South Carolina
Huntington's Disease Resources
SC Support Groups by Location
Statewide Caregiver Support Group (Zoom)
This online support group is open to caregivers of individuals living with HD. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences, resources and advice. Center of Excellence Support Groups typically operate on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00pm-7:00pm.
May 19
June 16
July 21
September 22
October 20
November 17
December 15
To join the online caregiver support meeting by Internet, please type the following address into your web browser (you must be connected to the internet for this option) Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/138725008
Support Group led by: Melissa Reitmeier, PhD, LMSW (mcreitme@mailbox.sc.edu ) and Ruth Abramson, PhD (ruth.abramson@uscmed.sc.edu)
Statewide and Columbia InPerson Support Group (Zoom)
This support group is open to all individuals with HD and their families living in the community. Our goal is to educate and support the HD community by providing the opportunity for individuals to share their experiences, resources and advice.
2020 Meetings:
Saturdays 10:30am-11:30am
February 8
March 7
April 4
May 2
June 6 (TBD-National HDSA Conference)
July 11
September 12
October 3
November 7
December 5 (Education Day)
Currently support group is not allowed in person. If allowed in person post COVID-19 we will hold support group at Medical Park 2. Please call or text Melissa (803-466-8475) for more information.
To join the support meeting by Internet, please type the following address into your web browser (you must be connected to the internet for this option)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/138725008
Support Group led by: Melissa Reitmeier, PhD, LMSW (mcreitme@mailbox.sc.edu ) and Ruth Abramson, PhD (ruth.abramson@uscmed.sc.edu)
Charleston InPerson Support Group
This support group is open to all individuals with HD and their families living in the community. Our goal is to educate and support the HD community by providing the opportunity for individuals to share their experiences, resources and advice.
Next Meeting:
Location:
Support Group led by: Joyce Sireno