Support Groups
 Family Support Program (in partnership with the WV Family Grief Center)
| Description: |
For MBRCC patients and their children (ages three to 18) |
| When: |
Second and fourth Tuesday of each month, beginning April 24 |
| Time: |
6 pm to 7:30 pm |
| Where: |
Morgantown Church of Christ, 361 Scott Avenue, Morgantown, WV 26501 |
| Contact: |
Patricia Policicchio
(304) 598-4563
or
Linda Moore Grief Center Coordinator
(304) 282-4935
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Brain Tumor
| Description: |
For assistance finding groups as needed contact Jennifer Craddock |
| Contact: |
Jennifer Craddock
(304) 598-4564
CraddockJ@wvuh.com |
Breast Cancer
| When: |
1st Monday of the month |
| Time: |
5:30 pm |
| Where: |
Betty Puskar Breast Care Center at WVU |
| Contact: |
Gail VanVoorhis at (304) 293-0298 |
Caregiver
| Description: |
For any unpaid individual outside of the clinic setting who helps cancer patients cope with their disease. A caregiver may include spouses, adult children, neighbors, or significant others. |
| When: |
2nd Wednesday of each month, dinner provided to all participants |
| Time: |
6 -8 PM |
| Where: |
Main conference room on ground floor of Cancer Center. Walk by the main elevators on the ground floor (on your left) the room is behind the living room. |
| Contact: |
Jennifer Craddock
(304) 598-4564
CraddockJ@wvuh.com |
The Survivors Club (Formerly H.O.P.E.)
| Description: |
For all cancer patients, their families and friends |
| When: |
2nd Wednesday of each month, dinner provided to all participants |
| Time: |
6 -8 PM |
| Where: |
Main conference room on ground floor of Cancer Center. Walk by the main elevators on the ground floor (on your left) the room is behind the living room. |
| Contact: |
Jennifer Craddock
(304) 598-4564
CraddockJ@wvuh.com |
Look Good / Feel Better (in conjunction with American Cancer Society)
| Description: |
For women who have or will undergo any kind of cancer treatment |
| When: |
1st Monday of every other month |
| Time: |
From 6pm –8pm |
| Where: |
Main conference room on ground floor of Cancer Center. Walk by the main elevators on the ground floor (on your left) the room is behind the living room. |
| Contact: |
Patricia Policicchio
(304) 598-4563 |
West Virginia Lymphedema Network Support Group
| When: |
1st Tuesday of Feb, May, Aug, and Nov. See website for exact dates. |
| Where: |
John Jones Conference Center, Health Sciences Center (by the cafeteria) |
| Info: |
www.wvlymph.org |
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Tobacco Cessation Services
"Breathe & Be Tobacco Free Support Group"
This support group is intended for former smokers; its focus is relapse prevention. The group is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Kathie Friend in the T2R2 office at 293-1699, or email her at kfriend@hsc.wvu.edu with the subject line ‘Tobacco Free Support Group.’ More information about cessation services.
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