For more information on arthritis management visit arthritis.org.

For support group information, contact Vee Jewell at 503-999-5204.

Family Caregiver Connection

Facilitated by the NW Senior and Disability Services, these support groups for unpaid family caregivers of adults offer guest speakers and friendly conversation.

For more information, contact:

Julie Mendez at 503-304-3432, julie.mendez@nwsds.org
Suzy Deeds at 503-304-3429, suzy.deeds@nwsds.org
Amy Crevola, MSW at 503-606-7620, amy.crevola@nwsds.org 

Locations include:

Dallas
Stayton
Silverton
North Salem/Keizer
South Salem

Salem Hospital has dietitians who can help people with diabetes, whether it’s Type 1, Type 2 or prediabetes. We also offer classes and support groups.

A physician’s referral is required for diabetes education services. We can help by calling your physician for you. Your insurance may cover diabetes education services; contact your insurance company for details. Get started on education by calling scheduling at 503-814-6990.

Diabetes Support Group (Dallas)

Diabetes Day–2–Day is a free community group facilitated by Diabetes Support Services, Inc., a nonprofit organization. For more information, call 503-585-1335.

Diabetes Support Group (Salem)

Meets monthly in Salem, facilitated by Diabetes Support Services, Inc.

Times and places will vary, so call Sonara Underberg at 503-585-1335.

www.sugarsmart.org

Children’s Type 1 Diabetes Support Group

Contact Rachel Nielsen at rn.nielsen@yahoo.com.

Alcoholics Anonymous Willamette Valley Intergroup

For more information, call the 24-hour phone line at 503-399-0599.
www.aa-salem.com

NW Human Services – Mid-Valley Resources

Find the help you need, when you need it. Mid-Valley Resources is managed by Northwest Human Services' Crisis & Information Hotline. The Hotline provides 24/7/365 resource information, emergency rent and financial assistance, and life-saving suicide intervention services. Do you need help finding a resource? Call 503-581-5535 or 1-800-560-5535. https://www.midvalleyresources.org/

Willamette Valley Hospice

Willamette Valley Hospice offers a variety of grief support groups for adults and children. They also offer school support groups and a summer camp for grieving children. For location and more information, contact the bereavement department at 503-588-3600 or visit www.wvh.org for a current schedule of support groups.

Other grief resources

Salem Health does not endorse any of the resources listed below. They are being provided for information and as options. You may find other resources through your primary care provider or health insurer.

• 32 Books About Grief
• 32 (More) Books About Grief
• Coping with Grief
• Coping with Grief and the Holidays — Lecture by Kathleen Braza, MA (VIDEO)
• Coping with Loss: 115 grief resources
• Good Grief Support Isn't Just a One Time Thing
• Grief literature available from the CHEC library at Salem Hospital
• The Myth of Closure — Podcast with Pauline Boss
• Useless Drivel We Tell the Grieving

Providence Health & Services
Sheryl Sandberg

Stroke Recovery and Caregivers Support Group

Second Tuesday of each month
1 to 3 p.m., please arrive by 12:45 p.m.
Salem First Church of the Nazarene, Room 202, 1550 Market St. NE
All are welcome to attend this meeting.
For more information, call Scott Werdebaugh at 503-838-6868.

Postpartum Support International

Support “warmline”: 800-944-4773 or www.postpartum.net

Salem Parents of Multiples

Caring for twins/multiples is an exciting, challenging adventure. Learn from other parents who have been raising these families! Connect with other twin families, give/get advice, set up play-dates, sell/trade items, learn about resources and share experiences. To join the Facebook group, send a friend request to Lyndsay Huebsch or ask to join the T.W.I.N.S. group and she’ll add you. You can also call Lyndsay at 541-760-5444.

Alzheimer’s Network of Oregon

Learn how this organization can help; call 503-364-8100 or check their website at Alznet.org.

Amputee Peer Support Group

The AMPOWER Amputee Peer Support Group consists of a nationwide network of trained peer mentors who have successfully recovered and rehabilitated following an amputation. Mentors are available to speak face-to-face, over the phone, via Skype or Facetime, through e-mail or through a private, password-protected online web community. Sponsored by Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics. Call toll-free at 1-877-4HANGER option 1 for more information.  www.EmpoweringAmputees.org

Better Breathers

For more information, call Michelle Nugent-Buchanan at 503-814-3105. Also check out the American Lung Association website at www.lung.org.

Decoding Dyslexia

Our Mission is to raise dyslexia awareness, empower families to support their children, and improve resources for students with dyslexia in Oregon public schools. In the Mid-Willamette Valley, contact Dawn Tacker at 760-994-5537 or email at dawntacker09@gmail.com or visit the website: decodingdyslexiaor.org.

Hearing Loss Association of America, Salem Chapter

The group empowers hard-of-hearing people through group discussion and informative presentations. Captioning and hearing loop system available at all meetings. For more information, contact Mary Fagan at fagan56@hotmail.com or 503-409-5491. 

Parkinson’s Information and Education Group

Meets Second Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. at Trinity Covenant Church, 5020 Liberty Rd. S., Salem. Contact Dana or Tim Taylor at 503-588-1596. Also, go to www.parkinsonsresources.org and www.parkinson.org.

Please call before attending your first meeting. Family, friends and care partners are welcome. Peer-led, positive and encouraging support for each other. Share information and skills.

Salem R.O.C.K. or Raising Our Celiac Kids

For more information or resources, call Kristen Klay at 503-581-3884 or kristenklay@yahoo.com, or visit celiac.com and celiac.org.

Shared Vision: A Vision Loss Support Group

Monthly support groups. For more information please call 503-581-4224 and visit our website: blindskills.org.

Stuttering Support Group

Meets second Sunday of each month, 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Broadway Coffeehouse, 1300 Broadway St. NE, Salem.

Join other people who stutter, their friends, family members and speech language pathologists for support and to feel less alone. Learn more about stuttering and explore new ways to cope with and accept stuttering in a safe environment. Contact Sarah or Daniel: salemstutters@gmail.com, Rhoads_Daniel@salkeizer.k12.or.us.

Like us on Facebook at "Salem Stutters." We are the Salem chapter of National Stuttering Association. Learn more at westutter.org.