The 4 State Alliance for Parkinson’s Support or 4SAPS is an informal organization of group leaders representing support groups from Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia. Most of the group are in rural areas, with IPMDC being the only member with support groups in an urban area.
We meet on Zoom once a month on the 1st Tuesday of each month, just to connect, and share what works for us and what doesn’t.
We’re working on updating information for these groups, so if you have any changes you’d like us to make, or questions about 4SAPS, please contact sonia.gow@inova.org .
Telehealth
A resource we’ve recently learned about is available for patients in Pennsylvania and West Virginia (other states as well). These are neurologists, including a movement disorders specialist, who can provide care via telehealth.
For additional information please visit www.synapticure.com.
For patients in Virginia, the team of movement disorders specialists at Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center can help. Details at www.inova.org/move.
Pennsylvania
Chambersburg Parkinson’s Support Group
2nd Thursday of each month from 4:00 pm
The meetings are held at the:
Event Center in the Menno Haven Life Center, 300 Ridgeview,
off of Scotland Ave in the Menno Haven complex.
Email cburgpsg@gmail.com
Group Facilitator Kelly Smith 717.377.8318
Harrisburg Area Parkinsons Disease Caregiver Support Group
Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
At: Jewish Community Center
2986 N 2nd Street Harrisburg
All are welcome!
Contact Marion Kanenson for more information:
mkanenson@comcast.net 717.580.7772
East Shore Parkinsons Support Group
Meets every First Friday of the month at 11:00 am
At:
the Helen M. Rehabilitation Hospital Osteopathic Hospital),
2nd floor, Pinnacle conference room #2,
4300 Londonderry Rd, Harrisburg PA
Contacts:
Lauren Scheib LScheib@simpson-rehab.com
Brianna Englert BEnglert@simpson-rehab.com or call at 717.216.2730
Young Onset Parkinson’s
Harrisburg, PA
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
All YOPD patients and their caregivers are welcome!
When you contact Jana Hammerle for more information and to register, she will share the location with you.
janayopd@gmail.com 703.403.6573
Maryland
Allegany, Garrett, Mineral Counties and Surrounding Areas
First Friday of Each Month at 4:00 p.m.
(No meetings in January, February, July and August)
Meetings are held at:
the Grace Memorial Community Church,
1005 Bishop Walsh Road, Cumberland, MD
For more Information, please contact:
Donna Beitzel – 301-501-0004
Cathy Glessner – 301-729-1273
Gemma Schade – 301-478-5603
Carroll Hospital Parkinson’s Education and Support Group
2nd Wednesday 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Using Zoom
Meeting LIVE with a virtual option. There is also a phone option
Carroll Hospital Shauck Auditorium East Pavilion
291 Stoner Avenue Westminster, MD 21157
Contact: Christina McGann
Email: cmcgann@lifebridgehealth.org
Phone: (410) 871-6165 or 410-871-7000
Web: www.lifebridgehealth.org/main/tevis-center-for-wellness-events-and-classes
Friends in Frederick Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
Third Wednesday of each month
From 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm
(except July & August)
At: Mount Pleasant Ruritan Club
8101 Crum Road, Walkersville, MD 21793
Contact: John Nicodemus (240) 815-0080
Contact: John Kraft (301) 703-1194
Website: www.fifpdsg.org
Hagerstown Parkinson’s Support Group
1st Thursday Monthly at 11:45 AM (Year round)
At: Western Sizzlin Restuarant (Steakhouse)
17567 York Road Hagerstown, MD
Contact: Holly McKee at hollykeys81@gmail.com
Virginia
Lynchburg Parkinson Friends Group
Usually the 1st Monday of each month from 10:00 am – 11:30 am
At: Westminster Canterbury – Lynchburg
501 V.E.S. Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24503
Contact Jenifer Massie at Jenifer.Massie@brightstarcare.com
Website: www.brightstarcare.com/locations/lynchburg
Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury
This group is for residents of SVWC.org only.