Autism Support Group
When: Meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: BRHS, Classrooms B & C
Fee: None
*The goal of the autism support group is to provide support to family and friends with loved ones who have autism.
Contact: Emelda Moreno at 979-319-0232
Breast Cancer Support Group
When: Meets on the 4th Thursday of the month from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: BRHS, 4th floor multipurpose room, 100 Medical Drive, Lake Jackson
Topic: A New Year’s Resolution: Nutritional Choices During Chemo and Radiation Therapies
Speaker: Tracy Bruen, BRHS Clinical Nutrition Manager
*The goal of the support group is to provide women coping with breast cancer the opportunity to come together as a group and share common experiences, provide emotional support and promote education.
Contact: Darlene Friudenberg 979-297-3733
Diabetes Support Group
When: Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: BRHS Classrooms A, B, C
Topic: The Consequences of Denying Diabetes
Speaker: Michael G. Tucker, DPM
Fee: None
*Diabetes support group features a speaker each month with diabetes specific topics.
Contact: Barbara Ray at 979-297-7494
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Support Group
When: Meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: BRHS Classrooms
Agenda: 1st half – Care and Share
2nd half – Group discussion regarding 2009 meetings
Fee: None
*The goal of this support group is to provide support to family and friends with loved ones who have a mental illness. The first hour of the meeting is called care and share; it's a time to discuss issues and give advice to others. The 2nd hour features a speaker and a specific topic.
Contact: Jeanette Taylor at 281-585-3100
Mended Hearts Support Group
When: 3rd Monday of the month from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: BRHS, Classrooms B & C
Speaker: Lynn Berringer, Spokesperson for the Mended Hearts Program
Fee: None
*The purpose of this organization is to offer help, support, and encouragement to heart disease patients and their families.
Contact: Deborah Kaspar at 979-285-1987
Neuropathy Support Group
When: 2nd Monday of the month from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Where: BRHS, 4th Floor Multipurpose Room
Topic: Creative Way to Ease the Pain
Fee: None
*The group is designed for educational programs, networking and mutual support for individuals, families and friends with neuropathy.
Contact: Sheila Pierce at 979-236-8192
Stroke Support Group
When: 2nd Wednesday of the month from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: BRHS, Classrooms B & C
Fee: None
*The group is designed for people who have had a stroke and their family and friends to support them through rehab as well as find out preventative steps.
Contact: Jeanna Adams 979-285-1869
TOPS Weight Loss Support Group
When: Meets every Monday night; weigh in: 6:00 PM; meeting: 6:30 PM
Where: BRHS, 4th floor multipurpose room
Fee: $24 annual fee, $1 maintenance fee, $4 monthly local fee
*TOPS Weight Loss Support Group offers a healthy, caring and supportive approach to weight control. The support group will help you learn more about nutrition, healthy eating, portion control, exercise and fun.
Contact: TOPS Chapter President, Ginger at (979) 798-6032
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