The Mesothelioma Group
A small team of healthcare professionals, patient advocates, and communication specialists who have one goal: to lead the way in supporting and encouraging mesothelioma patients and their families.
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American Childhood Cancer Organization
Addressing the needs of families through programs that emphasize information, advocacy, awareness, and research. In this way, we can support families both directly and through our affiliation with local organizations, and work toward a better tomorrow for our children and adolescents.
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Beyond Grief Support Group
This support group is designed for those who are grieving the death of a loved one. Led by facilitators who have been in the program for a long time and overseen by Spiritual Care and Education. Registration is completed on site.
Location: Wellspan Health Campus, The Pat O’Donnell Pavilion, Conference Room A, 12 St. Paul Dr., Chambersburg, PA
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of each month (excluding holidays).
Contact: Call 717-217-6760 for more information.
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Breastfeeding Support Group
We offer breastfeeding support for moms and babies. Bring your baby and join us! No sign-up, no fee.
Location: Chambersburg Hospital, 112 North Seventh Street, Chambersburg, PA
Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of every month.
Contact: Suzy Wilkinson at 717-267-7781 or 717-860-0177
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Stroke Survivor Support Group
The Stroke Survivor Support Group is designed for those who have had strokes and their family members and friends. Meetings are free and held monthly on the third Thursday of the month.
Contact: Chris Parker, OTR/L or Kristen Foster, CCC-SLP at 717-267-7901
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Summit Bariatric Support Group
Share the Experience – The Summit Bariatric Support Group is available for those considering, have had, or are waiting to have weight loss surgery.
Location: Summit Health Center – Building 2, Suite 204, 757 Norland Avenue, Chambersburg, PA
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Summit Bariatric Information Line at 717-217-4215 or 717-217-6800 for more information, including location, and monthly meeting updates.
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Adult Grief & Loss Support Group
This is a six week program that is offered three times per year.
Contact: Call 1-800-840-5905 to register.
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A.W.A.K.E. (Alert, Well, And Keep Energetic)
A support group for people with sleep apnea, their family members, friends and anyone who might be interested in learning more about sleep disorders. Healthcare professionals will provide information to increase understanding of sleep apnea and other sleep disorders. Participants will have the chance to exchange information and help others improve their quality of life.
Contact: Gettysburg Hospital Sleep Center at 717-337-4482.
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Celiac Disease Resource Group
The Gluten-free Group of Gettysburg meets in May and November.
Contact: Catherine Brookhart 717-337-4107 or Betsy Wargo 717-339-2764 for more information.
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Epilepsy Support Group
Epilepsy patients, family, friends and caregivers often have many questions and concerns about the disorder. Sometimes, it may be hard to ask the doctor questions or talk about problems with family or friends. The Epilepsy Support Group offers patients the opportunity to talk and gain encouragement from meeting with others who have the disorder.
Location: WellSpan Adams Health Center (Even months), Conference Room 213, 2nd floor, 40 V-Twin Drive, Gettysburg, PA
WellSpan Neurology Office (odd months), Conference Room, 290 Saint Charles Way, York, PA
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of month (alternating between York & Gettysburg – every other month)
Contact: Gretchen Knaub at 1-800-336-0301 or Tammy Barclift at 717-851-4585.
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MommyTalk
New motherhood and the pressures of daily life often bring about many challenges. Not only are you learning your new role as a parent, but you are also adjusting to your changing body, relationship with your partner, daily schedule and more. Mommy Talk is a monthly group designed to connect new moms with useful information in an environment that allows for social interaction and sharing. Each month, the group focuses on a topic geared towards new moms and allows time for open discussion. All new moms are welcome. Feel free to hold your baby in your arms if you don’t have childcare.
Contact: Wendy McDowell at 717-851-4305 or via e-mail at wmcdowell@wellspan.org.
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Living with Parkinson’s
Participants can exchange information, discuss triumphs and concerns as well as problem-solve common difficulties. Speakers will present topics related to Parkinson’s disease.
Location: WellSpan Adams Health Center, Room 211
Time: 1:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month
Contact: Jill Herr 717-339-2627 jherr@wellspan.org or Paula Chaplin 717-337-4206 pchaplin@wellspan.org.
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Crohn’s & Colitis Support Group
If you or someone you care for is suffering from Crohn’s Disease or ulcerative colitis you can attend our monthly support group to share with others with IBD. Our group is for all ages and it is free! Please RSVP by phone or e-mail. We look forward to welcoming you!
Location: John L. Grove Medical Center, 50 Eastern Blvd., Greencastle, PA
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month, except November and December due to the holidays.
Contact: Call 717-762-0099 or e-mail ibdsupportgroup@gmail.com.
Overeaters Anonymous Meeting
This is a one hour twelve-step recovery meeting in which we share our experience, strength, and hope in an emotionally safe and supportive environment. You may share your story with us, or simply listen. There is time before and after the meeting for questions and answers. Recovery literature is available. We practice the 12 Steps as adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous. We use tools to recover from our personal struggle from the disease of compulsive eating.
We welcome anyone who struggles with food, overeating, under-eating, bulimia and exercise bulimia. Are you having a problem controlling your eating? If you’re interested in helping yourself, we’re interested in helping you. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. No dues, fees or weigh ins. Everyone welcome!
Location: Providence Place, 2085 Wayne Rd., Chambersburg, PA
Time: 8:00 p.m. Mondays
Contact: Call 717-458-7205 or e-mail scpoai@yahoo.com.
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Al-Anon Meeting
Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. There are no dues or fees for membership. Al-Anon has but one purpose, to help families of alcoholics. We do this by practicing the Twelve Steps, be welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic. When you don’t know where to turn because someone drinks too much, Al-Anon family groups can help.
Location: St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 750 Norland Ave., Chambersburg, PA
Use Family Life Center Entrance, Room A1
Time: 7:00 p.m. Mondays & Wednesdays
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Overeaters Anonymous Step Meeting
Are you having a problem controlling your eating? Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Do you binge, purge or restrict? Is your weight affecting your life? If you’re interested in helping yourself, we’re interested in helping you. No dues or fees. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. No weigh-ins. No diets.
Location: First Church of God Annex, 5 N. Prince St., Shippensburg, PA
Time: 6:30 p.m. Fridays
Contact: Call 717-458-7205
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