Support Groups
Alzheimer’s Support Group – Contact Pat Lovering at (603) 569-4690 for more information.
Cancer Support – Woman to Woman is for women with all types of cancers and at all phases of the treatment and healing process - from the newly diagnosed to the long-term survivor. Contact: Kitty at 603-544-2600 or Karen at 603-998-6568 for more information.
Diabetes Support Group
FEATURING • Peer-to-Peer Support • Diabetes Action Plans • Reducing Diabetes Risk • Sleep Hygiene • Self-Compassion • Advocacy • Connection • Community • You!
FREE! EVERYONE WELCOME
Whether you have diabetes, are at risk for diabetes, or know someone with diabetes, this group is for you!
WHAT IS IT?
A safe and supportive environment for those living with diabetes to create peer-to-peer connection and community.
Engaging with others to provide support, share knowledge and practical advice can greatly improve your quality of life and well-being.
This group is facilitated by our registered dietitians and social workers to maintain a positive and respectful atmosphere.
WHERE: Huggins Hospital, Medical Arts or Solarium 240 South Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
WHEN:
May 28th (Solarium, 4-5PM)
July 30th (Medical Arts, 4-5PM)
September 24th (Medical Arts, 4-5PM)
November 26th (Solarium, 4-5PM)
P: 603.569.7549 | diabetesed@hugginshospital.org | www.hugginshospital.org/services/diabetes-services
Grief Support Group
Our Grief Support Group is open to anyone who has experienced a loss of a loved one. The group is led by Huggins Hospital licensed clinical social worker Wendy Allen who has over a decade of experience working in home health and hospice as well as 1-on-1 counseling. The group provides a social connection for those experiencing loss and the grieving process. The meetings provide an opportunity to share how individuals are doing and to support each other through grief, trying new things, sharing successes, etc.
When and Where:
First Wednesday of the Month from 3 - 4 PM
at Huggins Hospital (NC Conference Room)
Contact: Wendy Allen, LCSW / 603-519-2059
Grief Support Groups/Bereavement Support Groups
Granite VNA offers grief support groups in Wolfeboro, Laconia and Concord.
Full list of upcoming groups and resources at www.granitevna.org/griefsupport.
Groups offered include:
- Living with Grief - for adults who have suffered the death of any loved one
- Living life After Spousal or Companion Loss
- Men's Grief
- Newly Bereaved
- Parent Circle - for adults who have suffered the death of a child at any age to any circumstance
- Grief in the Holidays
- Winter, Stillness & Grief
- Expressive Arts & Grief
For more information about groups in the Wolfeboro & Laconia regions, contact Mark Williams, Bereavement Coordinator at 603-573-6116 or Mark.Williams@granitevna.org.
Meals on Wheels – For more information or to request an enrollment package, call (603) 515-2043, fax (603) 515-2044 or write to:
The Greater Wolfeboro Meals on Wheels
PO Box 453
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
Parkinsons Support Group – Second Monday of every month from 1 to 3 PM in the Medical Arts Education Center. This is a Huggins Hospital Support Group organized by hospital employees with informational speakers provided for most meetings. Contact Kelly Rogers, Senior Director Specialty & Ancillary Services at (603) 569-7565.