Where does someone with limb loss or limb difference look for a group to share information about activities and common interests and issues. Is there such a group?
What you are looking for is usually called a limb loss/limb difference support group. These groups are not limited to amputees, since there are people with congenital limb loss or limb difference. There are several in the Maryland area and one of these might be convenient for you to attend. Support groups often host speakers on a variety of topics, and of course provide a forum for group members to ask questions, share ideas and socialize!
Amputee Support Group Eastern Shore. This new group meets on the first Tuesday of the month 11:30am - 12:30pm. For more information call 443-225-7750.
Meeting location: University of Maryland Cambridge Hospital, 713 Cambridge Marketplace Blvd, Cambridge, MD 21613. 2nd floor conference room on the right as you get off the elevator.
Crossroads Amputee Support Group. This new group meets on the first Monday of the month, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the Dove Point - Children’s Services Building. 1219 Mt Hermon Rd, Salisbury, MD 21804. Contact Gary Moore at 443-750-0827 or garrydmoore@gmail.com.
MedStar Good Samaritan Amputee Support Group. This group meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month, 1:30pm - 3:00pm. Contact Jennifer McDivitt, PT at 443-444-5304 or Jennifer.McDivitt@Medstar.net. This group also meets via Zoom. Email for a link and release form.
Meeting location: MedStar Physical Therapy - O’Neill2, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, 5601 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21239
University of Maryland Rehabilitation Amputee Support Group - click on this link to find out more. This group meets on the third Wednesday of the month 5:30pm - 7:00pm. For more information or to RSVP contact Marianne Sorteberg, PTA at msorteberg@umm.edu.
Location: Ground Floor Therapy gym, UM Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute, 220 Kernan Drive.
Johns Hopkins Amputee Support Group. This group is currently meeting virtually on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 12:15pm-1:00pm. For program information and a link to the Zoom meeting, contact Ed Lyons, PT at elyons6@jhmi.edu or you can give him a call at 443-983-1874 or 410-614-3235.
Adventist Support Group - click on this link for more information. This group meets on the last Thursday of the month, 4:30pm - 6:30pm. Contact Farhad Ostovari at 301-412-3481 or email fostovar@adventisthealthcare.com.
Location: The Seneca Rockville, Rockville, MD
University of Maryland Chesapeake - click on this link for more information. This group generally meets on the first Wednesday of the month, 5:30pm - 6:30pm. Check the link for dates and locations.
You can find additional information about support groups on the Amputee Coalition’s website by clicking here. If you are interesting in starting a support group, you can also find that information on the AC website.
Many attendees find that participating in a support group is very rewarding!
