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Group
Description
Where and When

Friends and Family Community Support Group

For friends and family members of people with mental illnesses

Provides the opportunity for friends and family members of people with mental illnesses to learn more about mental illness and have their questions answered by a psychiatric health professional in an informal and supportive environment. For more information, contact: Kenn, RN, at 873-3233 or Gaida, RN, at 873-4320.

Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Orange Building, Level 8

     
Bariatric Support Group

For those who have had or are considering weight loss surgery. Call 612-873-5479.

Second Wednesday of each month

4:30-6 pm
Specialty Clinic Conference Room
Shapiro Building, First Floor, S-140

914 South 8th Street

     
Diabetes Support Group

The Hennepin Diabetes Support Group offers information and discussion about diabetes related topics. Together, people with diabetes share their concerns and experiences related to living with diabetes. For more information, please call 612-873-6800.

Second Tuesday of each month

10-11:30 am

Hennepin Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology

Shapiro Building, First Floor

     
Living with Cancer Support Group

Anyone whose life has been affected by cancer may attend. Interpreters are available but must be scheduled prior to the meeting. For more information, call Karen Holdgrafer at 612-873-2256.

 

Cancer Center Library (G1)

11 am to noon

Breast Cancer Support group meets the second Thursday of each month. All other types of cancer meet the fourth Thursday of each month.