Support Groups

Wilmington Health recognizes the importance of support groups in the management of disease. In addition support groups assist in helping one cope with the everyday stress of chronic illnesses. A list of support groups in our area include:

ALS Support Group

Contact Sharon Roberts (910)815-5615

Begin the Conversation

A public education initiative to encourage people to identify and communicate their healthcare choices.
Contact (877)473-4103 or visit www.begintheconversation.org/

Cancer Support Group

Sam Mann Healing Partnership

Contact Catherine Butler or Jenifer Phelps at (910)-452-7370
First and Third Monday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m.

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America

Contact Debbie Wren (910)795-8323 or visit www.ccfa.org/chapters/carolinas/

Diabetes Insulin Support Group

Contact Sally Freas (910)763-6332 or Frankie Maxey (910)815-5940

Easter Seals Stroke Support Group

Contact Leslie Todd (910)815-5658

Epilepsy Assoc of NC Support Group

Contact Carol Krumpler (910)350-3501 or (910)256-9266

Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter

Contact the Resource Center at (800)207-6908 or visit www.hospiceandlifecarecenter.org

Lupus Support Group

Contact Tammy at (910) 685-6555 or at wilmingtonlupusgroup@gmail.com
3rd Tuesday each month, 6:00 p.m. at the Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group

Contact Brian Little (910)231-0359 or Deanna DeSchenes (910)508-8805
2nd Thursday each month

Prostate Cancer Support Group

Contact George Gardner (910)792-9953
1st Thursday each month, 6:00pm at NHRMC

Thyroid Cancer Support Group

Contact Virginia Coker (910)270-5137 or visit http://www.thyca.org/sg/nc_wilmington.htm