Support group - incontinence
Information:
SUPPORT GROUPS FOR URINARY AND FECAL INCONTINENCE
Continence Restored, Inc.
785 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10021
(212) 879-3131
Simon Foundation, Inc.
Box 835
Wilmette, IL 60091
(708) 864-3913
(800) 23-SIMON
Help for Incontinent People (HIP)*
P.O. Box 544
Union, SC 29379
(803) 579-7900
(800) BLADDER (800-252-3337)
*This is a non-profit organization that provides support and education to the public about incontinence.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Support groups consist of people who have come together to share the common experiences and problems unique to their disease or condition. Support groups are organized to deal with four main sources of stress: mental or physical illness, addictive or obsessive behavior, personal crisis or life changes, and caring for disabled family members.
In addition to being a place to meet people who share a common bond, self-help/support groups also help members in other ways. Through newsletters and regular contact with other people in similar situations, members receive up-to-date information regarding their disability and treatments that are available. Along with this sharing comes understanding and a sense of belonging. Research confirms that the coming together of people in trouble serves to increase self esteem, decrease anxiety and depression, and raise levels of overall well being.
Information on support groups in your area can be found in a variety of ways. Handbooks of community resources, including support groups, are usually available in local libraries and hospitals. Major groups are often listed in the Yellow pages under "social service agencies".
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