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.
Collin County
Allen Support
Group
3–5:00 p.m. the
first Sunday of every month
Texas Health Resources – Presbyterian Hospital of Allen 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, allen@scleroderma.org, Joey Briggs 972-234-8899 or Jean Brown, 972-390-8258
2011 Meeting dates: Holiday party, 12/4.
AUSTIN
Austin Support Group
2:30–4 p.m., the third Sunday of
every month.
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: Joan Maril, 512-301-8869, austin@scleroderma.org
2011 Meeting dates: 12/18
CORPUS CHRISTI
Corpus Christi Group
Meeting time: 2–4:00 p.m. Sundays of even numbered months
Location: The Heart Hospital,
7002 Williams Dr., Corpus Christi, Texas. Map and directions.
Co-Support Group Leaders: Shawn Sullinger, 361-756-9089; Steve Armijo, corpuschristi@scleroderma.org
2011 Meeting dates: 12/11
EL PASO
El Paso Support Group
10:30am-12:30pm at United Blood Services, 424 S. Mesa Hills, in the Community Room. Map and directions.
Support Group Co-Leaders: Billy McCain, 915-591-4075,
Manny Guterres, elpaso@scleroderma.org and Marianne Nelkin
915-203-5435.
2011 Meeting dates: 12/3
FT. WORTH
Fort Worth Support Group
Meeting time/location: 3–5 p.m. 3rd Sunday quarterly at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital-HEB, 1600 Hospital Parkway, Bedford, Texas, 817-848-4000. See map and directions. Refreshments will be provided.
Support Group Leaders: Marion McAlister, 817-924-7591; Amber Paris, ftworth@scleroderma.org
2011 Meeting Dates: Holiday party, 12/18, call for location.
HOUSTON
Houston Support Group
Support Group Leader: Ne'Cauje Turner, (832) 326-5393, nwturner100@yahoo.com
LONGVIEW
Longview/Piney Woods Support
Group
Call the Chapter Office (972) 396-9400 for more information.
LUBBOCK
Lubbock Support Group
Meeting time/location: 1–3 p.m. 4th Saturday quarterly
Covenant Knipling Educational & Conference Center, corner of Louisville and 21st, in west parking garage of Covenant Health System. Map and directions.
Support Group Leader: Mickey Goodwin, 806-794-1507, lubbock@scleroderma.org
PARIS
Paris Support Group
Meeting 3–5:00 p.m. Sundays of odd numbered months
Paris Regional Medical Center, 820 Clarksville St., Paris, Texas, 903-785-4521, South Campus Conference Room C. Map and Directions
Support Group Leaders: Jean Shannon, 903-739-9578, or Laurie Badgley, 903-784-3534
or 903-715-0215, paris@scleroderma.org
WESLACO
Rio Grande Valley Support Group
Please call for meeting dates and times
Knapp Medical Center - 1401 E. 8th St. - Westlaco, TX
Conf Room 9 Map and directions.
Support Group Leaders: Berty Valdez, 956-874-3897;
Carol Good, 956-292-0405; and Lorena Vasquez, 956-212-7555, rgvsclero@yahoo.com
View photos from our health fair on Nov. 21, 2011. Photos
SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio Support Group.
Meetings are every 3rd Sunday per month from 3 to 5 p.m.
University Hospital, 4502 Medical Drive, Cafeteria 3rd Floor “Foundation Room” (unless otherwise directed). Phone: 210-358-4889, See map and directions
Co-Support Group Leaders: Jovana Desarden, 210-909-9375; Denise Horan, sanantonio@scleroderma.org; Florence Diaz, 210-535-5484
2011 Meeting dates: 12/11
WACO
Waco Support Group
Meeting 3–5:00 p.m. Sundays of odd numbered months
Providence Medical Center, Meeting room: Classroom 3 & 4. Classrooms are located next to the cafeteria.
6901 Medical Parkway,
Waco, Texas. Map and directions
Support Group Leader: Sue Fitch, 254-799-3222, waco@scleroderma.org
Co-Support Group Leader: Jennifer Andrews, 254-749-0512
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