Support Groups

Alzheimer's & Related Disorders Support Group
This group provides a supportive atmosphere, information on community resources and community speakers who address positive coping behaviors. The group, which is sponsored by the Prince William Area Agency on Aging, meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. For more information, please call 703-335-8401.
Location: Caton Merchant House, 9201 Portner Avenue in Manassas
A.W.A.K.E. Support Group
Designed to give support group members a better understanding of sleep apnea, how it can be diagnosed, and what treatment options are available. For more information, please call (703) 369-8268.
Location: Medical Building 1 (Health Center), 4th Floor Conference Room C
Date(s):  4/12/2012: 7 to 9 p.m.
Date(s):  8/9/2012: 7 to 9 p.m.
Date(s):  11/8/2012: 7 to 9 p.m.
Breast Cancer Support Group
Breast cancer patients and survivors are welcome to attend this monthly support group for information, comfort and friendship. This group generally meets the last Friday of each month at noon.
Dates in 2012 include:

Jan. 27, Fourth Floor Conference Room A
Feb. 25, Birthing Center Conference Room
March 30, Fourth Floor Conference Room C
April 27, Birthing Center Conference Room
May 25, Fourth Floor Conference Room A
June 29, Fourth Floor Conference Room A
July 27, Fourth Floor Conference Room A
Aug. 31, Fourth Floor Conference Room A
Sept. 28, Fourth Floor Conference Room A
Oct. 26, Birthing Center Conference Room
Nov. 9, Fourth Floor Conference Room A
Dec. 14, Fourth Floor Conference Room A
For more information, call 703-919-8061
Location: Prince William Hospital

Fee: Free
Cancer Support Group
Cancer patients and survivors as well as family members are welcome to attend this weekly support group, which meets each Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. For more information, please call 703-895-4857.
Location: Prince William Hospital
Medical Building 1,
4th Floor Conference Room C
Fee: Free
Diabetes Mini-Seminars
Meetings occur every other month on the third Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. A guest speaker will often present information, and there will also be time for sharing and socializing. These mini-seminars are free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but encouraged. Call 703-369-8405 to register.

The 2012 series includes:

January 19, 2012: "Do I Really Need to Test My Blood Sugar? Learn Why and When Testing Blood Sugar is Important for Managing Diabetes"

March 15, 2012: "Meal Planning for Diabetes: Healthy, Delicious Recipes to Manage your Blood Sugar"

May 17, 2012: "Stroke - Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention"

Location: Wellness Center, 8640 Sudley Road, Suite 108
Medical Building 2
Fee: Free
Registration Required
Stroke Support Group
Stroke survivors and their family and friends are invited to attend this monthly support group for information and friendship. By sharing experiences, members can help one another overcome challenges throughout recovery. The group meets the third Tuesday of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, please call Adrienne Cole-Williams, RN, at 703-396-5200 or Sam Aylesworth at 703-801-0137.
Location: Prince William Hospital
Medical Building 1
4th Floor Conference Room C
Fee: Free
Look Good Feel Better
Trained cosmetologists teach beauty techniques to women cancer patients to help them cope with the appearance-related side effects of treatment. Women learn how to deal with skin changes and hair loss using cosmetics and skin care products donated by the cosmetic industry. They also learn how to choose and care for wigs and how to disguise hair loss with scarves and other accessories. The program is free, but registration is required. To reserve your seat, please call 703-919-8061

2012 Dates:
January 16
March 19
July 16
October 15

All sessions will be held from 7 to 9 p.m.
Location: Prince William Hospital
Medical Building 1,
4th Floor Conference Room C
Fee: Free
General Cancer Support Group at CCLM
Clinical studies report that support goups generally help cancer patients cope, have better outcomes and help with life satisfaction and relationships. The Cancer Center at Lake Manassas sponsors a general cancer support group in its lobby on the first and third Monday of most months from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This group is for both patients and family members, for the newly diagnosed as well as long-term survivors. There are new topics and speakers each month from Prince William and Fauquier Hospitals. To learn more, email Robyn Hall-Phelps at Robyn@cancercenterlm.org or call 703-895-4857.
Location: The Cancer Center at Lake Manassas
7901 Lake Manassas Drive, Gainesville
Fee: Free
Women's Breast Cancer Support Group at CCLM
Share in the gentle laughter, compassion and communication with others at the women's cancer support group at The Cancer Center at Lake Manassas (CCLM). Held the third Thursday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. in the conference room at the CCLM. You'll hear from experts in the medical community, cancer survivors, and learn about services that help with comfort, communication and self-esteem. Each month covers topics specifically designed to help women who are coping with breast, ovarian, cervical and other female cancers. To learn more, email Robyn Hall-Phelps at Robyn@cancercenterlm.org or call 703-895-4857.
Location: The Cancer Center at Lake Manassas
1701 Lake Manassas Drive, Gainesville
Fee: Free
Men's Cancer Support Group at CCLM
Designed for men coping with prostate and other male cancer diagnoses, this support group focuses on empowering men to cope effectively with the challenges of cancer and to find ways to continue enjoying life, health, work, hobbies and relationships. It is held the fourth Thursday of most months (the third week in Nov. and Dec) from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the conference room at The Cancer Center at Lake Manassas. This group is facilitated by a trained and experienced healthcare facilitator/patient advocate. For more information, please contact Robyn Hall-Phelps at Robyn@cancercenterlm.org or 703-895-4857.
Location: The Cancer Center at Lake Manassas
7901 Lake Manassas Drive, Gainesville
Fee: Free