Support Groups

If you’re facing a stressful life change, consider a support group which provides an opportunity for people to share personal experiences, coping strategies and firsthand information about diseases or treatments . Additional support groups listed on srgtexas .com

ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA/ MEMORY

Alzheimer’s Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter 800–272–3900 alz.org/texas Sheltering Arms Senior Services 713–685–6577 bakerripley.org

CANCER

Houston Methodist 713–790–2700 houstonmethodist.org MD Anderson Cancer Center 713–792–6195 mdanderson.org

CHRONIC CONDITIONS

ALS Association Texas Chapter 877–714–0088 alstexas.org American Diabetes Association 713–977–7706 diabetes.org Arthritis Foundation 800–442–6653 arthritis.org Houston Area Parkinson Society 713–626–7114 hapsonline.org National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Texas Chapter 713–526–8967 nationalmssociety.org/chapters/txh

MENTAL HEALTH

Hope and Healing Center & Institute 713–871–1004 hopeandhealingcenter.org Mental Health America 713–523–8963 mhahouston.org National Alliance on Mental Illness 713–970–4419 nami.org

REHAB & RECOVERY

American Stroke Association 888–478–7653 strokeassociation.org

VETERANS

Vet to Vet Support and Education Group 713–791–1414 houston.va.gov/support_groups.asp Veteran’s Amputee Support Team (VAST) 713–794–7819 houston.va.gov/support_groups.asp

VISION & HEARING IMPAIRED

National Federation for the Blind 410–659–9314 nfb.org

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