Finding Support Groups

Support groups can be an integral part of the healing process. The staff of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is happy to help you connect with these resources throughout the region.

Alzheimer’s Support Groups

Location: Kerner Ridge Assisted Living
250 Hopkins Road
Kernersville, NC
Meetings: 2nd Monday of every month, 6 pm

Location: Brighton Gardens of Greensboro
1208 New Garden Road
Greensboro, NC
Meetings: 3rd Thursday of every month, 6:30 pm

Location: First Baptist Church, Room 208
1000 W Friendly Avenue
Greensboro, NC
Meetings: 2nd Sunday of every month, 3:30 pm 

Location: Guilford College United Methodist
1205 Fleming Road
Greensboro, NC
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of every month, 10 am

Location: Lebanon United Methodist Church
237 Idol Street
High Point, NC
Meetings: 4th Thursday of every month, 6 pm

Location: Elizabeth and Tab Williams Adult Day Care Center
231 Melrose Street at Cloverdale Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC
Meetings: 1st Wednesday of every month, 11 am

Location: Elizabeth and Tab Williams Adult Day Care Center
231 Melrose Street at Cloverdale Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC
Meetings: 4th Tuesday of every month, 7 pm

Visit the Alzheimer’s Association Web site for additional locations.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Support Groups

Triad Area ALS Resource/Support Group
Location: Linville Forest Church of Christ
450 Linville Road
Kernersville, NC
Meetings: 3rd Sunday of every month, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Contact: Letha Ward
877-257-7401 x704, 1-877-568-4347, or lward@CatfishChapter.org

The ALS Metrolina Group (Charlotte)
Contact: Brenda Craig, 704-525-0482 or Tammy Calhoun, 704-882-6916

The Coastal Carolina Group
Contact: Sharon Roberts, 910-815-5615 or Lydia Gaster, 910-815-5454

The Down East Group (Greenville)
Contact: Linda and Lewis Forest, 252-746-4221 or 252-746-2778

The Land of the Sky Group (Asheville)
Contact: Alice Green, 828-298-1863 or June Thompson, 919-362-6526

Northwest Piedmont ALS Support Group
Contact: Rayetta Johnson,RN,MSN, 336-716-7588

Raleigh, NC
Contact: June Thompson, 919-362-6526

Burn Support Groups  

Victim 2 Victor
Contact: Frank Hensley, 336-883-2706

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Burn Center
Contact: Donna Joyner, 336-716-0649

Cancer Support Groups

North Carolina support groups by county.

Active Treatment
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Cancer Patient Support Program
336-716-7980

American Cancer Society

Brain Tumor Support
Cancer Services
336-760-9983 or 800-228-7421

Brain Tumor Support Group of the Carolinas and Virginia
Contact: Rayetta Johnson,RN,MSN, 336-716-7588

Breast Cancer – Pink Broomstick® Group                                   
Cancer Services
336-760-9983 or 800-228-7421

Breast Cancer Resource Directory

Caregivers & Family Meeting
For patient and caregiver
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Cancer Patient Support Program
336-716-7980

Caregiver’s Support Group
BestHealth
336-768-3972

Clemmons Support Group
Clemmons Methodist Church
336-766-6512

Redefining Survival: Women Facing Breast Cancer Together
6-week program
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Cancer Patient Support Program
336-716-7980

Gynecologic Support Group
Cancer Services
336-760-9983 or 800-228-7421

I Can Cope
A series of 2-hour classes about cancer, treatment, research and emotions
American Cancer Society (Patient Services)
800-282-4914

Living with Cancer
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
336-723-4391

Look Good Feel Better
Appearance consultation for women
American Cancer Society
800-282-4914

Lung Group
Cancer Services
336-760-9983 or 800-228-7421

Man to Man
Telephone support for prostate cancer survivors
American Cancer Society
800-282-4914

Men’s Group
Cancer Services
336-760-9983 or 800-228-7421

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

Outrageous Courageous Kids Children's Cancer Support Program

Ovarian Group
Cancer Services
336-760-9983 or 800-228-7421

Pink Broomstick^® Visitation Program
Breast cancer peer visitation program
Cancer Services
336-760-9983 or 800-228-7421

Prostate Cancer Support Group

Recurrence
For survivors who have experienced a cancer recurrence
Cancer Services
336-760-9983 or 800-228-7421

Western Piedmont Speak Easy
For laryngectomy patients and family members
Contact: Nancy Reynolds
336-768-7626

Women’s Group
Cancer Services
336-760-9983 or 800-228-7421

Caregivers Support Groups

Caregiver Support Group
Registration is required.
Location: BestHealth
Meetings: Monthly
336-716-2255

Caregiver Support Group for All Illnesses
The Shepherd’s Center
336-748-0217

Diabetes Support Group

American Diabetes Association

Epilepsy Support Group

Epilepsy Support Group for Women
Contact: Rayetta Johnson,RN,MSN, 336-716-7588

Grief Support Group

Coping with the Death of a Spouse
Registration is required.
Location: BestHealth
Meetings: Monthly
336-716-2255

Heart and Stroke Support Groups

American Heart Association

American Stroke Association

Mended Hearts Support Group
Contact: Kari L. Crawford, RN, PNP
336-713-2228

Parkinson's Disease Support Groups

Parkinson's Disease Support Group
Registration is required.
Location: BestHealth
336-716-2255

Parkinson’s Support Group
Contact: Rayetta Johnson,RN,MSN, 336-716-7588

Pediatric Illnesses Support Groups

B.A.B.I.E.S.
For parents of infants and toddlers with known or suspected developmental disabilities or delays
Location: BABIES
200 Charlois Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC
Meetings: Thursdays, 5:30-7 pm
336-774-8812

Children's Cancer Patient Support Program (CCSP)
For Pediatric Oncology Patients and their families during treatment and follow-up
336-716-0793

C.H.A.D.D.
For parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Charlotte Celiac Support Group
Location: 3947 Abington Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
Contact: Daphne Ledford

Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America
Location: Saint Timothy's Episcopal Church, Room C4
2575 Parkway Drive
Winston-Salem, NC
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of every month, 6:30 pm
Contact: Patti Parker
336-499-7117
patti@triad.rr.com

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association
Contact: Debra Waites
614-837-2586

Diabetes Care Center, Pediatric Classes
Courses for parents and families with diabetes
Contact: Gwendolyn Glenn or Dorothy Wishnietsky, RN, CDE
336-716-8244

Families for Early Autism Treatment of North Carolina (F.E.A.T.)
Support for parents of children with autism
336-773-1377

Family Forum
Parent education and support regarding developmental disabilities, in collaboration with Parents Together, The Children’s Center, and The Special Children’s School
Meetings: Monthly, noon to 1 pm
336-727-2440, 336-924-5301 or 336-924-9309

Learning Disabilities Association
Location: Temple Emanuel
201 Oakwood Drive
Winston-Salem, NC
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of every month
336-945-7861

Mended Little Hearts Support Group
Contact: Kari L. Crawford, RN, PNP
336-713-2228

The Neurofibromatosis (NF) Syndrome Support Group
Support and education for individuals with NF and their families
Contact: Cindy Pfeifle
6633 Elmstone Lane
Charlotte, NC 28277

Parents of Exceptional Children
Support for parents of children with developmental disabilities
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of every other month, 6:30 pm
336-773-1994 or 336-768-3190

Parents Together
One-on-one support experience for parents of children with special needs or developmental disabilities
Contact: Ann Parker
336-924-5301

Pediatric Cardiology Support Group
Support group via newsletter
Contact: Kari Crawford, PNP
336-713-2228

Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network
Parent-to-parent support for families of children with Down Syndrome
336-759-9619

The Saturday Club
Support and socialization for teens and pre-teens with special needs
Meetings: 3rd Saturday of every month
336-727-2505

Psoriasis Support Group

Piedmont Triad Psoriasis Support Group
Registration is required.
Location: BestHealth
336-716-2255

Pulmonary Hypertension Support Group

Piedmont PH Support Group
Location: 9421 Concord Church Road
Lewisville, NC
Contact: Cindy Pickles
336-945-9696
cpickles50@gmail.com

Sleep Disorders Support Groups

Sleep Disorder Support Group
Contact: Rayetta Johnson,RN,MSN, 336-716-7588

Sleep Support Group
For current users of CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) and BiPAP (Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure) for the treatment of sleep apnea
Location: BestHealth
336-716-2255