Monthly meetings are held with informative talks about diabetes. Certified Diabetes Educators, Clinical Dietitians, Pharmacies and other staff members at Augusta Health are also available to speak with individuals who have been diagnosed with diabetes and their families. The group is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

The Arc offers training workshops that provide information and resources to assist families of children with disabilities on topics such as waivers, vision therapy, advocacy, and much 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 or email.

Connects patients and their families with individuals who have personally experienced the challenges of dealing with a diagnosis of leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma.

Provides support, distributes information, and provides speakers regarding Alzheimer's.

Offers support group for amputees and people with limb difference, support group for people with disabilities and traumatic brain injuries. Group members sharpen their social skills, participate in fellowship and recreational activities, receive mutual encouragement, assistance in identifying and addressing personal and local needs in addition to participating in community service projects.

Support services and referrals for burn survivors and families. To assist anyone affected by a burn injury through peer support, education, collaboration and advocacy.

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.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Family Support Groups program gives patients and their families a place to go where they can share information, education and feelings in a comfortable and caring environment.

Services are targeted to family members of children with cancer, adult survivors of childhood cancer, and professionals working with childhood cancer. Also offers online support groups. Check website for more information or call for information on time and place of local meetings.

JDRF International - Mid-Atlantic Chapter provides a nationwide network of Advocates who are dedicated to finding a cure for type 1 diabetes.

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

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.

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

Provides access to the latest information on all aspects and types of cancer; from prevention to detection to treatment. Because of our relationships with medical schools and academic institutions, you receive streamlined access to the most current information and treatments available.

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

Provides a resource group for amputees and their families. Shares information and resources. Offers a monthly support group meeting. Trained peer visitors are also available to visit new or prospective amputees in hospital or other settings. Mailing lists are available for information and dissemination. **Harrisonburg, VA also has an amputee support group named Branching Out on a New Limb. For more information on support groups contact the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) at (888)AMP-KNOW.

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.

Provides information and educational literature for those experiencing from Guilliane-Barre, CIDP, Miller Fisher and MMN.

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.

Cancer support group for cancer patient, family or concerned person.

Offers an informal forum, for those who have had an amputation, to share with each other and gather new information. Families are welcome. For the RMH support group, contact Judy Jenkins at (540) 689-4296. For more information on support groups contact the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) at (888)AMP-KNOW, or visit the web site www.amputee-coalition.org.

PFNCA provides programs to strengthen breath support and improve the ability to project. The goal of PFNCA Communications Club is to establish a wellness and prevention program for individuals with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers with a focus on maintenance of communication skills.

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.

Coordinates a confidential network of support groups for persons with similar rare diseases.