Support Groups

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General | Arthritis | Fibromyalgia

General Pain

Pain Management Skills Classes
Description: Clients learn how to manage pain and how to need less pain medication.  Specific skills and techniques are taught.
When: The classes meet weekly for 4 weeks; each of the 4 sessions is 90 minutes.
Where: OHSU
Registration: Contact Dr. Darnall
Fee: Most insurance is accepted
Contact: The group is facilitated by Beth Darnall, PhD. For further information please call 503-494-7246

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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