SMMC Support Groups

 

 Better Breathers Club (Pulmonary Rehabilitation)

Second Wednesday of each month, 1:00 to 2:30pm

SMMC Primecare Physicians, 9 Healthcare Drive, Biddeford

Open to all interested in learning more about pulmonary disease and improving their quality of life. Small group sessions allow participants to share experiences, provide education and learn in a comfortable and caring setting. For more information, please call Chris Dunn at 283-7773. (Directions to 9 Healthcare Drive)

 Breast Cancer Survivors

Every other Thursday, 5:30 to 6:30pm; SMMC Webber Building, 2nd floor conference room (2013 - Apr 18; May 2, 16, 30; June 13, 27; Aug 8, 22; Sept 5, 19)

For more information, please contact Helene Langley at (207) 283-7805.

 Fibromyalgia

Second and Fourth Wednesdays of each month, 6:30 to 8:30pm at Saco

For more information, call Karen Tolman at 934-6297, or Marlene Calderwell at 499-7300. 

 Info HelpLine

Need assistance? Do you ever wonder what other support is out there? We can help you find the answer. Call 283-7234.

Need a Physician? Visit www.smmc.org/medical-staff or call 283-7323.

 Mom's Circle Support Group

SMMC Classrooms, 2nd Floor; Call for dates & times

SMMC’s Birthing Suite hosts a weekly Mom's Circle, facilitated by Katherine O'Connor RN, IBCLC. This group allows mothers to meet for support, play dates, friendship and Fun! The group provides mothers with the opportunity to share ideas, vent frustration and compare notes. In this group mothers share their experiences to help other new moms and discuss the normal, and not-so-normal, emotions during their postpartum journey.

Mom's Circle is free and babies are always welcome. For more information, contact Katherine O’Connor, RN, IBCLC at 283-7335.

 Parkinson's Disease

Second Sunday of each month, 2:00 to 4:00pm at SMMC

A place to share information and support for people with Parkinson’s disease, their families, caregivers and those in related health fields. For more information, call (207) 967-8971.

 Southern Maine Chronic Pain Support Group

First and third Thursdays of each month at The Pines, Ocean Park, ME

For more information, please visit painsupportgroup.org and thepinescommunity.org

 Weight Loss Surgery and Weight Loss Management  

Second Wednesday of each month, 7:00 to 8:00pm (Pre-Operative)
Location: CSI, 2 Springbrook Drive, Biddeford

Information will be presented about nutrition, resources, and other topics to help with the lifestyle and emotional adjustments you may face. Talk with others who have faced similar challenges. For more information, call 284-2630.

Where and how to sign up...

Most of our programs take place at SMMC (One Medical Center Drive, Biddeford), or at one of SMMC's Diagnostic and Therapy Centers in Saco (13 Industrial Park Road), Kennebunk (4 Shape Drive) and Biddeford (9 Healthcare Drive). Locations are noted as either Biddeford-SMMC, Saco, or Kennebunk. Other venues are clearly specified. Unless otherwise noted, there is no charge.

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