Support Groups

Sometimes simply sharing with others what you are going through can make a positive difference in your life. Mission's Wellness Resource Centers offer a number of support groups that allow you to share ideas, learn new information and meet others who may be going through a similar experience. Whether you are seeking support to deal with a serious health condition, going through a grieving process, or celebrating (and coping) with being a new mom, chances are there are others who are doing the same.

Mission's support groups include:

Lung Transplant Support Group
1st Monday night of each month. 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Mission's Wellness Resource Center at the Reuter Family YMCA

This transplant support group for recipients and their loved ones offers support and information in this new path of life. The group is open to both pre- and post-lung transplant recipients and their loved ones. Please limit family and friends to two people per recipient.

For more information, call Darlene Briggs at 828-230-6226.

CAPES (Caring for Aging Parents Education and Support)
3rd Monday of each month, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Mission's Resource Center, Memorial Campus, 50 Doctors Drive, Asheville

This group provides support and education for anyone caring for or concerned about an older parent or loved one. It is sponsored by the Council on Aging for Buncombe County and Mission Hospital. A light snack is provided.

For more information, contact the Council on Aging of Buncombe County at 828-277-8288 or Mission Hospital's Senior Services at 828-213-4542.

Asheville Mothers of Multiples
1st Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Mission's Resource Center, Memorial Campus, 50 Doctors Drive, Asheville

Mothers of Multiples is a mother's support group for those with twins and triplets.

For more information, call Kimberly Sweetland at 828-808-9241.

Moms Supporting Moms
Every Tuesday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm or 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Mission's Resource Center, Memorial Campus, 50 Doctors Drive, Asheville

Moms Supporting Moms is a support group for women experiencing depression or anxiety during or after pregnancy.

For more information, call 828-213-8244.

A Love Not Forgotten - Perinatal Loss Support Group
2nd and 4th Mondays of each month from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Mission Children's Hospital Reuter Outpatient Center, 11 Vanderbilt Park Drive.

"A Love Not Forgotten" is a perinatal grief support group for moms, dads, grandparents, other family members and friends who are grieving the death of a baby in early pregnancy through the first year of life. The group is facilitated by persons trained in Resolve Through Sharing (RTS). Some topics of interest that can be discussed:

Grief and Bonding
Men and Women Grieving Differently
Ways of Saying Good-bye
How Do I Get Over Being Angry?
Getting Pregnant Again

Call 828-213-8244 for more information. Registration is not required.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Support Group
2nd Monday of each month, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Mission's Resource Center, Memorial Campus, 50 Doctors Drive, Asheville

For more information, call Leslie Verner, RN at 828-213-4656.

Disordered Eating Support Group
The Center for Disordered Eating support group has moved to a new location:
297 Haywood Street (formerly Haywood Street United Methodist Church).

For more information, call 828-337-4685.

Nicotine Support Group
Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. or 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Memorial Campus, Owen Heart Center Room E144

Diabetes Support Groups

Cornerstone - for adults with diabetes
Second Thursday of each month, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Location: Health Education Center at 445 Biltmore, 2nd floor conference room
Drop in. No registration required.
Friends and family members are welcome

Cornerstone is a support group for adults with diabetes. Meetings include an education component as well as a time of sharing for the participants.

For more information call Scott and Meg Olmsted at 828-779-6306.

For young people with diabetes and their parents
Third Thursday of each month, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mission's Reuter Outpatient Center in Vanderbilt Park, just south of I-40.
Siblings welcome.
Free. Snacks served

Three groups designed for families who have a child with diabetes all meet at the same time and place. Both children's groups are led by a Child Life specialist, a professional in using creative projects, play and talk to help children understand and be more confident about their medical condition.

For parents
The Pediatric Support Group for parents of children with diabetes is called S.W.E.E.T. Revenge - Supporting with Education, Encouragement and Togetherness. S.W.E.E.T. Revenge gives parents a chance to meet others in the same situation and time to talk about the issues that many families deal with. Each month there is a planned topic and often a guest speaker.

For older children
The group for teens and pre-teens has named themselves ILID - Injecting Life Into Diabetes. The leader usually covers the same topic being discussed by the parents. This group is also active in reaching out to others their age who have just been diagnosed with diabetes. Siblings are welcome and sibling issues are discussed.

For younger children
Younger children have a group offering creative play and projects guided by a Child Life specialist. Many of these incorporate medical devices and information to help the children overcome anxiety about their diabetes. Siblings are welcome.

For more information please contact Blair Simmons, Child Life Specialist at 828-213-1792.