Other resources

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.orgfor 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.

Helpful links — start here!
Grief Healing After Loss workshop
Unfinished Business
Widows walking group
Grieving COVID-19
Caregivers Grieve Too
Kubler-Ross Stages of Dying
Complicated Grief Clues

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.