Support Groups



ADD Support Group (Attention Deficit Disorder)

Support group for children and adults who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder. Families are also welcome.

Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Jones Memorial Health Center Auditorium, Glasgow Avenue

Contact the Learning Disability Association of Western New York at (716) 679-1601

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Alcoholics Anonymous

A self-help group for individuals who recognize that they have a drinking problem and want help.

Meets several times a week.

Contact the Alcoholics Anonymous Information Line at (716) 484-1544

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Alzheimer's Support Group

Meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 5:00 PM
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:00 PM

Memory Garden, 516 Fairmount Avenue

Contact Jan Morris at (716) 488-9434 ext. 292

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Arthritis Support Group

This support group is open to anyone with arthritis, their caregivers, supportive family members and friends, allied health providers, or those interested in learning more about arthritis. Meetings are informal and refreshments are provided.

Meets the 1st Thursday of each month from 11:00 AM - Noon

Jones Memorial Health Center Auditorium, Glasgow Avenue

Contact Mary Bohall, WCA Occupational Therapy Department, at (716) 664-8656

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Breast Cancer Support Group (Jamestown)

This is a support group for women who have been diagnosed with Breast Cancedr. It is designed to help meet the emotional needs of women in all phases of adjustment following their diagnosis. Meetings are open to the public and free of charge.

Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM

WCA Hospital

Contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345

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Breast Cancer Support Group (Dunkirk/Fredonia)

Monthly group meetings are held for women who have encountered Breast Cancer for support, sharing, and caring. Refreshments are served and everyone is welcome.

Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM

Brooks Hospital, 1st Floor Library

Call (716) 673-1206 or (716) 672-2574

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Cancer Education and Support Program

A general cancer program led by certified Oncology Nurses who provide education and support to those persons diagnosed with or those who care for persons with cancer.

Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7:00 - 9:00 PM

WCA Hospital, Classrooms 2 and 4

Contact the WCA Wellness Program at (716) 664-8619

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Celiac Disease / Gluten Free Diet Group

A self-help support group to help individuals manage the difficult Gluten Fee Diet

Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7:00PM

WCA Hospital

Contact Outpatient Nutrition Services at (716) 664-8356

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Chautauqua Hear SHHH

A self-help group for the hearing impaired.

Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month

James Prendergast Library, Cherry Street

Contact Connie Gustafson at (716) 665-6373

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Fibromyalgia Support Group

Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM

Jones Memorial Health Center Conference Room, Glasgow Avenue

Call (716) 665-6761 after 7:00 PM to see if you are eligible

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Diabetes Support Group

Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM

Jones Memorial Health Center Auditorium, 51 Glasgow Avenue

Contact the WCA Diabetes Department at (716) 664-8246

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Hospice Chautauqua County

Bereavement services, support services

Contact Dawn Comstock at (716) 763-5383

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Lupus Alliance of WNY

JMHC Conference Room
2nd Wednesday of each month. 6 - 7:30pm

Contact: Bonnie Bowen at (716) 664-8326

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Multiple Sclerosis Society

A public support group for Multiple Sclerosis patients. Open to the public.

Contact the Chautauqua Region MS Society at (716) 488-1883 or WCA Physical Therapy at (716) 664-8278

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Prostate Support Group - Man-to-Man

All men with prostate cancer are welcome to attend.

Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM

The medical offices of Drs. Walter, Jung & White

Contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345

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RTS Bereavement Services

For families who have experienced miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, or whose infant was still-born or who lived only a short while.

Meets monthly

Contact WCA Maternity at (716) 664-8365, 24 hours a day

This program is offered to the community by trained members of the Woman's Services Department of WCA Hospital.

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Southern Tier Kidney Association

Meets monthly

Contact WCA Dialysis at (716) 664-8226

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Stroke Support group

Offers support for stroke survivors, caregivers, and any allied health professional. Meetings are informal, informative and supportive.

Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 3:00 PM

Jones Memorial Health Center Medical Rehabilitation Activity Room, Glasgow Avenue

Contact Karen Mott at (716) 664-8654 or Nichelle Carlberg at (716) 664-8656

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Transplant Support Group

Contact Tina Sardo at (716) 487-1521

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United Ostomy Association

Meets monthly with Certified Enterostomal Therapist/RN

Contact WCA Nursing Services at (716) 664-8214

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