Support groups can be an integral part of the healing process. The staff of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is happy to help you connect with resources throughout the region.
Pediatric illnesses support groups are listed at brennerchildrens.org.
The Alzheimer’s Association maintains a current list of caregiver support groups by county.
The North Carolina Chapter of the ALS Association maintains a current list of support groups.
See Burn Support Groups.
The Comprehensive Cancer Center maintains a current list of support groups at Wake Forest Baptist and throughout North Carolina.
For support groups at the Hayworth Cancer Center in High Point, scroll down this page.
See also: Outrageous Courageous Kids Children's Cancer Support Program.
The Cancer Patient Support Program (CPSP) facilitates and offers support groups at various times throughout the year. For dates and times for those support groups, check the CPSP monthly calendar left at the Information Desks on the 1st and 4th floors of the Comprehensive Cancer Center or call 336-713-6954.
The CPSP is working on hosting a NEW virtual support group. If you are interest in this, please call 336-713-6954 and leave your name, date of birth, and phone number. A staff member will be calling you back soon with details on the virtual class.
View a full listing of the Cancer Support Groups by County.
Caregiver Support Group for All Illnesses
The Shepherd’s Center
Six week course titled 'Powerful Tools for Caregivers.'
Registration is required. Please contact Linda Lewis at 336-748-0217.
Caregiver Academy at Davie Medical Center & Lexington Medical Center
Caregiving is a challenging role that is draining and often underappreciated. Most caregivers have to dive in with no training and little support. Caregiver Academy provides practical education and support one class at a time, so you can be a confident, courageous and competent caregiver for your loved one. Classes are taught by community experts, are open to those who provide care to their family members and are FREE of charge.
Education Center, Classroom 3
250 Hospital Drive
Lexington, NC 27292
Meetings: 1st Wednesday of every month, 2 to 3 pm
336-238-4408
For a diabetes support group in High Point, scroll down the page.
Epilepsy Support Group for Women
Contact: Pat Gibson at 336-716-2321
Coping with the Death of a Parent
Williams Education & Counseling Center
101 Hospice Lane, Bldg. 121
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
To register, please call 336-768-6157 ext. 1600.
Coping with the Death of a Spouse
Williams Education & Counseling Center
101 Hospice Lane, Bldg. 121
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
To register, please call 336-768-6157 ext. 1600.
Coping with the Death of a Child of any Age
Williams Education & Counseling Center
101 Hospice Lane, Bldg. 121
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
2nd Tuesday of every month from 6 to 7:30pm.
Registration is required. To register, please call 336-768-6157 ext. 1600.
Moving Forward: A Group for Survivors of Suicide
Williams Education & Counseling Center
101 Hospice Lane, Bldg. 121
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Registration is required. To register, please call 336-768-6157 ext. 1600.
Pregnancy & Infant Loss
Heartstrings offers support for anyone who has experienced the death of a baby from conception to one year of age.
Other Information
The grief counseling department of Trellis Supportive Care offers grief related groups and workshops throughout the year. For more information, please call 336-768-6157 ext. 1600.
Mended Little Hearts connects families with peers who have shared the experience of caring for a child with heart disease. Contact: Valerie King, 336-560-7858
Stroke Support Group
The Wake Forest Baptist Health Stroke Support Group meets the 1st Tuesday of the month from 11:00 am-12:00 pm Medical Plaza - Country Club, Diabetes and Endocrinology Center, 1st Floor Conference Room.
Contacts
Rayetta Johnson, RN; 336-716-3011
Tara Scotland, RN; 336-716-3023
Movement Disorders Caregiver Support Group
For families and caregivers of patients with movement disorders, offering support and information related to movement disorders
Location: TBA
Meetings: 1st Monday of every month
Senior Services
2895 Shorefair Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Meetings: 4th Monday of every month, 1 to 2 pm
Piedmont Triad Psoriasis Support Group
4618 Country Club Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Meetings: 3rd Monday of every month, 6 to 7 pm
Contact: Ann Boles, 336-716-7731
Location: 9421 Concord Church Road
Lewisville, NC
Contact: Cindy Pickles
336-945-9696
cpickles50@gmail.com
The Wake Forest Baptist Health Stroke Support Group meets the will be meeting virtually via zoom, 4th Tue. of every month from 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Contacts
Rayetta Johnson, RN; 336-716-3011
Tara Scotland, RN; 336-716-3023
Support Group for Survivors and Family Members
Meetings: Last Wednesday of every month, 6-7:30
Location: Conference Room 3, Miller Plaza, 131 Miller Street, Winston-Salem
Family and Friends Snack and Chat
Meetings: Monday and Thursday at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
- 10:30- 5th Floor ICU Waiting Room North Tower
- 11:15- 9th Floor Reynolds Tower
- 11:30- 10th Floor Reynolds Tower
NextSteps Self Management Course
Online enrollment: nextstepsonline.org
Website: www.traumasurvivorsnetwork.org/trauma_centers/23
Contact: Olivia Smith, ocurrin@wakehealth.edu, 336-716-1439
High Point Medical Center Support Groups
For more information on any of the below support groups, please call 336-716-9253.