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.
ALLEN
Greater North Dallas Support
Group
Aug. 2 - Dr. Cash, rheum., Sept. 6 - Social Security speaker, Oct. 4, Nov. 1 - Sherry Weller – Actelion, Dec. 6 - Annual Christmas party.
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, cbrannum@att.net
AUSTIN
Austin Support Group
Aug. 16, Dr. Chris Spradley, Pulmonologist; Sept. 20, Dr. Manuel Cortez, Psychiatrist; Oct. 18, TBA; Nov. 15, Thanksgiving Dinner; No meeting in December.
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: Scott and Julie
Tefft, 512-863-0039, austin@scleroderma.org
CONROE
Conroe Support Group
Aug. 8, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 13, Holiday Celebration
3–5 p.m. the second Sunday of the month
The Women's Hospital of Texas at Conroe Regional Hospital,
504 Medical Center Blvd., Conroe, Texas. See
map.
Support Group Leader: Cheryl Clendenen
(Leader), 832-867-3145, conroe@scleroderma.org
CORPUS CHRISTI
Contact only: Tina Villegas 361.442.4421
EL PASO
El Paso Support Group
August 1, Oct. 3, Dec. 5
10:30am-12:30pm at United Blood Services, 424 S. Mesa Hills, in the Community Room See
map and directions.
Contact: Marianne Nelkin, 915.584.6504, tifnick@sbcglobal.net
HOUSTON
Houston Support Group
2009 meeting dates: August 9th, Sept. 13th, Oct. 11th, and Dec. 13th
Meets the 2nd Sunday of every month from 3:00 until 5:00 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
Shirul Patel, Co-Support Group Leader, sclerodermaHouston@gmail.com / 281-773-6916, Bhoomieka Patel, Co-Support Group Leader, sclerodermahouston@gmail.com
LONGVIEW
Longview/Piney Woods Support
Group
Aug 9, Trish Borman, PhD - Psychology @ UTSW MC); Sept 19 (Walk), Nov. 8, Opal Payton - Camouflage Makeup
2– 4 p.m. at Regional Hospital, Senior Circle, 3000
North 4th Street, Longview, Texas
Support Group Leaders: Alice Youngblood,
903-808-1607 and Shirley Sawyer, 903-987-1822, longview@scleroderma.org
LUBBOCK
Lubbock Support Group
Aug. 1, The Frustrations of Dealing with a Chronic Illness; Oct. 3, Scleroderma Kidney Involvement, Dr. Joel Starnes, III, Nephrology; Dec. 5, Pot luck holiday luncheon
1– 3:00 p.m. at LIFE/RUN Center for Independent Living 4902 34th Street, Suite #5 Lubbock, Texas
Support Group Leaders: Mickey Goodwin 806.794.1507 and Chris Zavala 806.368.6777
MIDLAND/ODESSA
Midland/Odessa Support Group
The second Sunday of odd number Months, 3 p.m.
Sept. 13, Physical Therapy; Nov. 8, Massage
LEECO office at 3501 Billy Hext Rd., Odessa, TX 79765 Map and directions.
Support Group Leader: Tammy Brown,
432-631-8148 (cell), odessa@scleroderma.org Co-leader Denise Roberson, 432-262-6462 , denise_zka@hotmail.com
PARIS
Paris Support Group
3–5 p.m. the last Sunday of every month
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, jeanshannon100@yahoo.com, or Laurie Badgley, 903-784-3534
or 903-715-0215, laurie.badgley@yahoo.com
SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio Support Group
November 15
3–5 p.m. at 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
Tarrant County Support Group
3–5 p.m. the third Sunday of every
month (Refreshments)
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
LIST OF MEETINGS AND TOPICS:
- Aug. 16 – Dermatology Issues by Dr. Melissa Costner
- Sept. 20 – TBA
- Oct. 18 – Raynaud's Syndrome and Wound Care
- Nov. 15 – Nutrition and the Immune System
- Dec. 20 – Holiday party at Mike and Elaine Beck's home
WACO
Waco Support Group
3:00–5:00 p.m. 2009 dates: Sept. 20, Nov. 15
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 |