A local support group is a group of people who share a similar health issue or concern that meet together on a regular basis to discuss their concerns, learn about their health issue and learn new coping skills.
You can find local breast cancer support groups anywhere. For an example you can go to your local hospital and ask for a support group for breast cancer.
Often your bariatric surgeon will supply you with information regarding support groups. But you can also look on line for local support groups as well as online support groups.
It depends on what you need support for. A lot of support groups are run through local hospitals or religious organizations, so you could contact them to see if there are any groups offering the type of support you need in your area.
Local bipolar support groups can be easily found by checking out the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance's group locator on its website. Yes, there are quite a few support groups in the greater Chicago area.
Yes. There are online and local support groups. There are support groups for individuals with Asperger's Syndrome and for the families of individuals with AS. If you go to the OAASIS website listed in the "Related Links" section, it has information on support groups.
There are many support groups for congenital birth defects. Some of these groups are for general support, while others provide support for the specific birth defect. The best source for finding these groups would be to consult with the child's pediatrician for local resources.
There are many support groups for single parents. You can search on the web or look in your local newspaper for groups in your area. I cannot suggest any without knowing where you are located.
Yes there are many DBSA or depression and bipolar support groups in and around the area. For information on these groups where they meet and what times, check their website: www.dbsalliance.org.
To find a bipolar support group call your local Mental Health organization. They will be able to supply you with a list of support groups that meet your need. You can also look on the internet.
Local cancer support groups may be helpful and are often identified by contacting local hospitals or the American Cancer Society.
Many churches offer support groups for different mental conditions. Check with your local church to see if they have a support group. Many hospitals have support groups for almost every affliction, disease, or problem you can think of. Call your local hospital, and if they don't have a specific support group for it, they can probably tell you where you can find one.
There are weight loss support groups online as well as community local groups that you can attend. One online group is weight-loss.fitness.com/