Support Groups

Support Groups

Hendricks Regional Health is proud to facilitate and host a variety of support groups for the community. Groups are designed to provide a supportive environment with opportunities to come together for sharing and learning. All meetings are free to participants, and registration is not required unless specified. Offerings include:

Alzheimer's Support Group
Gives support to caregivers, family and friends of those who suffer from Alzheimer's Disease. Call (317) 745-3553.

Bariatric Weight Loss Support Group
Offered in conjunction with our partners at St. Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence. Designed for anyone who has had, or is considering, bariatric surgery. Meets at the Hendricks Regional Health YMCA. Call (317) 409-3159.


Bereavement Support Group – Emerging
Especially tailored to those ready to express their grief in a comforting group environment. Participants may be relatively new in their grief, or may feel they are ready to deal with a loss that is not so recent. Call (317) 718-4360.

Bereavement Support Group – Comfort Zone (Suicide Support)
Intended for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one due to suicide. The goal of the group is to help members face the emotions that come with the painful realities of suicide. Call (317) 718-4360.

Bereavement Support Group – Common Ground (Perinatal / Infant Loss)
Provides support for families that have experienced a loss during pregnancy or in the first weeks following childbirth. Call (317) 718-4360.

Bereavement Support Group – Maintaining
Help provide ongoing support for those experiencing grief. While the group has many widowed persons whose losses occurred over the past several years, new members are very welcome. Call (317) 718-4360.

Breastfeeding Support Group
Focuses on topics such as breastfeeding while working and other concerns. A fun group for breastfeeding moms and their babies. Call (317) 745-8448

Cancer Support Group
For patients and caregivers needing support after a diagnosis of cancer. Group attendees include those with a variety of different types of cancer diagnoses. Call (317) 718-4360.

Diabetes Support Group
Designed for any adult living with diabetes. Facilitated by a diabetes educator from our Center for Diabetes Excellence. This support group meets the third Monday of every month and is free to attend. Call (317) 745-3769.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Provides support to anyone whose life has been touched by multiple sclerosis. The group utilizes guest speakers and sharing of resources. Registration is not required. Call (317) 745-3553.

Young Mother Support Group
This group is tailored for pregnant teens, young moms (up to age 23) and their children and offers a non-judgmental, supportive atmosphere. Participants share snacks and good conversation while they share ideas and support. Any young mom is welcome, regardless of if they plan to have their baby (or have already delivered) at Hendricks Regional Health. Also, educational opportunities with the group enable participants to earn “mommy money” to spend in the Mommy Store. Call (317) 718-4585.

Find a group

View calendar of support groups for chronic conditions such as diabetes.

View calendar of support groups for those affected by cancer or bereavement (grief).

View calendar of parenting support groups, including breastfeeding and our young mothers group.