Support Groups

Alzheimer's Support Group

For caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in St. Luke's Room 163. Call 319/369-7190.

Brain Injury Caregiver Support Group

Meets the third Monday of each month at St. Luke’s Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Dining Room. Call 319/369-7846.

New Beginnings: Adjusting to Motherhood

Becoming a mother is an immediate and often overwhelming life change. Mothers may be surprised that feelings of sadness can accompany feelings of joy. These feelings may last a couple of weeks or may have a sudden onset that can last much longer. There may be feelings of being overwhelmed, guilt, confusion or anxiety. Some women have trouble eating or sleeping while others feel like their life is out of control. Postpartum depression screening is done weekly.

This weekly support group recognizes that it takes almost a year to adjust to the addition of a new family member. Mothers can share experiences, discuss questions, develop skills and find alternatives to work through the adjustments of the postpartum period. Attend anytime during the first year after your baby's birth. The group meets weekly on Wednesdays from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Preregistration is not necessary. Call 319/369-7580 for more information.

Class for Divorcing or Separating Parents

Preregistration is required. A 30-minute mediation class meets along with the session. The cost of the class is $20. Currently meets 8 a.m. on the  3rd Tuesday of the Month. Call 319/369-8002 for a complete schedule and preregistration information.

CPR Classes

Classes include CPR for adults, infants and children. Cost and length of class varies according to type of class. Call St. Luke's Work Well Solutions at 319/369-8884 for a complete schedule or register online at stlukescr.org.

DANCE - Diabetes, Answers that Change and Empower

For persons with diabetes and their significant others. Meets four to five timesper year. Call 319/369-7440.

Easy Breathers Club

A support group for families and patients living with chronic pulmonary diseases. Meets the third Wednesday of March, May, July, Sept., Nov. and Dec. at 10 a.m. in St. Luke's Nassif Heart Center Room 2. Call 319/369-7527.

Empty Arms Support Group

For parents with infant or pregnancy loss, or infertility. Meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in St. Luke's Resource Center. Call 319/369-7347 for more information.

Health Connections

Programs and support for individuals livign with or at risk for chronic health conditions. Call 319/558-4867 for more information.

Heart Failure Workshop

Meet with a dietitian and nurse to learn about low-sodium foods, how to read lables and medications for heart failure. Call 319/369-7736 for more information.

Homicide Support Group

For anyone whose loved one was a victim of homicide. Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in St. Luke's Schwartz Center C. Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the North Liberty Community Center. Call 319/398-3943.

Hydrocephalus Association Support Network

An informal meeting to help get our support group going and meet other families. We will talk about our future plans for guest speakers and other future events. Meeting June 18 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Luke's 1st Floor Resource Center. RSVP by June 12 to Rachel Buresh by e-mail cedarrapidssupport@hydroassoci.biz or call 319/551-2960.

Meet & Eat

An informal support group and meal for anyone who has lost a loved one (dutch treat). Meets the third Saturday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at the Bonanza. Meets the first Thursday of each month at noon at the Pizza Ranch in Vinton. Call 319/369-7744.

Mended Hearts Support Group

Individuals who have recovered from heart surgery provide emotional support and education to others having or recovering from surgery. Meets the first Thursday of each month at First Baptist Church, 5200 Northland Ave. NE. Call 319/369-7941.

Parenting Children Who Have Been Sexually Abused 

A support group for parents with children ages 12 and under who have been sexually abused or exhibit sexualized behavior. The group focuses on behavior concerns of children who have been abused, who and how to inform others about the abuse, basic body safety information for children and appropriate healthy sexuality information for various ages and stages. Meets on the first and third Monday of the month from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Child Protection Center, 1095 N. Center Point Rd. in Hiawatha.

Parenting the Strong-Willed Teen

A support group for parents of teens who struggle with destructive behaviors and make bad decisions. Learn from other parents how to: set effective limits without being controlling, encourage positive relationships for your teens and help your teenager reach their individual potential by setting positive and realistic goals. Meets on the second and fourth Monday of the month from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Child Protection Center, 1095 N. Center Point Rd. in Hiawatha. Contact the Child Protection Center family advocate at 319/369-7979 to register.

Parkinson's Support Group

For persons with Parkinson's and their caregivers. Meets the first Friday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in St. Luke's Room 163. Call 319/369-7331.

Spinal Cord Injury Support Group

For anyone who's had a spinal cord injury and their caregivers. Meets the second Monday of each month from 7-9 p.m. in St. Luke's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Gym. Call 319/369-7846.

Stamp Out Stroke Support Group

Meets the second Thursday of each month from 3-4:30 p.m. in St. Luke's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Dining Room.         Call 369-8096 for questions.