The Meso Foundation has announced a new schedule for online and over-the-phone mesothelioma support groups. This new schedule will improve user experience and allow more participants to take advantage of this free-of-charge service.
Currently, the Foundation offers online support groups through private Facebook groups for patients, caregivers, and those who have lost a loved one to mesothelioma. This method of participation is available 24/7 and is immediate. To ensure privacy and a safe environment, all participants are screened before they can be added into the groups.
Telephone support groups, available at regular intervals, offer a more traditional support model through moderated calls that allow participants to listen and share as much as they’re comfortable. Participants in these groups are also screened prior to receiving the call-in phone number.
If you would like to join either the online or over-the-phone support groups, please contact Mary Hesdorffer, NP, at (703)879-3820 or [email protected].
Listed below is the updated schedule for over-the-phone mesothelioma support groups:
The caregiver support group, Caregiver Conversations, hosted by Mary Hesdorffer, will meet the 2nd Saturday of every month at 11am EST.
Upcoming dates for Caregiver Conversations:
May 10th, June 14th, July 12th, and August 9th
The support group for all patients, Warrior Voices, hosted by Mary Hesdorffer, will meet the 3rd Saturday of every month at 11am EST.
Upcoming dates for Warrior Voices:
May 17th, June 21st, July 26th, and August 16th
The spousal loss support group, hosted by Miriam Ratner and Judith Hicks, will meet the 1st Tuesday of every month at 9pm EST.
Upcoming dates for the spousal loss support group:
May 6th, June 3rd, July 21st, and August 5th
The Mesothelioma Christian Prayer Group, hosted by Reverend Eric Linthicum and Ginger Horton, will meet the 4th Wednesday of every month at 9pm EST.
Upcoming dates for the prayer group:
May 28th, June 25th, July 23rd, August 27th
An up-to-date schedule of over-the-phone support groups can be found at curemeso.org/support.
