Georgetown Healthcare System Support Groups
2000 Scenic Drive
Georgetown, TX 78626
512-943-3000 ext. 118
Web address: www.georgetownhealthcare.org

Alzheimer's Support Group
The Alzheimer's Association, Greater Austin Chapter, cosponsors this support group for families and caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease or other related disorders.

Bipolar Disorder Support Group
This group focuses on issues of individuals and family members involved in managing ongoing mood illnesses. A psychiatrist is the advisor to the group, and the format is a brief educational presentation followed by informal group discussion.

Chronic Illness Support Group
This group is for persons with chronic illnesses who need to share their concerns and to relate with others in similar situations.

Connected Hearts Support Group (Heart Disease)
Designed as a forum for heart patients and their loved ones, the goal of this cardiac support group is to provide education and support to people affected by heart disease

Diabetes Support Group
This group is designed to provide education and support for diabetic patients and their families. Join us in learning about healthy lifestyle changes.

Dialogue Support Group (Cancer)
Co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society, this support group is designed to help patients, their families, and friends better understand and learn to live with cancer.

Fibromyalgia AndArthritis Support Group
Georgetown Healthcare System-South Pavilion Conference Center Fibromyalgia syndrome is a common form of generalized muscular pain and fatigue. The diagnosis depends mostly on a person's complaints and feelings rather than physical or laboratory findings. This support and education group is open to anyone who suffers from Fibromyalgia or Arthritis.

Grief Support Group
The survivors are the ones who must deal with the pain of death and with the conflicting feelings loss creates. This group is for persons who have lost loved ones and must learn to accept death and live through it.

Stroke Support Group
Many individuals and their loved ones are affected by stroke. This group meets to provide education and mutual support for those persons.

Widows Support Group
The objective of this group is to assist those who are traveling through the valley of grief to step forward into a new life. Join women who have experienced the loss of their spouse and are now able to offer support to others.