Monmouth Medical Center Presents Late May Support Groups

BLOOD CANCER FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, May 18 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.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, May 19 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.

TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA (TNA)/FACIAL PAIN SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, May 19 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.

MOMS OF MULTIPLES SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday, May 20 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Come join the only Moms of Multiples Support Group in the area. Led by a registered nurse and a mother of multiples herself, topics will include feeding and caring for more than one baby, sleep patterns and behaviors, getting out of the house, relationship changes and more. Meet and network with other new moms whose situations are similar to your own. Babies are welcome. 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.

NUTRITION AND ONCOLOGY SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday, May 20 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.

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, May 25 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.

ADULT ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER (ADD) SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday, May 28 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.

NJ BARIATRIC AND METABOLIC INSTITUTE (NJBMI) AT MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday, May 28 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.

AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP
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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.

BEREAVEMENT COUNSELING
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We understand that grief is a process that is difficult to experience alone; everyone mourns differently and at different rates. Free, individual counseling is available on the third Thursday of the month at Monmouth Medical Center, located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. Call Maria Graminski for information and/or to schedule an appointment at 732-923-6215. Free.

CLEFT PALATE SUPPORT GROUP
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This support group provides parents of children with a cleft lip or palate a forum to discuss shared concerns and explore resources. For registration and location, call Helene Henkel at 732-923-7653. Free.

PEDIATRIC DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
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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.