Support groups and classes

Surviving cancer can be physically and mentally challenging, but you are never alone. Join a virtual support group to share your story, hear others' experiences, and learn about your condition. Veteran-focused, confidential, and facilitated by cancer psychologist. Veterans and family members are welcome. Call-in groups are open to everyone and do not require an appointment.

RSVP or more information: Call 713-791-1414, ext. 227987. 

Breast Cancer

• When: Second Tuesday of every month
• Time: 11:00 a.m. via Zoom

Point of Contact:

Dr. Bethany Aiena
Call 832-450-6137

Vets Helping Vets (General cancer support group)

• When: Third Tuesday of every month
• Time: 11:00 a.m. via telephone conference call

Prostate Cancer

• When: Fourth Tuesday of each month
• Time: 11:00 a.m., via telephone conference call

Urology Stress Management

• When: Every Wednesday
• Time: 11 a.m., via telephone conference call

Caregiver Support Group (PCAFC)

Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC)

This monthly support group is open to PCAFC caregivers of Veterans. The group will provide information VA and community resources and time to interact and ask questions. 

• When: Fourth Wednesday of each month, 11:00 a.m. to noon.
• Where: Virtually
• VA Outpatient Clinics: Beaumont, Conroe, Galveston, Lake Jackson, Lufkin, Texas City, and Tomball.

Point of Contact:

Kimberly Robison
Caregiver Support Social Worker
Call 713-791-1414, ext. 228634
More information: VA Caregiver Support Program

Caregiver Support Group (general)

Program of General Caregivers

This monthly support group is open to general caregivers of Veterans. The group will provide information VA and community resources and time to interact and ask questions. 

• When: Fourth Thursday of each month, 11:00 a.m. to noon.
• Where: Virtually
• VA Outpatient Clinics: Beaumont, Conroe, Galveston, Lake Jackson, Lufkin, Texas City, and Tomball.

Point of Contact:

Michelle King-Thompson
Caregiver Support Program Social Worker
Call 713-791-1414, ext. 228634

Caregiver Support Group 

Caregivers of Aging Veterans

This weekly support group is for those who provide care for Veterans aged 60 and older. The group will provide information VA and community resources and time to interact and ask questions. 

Topics of discussion:

• Cognitive health (neuropsychology)
• Physical health/medical course of aging (geriatric medicine)
• Managing behavioral changes (psychology)
• Future planning (social work)

When: Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Where: Via Zoom or telephone

Points of Contact:

Dr. Brian Miller
Call 713-791-1414, ext. 223297
Dr. Tabina Choudhury
Call 713-791-1414, ext. 226982

Patients can learn skills to manage living with epilepsy and improve quality of life. It is also an opportunity to meet with Veterans with epilepsy.

• When: Second Friday of every month.
• Where: Virtually

Point of Contact:

Melissa Fadipe
Call 713-794-8835

MOVE! has several virtual options for Veterans.

• MOVE! 16-Week Virtual Weekly Groups
• MOVE! Telephone Group
• MOVE! Diabetes Virtual Program
• MOVE! Virtual Fitness Classes: Mondays at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday at 8 a.m., and Fridays at 8 a.m. 

For more information about on the MOVE! Weight Management Program, please  message the MOVE! Program via My HealtheVet secure messaging or call the MOVE! Coordinator

Point of Contact:

Jordyn Forsyth
MOVE! Coordinator
Call 832-781-0452

Living with chronic medical illness can be challenging - physically, mentally, and socially. Join a virtual support group to share your story and bear witness to other Veterans’ experiences. Also learn skills and techniques to aid yourself and others in navigating life with chronic disease. 

Veteran-focused, confidential, and facilitated by Palliative Psychologist. Groups are open to everyone and do not require an appointment.

Point of Contact:

L. Alexis Correll, PsyD
call 713-791-1414, ext. 226948

"Finding a Path Through the Wilderness" 

When: First Tuesday of each month, 2-3 p.m.
Where: Virtual

Members will meet other Veterans diagnosed with life-limiting illness and gain knowledge and skills to help themselves and each other.

ALS Support Group

When: Third Tuesday of each month, 2-3 p.m.
Where: Virtual

Description: Members will meet other Veterans diagnosed with ALS and gain knowledge and skills to help themselves and each other.

• When: Teleconference first Thursday of each month. 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
• Where: Microsoft Teams meeting,  Conference ID 668 286 824#

Points of Contact:

Sally Samuel
Call 713-794-8410
Beth Boncher, RN, BSN
Call 713-870-7878
Olga Diverse
Call 713-794-7842

Provides health education and a supportive environment to stroke survivors and their families.

• When: Second Wednesday of every month, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
• Where: Zoom 
• Meeting ID:
• Passcode: 431166
• Phone: Call

Point of Contact:

Karen Iyere, NP-C
Stroke Coordinator for Stroke Center
Call

Specific objectives are:

• To provide open discussion and learning opportunities in a supportive setting.
• To provide resources for support, counseling, and education on stroke and its progression as well as rehabilitation.
• Provide stroke survivors and their families a place to get answers after a stroke.
• Provide peer support, hope, and encouragement.

Thinking about quitting? Let us help you! When you’re trying to quit tobacco, counseling or medication increase your chance of success. Using these two together offers the best chance of quitting. From casual self-help to one-on-one counseling, your VA has options to help you quit for good.

Join our tobacco cessation group. We are currently offering group participation by video and telephone conference only.

• When: Thursdays, 1:00 p.m.
• Where: Join Webex meeting
• Phone: Call
• Access code: 2#

The group meets weekly for 60 minutes and you can start attending at any time. This is a drop-in group; no referral is required. There is no co-pay for attending tobacco treatment

Find out more about tobacco cessation at VA Houston.

Point of Contact:

Dr. Zina Peters
Call 281-797-8662

A group that offers a safe place for transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender questioning Veterans.

Discuss and explore:

• Identity
• Relationships
• Military and VA culture
• Coming out
• Stigma
• Sexuality
• Health
• Grief
• Stress
• Current events and more

When: We are taking referrals to contact Veterans when group is reinitiated.

Point of Contact:

Dr. Hiram Rivera-Mercado
Call 281-217-9028

Friends and family are welcome to attend as well.

• When: Last Tuesday of each month, 2:00 p.m.
• Where: Virtually

Point of Contact:

Bismy Joseph
Amputation Rehabilitation Coordinator
Call 713-791-1414, ext. 228054

Our Whole Health approach empowers and equips you to take charge of your health, well-being, and quality of life. Whole Health goes beyond your illnesses, injuries, or disabilities, and focuses instead on your values, goals, and overall health. Whole Health offers:

• Chiropractic Care
• Meditation and mindfulness training
• Education class: Taking charge of my life and health
• Maternity care
• Yoga and Tai Chi

Find out more about our Whole Health program.