Mount Carmel offers a variety of support groups to provide companionship, understanding and emotional support for patients and their families. Click on the support group name below to view detailed information.
A Gathering of Women (Free)
Group Details
A support group for women with gynecological cancer and other recurrent cancers. Call 614-546-4006 for more information.
Second Monday of each month, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Mount Carmel East, Women's Health Center
Bariatric Nutrition Support Group (Free)
Group Details
Facilitated by our Bariatric Dietitian, this group offers ongoing nutrition education and support for Mount Carmel patients who are one-year or more post surgery. Participants enjoy open discussions about weight management techniques and advice on eating healthy at restaurants, reading food labels and healthy snacking. They will also learn how to avoid unhealthy grazing or snacking, and more.
Second Tuesday of each month, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Mount Carmel West, Medical Staff Building Room 2A
Bariatric Surgery Support Group (Free)
Group Details
This support group is designed for individuals who would like to learn from Mount Carmel medical professionals and receive emotional support from others who've shared similar experiences. The wide range of topics includes stress management, exercise, reconstructive surgery and returning to the workplace. Participants will also enjoy the benefits of ongoing patient advocacy and a few fun extras like a clothing exchange program, recipe swap, annual picnic and fashion show. Mount Carmel welcomes those who would like to attend before surgery and those who plan to join us for a long time thereafter.
First Monday of each month, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
(With the exception of holidays that fall on a Monday. Then meetings are rescheduled for the second Monday of that month and are held at the same time and place.)
Mount Carmel West, Medical Staff Building Auditorium
Better Breathing Club Support Group (Free)
Group Details
This support group is designed for adults with a chronic lung disease such as asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis or other long-term lung disorder. Participants are encouraged to come, share and listen to related topics, medication updates, and exercises appropriate for the group.
Westside
Third Tuesday of each month, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Mount Carmel Senior Services
OR
Westerville
Third Tuesday of each month, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Mount Carmel Rehabilitation Center at Westar
Breast Cancer Support Group (Free)
Group Details
Emotional support for and from women living with breast cancer. Led by psychologists, social workers, and registered nurses, these groups are ongoing. Participants can join any time. Call for further information: Mount Carmel St. Ann's, 614-898-8433.
Diabetes Support Group (Free)
Group Details
Patients with diabetes join others who are coping with the same challenges for fun, informal educational sessions and guest speakers. Friends and family are welcome. Call 614-546-4582 for dates, times and locations.
Grief Process Support Group (Free)
Group Details
Professional facilitators offer support and comfort on the loss of a mate, friend or family member. Participants have the opportunity to speak with others in a similar situation, receive educational materials or sit together in healing
silence. Call 614-234-0265 to register.
Mondays, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Mount Carmel Hospice and Evergreen Center
or
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Gahanna
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group (Free)
Group Details
This monthly support group provides comfort and education for individuals, couples and family members who have experienced pregnancy loss through miscarriage, stillbirth or ectopic pregnancy, or who have lost a newborn or infant. Call 614-234-5999 to register.
Fourth Tuesday of each month, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Mount Carmel St. Ann's, Women's Health Center
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Series (Free)
Group Details
The Mount Carmel Coping with Pregnancy and Infant Loss series assists those who have lost a pregnancy or are dealing with the death of a newborn baby. Participants receive grief counseling and learn coping skills alongside other parents who share a similar journey. Family and friends are welcome. For registration or more information, call 614-234-5999.
Mount Carmel East, Women's Health Center
Prostate Cancer Support Group (Free)
Group Details
This support group helps prostate cancer patients and their significant others adjust to living with the disease. For more information, call Frank Whyte, RN, at 614-234-0234.
First Thursday of every other month, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
The Zangmeister Center, front lobby (refreshments provided)
Stroke Support Group (Free)
Group Details
This informal group seeks to educate patients, families and the community about the process of stroke recovery. Participants interact with others who have experienced the difficulties of a stroke and can share their experiences safely. The program includes guest speakers and educational videos. Call 614-234-5160 to be added to the mailing list. Assistance with transportation is usually available by request.
Third Tuesday of
each month, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
March 18, Mount
Carmel West, Center for Learning and Education (Room 112)
April 15, Mount
Carmel East, Siegel Center
May 20, Alumni
Picnic, 6 p.m., Mount Carmel West, Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Park
June 17, Mount
Carmel East, Siegel Center
July 15, Mount
Carmel West, Center for Learning and Education (Room 112)
August, 19, Mount
Carmel East, Siegel Center
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