Support Groups in Milwaukee
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare promotes your wellness and healing through our many support groups. If you or a loved one are facing physical, emotional or spiritual challenges, please connect with one of our support groups.
Most groups do NOT require pre-registration. ALL groups are free.
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group
Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month, 1:30–3 pm
Call (262) 548-7224 for information.
Amputee Support Group
Meets 4th Thursday of every month, 10:30 am - Noon
Call (414) 874-4345 for information.
The Baby Connection
Location: Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - Elmbrook Memorial
Bariatric Support Group
For pre- and post-operative bariatric surgery patients.
Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month,
6:30–8:30 pm
Call (262) 522-8300 for information.
CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS
- After Breast Cancer (ABC) for Seniors
Meets 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month,
1–2:30 pm
Call (414) 447-2303 for information.
- Coping With Cancer
Meets every Wednesday, 1-2:30 pm in the
Center for Cancer Care
Journey to Wellness Support Group
For cancer patients and their key support persons on treatment or those who have completed treatment. This is an open-ended group. Come for one session or as many sessions as you like. The group is facilitated by oncology social workers with occasional speakers.
Wheaton Franciscan Cancer Care-Reiman Center, Conference Room
Meets 1st Thursday of every month, 10:00-11:30 am
WFH-St. Francis, Felician Room
Meets 3rd Thursday of every month, 10:00-11:30 am
Call 414-427-6268 for information.
- Us TOO Support Group (Prostate Cancer Support Group)
Meets the 4th Tuesday of every month from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the 5th Floor Conference Room. This group is a new prostate cancer support group for men and their partners. It is an open-ended group. The group is facilitated by oncology social workers with occasional guest speakers.
Call (414) 447-2914 for more information.
Losers For Life
This support group is for one-year post-operative bariatric surgery patients.
Meets 1st Thursday of every month, 6–7:30 pm
Call (262) 522-8300 for information.
Mom's Chat
Location: WFH-Brown Deer at the YMCA Healthy Lifestyle Village
No Butts About It - You Can Quit!
This free smoking cessation support group is for adult individuals at any stage of the quitting process.
Family Care Center - Glendale
Meets one Tuesday per month, 6 - 7 pm
Call (414) 527-8237 for dates.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Meets 1st Thursday of every month, 3–3:30 pm
Call (414) 647-5520 for information.
WFH-Mayfair, 10400 W. North Avenue
Meets the last Wednesday of every month,
February through October, 2–3:30 pm
Call (414) 447-2760 for information.
WFH-Elmbrook Memorial
Call (262) 785-2050 for event dates and to register.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation – Harmon-02-CATS
This support group helps pulmonary patients exercise their lungs while making music with harmonicas.
Meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, 3:30–4:30 pm
Call (414) 647-5520 for information.
RTS Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group
For parents, family members and friends coping with a pregnancy loss or a newborn death.
Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7:30–9:30 pm
Call (414) 447-2473 for information.
Stroke Support Group
Meets 2nd Thursday of every month, 10 am - Noon
Call (414) 447-2906 for information.
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