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Support Groups |
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Rapid City Regional Hospital supports a number of support groups by
offering meeting space and occasional brochure development or health
care expertise. The group meeting times and contact individuals are
noted below.
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American Brain Tumor Association
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The unique challenges of living with a brain tumor call for special resources. Cancer Care Institute staff members have reviewed and purchased many brochures and pamphlets for patient and family use. Patients wanting more information are encouraged to call (800) 886-2282 or E-mail info@abta.org or check out the website:
www.abta.org
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Web Address: |
www.abta.org |
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American Cancer Society
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The American Cancer Society has a strong staff presence in Rapid City, providing Navigator patient services and other resources to cancer patients and their families. Cancer Care Institute staff members work closely with American Cancer Society personnel to provide easy access to those resources and to assist with American Cancer Society special events, including Daffodil Days and Relay for Life. Patients are encouraged to call the American Cancer Society at (605) 342-7740 (1-800-ACS-2345) or to access the national web site at www.cancer.org.
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Web Address: |
www.cancer.org |
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Autism Support Group
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Currently Meeting at Kibben Kuster School. For More Information: Wes Sellers / (605)578-2239
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1st Thursday each month |
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7 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
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FREE |
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Autism Support Group
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This group meets at Kibben Custer School. For more information call (605) 578-2239.
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1st Thursday of each month |
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7:00 p.m. |
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Free |
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Bariatric Support Group
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Support for persons who have had Bariatric Surgery. Contact Roy Trotter at 341-3908 for more information.
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Last Monday of every month |
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7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
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FREE |
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Bereavement Support Group
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Sponsored by Blessed Sacrament Church, Rapid City, S.D. and Family Life Ministries. For more information call (605) 343-5547 or Family Life Ministries at (605) 343-3541. Eight weeks, meeting once per week.
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Better Breather's Club
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This group provides support and information to those with chronic lung disease. For more information call (605) 719-8307.
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1st Monday of each month (March - October) |
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1:00 p.m. |
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Free |
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Black Hills Amputee Support Group
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Call (605) 341-1255 for more information.
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3rd Saturday of every month |
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7:00 p.m. |
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Free |
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Black Hills Area Survivors of Suicide
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A support group for adults and children who have lost a family member, friend, or colleague to suicide. This group meets at First congregational Church, 1200 Clark Street. For more information call (605) 342-9585 or (605)721-7720
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2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month. |
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7:00 p.m. |
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Free |
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Black Hills Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Fibromyalgia Syndrome Support Group
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This group meets to provide support to one another as well as educate the community and health care providers on issues relating to Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia. For more information call (605) 399-2597
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3rd Saturday of each month |
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10 a.m. |
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FREE |
Web Address: |
www.bh-cfs-fms.myip.org |
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Black Hills Diabetes Association, Inc.
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The group's mission is to provide education, increase public awareness, and support all with diabetes in the Black Hills. For more information call(605)923-4682.
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Last Sunday September - May |
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1:30 p.m. |
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Free |
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Depression and Bi-Polar Support Group
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A support group for persons with depression or Bi-Polar disorder. Call (605) 574-3278 for more information.
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2nd Monday of every month |
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7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
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FREE |
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Dialysis / Transplant Support Group
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For more information call (605)719-8188.
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1st Thursday or 1st Saturday of month (Alternating months) |
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7:00 p.m. |
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Free |
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Family & Friends of Children with Neurobiological Brain Disorders
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For more information call (605)347-3249
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2nd Tuesday of each month |
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7:00 p.m. |
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Free |
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Friends Against Breast Cancer
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Call Ellen at (605) 341-6493, Laurie at (605) 718-5656, or Julie at (605) 347-0094 for more information
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Day & Month: |
2nd Tuesday each month |
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7 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
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FREE |
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Insulin Pump Support Group
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This group provides support and education for persons who are insulin dependent. For more information call (605) 341-1273.
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3rd Sunday; Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept., Nov. |
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2:00 p.m. |
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Free |
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Lupus/Arthritis Support Group
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For more information call Nickie at (605) 721-2864.
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2nd Saturday of every month |
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9 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
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Free |
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Ostomy Support Group
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For more information call (605)341-4669
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Day & Month: |
3rd Sunday; Jan., Mar., May, Sept., Nov. |
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2:00 p.m. |
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Free |
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Prostate Cancer Support Group
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A support group for prostate cancer survivors, those diagnosed with prostate cancer, and their families. Call (605) 343-8100
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2nd Thursday; Feb., Apr., June, Aug., Oct., Dec. |
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6:30 p.m. |
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Free |
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Support for Grieving Parents (Infants/Toddlers/Stillborn/Miscarriage)
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This group is for grieving parents and family who have lost a child; infant, toddler, stillborn, or by miscarriage. For more information call (605)341-3354, (605)342-1533, or (605)787-9143.
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2nd Thursday of each month. |
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7:00 p.m. |
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Free |
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THUMPERS
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Support Group for parents of children with heart anamolies.
(605) 722-3550
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Time: |
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
Charge: |
FREE |
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