Groups Supporting Patients and Families

Wentworth-Douglass Support Groups 

These groups, presented by hospital staff, meet regularly at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. Please contact the person listed for further information. 

Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery Support 

"Weigh of Life" Support Group

Second Monday of every month, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., virtually on Zoom. This group provides education and support before and after surgery. Groups are moderated by a dietitian. For more information, call the bariatric surgery office at (603) 610-8094.

Cancer Support

Cancer Caregiver Support Group

Are you caring for someone who has cancer?  Consider joining our virtual monthly support group. Second Tuesday of every month, 5:00 - 6:00 pm. For more information, please contact Social Work at (603) 740-2830. Next session starts Tuesday, November 8. 

Mind. Body. Mend. 

For women 40 years of age or younger with any cancer diagnosis before, during, or after treatment. Presented by Social Work Services in partnership with Exeter Hospital, this group will facilitate journaling, yoga, and discussions on relationships, intimacy, and nutrition. Meets in the spring and fall each year.

For more information, contact Katelyn Seager, MSW, at (603) 740-2225 or Maddi Coons, MSW, MEd at (603) 580-7304. 

Diabetes Support

Diabetes Education and Support 

Last Thursday of every month (except June, July and August), 5:45 - 7:00 p.m. Contact Marianne Evans-Ramsay, Diabetes Educator, (603) 740-2443

Parents of Children with Diabetes Support 

Second Tuesday of every month, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Contact Kris Ferullo,RN, BSN, CDE, Nurse Manager Diabetes Services, (603) 740-2861

Parent Groups

New Parents Support Group

Come and meet other new parents and discuss topics of concern to you. These groups are led by lactation consultants and child life specialists. The group meets virtually every other Wednesday from 2:30 - 2:30 p.m. Visit Childbirth Education for more information. 

Finding Yourself In Motherhood

Becoming a mother, again or for the first time, can be joyful and challenging. If you're not feeling quite yourself or it's not what you expected, you're not alone. Many women feel overwhelmed, isolated or scared at times.

Talking with other moms who are experiencing the same feelings can help. Join us for our free mothers support group where you can be real, valued and understood. If you are interested in attending this group please call Marisa at (603) 740-2431. 

Seacoast Parents Coping With Perinatal Loss

For families facing miscarriage, fatal fetal diagnosis, stillbirth or neonatal death. Unconditional support for loss at any gestation. Meetings encourage peer support through discussion and group activities.  Group meets first Thursday of the month from 6-7:30 pm. (except for October). Childcare available with preregistration.  For more information or immediate support contact the Perinatal Bereavement coordinator: amy.peterson@wdhospital.org. 

Virtual Bereavement Support Group

Second Wednesday of every month from 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Next session meets May 10.
Join us as we support each other and discuss some of the ways the loss of someone significant can affect our lives. For questions or to join, please call 603-740-2826.

Pain, Neurological and Stroke Support

Chronic Pain Support Group - Virtual

Do you live with chronic pain? Would you like to get and give support to others like you? Consider joining our  virtual support group led by Holly Roche, of Wentworth-Douglass Integrative Therapies. 

The Chronic Pain Support Group meets the second Tuesday of every month, from 4:00 - 5:00 pm, through a healthcare secure version of Zoom. To register, please email Wentworth-Douglass Hospital's Patient & Family Learning Center at pflc@wdhospital.org or call (603) 609-6027.

POTS (Positional Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)
Second Tuesday of every month, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Contact Coastal Neurology Services, (603) 749-0913

Stroke Support Group - Virtual
Third Thursday of every month, 2:00 p.m.
Interact with other stroke survivors in an encouraging environment. Topics may include coping skills, education and presentations from experts. Friends and family welcome. 
Contact Lindsey Wyma, (603) 609-6161 or lwyma@mgb.org

Community-Led Support Groups

As a community service, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital makes its facilities available for support groups to meet. These groups are not affiliated with the Hospital, and the fact that they meet at the Hospital should not be considered an endorsement by the Hospital or any of its physicians. Please contact the person listed for additional information. 

ALANON
Contact Vince, (603) 343-6599

ALANON
Fridays, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Contact Bonnie, (603) 957-2000

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Sundays, 10:30 am - Noon
Contact Tracy, (603) 817-9374

Dementia Support
First Tuesday of every month, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Contact Amanda, (603) 988-4727

GFWC Dover Women's Club
Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Contact Donna, (603) 502-8606

Huntington Disease Support
Second Tuesday of every month, 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Contact Charlene, (603) 742-2996

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support
Last Wednesday of every month, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Contact Sandy, (603) 332-0652

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Support
Meets Sundays, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Contact Harry, (603) 427-0965 or (262) 237-2385

Meets Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:30 pm
Contact Heidi, (603) 706-2087

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI CONNECTION) 
NO DATES CURRENTLY SCHEDULED
Contact Kim, (603) 743-1494

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Support
Mondays, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Contact Mary, (603) 335-4303

Post Polio Support
Third Saturday of every month, 12:30 - 4:00 pm
Contact Norman (603) 642-3069 or Carol (603) 770-4483

Veterans Support Group (Bets for Vets)
Sundays, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Contact Jim Alty, (603) 742-4789

Women's AA
First Sunday of every month, 7:30 - 10:30 am
Contact Tracy, (603) 817-9374

Young AA Group
Wednesdays, 8:00 - 9:00 pm
Contact Aaron, (603) 674-2580

Local & National Support Services

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline  (800) 273-8255
• 211 NH - Your connection to all the health and human services available to you. Call 2-1-1.
• Southeastern New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services
• Child and Family Services (Waypoint) - Serving multiple regions of New Hampshire
• Community Action Partnership of Strafford County  - Helping with basic needs and promoting self-sufficiency
• Haven - Domestic Abuse Support Services. Call 1-603-994-7233 to reach Haven's 24-hour confidential hotline
• Community Partners - Community Mental Health Services. Call (603) 516-9300.