Support Groups provide a forum
to share feelings, concerns, information, and
as well as a place to offer peer support and encouragement.
Solicitations or research projects are not conducted
at support group meetings.
Support groups often feature speakers specializing
in scleroderma or related topics. To find out
information about upcoming speakers or meeting
topics, please contact the support group leader
or chapter office.
This schedule is subject to change. Before attending
a group for the first time, please call to verify
date and time. Groups are free of charge and open
to everyone.
Abilene
Linda Johnson, 325-365-2472 (Contact only–effort
is being made to start a group. If interested,
please contact chapter).
Allen
3–5:00 p.m. the
first Sunday of every month
Greater North Dallas Support
Group
The Presbyterian Hospital of Allen, 1105
Central Expressway North (exit 36), Allen, Texas.
See
map and directions. The meetings will be held
in Conference Room #1 (main floor, right hall),
Refreshments will be provided.
Support Group Leaders: Emily Woods, 972-342-7797, email allen@scleroderma.org or Cindi Brannum, 972-727-1754, mrsBis@tx.rr.com
Austin
2:30–4 p.m., the third Sunday of
every month
Austin Support Group
North Austin Medical Center, 12221 Mopac Expressway
N., at the Parmer Lane Exit, Austin, Texas, in
Classrooms one and two, 2nd floor, at the main
entrance (signs on doors). Directions.
Support Group Leaders: Scott and Julie
Tefft, 512-863-0039, austin@scleroderma.org
Conroe
3–5 p.m. the second Sunday of the month
Conroe Support Group
Conroe Regional Medical Center, "Auditorium,"
504 Medical Center Blvd., Conroe, Texas. See
map.
Support Group Leader: Cheryl Clendenen
(Leader), 832-867-3145, conroe@scleroderma.org
Corpus Christi
Note new meeting time and location
12:30 - 2:30 p.m. the second Sunday of odd numbered
months
Corpus Christi Support Group
Greenwood Library, 4044 Greenwood Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78416 Map and directions
Support Group Leader: Ernestine "Tina"
Villarreal Villegas, 361-442-4421, corpuschristi@scleroderma.org The group will provide drinks and a small snack.
El Paso
2–4 p.m. the first Sunday of every
other month - 2/3/08, 4/6/08, 6/1/08, 8/3/08, 10/5/08. 12/7/08
El Paso Support Group
Del Sol Medical Center, 10301 Gateway West, El
Paso, Texas, classroom E. Phone: (915) 591-9185.
See
map and directions.
Contact: Marianne Nelkin for information at: 915.584.6504
Houston (West)
3:00-5:00 pm. We meet the first Sunday
of every month
West Houston Support Group
West Houston Medical Center, 12141 Richmond, Houston,
Texas 77082 (in room next to lobby/cafeteria).
See
map and get directions.
Support Group Leaders: Shannon
Abert, 281-813-6958, whouston@scleroderma.org
Longview
3–5 p.m. the second Sunday every other month
(beginning Oct. 14)
Longview/Piney Woods Support
Group
Regional Hospital, Senior Circle, 3000
North 4th Street, Longview, Texas
Support Group Leaders: Alice Youngblood,
903-808-1607 and Shirley Sawyer, 903-987-1822, email longview@scleroderma.org
Lubbock
1pm - 3p.m. the first Saturday quarterly - meetings beginning 9/6/08 and 11/1/08 with 2009 meetings TBA in January
Lubbock Support Group
LIFE/RUN Center for Independent Living 4902 34th Street, Suite #5 Lubbock, TX
Support Group Leaders: Mickey Goodwin 806.794.1507 and Chris Zavala 806.368.6777
Midland/Odessa
The second Sunday of odd number Months, 3:00 PM, beginning January 11th.
LEECO office at 3501 Billy Hext Rd., Odessa, TX 79765 Map and directions.
Midland/Odessa Support Group
Support Group Leader: Tammy Brown,
432-631-8148 (cell), odessa@scleroderma.org Co-leader Denise Roberson, 432-262-6462
San Antonio
3:00-5:00p.m. the second Sunday of odd numbered months: 3/9/08, 5/18/08, 7/13/08, 9/14/08, 11/9/08
San Antonio Support Group
University Hospital, 4502 Medical Drive, Cafeteria 3rd Floor “Foundation Room” Phone: 210.358.4889 See map and directions
Support Group Leaders: Deborah Charlton,
210-264-9310, sanantonio@scleroderma.org
Tarrant County
3–5 p.m. the third Sunday of every
month (Refreshments)
Tarrant County Support Group
Harris Methodist HEB Hospital, 1600 Hospital
Parkway, Bedford, Texas, 817-355-7700 West Conference
Room See
map and directions.
Support Group Leaders: Elaine Beck, 817-251-1978
and Amber Paris, 817-577-7020 email tarrantcounty@scleroderma.org
Waco
First meeting: Sunday, September 28, 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
The next meeting will be on Sunday, November 16. Then,
3:00–5:00 p.m. third Sunday every other month
Waco Support Group
Providence Medical Center, Meeting room: Classroom 3 & 4. Classrooms are located next to the cafeteria.
6901 Medical Parkway
Waco, TX 76712
Map and directions
Support Group Leader: Sandy Gilbert, 254-752-8550, waco@scleroderma.org; co-leader, Sue Fitch
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