Support Groups
When you are experiencing a change in your life with pregnancy or have added stress due to illness, there is nothing more beneficial than meeting other women who are dealing with similar issues. Women & Infants offers a variety of support groups for bereavement, cancer patients, new or expectant parents, and general health to meet the many needs of our community and our patients. For more information on any of the support groups, call the number with the description listed below or call the Center for Health Education nearest you at 401-276-7800, ext. 114.
New or Expectant Parents Support Groups:
New Mothers' Group
An informal way to meet with other new mothers to share the new experiences of parenting. Groups meet weekly in the following locations:
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- Wednesdays, 10am-12pm; Health Education Department, 134 Thurbers Avenue, Suite 201 Providence.
Postpartum Adjustment Group
For those women who are experiencing stress, anxiety or depression after the birth of their baby, this group meets the first and third Tuesday of the month from 6pm-8pm in the Health Education Department at 100 Dudley Street, Providence. For more information call the Warm Line at 800-711-7011.
Pregnancy Loss Support Groups
Click here to view Women & Infants' Taking Care After the Loss of Your Baby booklet
Miscarriage, Infant Death & Stillbirth (M.I.S.) Group
Meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7:00 pm at the Ronald McDonald House, 45 Gay Street, Providence, 401- 274-1122, extension 4049. Click here to view the M.I.S./P.A.L.S. website.
Pregnancy After Loss (P.A.L.S.) Support Group
This support group is for women who are pregnant following a loss and would like to share their fears and concerns with other women. The group meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm at the Ronald McDonald House, 45 Gay Street, Providence, 401-274-1122, ext. 4049. Click here to view the M.I.S./P.A.L.S. website.
Support, Healing & Reflection (SHARE)
For those who have ended a pregnancy due to the detection of a problem in their developing baby. This support group meets the last Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the Social Work Department at Women & Infants.
Women's Health /General Health Support Groups
Reiki Support Group
This support group is for those who have completed the Reiki First and/or Second Degree workshops. Meets monthly at the Center for Health Education in East Greenwich or Woonsocket. For further information call 401-276-7800, ext. 114.
Cancer Support Groups
BRCA+ Educational and Support Group
Please call for dates and times at 401-230-3627
Breast Cancer Support Group
Every Thursday, 5pm-6:30pm
Breast Health Center, Providence, 401-230-3627
Caregivers Support Group
1st Tuesday of each month, 6pm-7:30pm (3rd floor conference room)
One Blackstone Street, Providence, 401-274-1122, ext. 7211
Crohn's Disease and Colitis Support Group for Women
1st Wednesday of each month, 6pm-7pm (lower level classroom)
Health Education Department, 100 Dudley Street, Providence,401-453-7953
Expressive Therapies Support Group
Experience guided meditation and hands-on art class to help transform feelings and emotions into images that help us find meaning through symbolic representation.
Every Wednesday, 10am-11:30am (2nd floor)
Breast Health Center, Providence, 401-274-1122, ext. 7104
GYN Cancer Support Group
1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month, 5-6:30pm
Breast Health Center, Providence, 401-274-1122, ext. 7202
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Discussion Group
3rd Tuesday or Thursday-bimonthly, 5:30pm-7pm (3rd floor waiting area)
668 Eddy Street, Providence, 401-230-3627
Kids Talk
A group for 8-12 year-olds whose family members have been diagnosed with cancer.
Scheduled for Mondays
Breast Health Center, Providence, 401-274-1122, ext. 7284
(Please call for dates and times)
Lymphedema Support Group
1st Friday each month, 1:30pm, (2nd floor).
Breast Health Center, Providence, 401-274-1122, ext. 7285
Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group
2nd & 4th Thursday each month, 1pm-2:30pm (2nd floor)
Breast Health Center, Providence, 401-230-3627
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (T.O.P.S)-Nominal Fee
2nd & 4th Thursday each month, 5:30pm-7pm
Breast Health Center, Providence, 401-230-3627
