Support Groups for People with Post-Polio Syndrome

Atlantic County Post-Polio Support Group
Support and information on the late effects of polio, for post- polio survivors and their families and friends.
Meetings: Galloway Township Library, Pomona, NJ 08240
Meets one Sat. per month, 10:30am.
Contact: Marge (609) 476-2219 (day)

North Jersey Post Polio Support Group
Support and information on the late effects of polio, for post- polio survivors and health care providers. Peer-counseling, phone network, guest speakers.
Contact: Susanne Wynkoop-DePuyt (201) 261-8334 (day)

South West Jersey Polio Support Group
Support and information on the late effects of polio, for post- polio survivors and their families and friends.
Meetings: Cooper Communtiy Health Education Ctr., Piazza Ctr., Ste. 6117
Main Street, Voorhees, NJ 08043
Meets 4th Sat., 10:30am.
Contacts: Ann (856) 784-7741 (day) or Martti (856) 753-1855

Monmouth County Post-Polio Support Group
Support for persons with post-polio syndrome, in need of pain management. Meetings, referrals, discussions, guest speakers, social events and networking. Families and friends welcome. Dues $15/year.
Meetings: Eastern Branch Monmouth County Library
Rt. 35, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
Meets monthly, 7-9pm.
Contacts: Lee (732) 449-2532 (day)
Carol (732) 229-6545 (day)

Morris County Post-Polio network
Mutual support for post-polio survivors, their families and friends. Information on the late-effects of polio. Rap sessions. Dues $10/year.
Meetings: United Methodist Church
Morristown, NJ 07960
Meets 3rd Sat., 11am.
Contact: Kathy (973) 334-0624 (day/eve)

Shore Post Polio Support Group
Mutual support to provide information and socialization to its members.
Meetings: Health South,Toms River, NJ 08753
Meets 6 times/year with additional functions throughout the year.
Contact: Dorothy McDowell (732) 255-2733

Raritan Valley Post-Polio Support Group
Support and information sharing for post-polio survivors. Networking with professionals and other groups. Phone help, speakers, monthly newsletter. Dues $10/year.
Meetings: Manville Library
100 South 10th Ave.
Manville, NJ 08835
Meets Sat. at varying times.
Contact: Joyce Siegfried (908) 722-7212

NJ Polio Network
Support and information for NJ polio survivors and their families. Dues $10/year
Phone: (201) 845-6860
www.njpolio.org

Gazette International Networking Institute
Network of people that gather and offer information to individuals with post polio, and users of home mechanical ventilation. Newsletter, networking, advocacy, literature, phone support, referrals, conferences and information on forming a group.
Address: 4207 Lindell Blvd, Ste. 110
St. Louis, MO 63118
(314) 534-0475
www.post-polio.org