Question:
A group of us are starting a support group, where do we begin?

We live in central WV. Closest support group is 2 hours away. Any suggestions would be appreciated. The local hospital has agreed to help us, and provide meeting space. Thanks. BTW My surgery is this Friday!!!!!!    — Kathryn L. (posted on February 18, 2002)

February 18, 2002
You've made a good start in getting the hospital to let you use a room. You can post all the information here. Also you could put flyers up at the hospital and at your doctor's office. Don't know how big a community you live in, but you also might be able to get something listed in the newspaper. My weekly local has a column just devoted to various meetings and self-help groups. Good luck!
   — garw

February 18, 2002
kathryn i started a support group locally by using the peers link here. OBESITYHELP.COM at work once again! this site is so awesome isnt it??? i went to my state & clicked on all the profiles of the people i wanted to contact. i was looking for a specific genre. i then listed all the email addys of everyone i chose & sent a mass email asking them if they would be interested in support group & i explained the purpose of my specifics. well, i have to tell u that the support group is off the ground & with the awesome help of some that i contacted, its a success. i can see membership growing by leaps & bounds. good luck!
   — sheryl titone

February 18, 2002
You may wanna contact Rona Scott in Birmingham, AL. She speer-headed the formation of our Support group at her clubhouse at her apts. It is now sponsored and she is now employed by Medical Center East Hospital in Bham. Contact her at [email protected].
   — Laura M.