Community Support Groups

Support group information is subject to change. Before attending a meeting, verify information and location by calling the contact number listed.

Alcoholics Anonymous
For those struggling with alcohol abuse.
410-663-1922, baltimoreaa.org

Al-Anon
For families and friends of alcoholics.
410-832-7094, alanon-maryland.org

Alateen
For teenagers with an alcoholic friend or family member.
1-888-4AL-ANON, alateenmddc.com

Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Groups
Provide comfort, support, and practical advice to caregivers of patient’s experiencing an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
410-313-9744

Breast Cancer
Howard County Medical Center Cancer Resource Center

Breastfeeding
Howard County Medical Center Community Health

Cancer (Various)
Howard County Medical Center Cancer Resource Center

Cancer (Look Good Feel Better)
This ACS program provides a free virtual workshop by licensed cosmetologists. Women undergoing cancer treatment can learn to manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment.
lookgoodfeelbetter.org

Essential Tremor (HopeNET)
For those experiencing a diagnosis of Essential Tremor (ET).
804-754-4455, [email protected], thehopenet.org

Heart Disease (WomenHeart)
Offers a range of support services to women who are heart disease survivors.
202-728-7199, Contact [email protected] for zoom link information.
womenheart.org/find-support/

Hospice Care (Gilchrist)
Support for the terminally ill, their families, and the bereaved.
410-730-5072, gilchristhospice.org

Narcotics Anonymous
For those suffering from a narcotics addiction.
1-800-317-3222, na.org

Nicotine Anonymous
For those suffering from a nicotine addiction.
410-964-2180
nicotine-anonymous.org
theserenitycentercolumbia.org/nica-nicotine-anonymous/

Overeaters Anonymous
Support for those recovering from unhealthy relationships with food and body image.
443-475-0443
oabaltimore.org

Parkinson's Disease
Support groups available for loved ones or patient’s experiencing a Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis.
parkinsonfoundation.org/maryland-support-groups

Perinatal Bereavement (Rising Hope)
For parents who have lost a baby to miscarriage, stillbirth, or newborn death.
410-884-4709 or [email protected]
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

Pregnancy and Parenting
Howard County Medical Center Community Health

Prostate Cancer (Gary's Guys)
Contact Gerry Gears at [email protected] for information on in-person and virtual groups.

Pulmonary
Howard County Medical Center Pulmonary Rehab