Peer Support Groups

What Happens at a RESOLVE Support Group?

Support group meetings are a wonderful place to vent frustrations, gather information and be with people just like you. We take turns sharing as much about our personal experiences with infertility as we feel comfortable doing. Some of us have had miscarriages, some have gone through IVF, some are trying other treatments, some are deciding between treatment and adoption and some are trying to decide whether to remain child-free. Diagnoses and treatment choices vary. We talk about it all. It is a safe place to express yourself, as well as get information—from those who have firsthand experience—about treatments, practitioners, books, resources and alternative therapies. In addition, the financial burden of infertility is commonly discussed as well. While Ohio is considered a “mandate state,” insurance coverage for infertility is rarely provided, further complicating decision-making for many of us.

While you might be nervous about attending a support group meeting, we hope you take that first step and join us. Developing connections with others who are “in the same boat” helps you know that you’re not alone. Studies have found that infertility causes as much stress and depression as heart disease, HIV and cancer. Unfortunately, most of our friends and family don’t understand what it’s like for those of us experiencing infertility. It’s nice to be with people who “get it”—people who know what you mean when you mention medical and adoption terms like “IVF” and “homestudies”—but most important, people who truly understand what you’re going through.

We look forward to seeing you at our next support group meeting!
 

Akron Infertility Coffee 

Please note the Akron Support Group is not meeting due to lack of attendance. If you have interest in attending an Akron-based group, please contact

Cincinnati Infertility Coffee

DIRECTIONS:  

From Downtown
-Take I-71 north to the Ridge Avenue North Exit 8b
- Follow Ridge for about 1 mile to 6120 Ridge
- The church is on the right just past Montgomery Road
- Park in the back and enter through the door with the canopy
 
From Dayton
- Take I-75 south to OH-562 East Exit 7 (Norwood Lateral)
- Merge onto I-71 north and immediately watch for the Ridge Avenue Exit 8b
- Take I-71 north to the Ridge Avenue North Exit 8b
- Follow Ridge for about 1 mile to 6120 Ridge
- The church is on the right just past Montgomery Road
- Park in the back and enter through the door with the canopy
 
From I-71 Southbound
- Take I-71 south to the Ridge Ave/ Kennedy Ave Exit 8
- Turn left on Highland
- Turn right on Ridge (North)
- Follow Ridge for about 1 mile to 6120 Ridge
- The church is on the right just past Montgomery Road
- Park in the back and enter through the door with the canopy

Cleveland Infertility Coffees

Columbus Infertility Coffee

Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00PM - 9:00PM.  

The Columbus Metropolitan Library –across from Grant Hospital (usually Meeting Room 1, but may occasionally change based on room availability) Ask at the front reference desk if needed.

Contact Andrea Easley or Brandy Lieser for more information.

Contact 1-800-414-6446, box#2 for more information.

"Transitions: Adoption after Infertility" is a new group that will be forming in the Columbus area. Please  contact contact@resolveofohio.org for more information.

Dayton Infertility Coffee

4th Tuesday of each month at 7pm at Southview Hospital-Our meeting room at Southview Hospital has changed to a meeting room behind the cafeteria. Members may enter through a patio door to the left of the main entrance.  Please contact Tracie Trim at contact@resolveofohio.org for further information

Sandusky Infertility Coffee

Meets the 2nd Monday of the month, 7:00PM to 8:30PM, at Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky.   For more information, please contact Lori Schrader at 419-621-1607 or at contact@resolveofohio.org.

Toledo Support Group

Toledo RESOLVE Chapter meets the 3rd Monday of every month. The meetings begin at 7:00 and are at St. Lukes Hospital in the Private Dining Room. You turn into the hospital at Entrance 2 (blue sign) and park in the general area. Enter the hospital that is labeled "Visitor's Entrance." From there, the receptionist can direct you downstairs to the Private Dining Room. If you have any questions, please contact Ann at contact@resolveofohio.org

Unlisted Areas

Anyone in an outlying area who is interested in starting a peer support group (coffee) in their local area, leave a message at 1-800-414-OHIO, box#9.

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Last modified: February 08, 2006