Support Groups

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General | Arthritis | Fibromyalgia

General Pain

Chronic Pain Support
When: Second and Fourth Friday of the month from Noon - 1:00 pm. Begins September 14, 2012
Where: PeaceHealth Southwest- Mill Plain Campus, Specialty Clinic, 8716 E. Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98664
Fee: FREE and open to those with chronic pain
Contact: The group is facilitated by Dr. Lauren Hollrah. For further information please call 360-514-6270 or 503-595-7785. 

ART and Chronic Pain
Who: For persons who suffer from chronic pain
What: An ongoing series of 8 week groups offered throughout the year
When: Mondays 1:30-4:30 pm; First group starts mid October 2012
Where: Location will be confirmed upon receipt of registration
Fee: FREE -- Registration is required
How: Register by downloading this form, completing the information to the address listed
Contact: Deborah at 541/914-9565

Arthritis

Arthritis Support at the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center
When: Fourth Wednesday of the month from 10-11:30am. Group does not meet during the months of June, July, August and December
Where: Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505 G Ave. Lake Oswego
Registration: There is no registration required to participate in the group
Fee: There is no fee required to participate in the group
Contact: The group is facilitated by Carolyn Martin. For further information please call 503-635-3758. 

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Fibromyalgia

Salem Fibromyalgia Support Group
When: 1st Thursday of the month, 6:30-8:00 pm
Where: Salem Hospital, Hospital Building D, Gerlinger Support Group Room
Registration: There is no registration required to participate in the group
Fee: There is no fee required to participate in the group
Contact: The group is facilitated by Diane Austin. For further information please call 503-304-8642

 

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Online

• American Pain Foundation
• American Pain Foundation's Pain Aid
• Daily Strength - Chronic Pain Support Group
• Friends International Support Group - Chronic Pain
• Google Directory - Chronic Pain
• Healing Well - Chronic Illness, Community, Support and Resources
• MD Junction - Chronic Pain Support Group
• Spine Health Article - "Cyber Hugs: How Online Support Groups Help with Chronic Pain"