Support Groups

Unless noted, support groups are held in the conference and education facilities at Dearborn County Hospital, 600 Wilson Creek Road, Lawrenceburg. Not all groups may be listed and the schedule is subject to change. For more information, please call us at 812-537-8190 or 800-676-5572 ext. 8190.

A New Day
Dearborn County Hospital Home Health & Hospice offers a monthly support group for those coping with grief.  The group meets the third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1:00 pm.

For more information or to register, please call Tim Heller, Hospice Bereavement Coordinator, at 812-537-8192 or 800-676-5428.

Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group
A community support group for Alzheimer’s disease patients, their families, friends and especially their caregivers. They meet the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm.

For more information please call 888-422-2691.

Better Breathers Club
Co-sponsored by Dearborn County Hospital and the American Lung Association, the Better Breathers Club will meet the third Thursday of each month (April - October) from 1:00 to 2:30 pm.

For more information, please call DCH Respiratory Therapist, Dianne Williams at 812-537-8171 or 800-676-5572, ext. 8171.

Breast Cancer Support Group
The Breast Cancer Support Group meets at 7:00 pm on the third Thursday of each month.

For more information please call Jan Tyler at 812-926-3927

Good Grief Classes
Dearborn County Hospital Home Health & Hospice offers Good Grief Classes for adults who have lost a loved one. There are two, eight week classes starting in April and September.

For more information or to register, please call Tim Heller, Hospice Bereavement Coordinator, at 812-537-8192 or 800-676-5428.

Moving Toward Control
This support group for people with diabetes or pre-diabetes meets quarterly.  2008 dates are as follows:

-March 18
-June 17
-September 23
-November 18

For more information, please call Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, Shawn Crandell at 812-537-8163 or 800-676-5572, ext. 8163.

Parkinson's Disease Support Group
The Parkinson's Disease Support Group meets from 5:30 to 7:00 pm on the second Wednesday of each month.

For more information please call Sandy Wuest at 812-537-4974.

Stroke Support Group
The Stroke Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm.  The meetings are informal with occasional guest speakers.  Participants will have time to socialize, express concerns, share coping strategies and celebrate milestones.

For more information please call DCH Speech Pathologist, Angie Knoop at 513-367-1519.

The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing emotional support, education and hope for people with cancer and their loved ones.

For more information please call Bonnie Crawford, MSW, Program Director at The Wellness Community at 800-766-1272.

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