Sharing experiences, challenges, talking about fears and celebrating triumphs can be beneficial to the healing process. Riverside encourages patients, their friends and families to seek the support of those in similar circumstances who can provide a helpful hand, a listening ear or a contagious laugh.
Our providers act as resources for support groups that meet in the local area. Research shows that support groups can reduce anxiety and its negative effects on overall patient health.
When: 4th Wednesday of every month, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Where: IN PERSON at the Riverside Cancer Care Center on the Riverside Regional Medical Center campus at 12100 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601.
Via ZOOM at https://qrco.de/bdhqN8 with Meeting ID 954 9363 8052 and Passcode 704541.
New to ZOOM? For directions on how to use Zoom, please see this instructional flyer.
Questions? Contact O’[email protected].
Printable flyer here.
There are several Alzheimer's support groups that meet locally to connect caregivers, family members and friends of those with dementia.
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This group is for individuals who have suffered a brain injury. This support group emphasizes the social, emotional and psychological aspects of the brain injury recovery process and meets at Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital.
Meetings
When: Second Monday of each month from 2 - 3 p.m.
Where: Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital, 250 Josephs Drive, Yorktown, VA 23692
Contact us: Call 757-814-4110
This Williamsburg area support group is for people who have brain injuries due to trauma (TBI), stroke, aneurysm, tumor, disease, or other neurological incident. Family and friends are also welcomed
The caregiver support group, conducted by trained facilitators, is a safe and supportive place for caregivers, family members and friends of patients with Frontotemporal Dementia to learn about educational topics such as disease information, legal matters, driving, and other concerns. This group is designed to build a support network of people who understand.
Participants will learn about educational topics such as disease information, legal matters, driving and other concerns. This group is designed to provide a network of supportive people with a common experience. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required at Riverside Neurology Specialists at 757-637-7500.
Meetings
When: Every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. (began Feb. 20, 2018)
Where: Riverside Neurology Specialists, Conference Room, 850 Enterprise Parkway, Hampton, Virginia
Contact us: Call 757-637-7500
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This group provides a comfortable venue to share your story or exchange information with people who live some of your experiences first-hand. The support group serves as a guide to services and resources and an update on what's new in treatment and research.
The Multiple Sclerosis Support Group is your chance to have a voice about your life with MS in a setting where you can feel safe, confident and understood.
You can share your story, with all its achievements, challenges, hopes and frustrations, and exchange information with people who live some of your experiences first-hand. The support group serves as a guide to services and resources and an update on what's new in treatment and research.
Meetings
When: Fourth Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m.
Where: Neurosciences Conference Room, Riverside Medical Office Building, 12200 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, Virginia
Contact us: 757-875-7880 or 757-534-5100 (Kim Meyers)
Sign up for e-newsletter: Complete M.S. Support Group form
That's a Fact: Research in MS is progressing at a remarkable rate, with more potential therapies in the pipeline than at any other time in history.
If you want to join one of our support groups or you want to start a support group of your own, please contact Riverside at 757-875-7880 or 800-675-6368.
This support group helps those newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease as well as patients and families who have been managing the disease for many years. You can experience new coping strategies related to medications, diet and exercise and learn about the latest in research and treatment.
Whether you have recently received a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, have been living with it for a short time or have been managing the disease for many years, the Peninsula Parkinson's Support Group is your chance to have a voice about your life with Parkinson's in a setting where you can feel safe, confident and understood.
It's an opportunity to share your story, with all its achievements, challenges, hopes and frustrations. You can experience new coping strategies related to medications, diet and exercise and learn about the latest in research and treatment.
Meetings
Newport News
When: 1st Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Where: 1st floor conference room, Riverside Cancer Care Center, Riverside Regional Medical Center campus, 12100 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601
Questions? O’[email protected]
Printable flyer here.
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Although primarily for current Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital patients who have had a stroke and their family members, this group also welcomes survivors and their caregivers in the community. The group provides education on stroke such as types of strokes, symptoms, risk factors, effects of stroke and lifestyle changes to prevent recurrent stroke.
Meetings
When: Every other Wednesday from 1 - 2 p.m.
Where: Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital, 250 Josephs Drive, Yorktown, VA 23692
Contact us: Call 757-814-4110
Sign up for e-newsletter: Complete Stroke Education Group form
This group is open to stroke survivors, care partners, and others dealing with the effects of a stroke, who are trying to understand and deal with the changes a stroke has brought to their lives.
Meetings
When: 3rd Thursday of every month, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where: IN PERSON at Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital, 250 Josephs Drive, Yorktown, VA 23693
Via ZOOM at https://qrco.de/bdj4CA Meeting ID 970 8606 4755 and Passcode 180371
New to ZOOM? For directions on how to use Zoom, please see this instructional flyer.
Questions? Contact Stefanie Gormly, Stroke Support Group Liaison, [email protected] or
Lauren Vesper, Therapy Manager, [email protected].
Printable flyer here.
If you want to join one of the support groups that meet at Riverside or you want to start a support group of your own, please call 757-875-7880 or 800-675-6368.