Shady Grove Fertility offers a range of complimentary fertility support groups designed to support patients through their fertility journey and help cope with any challenges they may face along the way. A recent study shared in The Wall Street Journal showed that more than 85% felt attending meetings has helped them meet challenges in maintaining their treatment and medication regimens.
For Annapolis area patients – we now have support groups near you! The idea came from our Facebook community – and we listened! Barbara Cohen, LCSW-C will be leading groups June, included topics: IVF Support and Donor Egg Recipient Support. Please call Barbara at 410-224-7011 to join one of the Annapolis groups.
June 2012
| Date | Topic | Speakers | Location | Time | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/5 | IVF Support Group | Barbara Cohen, LCSW-C | Annapolis | 7:00- 8:00pm |
410-224-7011 |
| 6/7 | Secondary Infertility Support Group | Patricia Sachs, LCSW-C | Rockville | 7:00pm | 301-951-0206 |
| 6/11 | General Infertility Support Group | Carol Toll, LCSW-C | Columbia | 7:00pm | 301-924-5124 |
| 6/12 | General Infertility Support Group | Ellen Eule, MSW, LCSW-C | Rockville | 7:15pm | 301-340-1188 x129 |
| 6/14 | Donor Egg Recipient Support Group | Carol Toll, LCSW-C | Rockville | 7:00pm | 301-924-5124 |
| 6/19 | IVF & Donor Egg Recipient Support Group | Barbara Cohen, LCSW-C | Annapolis | 7:00- 8:00pm |
410-224-7011 |
| 6/20 | Intended Parents Support Group | Patricia Sachs, LCSW-C | Rockville | 7:00pm | 301-951-0206 |
| 6/23 | Singles Support Group | Michelle Hester, LCSW-C | NW Washington, DC | 10:00am | 202-494-6683 |
| 6/24 | Support Group for Lesbians | Michelle Hester, LCSW-C | NW Washington, DC | 4:00pm | 202-494-6683 |
| 6/26 | Donor Egg Recipient Support Group | Tara Simpson, Psy.D. | Baltimore | 7:00pm | 410-303-3402 |
| 6/27 | General Infertility Support Group | Erica M Hanson, LCSW-C | Annandale | 7:00pm | 202-368-2583 |
July 2012
| Date | Topic | Speakers | Location | Time | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | General Infertility Support Group | Ellen Eule, MSW, LCSW-C | Rockville | 7:15pm | 301-340-1188 x129 |
| 7/12 | Gestational Carrier Intended Parents Support Group | Patricia Sachs, LCSW-C | Rockville | 7:00pm | 301-951-0206 |
| 7/16 | General Infertility Support Group | Carol Toll, LCSW-C | Columbia | 7:00pm | 301-924-5124 |
| 7/19 | Donor Egg Recipient Support Group | Carol Toll, LCSW-C | Rockville | 7:00pm | 301-924-5124 |
| 7/24 | General Infertility Support Group | Tara Simpson, Psy.D. | Baltimore | 7:00pm | 410-303-3402 |
| 7/25 | Donor Egg Recipient Support Group | Erica M Hanson, LCSW-C | Annandale | 7:00pm | 202-368-2583 |
August 2012
| Date | Topic | Speakers | Location | Time | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/4 | Singles Support Group | Michelle Hester, LCSW-C | NW Washington, DC | 10:00am | 202-494-6683 |
| 8/5 | Support Group for Lesbians | Michelle Hester, LCSW-C | NW Washington, DC | 4:00pm | 202-494-6683 |
| 8/9 | IVF Support Group | Patricia Sachs, LCSW-C | Rockville | 7:00pm | 301-951-0206 |
| 8/13 | General Infertility Support Group | Carol Toll, LCSW-C | Columbia | 7:00pm | 301-924-5124 |
| 8/14 | Pregnancy Loss Support Group | Ellen Eule, MSW, LCSW-C | Rockville | 7:15pm | 301-340-1188 x129 |
| 8/16 | Donor Egg Recipient Support Group | Carol Toll, LCSW-C | Rockville | 7:00pm | 301-924-5124 |
| 8/22 | General Infertility Support Group | Erica M Hanson, LCSW-C | Annandale | 7:00pm | 202-368-2583 |
