Support Groups
Connect with patients and community members sharing similar journeys with health and wellness. St. Elizabeth Healthcare partners with support groups to promote a shared sense of belonging and a pathway to community.
ALS Support Group
To register or learn more about additional resources, visit http://webky.alsa.org/site/PageNavigator/KY_8_SupportGroups.html or contact Patricia Peak, Director of Care Services by phone at (502) 495-3686 or email at patricia@alsaky.org.
Alzheimer's Care
Alzheimer’s Support Group
This group is for Alzheimer’s disease caregivers or those seeking support with loved ones suffering from dementia or memory loss.
In-person or virtual meetings are available.
For more information, please call (800) 272-3900 or visit alz.org/cincinnati.
Behavior Health, Mental Health and Wellness
NAMI Northern Kentucky (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Nami offers the following groups:
- Family and friends of those with mental illness
- Families of children and adolescents with symptoms of mental illness
- NAMI Connection — Individuals with mental illness
For more information, including group dates, times, and locations, please call (859) 446-1550 or visit the website at namiky.org.
Cancer Care
Helping Each Other Breast Cancer Support Group
This group is for women who have been touched by breast cancer.
Where: St. Elizabeth Women’s Health Center
600 Medical Village Dr., Edgewood, KY 41017
For more information, please call (859) 301-2273.
Look Good, Feel Better
Look Good Feel Better is a non-medical, brand-neutral public service program that teaches beauty techniques to people with cancer to help them manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Learn More at lookgoodfeelbetter.org.
Reach to Recovery
Through the American Cancer Society Reach to Recovery program, you can have an online chat or a phone conversation with a trained volunteer who has survived breast cancer and understands what you are going through. Learn More at reach.cancer.org.
Integrative Oncology
The Center for Integrative Oncology within the St. Elizabeth Cancer Center offers multiple support services for those diagnosed with cancer and their families.
Visit stelizabeth.com/integrativeoncology to learn more.
For more information on additional support groups through Cancer Support Community, please call (513) 791-4060.
Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes Classes
Where: Regional Diabetes Center St. Elizabeth Covington
For more information or to register, please call (859) 655-8910 or visit Diabetes Education.
Grief Support
Heart & Vascular
Healing Hearts Women’s Support Group
St. Elizabeth Heart & Vascular Institute recognizes that women heart survivors have particular needs after a heart event. One of those needs is to be understood and listened to by someone who has been there.
To find dates, times and locations of upcoming meetings, or to make a reservation, visit the Healing Hearts webpage, or call (859) 301-WELL (9355).
The KY Family Caregiver Program for Grandparents
For more information, please call (859) 283-1885.
Overeaters Anonymous
PALS: Parents of Addicted Loved Ones Support Groups
Parents with an adult child dealing with substance use disorder involving either drugs or alcohol find hope and support through Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL). Meetings are available all over the country, and lives are being changed every day. It’s not an easy journey, but you don’t have to go it alone.
Find a meeting here: Parents of Addicted Loved Ones | Support Group for Parents, Spouses, Family of Addicted Loved One
St. Elizabeth Journey Recovery Cetner
Compassionate Care for Substance Use Recovery
Our experienced team works closely with you, your loved ones, and your healthcare providers to create a personalized plan for substance use disorder treatment. We use a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to ensure your care meets your unique needs.
We also collaborate with trusted community organizations to remove barriers that may stand in the way of your recovery journey.
Start your path to the life you deserve. Let us help you take the first step today.
Call Covington, KY & Dry Ridge, KY: (859) 757-0717
Call Aurora, IN: (812) 496-8785
Substance Use Disorder
The helpline is for anyone with questions or needs help with substance use disorder. The helpline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is answered by a licensed professional counselor. The NKY Helpline maintains a comprehensive, up-to-date bank of resources and links to treatment.
NKY Helpline: (859) 415-9280
Additional Resources
Patient Toolkit
For additional heal and wellness resources, along with a directory of community organizations, please visit our Patient Toolkit.

