on cleft lip/palate and other facial anomalies. Also provides referrals to doctors and local support groups.