Support Groups
Connect with patients and community members sharing similar journeys with health and wellness. St. Elizabeth Healthcare partners with support groups to promote a shared sense of belonging and a pathway to community.
Alcohol and Drug Treatment
Al Anon Northern Kentucky
For the most current list of Al Anon meetings in Northern Kentucky, please visit the Al Anon website.
For more information on these listings, please email Al Anon Northern Kentucky directly at kyalanon@gmail.com.
ALS Support Group
The Kentucky ALS Support Group is held virtually the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
To register or learn more about additional resources, visit http://webky.alsa.org/site/PageNavigator/KY_8_SupportGroups.html or contact Patricia Peak, Director of Care Services by phone at (502) 495-3686 or email at patricia@alsaky.org.
Alzheimer's Care
Alzheimer’s Support Group
This group is for Alzheimer’s disease caregivers or those seeking support with loved ones suffering from dementia or memory loss.
In-person or virtual meetings are available.
For more information, please call (800) 272-3900 or visit alz.org/cincinnati.
Cancer Care
Helping Each Other Breast Cancer Support Group
This group is for women who have been touched by breast cancer. It meets on the first Monday of each month from 6:30 PM – 8 PM.
Where: St. Elizabeth Women’s Health Center
600 Medical Village Dr., Edgewood, KY 41017
For more information, please call (859) 301-2273.
Look Good, Feel Better
Look Good Feel Better is a non-medical, brand-neutral public service program that teaches beauty techniques to people with cancer to help them manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Learn More at lookgoodfeelbetter.org.
Reach to Recovery
Through the American Cancer Society Reach to Recovery program, you can have an online chat or a phone conversation with a trained volunteer who has survived breast cancer and understands what you are going through. Learn More at reach.cancer.org.
Integrative Oncology
The Center for Integrative Oncology within the St. Elizabeth Cancer Center offers multiple support services for those diagnosed with cancer and their families.
Visit stelizabeth.com/integrativeoncology to learn more.
For more information on additional support groups through Cancer Support Community, please call (513) 791-4060.
Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes Classes
Where: Regional Diabetes Center St. Elizabeth Covington
For more information or to register, please call (859) 655-8910 or visit Diabetes Education.
Grief Support
Heroin Addiction and Support
NKY Hates Heroin
NKY Hates Heroin’s mission is to provide support and aid to those affected by addiction and their families. Partnering with our communities through awareness, resources and education for prevention.
This resource guide is an extremely useful booklet to help those facing addiction and their loved ones with a tremendous amount of resources for support. Download a copy of Resource Guide Booklet.
Northern Kentucky Heroin Hotline
The hotline is for anyone with questions or needs help with heroin addiction. The hotline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is answered by a licensed professional counselor.
NKY Heroin Hotline: (859) 415-9280
Heroin Anonymous
This support group is for those struggling with heroin addiction. There is a family support group that takes place at the same time. Visit heroinanonymous.org for more information.
N.A. (Narcotics Anonymous)
Nar-Anon: https://www.nar-anon.org
Northern Kentucky: www.nkyna.org
Cincinnati: www.nacincinnati.com
Hopeline: (818) 773-9999
Kentucky Survivors Area: (859) 253-4673
Greater Cincinnati Area: (513) 820-2947
Heart & Vascular
Healing Hearts Women’s Support Group
St. Elizabeth Heart & Vascular Institute recognizes that women heart survivors have particular needs after a heart event. One of those needs is to be understood and listened to by someone who has been there.
The group generally meets at 9 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the month. Reservations are recommended. To find dates, times and locations of upcoming meetings, or to make a reservation, visit the Healing Hearts webpage, or call (859) 301-WELL (9355).
The KY Family Caregiver Program for Grandparents
For more information, please call (859) 283-1885.
NAMI Northern Kentucky (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
- Family and friends of those with mental illness
- Families of children and adolescents with symptoms of mental illness
- NAMI Connection — Individuals with mental illness
For more information, including group dates, times, and locations, please call (859) 446-1550 or visit the website at namiky.org.
Overeaters Anonymous
Parkinson's Support Group
When: Second Thursday of each month 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Hospice Multipurpose Conference Room
483 S. Loop Rd.,
Edgewood, KY 41017
Contact: Dana Laytart
Phone: (859) 212-5446
Email: dana.laytart@stelizabeth.com
Additional Resources
Patient Toolkit
For additional heal and wellness resources, along with a directory of community organizations, please visit our Patient Toolkit.