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.