Support Groups
Finding Support Groups
Support groups can be an integral part of the healing process. The staff of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is happy to help you connect with these resources throughout the region.
Alzheimer’s Support Groups
Location: Kerner Ridge Assisted Living
250 Hopkins Road
Kernersville, NC
Meetings: 2nd Monday of every month, 6 pm
Location: Brighton Gardens of Greensboro
1208 New Garden Road
Greensboro, NC
Meetings: 3rd Thursday of every month, 6:30 pm
Location: First Baptist Church, Room 208
1000 W Friendly Avenue
Greensboro, NC
Meetings: 2nd Sunday of every month, 3:30 pm
Location: Guilford College United Methodist
1205 Fleming Road
Greensboro, NC
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of every month, 10 am
Location: Lebanon United Methodist Church
237 Idol Street
High Point, NC
Meetings: 4th Thursday of every month, 6 pm
Location: Elizabeth and Tab Williams Adult Day Care Center
231 Melrose Street at Cloverdale Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC
Meetings: 1st Wednesday of every month, 11 am
Location: Elizabeth and Tab Williams Adult Day Care Center
231 Melrose Street at Cloverdale Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC
Meetings: 4th Tuesday of every month, 7 pm
Visit the Alzheimer’s Association website for additional locations.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Support Groups
Triad Area ALS Resource/Support Group
Location: Linville Forest Church of Christ
450 Linville Road
Kernersville, NC
Meetings: 3rd Sunday of every month, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Contact: Letha Ward
877-257-7401 x704, 1-877-568-4347, or lward@CatfishChapter.org
The ALS Metrolina Group (Charlotte)
Contact: Brenda Craig, 704-525-0482 or Tammy Calhoun, 704-882-6916
The Coastal Carolina Group
Contact: Sharon Roberts, 910-815-5615 or Lydia Gaster, 910-815-5454
The Down East Group (Greenville)
Contact: Linda and Lewis Forest, 252-746-4221 or 252-746-2778
The Land of the Sky Group (Asheville)
Contact: Alice Green, 828-298-1863 or June Thompson, 919-362-6526
Northwest Piedmont ALS Support Group
Contact: Rayetta Johnson,RN,MSN, 336-716-7588
Raleigh, NC
Contact: June Thompson, 919-362-6526
Burn Support Groups
Victim 2 Victor
Contact: Frank Hensley, 336-883-2706
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Burn Center
Contact: Donna Joyner, 336-716-0649
Cancer Support Groups
North Carolina support groups by county.
Active Treatment
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Cancer Patient Support Program
336-716-7980
American Cancer Society
Brain Tumor Support
Cancer Services
336-760-9983 or 800-228-7421
Brain Tumor Support Group of the Carolinas and Virginia
Contact: Rayetta Johnson,RN,MSN, 336-716-7588
Breast Cancer – Pink Broomstick® Group
Cancer Services
336-760-9983 or 800-228-7421
Breast Cancer Resource Directory
Caregivers & Family Meeting
For patient and caregiver
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Cancer Patient Support Program
336-716-7980
Caregiver’s Support Group
BestHealth
336-768-3972
Clemmons Support Group
Clemmons Methodist Church
336-766-6512
Redefining Survival: Women Facing Breast Cancer Together
6-week program
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Cancer Patient Support Program
336-716-7980
Gynecologic Support Group
Cancer Services
336-760-9983 or 800-228-7421
I Can Cope
A series of 2-hour classes about cancer, treatment, research and emotions
American Cancer Society (Patient Services)
800-282-4914
Living with Cancer
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
336-723-4391
Look Good Feel Better
Appearance consultation for women
American Cancer Society
800-282-4914
Lung Group
Cancer Services
336-760-9983 or 800-228-7421
Man to Man
Telephone support for prostate cancer survivors
American Cancer Society
800-282-4914
Men’s Group
Cancer Services
336-760-9983 or 800-228-7421
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Outrageous Courageous Kids Children's Cancer Support Program
Ovarian Group
Cancer Services
336-760-9983 or 800-228-7421
Pink Broomstick® Visitation Program
Breast cancer peer visitation program
Cancer Services
336-760-9983 or 800-228-7421
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Recurrence
For survivors who have experienced a cancer recurrence
Cancer Services
336-760-9983 or 800-228-7421
Western Piedmont Speak Easy
For laryngectomy patients and family members
Contact: Nancy Reynolds
336-768-7626
Women’s Group
Cancer Services
336-760-9983 or 800-228-7421
Caregivers Support Groups
Caregiver Support Group
Registration is required.
Location: BestHealth
Meetings: Monthly
336-716-2255
Caregiver Support Group for All Illnesses
The Shepherd’s Center
336-748-0217
Diabetes Support Group
American Diabetes Association
Epilepsy Support Group
Epilepsy Support Group for Women
Contact: Pat Gibson, MSW, 336-716-2321
Grief Support Groups
Coping with the Death of a Spouse
Registration is required.
Location: BestHealth
Meetings: Monthly
336-716-2255
Heartstrings Pregnancy & Infant Loss
Support for anyone who has experienced the death of a baby
from conception to one year of age.
Learn more about meetings and locations.
Heart and Stroke Support Groups
American Heart Association
American Stroke Association
Mended Little Hearts Support Group
Contact: Suzanne Fudge
336-716-3232
Movement Disorders Support Groups
Movement Disorders Caregiver Support Group
For families and caregivers of patients with movement disorders, offering support and information related to movement disorders
Location: BestHealth
Meetings: 1st Monday of every month
Contact: Kim Gamble Slade
336-716-4067 or kslade@wakehealth.edu
Parkinson's Disease Support Groups
Parkinson's Disease Support Group
Registration is encouraged.
Location: BestHealth
Meetings: 3rd Monday of every month
336-716-2255
Parkinson’s Support Group
Contact: Kim Gamble Slade
336-716-4067 or kslade@wakehealth.edu
Pediatric Illnesses Support Groups
B.A.B.I.E.S.
For parents of infants and toddlers with known or suspected developmental disabilities or delays
Location: BABIES
200 Charlois Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC
Meetings: Thursdays, 5:30-7 pm
336-774-8812
Children's Cancer Patient Support Program (CCSP)
For Pediatric Oncology Patients and their families during treatment and follow-up
336-716-0793
C.H.A.D.D.
For parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Charlotte Celiac Support Group
Location: 3947 Abington Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
Contact: Daphne Ledford
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America
Location: Saint Timothy's Episcopal Church, Room C4
2575 Parkway Drive
Winston-Salem, NC
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of every month, 6:30 pm
Contact: Patti Parker
336-499-7117
patti@triad.rr.com
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association
Contact: Debra Waites
614-837-2586
Diabetes Care Center, Pediatric Classes
Courses for parents and families with diabetes
Contact: Gwendolyn Glenn or Dorothy Wishnietsky, RN, CDE
336-716-8244
Families for Early Autism Treatment of North Carolina (F.E.A.T.)
Support for parents of children with autism
336-773-1377
Family Forum
Parent education and support regarding developmental disabilities, in collaboration with Parents Together, The Children’s Center, and The Special Children’s School
Meetings: Monthly, noon to 1 pm
336-727-2440, 336-924-5301 or 336-924-9309
Learning Disabilities Association
Location: Temple Emanuel
201 Oakwood Drive
Winston-Salem, NC
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of every month
336-945-7861
Mended Little Hearts Support Group
Contact: Suzanne Fudge
336-716-3232
The Neurofibromatosis (NF) Syndrome Support Group
Support and education for individuals with NF and their families
Contact: Cindy Pfeifle
6633 Elmstone Lane
Charlotte, NC 28277
Parents of Exceptional Children
Support for parents of children with developmental disabilities
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of every other month, 6:30 pm
336-773-1994 or 336-768-3190
Parents Together
One-on-one support experience for parents of children with special needs or developmental disabilities
Contact: Ann Parker
336-924-5301
Pediatric Cardiology Support Group
Support group via newsletter
Contact: Kari Crawford, PNP
336-713-2228
Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network
Parent-to-parent support for families of children with Down Syndrome
336-759-9619
The Saturday Club
Support and socialization for teens and pre-teens with special needs
Meetings: 3rd Saturday of every month
336-727-2505
Psoriasis Support Group
Piedmont Triad Psoriasis Support Group
Registration is required.
Location: BestHealth
336-716-2255
Pulmonary Hypertension Support Group
Piedmont PH Support Group
Location: 9421 Concord Church Road
Lewisville, NC
Contact: Cindy Pickles
336-945-9696
cpickles50@gmail.com
Sleep Disorders Support Groups
Sleep Disorder Support Group
Contact: Mitch Yochum,CRTT,CPFT,RPSGT, 336-713-2517
Sleep Support Group
For current users of CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) and BiPAP (Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure) for the treatment of sleep apnea
Location: BestHealth
336-716-2255