Monmouth Medical Center Presents Late April Support Groups

Monmouth Medical Center Presents Late April Support Groups

LIVING WITH BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Friday, April 10 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
This professionally facilitated group offers a safe, caring environment where women can meet the challenges of a breast cancer diagnosis, obtain information and share their concerns with others who understand. This group is held at the Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center at Monmouth Medical Center, located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. For registration and information, call 732-923-7582. Free.

FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
Mondays, April 13 & 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
This professionally led psycho-educational group is for family members interested in learning more about mental illness. This group meets at the Community Connections Building, located at 75 N. Bath Avenue in Long Branch. Registration is required by calling Jenna Rinaldi at 732-923-6999. Free

AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, April 13 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
This support group for amputees and their families provides education, mutual support and guest speakers. This program takes place at the HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Tinton Falls’ Café, located at 2 Centre Plaza. For more information, contact Sharon Collins at 732-460-5378 or Shirley Maguire at 732-460-6743. No registration is required. Free.

ADULT PULMONARY SUPPORT GROUP/BETTER BREATHER’S CLUB
Tuesday, April 14 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
This support group is cosponsored by Monmouth Medical Center and the American Lung Association of New Jersey for adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), emphysema, chronic asthma, asthma or bronchitis and their families. Bridget Saracino, Monmouth Medical Center social worker supervisor, will discuss the monthly topic of “Role of the Social Worker.” This group meets at the Respiratory Therapy, Pediatric Pulmonary and Cystic Fibrosis Center at 279 Third Ave, Suite 604 in Long Branch. Registration is required by calling 1-888-724-7123. Free.

OVARIAN CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, April 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
This group offers women diagnosed with ovarian, cervical and endometrial or uterine cancer and their family members an opportunity to actively participate in healing after a cancer diagnosis. The group will be held at the Pauline Fromkin Family Living Room on the second floor of Monmouth Medical Center, located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. Registration is required by calling Leslie Shephard, RN, OCN at 732-923-6709. Free.

NUTRITION AND ONCOLOGY SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday, April 15 at 11 a.m.
Healthy eating habits and good nutrition can help patients deal with both the effects and treatment of cancer. This support group, facilitated by Laura Allen, a registered dietitian at Monmouth Medical Center, will address nutritional concerns of cancer patients before, during and after treatment. Registration is required by calling 732-923-5000, ext. 31756.

CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday, April 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
This support group offers mutual support, education and information sharing for cardiac patients, those with heart disease and their families. This group will take place at the Joel Opatut Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Center in the Maysie Stroock Pavilion, on the corner of Pavilion and Second Avenues in Long Branch. For registration and information, call 732-923-7454. Free.

BLOOD CANCER FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, April 20 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
This new monthly support group is for those affected by blood cancers and related blood disorders. This group is open to all adult patients, caregivers and family members. This program takes place at the Monmouth Medical Center, located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6575. Free.

TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA (TNA)/FACIAL PAIN SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, April 21 from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m.
This support group is for those who suffer from TNA and related facial pain. This group will be held at the Victorian Tea Room, located at 600 Main Street in Toms River. To register, call Lois Scott at 732-923-6551. Free.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, April 21 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Co-facilitated by Jim Romer, Monmouth Medical Center’s Director of Crisis Services, and a psychiatric nurse who is also a survivor of suicide, this ongoing support group is for those who have lost a loved one through suicide. This support group will be held at the Early Intervention Services Office, located at 3301 Highway 66, 1st Floor, Building B, in Neptune. For more information, call Jim Romer at 732-923-6940.

NJ BARIATRIC AND METABOLIC INSTITUTE (NJBMI) AT MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday, April 23 from 7 to 9 p.m.
This is a professionally run support group for individuals who have undergone or are considering surgical weight loss procedures. Discussions are led by multidisciplinary team members, including the program director, registered dietitian and clinical psychologist. This group is held at Monmouth Medical Center, located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. Pre-registration is required by calling 1-888-724-7123 or by emailing teamlink@barnabashealth.org. Free.

ADULT ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER (ADD) SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday, April 23 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
This support group is for adults with ADD and their significant others. It will be held at the SeaBreeze Café at Monmouth Medical Center, located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. For information, contact Dr. Robert LoPresti at 732-842-4553. Free.

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, April 27 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
This group offers support to caregivers and family members coping with Alzheimer’s disease. It will be held in the Geriatric Conference Room at Monmouth Medical Center’s Maysie Stroock Pavilion, located on the corner of Pavilion and Second Avenues in Long Branch. Registration is required by contacting Robin DeNucci, CSW at 732-923-7560. Free.

CHILDREN/ADOLESCENTS EXPERIENCING LOSS
Call for schedule.
Professionally led support group for children and adolescents dealing with grief over the loss of a loved one. This program will be held at Monmouth Medical Center located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6992. Free.

KIDS NEED SUPPORT, TOO
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This group offers support for children and adolescents who have family members diagnosed with cancer or other serious illnesses. This professionally-run group will allow children to share their thoughts, feelings and experiences with others in similar situations to help decrease their feelings of isolation and encourage coping skills. It is held at Monmouth Medical Center, located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6992. Free.

PEDIATRIC DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
Call for schedule.
Come and meet with other pediatric diabetes patients and family members who are all dealing with similar challenges, and be sure to bring your ideas and questions. This support group meets every other month. For information, registration, date, time and location contact Lisa Ball-O’Brien, LSW, CDE at 732-935-7143. Free.

NOTE: ALL PROGRAMS MEET AT MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER, 300 SECOND AVENUE, LONG BRANCH, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

For questions or more information, contact The Community Health Education Department at Monmouth Medical Center at (732) 923-6990.