Support Groups

Support groups provide a comfortable and safe environment where you can share your feelings and thoughts on a particular life experience. The Memorial Hospital and other community health care facilities sponsor a variety of support groups.

Breastfeeding Support Group

When: Every Wednesday, 10:00am

A weekly support group for mothers who are breastfeeding. Sponsored by Memorial Hospital's Family Birthing Center and facilitated by certified lactation specialists Heather Towle, IBCLC and Jessica Damon, RN, CLC. All breastfeeding women, regardless of where they gave birth, are invited; babies and siblings welcome. Meets at 10:00am in the Family Birthing Center on Wednesdays . For more info: 356-5461, Ext. 146.

Caregivers of those with Alzheimer's or Related Disorders

When: Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, from 1:30 - 3:00pm at the Merriman House.

Offers education, support and coping skills for caregivers. Care is available for the family member while the caregiver attends the meeting. For more information, click here or call the Merriman House, (603) 356-5461, Ext. 183.

 Diabetes Support Group

When: Meets at 7:00pm on the 4th Thursday of every other month: Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov. at Memorial Hospital.

For diabetics and their support people. An opportunity for education and discussion with other people who have diabetes or are dealing with it in the family. For more information, call the Diabetes Center at Memorial Hospital, (603) 356-0796.

Journey of Hope

When: Meets the 1st Tuesday of every month, from 7:00 - 8:00pm, in the Sun Room.

For those with cancer and their support people. Information, education, speakers and encouragement in a supportive environment. For more information, call the Oncology Department at (603) 356-5461, ext. 316.

Living Well

Living Well is a six-week program designed to help manage chronic health conditions.  The program is non-disease specifc.  It was designed to help those living with long-term health conditions regain control of their lives.  Living Well was developed by Stanford University and our program leaders are licensed and certified by Stanford.  For more information, call (603) 356-5461 ext. 291 or 417.