Indiana State Resource Center
Our Mission
ALF promotes education, advocacy, support services and research for the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease. ALF Heartland provides a wide variety of these services including information and referral, education programs, support groups, exciting fundraising events, and an array of volunteer opportunities.
For help with issues related to liver disease, please contact our Help Center by using the Live Chat feature at the bottom of your browser window or call us at (800) 465-4837 Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm Eastern Time or by email at info@liverfoundation.org.
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Support Groups
Support groups provide a place for individuals affected by a similar condition or circumstance to provide and receive support and share their experiences.
Not all support groups are facilitated by a medical professional. Some support groups are facilitated by 3rd party organizations and individuals in this region.
ALF also has identified virtual online support groups you can take advantage of by visiting this page.
Auburn
Hip on Hep C
1316 East 7th Street
Conference Room
Auburn, IN 46706
Meets: Third Friday of the month 6pm
Phone: (260-515-5130)
Web: https://www.facebook.com/Hip-on-Hep-C-Support-Group-125742274180781/info/
Email: hiponhepc1962@gmail.com
Contact Christie Soaper for more information.
Fort Wayne
Alpha-1 Foundation Support Group
Alpha-1 Foundation has over 80 Support Groups Nationwide for Liver and Lung affected Alphas. Please call for more information, including dates and times for support groups or please check www.alpha1.org
Phone: 515-745-2043 (260-450-7911)
Web: www.alpha1.org
Email: tcorron@live.com
Contact Tom Corron and Orlan Holmes (Support Group Leaders) for more information, http://www.alpha1.org/Alphas-Friends-Family/Support/Support-Groups
Indianapolis
Alpha-1 Foundation Support Group
Alpha-1 Foundation has over 80 Support Groups Nationwide for Liver and Lung affected Alphas. Please call for more information, including dates and times for support groups or please check www.alpha1.org
Phone: 317-616-6468 (317-215-4377)
Web: www.alpha1.org
Email: rosannereed@hotmail.com
Contact Rosanne Reed and Debbie Bookout (Support Group Leaders) for more information, http://www.alpha1.org/Alphas-Friends-Family/Support/Support-Groups
Indiana University Health Transplant Support Group
Indiana University Health, University Hospital
iuhealth.org/transplant
Indianapolis, IN
This group is a virtual meeting of patients, families, and caregivers at any stage pre- and post-transplant. The group meets for education, emotional support and information exchange related to organ transplant. Meetings are facilitated by members of the IU Health transplant behavioral health team to help provide information on:
- Learning about the transplant process
- The personal adjustment experience for patients
- Coping needs of caregivers
- Stress-management strategies for patients and their families
The meetings are free, and no registration is required. All families and patients who have/anticipate any type of organ transplant are encouraged to attend.
Meets: 12 – 1 pm
- 1st Thursday – General Support Group: Patients, families and caregivers
- 2nd Thursday – Caregiver Support Group
- 3rd Thursday – General Support Group: Patients, families and caregivers
Phone: (317) 944-7320
Contact Pat Wilkins (Admin. Asst. for Transplant Psychology) for more information. A link to join the Teams online meeting will be emailed to you.
Alpha-1 Foundation Support Group
Alpha-1 Foundation has over 80 Support Groups Nationwide for Liver and Lung affected Alphas. Please call for more information, including dates and times for support groups or please check www.alpha1.org
Phone: 219-765-7801
Web: www.alpha1.org
Email: nwibreathers@live.com
Contact Sarah Volk (Support Group Leader) for more information, http://www.alpha1.org/Alphas-Friends-Family/Support/Support-Groups
Related Links
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Last updated on March 3rd, 2023 at 11:44 am