Support Groups and Community Education
Bacharach hosts many support groups and community groups which are an important part of the rehabilitation continuum. We also are out and about in southern New Jersey giving talks and educating the community about our services.
AA Meeting
Thursdays 7 p.m. (including holidays)
Board Room
Contact: Kate M.
home) 609-652-2015 mobile) 609-402-2520
Ampovation Support Group
Public support group for anyone with or considering an amputation. Friends and family welcome.
Third Thursday of every month 6 p.m.
Cafeteria
Contact: Mike Braxton
609-553-0056
A. W. A. K. E. at the Shore (Alert, Well and keeping Energetic)
Public support group for people with sleep disorders.
Quarterly meetings
CPAP/BiPAP in The World of Medicare
Pomona Room 2nd Floor Hollander Center
Contact: Mary C. Adekunle, Clinical Director, Sleep & Neurodiagnostics Center
609-748-5405
madekunle@bacharach.org
Brain Injury Alliance of NJ Cape Atlantic Chapter
Second Thursday of each month 7 p.m.
Pomona Room 2nd Floor Hollander Center
Contact: Nutan Ravani, Ph. D.
856-589-5797
Cardiac Support Group
Third Thursday of each month 3 p.m.
Contact: John DeFeo, Senior Exercise Specialist
609-652-7000 x2091
jdefeo@bacharach.org
Overeaters Anonymous 12 Step Group
Tuesday 6:45 to 8 p.m.
Pomona Room 2nd Floor Hollander Center
Contact: Mary Ann C.
mobile) 609-703-0733 home)609-652-4133
Pain Management Support Group
Second and Fourth Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
Board Room
Contact: Bob Gordon
609-266-1198
Parkinson’s Disease Exercise Class
Every Tuesday 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Tuckerton Outpatient Center
345 East Main Street, Tuckerton
Contact: Kim Cullen
609-294-2010
Cost is $10 per class
Pelvic Health Support Group
Third Thursday of the month 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Pomona Room 2nd Floor Hollander Center
Contact: Mora Pluchino, PT, DPT
mpluchino@bacharach.org
Spinal Cord Support Group
Third Thursday of the month 4:30 p.m.
Location varies
Contact: Becky McGill
609-748-5411
rmcgill@bacharach.org
Stroke Support Group
Group is open to anyone affected by stroke: survivors, caregivers, family and friends. Provides forum for learning, listening and socializing with others.
First Wednesday of the month 5 p.m.
AtlantiCare Life Center at English Creek, Life Center Meeting Room
Contact: Rob Szapor
609-677-5433
Tinnitus Educational Seminars
The seminars will address the nature of tinnitus, the underlying causes and what steps to take for evaluation and treatment.
3rd Wednesday of the month 4:00 p.m.
Hearing and Balance Center on Chris Gaupp Drive.
Contact: Lauren Reale, Au D.
609-748-5370
lreale@bacharach.org
Community Education
Physician Lectures
You are invited to watch all of our physician lectures on Bacharach’s YouTube page.
Community Engagement
St. Francis Community Health Fair
St. Francis Community Church Long Beach Island
5th Annual Ability Fair
10 a.m.- 2 p.m. | Stockton University
Features 70+ vendors who offers services and products for children and adults with disabilities.
AC Weekly Health Fair
Saturday, September 16 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Ocean City Boardwalk
JCC Senior Health Expo
Thursday, September 28 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | JCC Margate
