PRESENTED BY: Terry McSweeney (Certified Independent Fibromyalgia Advisor)
SUPPORTED BY: DRS. GODBY & ETHELBAH (Sacramento Naturopathic Medical Ctr.)
Dr. Damon West (Acme Chiropractic)
Ask yourself these questions: Do you have fibromyalgia?
Do you have family or friends who have fibromyalgia?
Do you want to live a fulfilling and joyous life?
Do you want to be your own best advocate?
Do you want to empower yourself to take control of your medical
care?
Do you want to help your family or friend through the challenges of
fibromyalgia?
If you answer yes to 1 or more of these questions, then joining this support group will lead you down the pathways to: Health, Hope, and Happiness.
For questions and registration:
Terry McSweeney
916-204-7199
fibromyalgiapathways@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/fibromyalgiapathways
North Shore Medical Center Fibromyalgia Support Group
Support Group Leader Name: Lisa King - Wellness Coordinator
Support Group Leader Phone Number: 1-866-676-2239
Support Group Leader Email Address: nsmcwellness@partners.org
Co-leader/Alternative Contact Name: Dot McKeen - Support Group Leader
Co-leader/Alternative Contact Phone Number: 978-741-1215, x7698 Pastoral Care Department
Co-leader/Alternative Contact Email Address: dmckeen@partners.org
Support Group Mailing Address: Salem Hospital, 81 Highland Avenue
City: Salem
State: MA
Zipcode: 01970
Support Group Website: http://www.nsmc.partners.org
Support Group Purpose: A support group to share information on coping skills, relaxation techniques, exercise programs, traditional and Integrative medical therapies, as well as guest speakers, to improve your well-being.
Support Group Meeting Location: Salem Hospital
Meeting Address: 81 Highland Avenue
Meeting City: Salem
Meeting State: MA
Meeting Zipcode: 01970
Meeting Day(s): 3rd Thursday of the Month
Start time: 6:00 p.m.
End time: 7:00 p.m.
Membership cost/donations: Free
Activities: Information on Fibromyalgia
Guest Speakers
Group Support for Members
Individual Support
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Salem Fibromyalgia Support Group
Support Group Leader Name: Diane Austin
Support Group Leader Phone Number: 503-304-8642
Support Group Leader Email Address: austin8642@msn.com
Support Group Mailing Address:
6858 Westridge Ct. N.
Keizer, OR 97303
Support Group Purpose: Education, resources and support for those suffering with FMS.
Support Group Meeting Location:
Salem Hospital
665 Winter St. SE
Buiding D in the Support Group Room on 1st floor
Salem, OR 97301
United States
Meeting Day(s): First (1st) Thursday of each month
Start time: 6:30pm
End time: 8:00pm
Membership cost/donations: FREE
Activities: Extensive list of educational materials, referral lists, and emotional support for those suffering with FMS. Focus is on how to best manage this chronic condition without giving in to despair.
Organization for Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Eduction & Research
Support Group Leader: Martha Niederhauser
Support Group Leader Email: Offerregistration@yahoo.com
Support Group Leader Phone Number: 801 328-8080
Co-leader/Alternative Contact Name: Linda Milne, Board Member
Co-leader/Alternative Contact Phone Number: 801 466-4812
Co-leader/Alternative Contact Email Address: milne92@gmail.com
Support Group Mailing Address: 1002 E. South Temple, Suite 408
City: Salt Lake City
State: UT
Zipcode: 84109
Support Group Website: http://www.offerutah.org
Support Group Purpose: to support our patients, educate them and their family and associates about FMS and CFS. We provide annual conferences with guest speakers.
Support Group Meeting Location: Salt Lake City County Complex, North Building
Meeting Address: 2101 South State Street
Meeting City: Salt Lake City
Meeting State: UT
Meeting Day(s): 1st Monday of the month , each month we have a speaker
Start time: 7:00pm
End time: 8:30
Membership cost/donations: None
Activities: Monthly education meetings with presenter hand-outs & annual conferences. Occasional on-topic film screenings. Annual OFFER social, primarily to honor volunteers and have fun.
Support Group Purpose: To educate& support people with Fibromyalgia, Arthritis and/or Chronic Pain, as well as their families. To help them take control of their pain and share experiences with others who have these problems. To Laugh! Alot
Membership cost/donations: None, but donations are accepted
Activities: Caring & Sharing sessions where we ask & answer questions of each other; presentations by MDs, nurses, naturapaths, dietitions,P.T.s, aroma-therapists, etc. Lots of support, encouragement, empowerment & HOPE! People helping people.
