January 2012 Peer Support Activities

Peer Support Group Meetings:  In January there will be three support group meetings: one in Dedham, one in Newton, and one in Manchester, NH. These meetings are free and are open to all women with vulvar and pelvic pain disorders.

One-on-one Peer Support:  If you would like to receive one-on-one support by telephone or email, please email Pat at patonorato@v-matters.org to set up a time to talk either with me or with a peer support volunteer.

Join the Peer Support Network email list:  Send your email address to Pat at patonorato@v-matters.org. You’ll receive:

• Announcements of upcoming support activities
• Invitations to events
• Information about vulvodynia and related genital pain syndromes

PEER SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS

Genital/Pelvic Pain Support Group

Meets in Newton, MA
10 Seats
Hosted by Atara Schimmel
Saturday, January 7, 2012 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m
Please RSVP to Atara at ataraschimmel@yahoo.com

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V Pain Support Group

Meets in Dedham, MA
10 Seats
Hosted by Allie Castino
Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Please RSVP to Allie at alliecastino@gmail.com

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Manchester, NH Support Group Meetings 

Please call Amber at 703-303-7573
or email her at ancannan@gmail.com for dates of upcoming meetings
Location:  Riverside Elliot, Manchester, NH

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Brewster, MA V Support Group

A support group network member is interested in starting up
a V Support Group on the Cape. If you live on or near
the Cape and are interested in participating, please
contact Pat at patonorato@v-matters.org
or 781-790-1813

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UPCOMING PEER SUPPORT ACTIVITIES

Informal Social/Support Dinners

Meets in Waltham, MA
First dinner in February or March
Day/time will vary
Hosted by Pat Onorato

For more information or to participate, please email Pat at
patonorato@v-matters.org  or call 781-790-1813.
When I have a list of interested women, I’ll work with
them to schedule a convenient date and time.

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 For a complete listing of support activities please see Peer Support Network
listed under Resources.