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For many people recovering from or living with illness, the support of others is a source of immeasurable strength. Support Groups can offer you a stable environment for both education and sharing your personal experience.

The following programs hold meetings at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. For more information or directions, call our Community Programs Line at (412) 469-7100.



A.W.A.K.E.
A support group for persons with sleep apnea.

Alanon
For friends and families of alcoholics.
Wednesdays, 8 p.m.
James Bibro Pavilion, Jefferson Regional Medical Center

Alateen
For teenage family members of alcoholics.
Wednesdays, 8 p.m.
James Bibro Pavilion, Jefferson Regional Medical Center

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
For alcohol abusers.
Wednesdays, 8 p.m.
J-Cafe, Jefferson Regional Medical Center

Caregiver Support Group
Discussion group open to caregivers including relatives and friends of caregivers. Topics deal with support issues, burnout and stress.
First Tuesday of each month, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
3 Southwest Conference Room, Jefferson Regional Medical Center

The Jefferson Cancer Support Group
For cancer patients, their families & friends
Second Tuesday of each month, 7 to 8 p.m.
J-Cafe, Jefferson Regional Medical Center
Sponsored by Burger King Cancer Caring Center

Medical Career Explorers
This group of high school students learns about a different medical career each month through tours and presentations by medical professionals from Jefferson Regional Medical Center.
First Thursday of the month during the school year, 7 to 9 p.m.
J-Cafe, Jefferson Regional Medical Center
Cost: $10/year

Family Hospice Support Groups
  • First Wednesday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
    Baldwin Community Methodist Church

  • Second Tuesday of each month, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
    Southminster House

  • Third Monday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
    Unitarian-Universalist Church

Narcotics Anonymous
For narcotics abusers.
Saturdays, 8 p.m.
J Cafe, Jefferson Regional Medical Center

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Jefferson Regional Medical Center
P.O. Box 18119
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 469-5000
Physician Referral:
(412) 469-7000
Community Programs:
(412) 469-7100



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