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
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
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
Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter
Contact the Resource Center at (800)207-6908 or visit www.hospiceandlifecarecenter.org