Support Groups

A monthly support group is held on the 2nd Wed each month for persons and their family members living with ALS. Call for time and location.

Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment and a chance for participants to develop mutual support and social relationships. We offer Alzheimer's and dementia support groups in several different formats. To learn more about support groups in your area, visit https://alz.org/orswwa/events.

Communication is the glue that binds us together. If you have aphasia from a stroke, brain injury, Parkinson's, or similar condition, join us! Build language skills and community. You will be supported by a speech pathologist and others who understand your condition. Contact Amplify Speech Therapy to register for meetings.

An ongoing Support Group providing an opportunity for patients & families to talk with people who have shared a similar cardiac event. This group will not attempt to provide medical care, treatment or psychotherapy. Meets at RiverBend: Cardiovascular Wellness and Rehabilitation Group Exercise Studio

This program provides guidance and support for caregivers and family members. Grief is a normal response to change and loss. We support family members and loved ones in coping with grief in healthy ways. You can learn to live with grief over time. Weekly bereavement meetings.

We offer an ongoing "Grandparents Raising Grandchildren" Support Group. 1st and 3rd Mon ($6-20/session). Call to Register.

Our support groups are an excellent opportunity to voice your needs, triumphs, struggles and questions. Topics for discussion are open to whatever is going on in the individual lives and journeys of those who attend. Learn about resources and connect.

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a 12-week exercise program offered at no cost to help survivors improve their strength and physical fitness, diminish the severity of therapy side effects, develop supportive relationships and improve their quality of life.

Through a partnership with the Alzheimer's Association, the Y is offering no-cost, science-based educational programs for those interested in brain health and dementia caregiving skills. They include questions and exercises to apply new learnings.

Faith based monthly support group for those who care for people with permanent and progressive memory loss. Meetings are free & open to the community.

The LCOA helps new ostomates transition to living with an ostomy (colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy, or alternative surgery) and continually supports/advocates for all ostomates. Monthly meetings are a place for learning/sharing ideas about ostomy management and how to live a normal life in society.

A free, confidential support group led by NAMI-trained facilitators for adults living with mental illness. The purpose is to gain insight from shared experiences, work towards better coping skills, accept that we can't solve every problem.

A free, In-Person confidential support group led by NAMI-trained facilitators for adults living with mental illness. The purpose is to gain insight from shared experiences, work towards better coping skills, accept that we can't solve every problem.

A free, confidential support group led by NAMI-trained facilitators for adults living with mental illness. The purpose is to gain insight from shared experiences, work towards better coping skills, accept that we can't solve every problem.

There are nearly 1 million people in the US with Multiple Sclerosis. The NMS Society is here to help everyone take control of their MS journey. Join a community, access healthcare and financial resources, or find an educational program. MS Navigators are available via chat, online, email and phone.

Provides education & survivorship classes, support groups, resource library, wig boutique, and more for Lane County residents.

Support through understanding, encouragement, education, and social contacts for people with Parkinson's, care partners, families and friends. In person or online, our groups are peer-led, confidential, and tailored for people's particular needs across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Support group for adults experiencing loss from death.

Provides opportunity to receive and offer support for family and friends after the death of a loved one. The mission is to provide a caring and accepting atmosphere.

Life after a stroke can be challenging. Talking to others who have been through a stroke may help. The in-person meeting offers speakers & connection to stroke survivors & caregivers. The zoom meeting is a social support meeting. Call Victoria at 541-222-8461 for location.

The PeaceHealth Heartfelt house is a guest house providing a "home away from home" for families with seriously ill children and adults needing medical treatment located on the RiverBend campus hospital grounds. Please check with your medical professional office for a referral and to book a reservation.