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 or Cindi Brannum, 972-954-7185
2010 Dates/Topics:
- September 5
- October 3
- November 7
- December 5
AUSTIN
Austin Support Group
2:30–4 p.m., the third Sunday of
every month.
Meeting Dates: 7/18, 8/15, 9/19, 10/17, 11/21 (Thanksgiving Dinner.) No meeting in December.
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
Conroe Support Group
Call the Chapter Office 972-396-9400 for more information
CORPUS CHRISTI
Corpus Christi Group
Meeting time: 1–3 p.m. Meeting dates: Walk 9/18, 10/17, 11/21 and 12/12.
Location: The Heart Hospital,
7002 Williams Dr., Corpus Christi, Texas. Map and directions.
Co-Support Group Leaders: Shawn Sullinger, 361-547-3281; Steve Armijo, corpuschristi@scleroderma.org
EL PASO
El Paso Support Group
Meeting dates: 10/2, 12/4.
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.
HOUSTON
Houston Support Group
Meets the 2nd Sunday of every other month from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Memorial Hermann NW, 1635 North Loop West, South Tower, Meeting Rm. B See map and directions. There is close surface parking off W. 27th St. at no charge (clearance through security) Garage 1 and Garage 2, no attendant on duty Sundays – N/C, longer walk
Support Group Leaders: Shirul Patel, houston@scleroderma.org, 281-773-6916 and Bhoomieka Patel, houston@scleroderma.org
2010 Meetings dates: 9/12, 11/14
LONGVIEW
Longview/Piney Woods Support
Group
Meeting time/location:
2–4 p.m. at Regional Hospital, Senior Circle, 3000
North 4th Street, Longview, Texas Map and Directions
Support Group Leader: Shirley Sawyer, 903-987-1822, longview@scleroderma.org
Meeting dates: 8/8, 10/10, 11/7
LUBBOCK
Lubbock Support Group
Meeting time/location: 1–3 p.m. New location: 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
Meeting dates: 10/2, 12/4
MIDLAND/ODESSA
Midland/Odessa Support Group
Meeting location: LEECO office at 3501 Billy Hext Rd., Odessa, Texas Map and directions.
Support Group Leader: Tammy Brown,
432-631-8148 (cell), odessa@scleroderma.org
PARIS
Paris Support Group
Meeting time/location: Every other month, 3–5 p.m.
at 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
2010 Meetings Dates/Speakers
- September 26 – Dr. Stram, Complications of Scleroderma
- November 28 – Thanksgiving dinner at Jean Shannon's house. Call or e-mail Jean at 903-739-9578, jeanshannon100@yahoo.com for directions.
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
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 Hinojosa, sanantonio@scleroderma.org
2010 Meetings Dates/Speakers
- September 19 – TBA
- October 17 – Disability
- November 21 – Surviving the cold, planning our Christmas party
- December 19 – Christmas party
TARRANT COUNTY
Tarrant County Support Group
Meeting time/location: 3–5 p.m. the third Sunday of every
month (refreshments) at Harris Methodist HEB Hospital, 1600 Hospital
Parkway, Bedford, Texas, 817-355-7700 West Conference
Room. See
map and directions.
Co-Support Group Leaders: Gay Jordan, 817-713-3942, and Amber Paris, 817-577-7020, tarrantcounty@scleroderma.org
2010 Meetings Dates: September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19
WACO
Waco Support Group
Meeting time/location: 3–5 p.m. at
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,
2010 meeting dates: 9/19, 11/21 |
