Support Groups

Patients of the Jupiter Medical Center's Institute for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery can attend a monthly support group hosted by members of the bariatric team. This group offers guest speakers, psychological and nutritional support.

• Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. ǀ 3rd Wednesday monthly
• Contact: 561-263-5695

Pastoral Care

Available upon request. Meet with a member of the pastoral care team for emotional and spiritual support.

• Contact: 561-263-4457

Adult Support Group

If you are living with a diagnosis of diabetes, you are not alone. It’s important to have support from family, friends and from other people with diabetes. A support group can provide a place to discuss issues that others with diabetes may be experiencing too, find resources and talk to healthcare professionals who are specially trained and certified in diabetes education.

• Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.ǀ 2nd Monday quarterly (February, May, August & September)
• Contact: 561-263-5067

Lactation and Postpartum Support Group

You don’t have to face lactation or postpartum issues alone. Having the support of others is important. Our support group provides a warm and caring atmosphere where women can share knowledge, experiences and give emotional support to each other. Currently our support groups have been suspended. To speak with one of our lactation consultants please call 561-263-2628.

Smoking Cessation Classes

A complimentary, proven-effective, four-week smoking cessation class is available to support your efforts to stop smoking. The course includes group support, relapse preventions, free nicotine replacement therapy (gum, patches and lozenges are available for those who are eligible). The group meets virtually, please call 1-877-819-2357 for information, dates, times and to register.