Additional Support Groups

For many people recovering from or living with illness, the support of others is a source of immeasurable strength. Support Groups can offer you a stable environment for both education and sharing your personal experience.

The following programs hold meetings at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. For more information or directions, call our Community Programs Line at 412-469-7100.

Alanon
For friends and families of alcoholics.
Wednesdays, 8 p.m.
James Bibro Pavilion, Jefferson Regional Medical Center

Alateen
For teenage family members of alcoholics.
Wednesdays, 8 p.m.
James Bibro Pavilion, Jefferson Regional Medical Center

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
For alcohol abusers.
Wednesdays, 8 p.m.
J-Cafe, Jefferson Regional Medical Center

Caregiver Support Group
Discussion group open to caregivers including relatives and friends of caregivers. Topics deal with support issues, burnout and stress.
First Tuesday of each month, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
3 Southwest Conference Room, Jefferson Regional Medical Center

The Jefferson Cancer Support Group
Provides a free support for those adults and their loved ones to help them effectively cope with the emotional impact of the diagnosis of cancer. This group is offered with support from the Cancer Caring Center. The group meets the second Tuesday of every month in the J-Café Vending area from 7pm to 8pm. To register call 412-469-7100.

Emotions Anonymous Group
Every Friday, 7:30 p.m.
James Bibro Pavilion, Jefferson Regional Medical Center

Family Hospice & Palliative Care Support Groups

• First Thursday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
  Baldwin Community Methodist Church
  412-572-8829
• Second Tuesday of each month, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
  Southminster House
  412-572-8829
• Third Monday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
  Center for Compassionate Care
  412-572-8829
• Every Friday, 6 to 8 p.m.
  Bidwell Presbyterian Church
  412-231-4663, Registration is required.

Narcotics Anonymous
For narcotics abusers.
Saturdays, 8 p.m.
J Cafe, Jefferson Regional Medical Center

Obsessive Compulsive Support Group
Every Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
James Bibro Pavilion, Jefferson Regional Medical Center

SIA (Survivors of Incest) Group
Every Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
James Bibro Pavilion, Jefferson Regional Medical Center

Western PA Kidney Support Group
2nd Saturday of every Month, 10:00 a.m.
James Bibro Pavilion, Jefferson Regional Medical Center