Support Groups
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Bereavement services, support services
Contact Dawn Comstock at (716) 763-5383
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JMHC Conference Room
2nd Wednesday of each month. 6 - 7:30pm
Contact: Bonnie Bowen at (716) 664-8326
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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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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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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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Meets monthly
Contact WCA Dialysis at (716) 664-8226
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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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Contact Tina Sardo at (716) 487-1521
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Meets monthly with Certified Enterostomal Therapist/RN
Contact WCA Nursing Services at (716) 664-8214
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