In Toledo, Ohio:

When:
The support group meets the third Sunday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall at:

Where:
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
2820 W. Alexis Road
Toledo, OH  43613

The church is located between Douglas Rd and Secor Rd, directly across the street from Whitmer High School.  From northbound I-75, take the Alexis Rd exit and head west.  I-475, take the Douglas Rd. exit and head north to Alexis and turn left.  From US 23,  use the Sylvania exit and head east on Alexis Rd.

What we do:
The HDSA Central Ohio Chapter has an active  support group that meets on a monthly basis in Toledo, Ohio.  Anyone with an interest in Huntington’s Disease: those affected, caregivers, individuals at-risk, health professionals and caring friends, are all welcome to attend.  The format of the meetings are most often an open-forum type discussion. Occasionally there will be a speaker or a specific topic to discuss.  Dr. Lawrence Elmer of the Movement Disorder Clinic at the Medical College of Ohio, as our medical advisor, periodically speaks to the group.  There is a great deal of Huntington’s information available also such as, brochures, articles, informational videos and resources for help and additional information.

For more information about the Toledo Support Group contact  Robin VanGorder at: (419) 691-8940.

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In Dayton, Ohio:

When:
The support group meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm.

Where:
Fairview Methodist Church
(corner of Fairview & Cataba)
Dayton, OH  

For more information about the Dayton Support Group contact Mary Beth Bialic LISW at: (513) 741-4372.

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In Cincinnati, Ohio:

When:
The support group meets the third Saturday of the month at 11:00 am.

Where:
Drake Hospital
Cincinnati, OH  

For more information about the Cincinnati Support Group contact Mary Beth Bialic LISW at: (513) 741-4372.

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In Cleveland, Ohio:

When:
The support group meets the forth Monday of the month at 7:00 pm.

**The February 21 meeting will be held at the Chagrin Highlands Medical Center, 3909 Orange Place, Orange Village, Ohio.
The speaker will Laura Hazen, who will be speaking and doing an interactive presentation on stress, especially caregiver stress.

Where:
Independence Public Library
6361 Selig Dr.
Independence, OH  

For more information about the Cleveland Support Group contact Don Barr at: (440) 423-0506 or Cece Cornell SW at (216) 844-8572.

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In Mansfield, Ohio:

When:
The support group meets the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm.

Where:
Home of Charlotte Dourgherty
671 Weller Ave
Mansfield, OH   44904

For more information about the Mansfield Support Group contact Charlotte at: (419) 774-9761.

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In Akron, Ohio:

When:
The support group meets Feb. 7, Mar. 8, April 4, May 3, June 6, July11, (no August Meeting), Oct. 3, Nov. 8, Dec. 5. The meeting will begin at 6:45 pm.

Where:
Ellet Community Center
22449 Wedgewood Drive
Akron, OH   

For more information about the Akron Support Group contact Wes Johnston at: (330) 283-0109.

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