AIDS Network
Information, education and outreach regarding the prevention of HIV and AIDS. Life Care Services department provides case management for persons living with HIV and AIDS.
600 Williamson St., 53703
608-252-6540; 608-252-6559 (fax)
www.aidsnetwork.org
info@madisonaidsnetwork.org
Alzheimer's & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin
Professionals and volunteers provide support to caregivers and persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. Information, referrals, support groups, educational programs, advocacy and lending library. Local group (disaffiliated with the national Alzheimer's Association in 2009).
517 N. Segoe Rd., Suite 301, 53705
608-232-3400; 888-308-6251
www.alzwisc.org
Alzheimer's Association of South Central Wisconsin
225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago IL 60601
800-272-3900
alz.org/_scwisc
info@alz.org
American Cancer Society Dane County Unit
Prevention and detection of cancer; support groups and services for cancer victims, public and professional education programs.
8317 Elderberry Rd., 53717
608-833-4555
www.cancer.org
American Diabetes Association
Provides literature, videotape loans, community resource guide, education and support groups, and summer camp for 8- to 15-year-olds. Speakers available.
6400 Gisholt Drive, Suite 213, Monona, 53713
608-222-7785; 800-342-2383
www.diabetes.org
Arthritis Foundation, Wisconsin Chapter
Supports research to prevent and find cure for arthritis; seeks to improve quality of life for those affected.
802 W. Broadway, Suite 206, 53713
608-221-9800; 800-242-9945
www.arthritis.org
wiswdo@arthritis.org
Autism Society of Greater Madison
Works to improve local services for people with autism, PDD, and Asperger syndrome. Monthly support group meetings for families; teen social group.
Mail: 2935 S. Fish Hatchery Rd. #101, 53711
608-213-8519
www.autismmadison.org
autismmadison@gmail.com
Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation, Inc.
Provides programs for women living with breast cancer; focus on physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.
2800 Royal Ave., Suite 306, 53713
608-661-4178; 888-821-1140
www.bcrf.org
info@bcrecovery.org
Center for Patient Partnerships
Serves those who have been diagnosed with cancer or other serious or chronic diseases, helping them make informed decisions about their treatment, as well as billing; teaches students from law and medicine about patient-centered care.
975 Bascom Mall, Suite 4311, 53706
608-265-6267
www.law.wisc.edu/patientadvocacy
cppadvocacy@law.wisc.edu
Combat Blindness Foundation
Provides patient care, education, and contributions of equipment and supplies.
P.O. Box 5332, 53705
608-238-7777
www.combatblindness.org
info@combatblindness.org
Community Health Charities, CHC of Wisconsin
Group of statewide, nonprofit health agencies that support patient services and education.
6400 Gisholt Dr., 53713
608-294-1083
wisconsin.healthcharities.org
Compassion and Choices
Provides information and support to terminally ill patients and their families through the End-of-Life Consultation Program.
P.O. Box 55276, 53705
800-247-7421
http://compassionandchoiceswisc.org
Epilepsy Foundation of South Central Wisconsin
Information, including professional in-services, and assistance to people with epilepsy and their families. Support group for parents who have children with any type of disability (childcare provided); Latino parent group; programs for siblings. Summer camp for kids ages 6-18. Emergency medication program.
1302 Mendota St., Suite 100, 53714
608-442-5555; 800-657-4929
www.epilepsyfoundation.org/SoCentralWisc
Gamblers Anonymous
Support group for compulsive gamblers; meets at Manning Counseling Center.
608-283-5800
www.gamblersanonymous.org
Grief Support Groups
A variety of grief groups at locations throughout Dane and Rock counties sponsored through HospiceCare. Special groups include mother loss, men's,LGBTI, pet loss, Spanish language.
608-276-4660
www.hospicecareinc.com
griefsupport@hospicecareinc.com
Gynecologic Cancers: A View Beyond
UW Comprehensive Cancer Center support group for women who are newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment or are survivors of gynecologic cancers.
UW Hospital and Clinics, Room K6/552, 600 Highland Ave., 53792
Lori DuBenske, 608-265-5926
www.uwhealth.org/comprehensivecancercenter
Hancock Center for Movement Arts and Therapies, Inc.
Dance/movement therapy sessions for adults, families and children, as well as classes in Alexander technique, outreach and training workshops.
16 N. Hancock St., 53703
608-251-0908
www.hancockcenter.net
info@hancockcenter.net
Home Health United--Visiting Nurse Service Inc.
Medical social workers for the elderly and homebound. Offers immunizations (flu shots), delivery of hot, nutritious noontime meals, and home medical equipment and supplies.
800-924-2273
HospiceCare Inc.
Provides physical, emotional and spiritual support to patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Don & Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center and the Ellen & Peter Johnson HospiceCare Residence provide onsite care.
5395 E. Cheryl Pkwy., 53711
608-276-4660
www.hospicecareinc.com
hci@hospicecareinc.com
Kayra
Interdenominational group encourages widowed men and women to adjust mentally, socially and spiritually to life without their spouses, with meetings at various times weekly for all age groups.
Bonnie, 608-836-4099
Kids Can Cope
Educational groups set up in schools for children who have a serious illness, or family members facing death, though Dean/St. Mary's.
608-258-6336
www.deancare.com/dhs/support_groups/index.asp
Lung Cancer Support Group
UW Comprehensive Cancer Center support group for anyone affected by lung cancer. Meets at 10 am the second Thursday of the month, Room K4/618.
UW Hospital, 600 Highland Ave., 53792
Libby, 608-263-3592
apps.uwhealth.org/cse/detail.jsp?cse=337
Lupus Foundation of America, Madison Branch
Supports people with lupus and their families. Meets monthly at Ashman Library and bi-monthly at Meriter Hospital.
Nancy, 608-332-5928
www.lupuswi.org
Lymphoma Informational and Education Group
UW Comprehensive Cancer Center group for lymphoma patients (in and out of treatment); meets second Tuesday of the month.
8317 Elderberry Rd., 53717
Barbara, 608-826-1030
www.lls.org/wi
barbara.nehls-lowe@lls.org
Madison Area Brain Injury Support Group
Support, education and social activities for the brain-injured and their families. Meets third Thursdays at 6:30 pm at Meriter Hospital; spouse/significant other group meets second Mondays at 6:30 pm.
Ellyn, 608-238-3571
www.biaw.org
elkroupa@tds.net
Madison Area Brain Tumor Support Group
UW Comprehensive Cancer Center group for any individual with a brain tumor and their family or support persons.
Lori Hayes, 608-265-1192
Man to Man
American Cancer Society support group for men with prostate cancer. First Wednesdays, 8 am, Meriter Hospital. Also third Wednesdays, 7 pm, at ACS, 8317 Elderberry Rd.
8317 Elderberry Rd., 53717
Randy, 608-438-9143
www.cancer.org
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
Dedicated to preventing birth defects and reducing infant mortality. Sponsors Healthy Baby Month, educational programming and fund-raising events.
5315 Wall St., Suite 140, 53718
608-243-7764
www.marchofdimes.com
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Wisconsin Chapter
Provides educational programs, lending library, information and referral, brochures, fundraising opportunities.
1120 James Dr., Suite A, Hartland , 53029
800-242-3358
www.wisms.org
info@wisms.org
Ninth Woman
Support group for women with breast cancer. Meets first Mondays, 7-9 pm, Dean Medical Center, 1313 Fish Hatchery Rd.
Dean Medical Center 608-250-1119; 608-258-5065
www.stmarysmadison.com
Overeaters Anonymous
Fellowship of women and men who meet to share their experience and strength to solve their common problem of overeating. No dues or fees.
608-663-8823; 800-598-6262
www.oamadison.org
madison@oamadison.org
Parents of Murdered Children and Other Survivors of Homicide
For anyone over age 18 who is the survivor of someone who has died by violence. Monthly meeting at 6 pm the third Thursday of every month at Meriter Hospital in room A, across from the cafeteria.
PO Box 259223, 53725
608-821-0050
www.pomc.com
wipomc@gmail.com
Parkinson Support Group
Meets 7-9 pm, third Thursdays at Asbury United Methodist Church, 6101 University Ave.
1202 S. Park, 53715
608-263-7991
parkinsons@neurology.wisc.edu
SHARE Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, Inc.
Peer-to-peer support for grief due to miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant loss.
Cynthia, 608-244-7294
www.nationalshare.org
cynthia111@charter.net
Wisconsin Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Association Inc.
Support groups and programs for adults and teens. Call Barb Gutweiler at 271-7757 or Pat Fero at 837-9540.
747 Lois Dr., Sun Prairie, 53590
608-834-1001
www.wicfs-me.org
wicfsme@yahoo.com
Wisconsin Multiple Myeloma Support Group
Meetings third Tuesday of each month at the UW Health Administrative Bldg., 3:30-5:30 pm. A free monthly newsletter is available.
635 Science Dr.
Chuck Koval, 608-238-5466
apps.uwhealth.org/cse/detail.jsp?cse=608
cfkoval@wisc.edu
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