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Provides several weight management programs: Weigh 2 Go 12 weekly one-hour sessions. In addition to group discussion there is a private weigh-in and an opportunity to have food and activity records reviewed by the facilitator. Habits Not Diets 12 weekly one-hour sessions for weight management that focus on identifying and changing current eating habits that lead to weight gain. Healthy Weight Modules 12 weeks (group) to promote and support weight loss efforts. For information on other health improvement programs, visit the web site.

Virtual and in-person support programs for children and adults with type 1 diabetes and caregivers

Provides a support group for diabetics that is open to all diabetics and their families. Offers an educational program, blood sugar testing and time for member discussions and sharing of experiences with regard to diabetes.

Support groups are important to our patients' healing process as they provide emotional support from others facing similar, difficult situations. They allow people to share their problems without judgment, process their feelings and hear others talk about their situation. Martha Jefferson Hospital offers a variety of groups that offer support groups for family members of cancer patients: spouses, parents, mature children and friends of cancer patients. Call for meeting times and dates. For more information on meeting times and dates, please call: Suzanne Smith at (434) 654-8407. For a complete list of support groups, please call Health Connection at (434) 654-7009 or 1-888-652-6663.

The Center for Family Involvement works with families to increase their skills as advocates, mentors and leaders so that families, children and young adults with disabilities can lead the lives they want. Provide emotional, informational and systems navigational support.

LupusConnect is an online community where people affected by lupus can engage with others to share experiences, find emotional support and discuss practical ways to live and cope with the disease.

The Arc offers training workshops that provide information and resources to assist families of children with disabilities on topics such as waivers, advocacy, and more. These are open to both parents and professionals from any locale. A special education attorney volunteers monthly to offer free 45-minute consultations (2 per month) on special education topics. The Family Support Coordinator also will provide information and referral via phone, Zoom, or email. We also sponsor the annual Circle of Support Conference.

Provides support groups for cancer patient and family members. Support Groups include: Breast Navigator, Friends Listening to Friends, Look Good Feel Better, Program, Man to Man of the Valley, and Supporting Arms.

The ALS Association DC/MD/VA Chapter offers support groups for people with ALS, their families, and friends. The groups help people share information and strategies to maintain quality of life.

Fosters a community environment in which people with disabilities can achieve their maximum level of independence. Offers advocacy, information and referral, peer counseling, independent living skills training, transition services for youth, transition services for people with disabilities residing in nursing facilities, assistance devices & accessible home modifications such as ramps and grab bars. Offers community education as well as personal technical assistance on accessibility.

Provides individual counseling, meal planning, insulin starts, meter instruction, group classes, and more.

Support groups, led by both peers and/or professional helping professionals, for caregivers and individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia

Provide support and education to those with Parkinson Disease and caregivers.

Support groups and connection programs bring people affected by MS together to share common experiences, find support and learn about the disease.

Offers an informal forum, for those who have had an amputation, to share with each other and gather new information. Guest Speakers are invited periodically to address topics of interest to the group. Families are welcome. For more information on support groups contact the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) (888)AMP-KNOW or visit the web site http://www.amputee-coalition.org/.

Provides supportive services to individuals and families whose lives are touched by this disorder, empowering them to meet challenges and to cope with the stresses of chronic illness. Services include counseling, testing of at-risk individuals and dispersing of material.

A national non-profit organization founded by kidney patients for kidney patients. We strive to educate and improve the health and well-being of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, those on hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and transplant recipients.

For more information on counseling, groups and programs call 540-689-7065.

Monthly support group for families of developmentally disabled adults. Features speakers familiar with systems impacting developmentally disabled adults who can offer practical information on needed services.

The purpose of the support group is to provide an opportunity to meet regularly for mutual support and to exchange coping skills with one another. Support groups are held virtually or in person.

Support groups for caregivers, family, and friends of people with Alzheimer's or other dementia.

A support group for ostomates. Have designated funds to help purchase supplies, work through their insurance company and Appomattox Pharmacy.

Offers emotional and educational support to breast cancer patients & their families both newly diagnosed patients & those with current diagnoses are welcome. For more information contact (757) 395-8686.

Groups designed for people with any disability to identify personal and community needs and to seek solutions for meeting those needs in a group setting.

Personalized cancer support and resources in a community-based, welcoming and private environment. Offers holistic help to cancer patients, survivors, their families, friends and caregivers. Provides patient navigation, travel assistance for medical appointments, liquid nutrition, pharmacy assistance and other financial help. Offers CancerHelp, a user-friendly database which contains the most up-to-date information about all types of cancer, cancer prevention, cancer screenings, cancer treatments and cancer research. Expands community awareness of and education about cancer issues, and enhances the quality of life of cancer patients, their family members and caregivers by addressing their psychological, social, emotional, spiritual and physical needs related to the impact of a diagnosis of cancer. Offers evidence-informed Understanding Cancer workshops through a partnership with University of Virginia Cancer Center.