United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Louisville VA Medical Center

Support Groups

The Louisville VA Medical Center offers several support groups to help patients and their families cope with the effects of a variety of conditions & treatments.  For more information about any of these support groups, please contact the specific support group coordinator provided below.

Bereavement Support Group
Coordinator: Charlene Sexton, Geriatrics and Extended Care Service
Phone: 502.287.4000 x54771

Co-Dependency Group
When: Thursday Afternoons, 7th Floor, 7 South
Coordinator: Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program
Phone: 502.287.5960

Diabetic Education
When: 2nd Tuesday of the Month, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - 2nd floor, B234
Coordinator: Rita Berkley, ARNP 
Phone: 502.287.4000 x55645

Man to Man Prostate Support Group
When: Quarterly, 3rd floor, 3 North
Coordinator: Robin Szczapinski, ARNP 
Phone: 502.287.4000 x54051

Mood Management (SATC Outpatient Recovery Program)
When: Thursdays, 1:00 p.m.
Coordinator: Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program
Phone: 502.287.4000 x55960

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Open ONLY to Current Patients at the Louisville VAMC
When: Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. - 7th floor, Room A753
Coordinator: Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program
Phone: 502.287.4000 x55960

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Open to Veterans, their Visitors, as well as members of the Community
When: Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - 7th floor, Room A753
Coordinator: Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program
Phone: 502.287.4000 x55960

People with HIV Lunch Support Group 
When: 1st Tuesday of the Month, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - 8th floor, Room A801
Coordinators: Grant Jones, PA and Arna Davidson, ARNP
Phone: 502.287.4000 x53930 (Grant) or x54492 (Arna)

Process Support Group (SATC Outpatient Recovery Program)
When: Mondays, 9:00 a.m.
Coordinator: Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program
Phone: 502.287.4000 x55960

Relapse Prevention (SATC Outpatient Recovery Program)
When: Mondays, 11:00 a.m.
Coordinator: Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program
Phone: 502.287.4000 x55960

Self Reflection Group (SATC Outpatient Recovery Program)
When: Mondays, 10:00 a.m.
Coordinator: Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program
Phone: 502.287.4000 x55960

Substance Use Discussion for Veterans (SATC Outpatient Recovery Program)
When: Mondays, 6:00 p.m.
Coordinator: Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program
Phone: 502.287.5960

Substance Use Education (SATC Outpatient Recovery Program)
When: Thursdays, 2:00 p.m.
Coordinator: Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program
Phone: 502.287.4000 x55960

Substance Use Recovery Group (SATC Outpatient Recovery Program)
When: Thursdays, 3:00 p.m.
Coordinator: Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program
Phone: 502.287.4000 x55960

Women's Substance Use Group (SATC Outpatient Recovery Program)
When: Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m.
Coordinator: Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program
Phone: 502.287.4000 x55960


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