SUPPORT GROUPS -

Please call Marcia Maglione Flynn
Manager of Community Relations
at (978) 249-3511 Ext. 143
for more information.

THE FOLLOWING GROUPS MEET AT ATHOL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, SUITE 3, 450 WEST RIVER STREET, IN ORANGE.  Call (978) 544-1515 to enroll: 

Co-ed Early Recovery and Relapse Prevention focuses on cognitive and behavioral change. Facilitated by a Certified Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Counselor.  Meets every Thursday from 6 -7 p.m.

Women's Support Group focuses on issues of self-esteem and self-empowerment.  Facilitated by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.  Meets every Wednesday from 5 - 6:30 p.m.

The following support groups meet at the Athol Memorial hospital in the first floor conference room unless otherwise indicated.

ALS Support Group for people seeking help in coping with their illness.  Led by Linda D'Amour-Duffy, MSW, LCSW and Sandy King, RN, BSN.  Meets the LAST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH from 7 - 8:30 p.m.  FREE.  

Athol Tobacco Quitters Successful quitters offer motivation and support. Group meets on MONDAYS from 6 to 7 p.m.  FREE.

Bereavement Support Group for people seeking a compassionate environment to help cope with the death of a loved one.  Led by Kate Hart, LICSW.  Meets from 1 - 2:30 p.m. on the THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH.  FREE.  

Cancer Support Group for people with cancer and their families.  Led by Bonnie Frank Hume, LICSW. Meets from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. on the FOURTH MONDAY OF EACH MONTH.  FREE. NO MEETING IN FEBRUARY.

Diabetes Education & Support Group offers practical information and caring, emotional support. Led by Marjorie Sobil, RD, LDN and Joyce Sawyer, RN.  Meets 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. on the THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH.  FREE.   

Fibromyalgia Support Group for those suffering from this syndrome and family and friends.  Led by Miryam Williamson, author of 2 books on this subject, and Lynn Martin.  Meets 6:30 - 8 p.m. on the SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH.  FREE.

Healthy Hearts Club  for anyone with cardiac disease or at risk for developing the disease.  Learn to manage risk factors and create a healthy lifestyle.  Meets from 2-3 p.m. on THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH.  FREE.    

HIV/AIDS Social and Support Group for anyone with AIDS or HIV-positive. For date, time and place contact Barb Whidby, RN at (978) 249-3511 Ext. 283.  FREE. 

SMART Recovery is a cognitive/rational approach to overcoming addictive behavior and maintaining abstinence.  Learn to manage your feelings and combat the urge to use drugs and/or alcohol. MEETS THE FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.  FREE.

Please call Marcia Maglione Flynn
Manager of Community Relations
at (978) 249-3511 Ext. 143
for more information.