Weldon Support Groups offer information and compassion in a caring environment. They are free and open to the community.
Amputee Support Group
Every third Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m.
Mercy Medical Center's Deliso Conference Center (lower level), 299 Carew Street, Springfield
ASSIST (Amputee Support System in Step Together) is a peer-level support, education and advocacy group . Open to individuals and their families who have experienced amputation. For more information, call 413-748-6892.
Aphasia Support Group
Every Friday morning, 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Weldon Rehabilitations Hospitals 4th Floor Dining Room, 233 Carew Street, Springfield
These weekly gatherings, open to individuals with aphasia/related speech disorders and their families, provide information and fellowship. Meetings provide activities to improve functional communication skills, opportunities to learn more about aphasia, and strategies for adapting to the disability. For more information, call 413-748-7486.
Brain Injury Support Group
Every third Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m.
Mercy Medical Center's Deliso Conference Center (lower level), 299 Carew Street, Springfield
The group offers participants with head injury the opportunity to share their experiences, achievements and challenges in an understanding and supportive environment. Families and friends are invited to attend. For more information, call at 413-748-6892.
Spinal Cord Injury Support Group
Every last Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m.
Mercy Medical Center's Deliso Conference Center (lower level), 299 Carew Street, Springfield
The Spinal Cord Support Group provides information and support to people with spinal cord injury and their families. For more information, please call 413-748-6892.
Stroke Support Group
Every fourth Monday of the month, 7 p.m.
Mercy Medical Center's Deliso Conference Center (lower level), 299 Carew Street, Springfield
This group offers stroke survivors, their families and friends information and support. Meetings address a variety of topics, including coping strategies, emerging stroke research, and strategies for returning to an active lifestyle. For more information, call 413-748-7486.
