US Support Groups


The ICA is pleased to provide you with a list of IC, painful bladder syndrome (PBS), and chronic pelvic pain support groups in the United States and around the world. If you know of an existing IC support group that is not on this list, please ask the leader to provide us with the following information:

  • Location (city and state)
  • Name of group
  • Meeting schedules and place (day and time)
  • Contact information (email plus phone number and best time to call)

To protect the validity of this information, please email us at icamail@ichelp.org. We will gladly add information about your support group to our listing.

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STATE, CITY

SUPPORT GROUP

MEETING SCHEDULE & LOCATION

CONTACT

Arizona, Tucson

Tucson IC Support Group

 

WHEN: Every other month on the fourth Sunday at 2 PM.

WHERE: University Medical Center, 1501 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson.

Please email or call for additional information. 

Marsha Crawford
tuazmom@gmail.com

520-751-9928

Arizona, Phoenix

Phoenix IC Support Group

Next meeting: Sunday, September 12th at 2 pm in the North Conference Room at the John C. Lincoln Hospital at North Mountain. The hospital is located at 250 E. Dunlap Avenue, Phoenix, AZ.

For our September 12th meeting, we are pleased to announce that Dr. Robert S. Lipson is speaking on how he diagnoses and treats IC.

He is currently on staff with Scottsdale Urologic Surgeons, Ltd. in Scottsdale, AZ.

WHEN: Second Sunday of each month at 2 PM (except in May)

E-mail or telephone for additional information about the support group meetings.

Barbara DiGilio
azic_help@cox.net
602-441-3644


Arizona, Sierra Vista

IC Support Group

Contact Carol for information on location, date, and time.

Carol
520-458-1883

Arkansas,
West Plains, MO

MoArk IC

Networking IC/chronic bladder pain patients and medical professionals throughout Missouri and Arkansas. 

Contact Shelly Matthewson for more information.

See http://www.moarkic.com/ for more information.

Shelly Matthewson
Romans828@mozarks.com
417-255-1903

P.O. Box 1672
West Plains, MO 65775

California, Fresno

Urology Associates of Central California (UACC) IC Education and Support Group

Group meets once a month. Please call the RSVP line, 559-321-2860 for date and location.

First contact: Kathryn Villarreal, PA-C, 559-321-2881, email: kvillarreal@urologyassociates.net

Secondary contact: Debra Saxton, 559-321-2921, email: debras@urologyassociates.net

California, Glendora

Citrus Valley IC Support Group

WHEN: Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6:30 PM.
Next meeting Tuesday, January 26, 6:30PM to 8:30PM

WHERE: Foothill Presbyterian Hospital in Glendora.

See www.icaction.com for more information. 

Dr. Edward Davis
La38ft@aol.com
626-914-3921

California,
Los Angeles

Interstitial Cystitis Alternative Medical Association


Group meets once a month. Call for details.

Jeanne Townsend
patient-outreach@icama.org

310-231-3300

2001 S. Barrington Ave #115,
Los Angeles, CA 

California,
Laguna Hills

Central Orange County IC Group

WHEN: Third Sunday of the month (except June and holidays) about 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Please contact Jean Gardner for more information.

Jean Gardner
jncgardner@aol.com
(714) 544-2050 (evenings)

Lisa Kanouse
(562) 694-4601 (evenings)

California, Monterey

Pelvic Pain & Resource Sharing Group

For women with pelvic pain and dysfunction (IC, endometriosis, vulvodynia, etc.)

WHEN: First Saturday of each month from 10 AM to noon.

WHERE: 157 Sargent Ct., Monterey, CA 93940.

Call or email to check meeting dates.

Julie Tanaka, PT
therapyforlife@comcast.net

831-238-2357

California, San Diego

San Diego IC Support Group

Group Sponsor: Lowell Parsons, MD

WHEN: Group meetings are held from 1:30 to 3:00 pm on the first Sunday of February, April, June, October & December.

WHERE: Thornton Hospital (part of UCSD Medical Center) in the Coral Conference Room (located on the first floor near the cafeteria).

DIRECTIONS: Thornton Hospital is at 9300 Campus Point Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037. The hospital phone number is 858-657-7000 and the phone number of the Coral Conference Room is 858-657-6644.

Please check out our group website at:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ICSanDiego  

Cathy Salazar-Martiarena
(858) 672-2249

Terry Ward
(619) 266-2701

California, San Luis Obispo

Central Coast California Support Group

 

WHEN: Quarterly.

WHERE: Conference room (main floor) at French Hospital located at, 1911 Johnson Avenue, San Luis Obispo.

Ann LaRose
thewildwildwest@yahoo.com
805-464-0564

California, Vacaville  
Solano IC Support Group  
Aug 10th 630pm
@ Vacaville Community Television Studio
100 McClellen
Vacaville, CA
Building G/F
Kristine Jo Langdon
707-365-6565
SolanoIC@live.com

Colorado, Denver

 


WHEN: Second Wednesday of each month at 6PM

WHERE: The Urology Center of Colorado, 2777 Mile High Stadium Circle, third floor conference room

Please call 303-825-8822 to confirm

http://www.tucc.com/index.cfm/0/0/67-Interstitial-Cystitis-Support-Group.html

Urology Center of Colorado
2777 Mile High Stadium
303-825-8822

Connecticut, New London

 

New London Area IC Support Group

Patients, family members and friends are welcome to attend.

 

WHEN: Third Wednesday of the month from 7:00 to 8:30 PM

WHERE: Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 365 Montauk Avenue, New London, CT.

DIRECTIONS: When you arrive, go to the main entrance & ask for the room assignment at the information desk (room assignments change according to hospital needs, sometimes at the last minute, so check each time). New members may call the hospital for directions at 860-442-0711.

Alyce Hemstreet
alycehemstreet@cs.com
860-442-0711, ext. 5071
(M-F, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)

860-739-7504 (after 7:00 PM)

Connecticut, New Haven

Yale Medical Group

WHEN: Second Tuesday of every month.

Please call for information.

Cherrilyn Richmond, RN
203-785-6927

Florida,
West/Central England

Patient Advocate

Provides phone and email support, IC information, and healthcare provider referrals. 

Iliana C. Brockman
Iliana@icrelief.com 

Florida, Jacksonville


Call or email for support.

Patricia Jones
PMsings2@bellsouth.net
904-269-8030

Florida, Saint Augustine

Old City IC Support

WHERE: 740 Charmwood Drive, Saint Augustine.

DIRECTIONS: Call for directions.

Marla Ray
mmartoglio@aol.com

501-2959

Florida, Fort Lauderdale

South Florida

WHERE: Center for Independent Living of Broward, 4800 North State Road 7, Building F, Suite 102, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319.

Marcia Gordon
MGordon751@aol.com
954-752-4746

Florida, Vero Beach

The Vero Beach Interstitial Cystitis Support Group

WHEN: Meetings temporarily on hold.

WHERE: First Church of God, 1105 58th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32966

Email or phone Michelle and make sure you reference 'IC.' 

Michelle Lindsey
linzeyfive@yahoo.com
772-321-2505

Georgia, Cartersville

Metro Atlanta Interstitial Cystitis Support Group

Our next meeting will be on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held at the Cartersville Medical Center (Cartersville Hospital), Cartersville GA. North Tower classroom #1 across from the Cafeteria.

WHEN: Third Thursday of every other month at 6:30PM

WHERE: Classroom of the Emory Cartersville Medical Center in Cartersville.

Jeffrey Proctor, M.D.
770-607-1893

Georgia, Savannah

 


WHEN: Quarterly, call for dates and times.

WHERE: Chandler Hospital.

Jolene Seese
912-352-8632

Hawaii, Maui

Maui Support Group

Contact Suzzana.

Suzzana Goodwin
suzzana@hawaiiantel.net
808-572-7157

Idaho, Coeurd'alene

North Idaho Interstitial Cystitis Support Group

 

WHEN: Second Saturday of every month scheduled from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Email to confirm meeting dates.

WHERE: Event Room # KMC2 at the Kootenia Medical Center, 2003 Lincoln Way, Coeurd'alene.

DIRECTIONS: 208-666-2000

Katrina Brodwater
Katrina_brodwater@yahoo.com

Phone number available by request through e-mail

115 E. Anton #30
Coeurd'alene, Idaho 83815

Illinois, Dupage

Dupage Interstitial Cystitis Support Group

Contact Jean for more meeting information

Jean
jboak@sbcglobal.net

630-668-9800

Illinois, Mount Vernon

South Central Illinois IC Support Group

WHERE: St Mary's Hospital, Classroom #2, 605 N. 12th Street, Mt Vernon.

Refreshments served.

Angie
sci_ic_group@yahoo.com
618-925-4017

Illinois, Park Ridge

 

Northwest Suburban Interstitial Cystitis Support Group of Illinois

WHEN: Contact Barb for meeting dates.

WHERE: Lutheran General Hospital, 10th Floor of Main Hospital - Room 1064, 1775 Dempster Street, Park Ridge.

Barb Zarnikow
Bzarnikow@aol.com
847-478-9614

Indiana, Evansville

IC Support Group of Evansville

Contact group coordinators for information on location, date, and time.

Gerald Roach and
Angela Roach R.N.
ICSupportofIN@aol.com

812-205-6798 (days)
812-464-0068 (after 6:00 PM)

Indiana, Fort Wayne


Fort Wayne IC Group

WHEN: 1st Tuesday of month, 5:30pm-7pm

WHERE: Women’s Health Center Parkview Hospital North
11123 Parkview Plaza Dr,
Ste 200
Fort Wayne, IN 46845

1st meeting 3/2/10 - email or phone for information

CONTACT: Deb Farrell
EMAIL: FWICGroup@yahoo.com
PHONE: 260.482.8681 x3327

Iowa, Iowa City

 

I-SEE

WHEN: Last Monday of every month.

WHERE: Iowa City Public Library, 123 Linn Street, Iowa City.

Beth Krayenhagen
beth-krayenhagen@uiowa.edu
319-471-1745

Kansas, Kansas City

Greater Kansas City IC Support Group

WHEN: Second Thursday of every other month, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Refreshments at 6:30 PM.

WHERE: Rieke Auditorium, Kansas University Medical Center, 39th and Rainbow, Kansas City, Kansas.

DIRECTIONS: Free parking across from the bookstore on 39th street (north side of 39th street). The entrance to the meeting is at the bookstore. Call Gerri Rathbun 816-252-2566 or KUMC Health Resource Center 913-588-1227.

Gerri Rathbun
glr626@aol.com
816-252-2566

Louisiana, Lake Charles


Call or e-mail for schedule of meeting dates, times and general information.

Jacqueline Daigle
kirth@centurytel.net
337-588-4586 (after 6:00 PM)

Louisiana, Shreveport


IC Support Group

Group sponsor: Regional Urology LLC

Family and friends welcome.

WHEN: Third Thursday of the month (this date may fluctuate slightly according to speaker availability) on an every 3 month basis. IC friendly meal served.

WHERE: Office lobby at 255 Bert Kouns, Shreveport.

Malinda Whitfield, APRN, FNP-BC
mwhitfield@regionalurology.com
318-683-0411 ext 175

Maine, Bangor

 

Bangor Maine Area IC Support Group

WHEN: Second Monday of every month from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

WHERE: Eastern Maine Medica Center, second floor cafeteria area.

Brenda Hanson
bmozartktty@aol.com
207-825-4457


Maryland, DC metro area

Baltimore/DC IC Support Group

WHEN: Sunday, March 7, 2010
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010

WHERE: Laurel, Maryland

For more information, visit the group web site at www.baltodcicsupport.com.

Tina Nachodsky
mailto:Tina@BaltoDCicSupport.com

 

Maryland, Baltimore

Baltimore Area IC Patient Support Group

WHERE: Chesapeake Urology, Suite 450, Owings Mills, MD

Sonya Hull
treasurepeace2@msn.com
240-280-2456

Michigan, Canton

 

Southeast Michigan IC Support Group

C0-sponsors: Henry Ford and University of Michigan Hospitals

WHEN: Last Thursday of every other month, 6:30-7:45 PM
Next meeting February 5, 2009 @ 7PM, guest speaker: Julie Beyer, MS, RD.

WHERE: Henry Ford Medical Center, 6100 Haggerty Road, Canton. 

Laura Squires
248-714-9455
squireslaura@yahoo.com

Michigan,
Grand Rapids

Female Pelvic Medicine IC Support Group

WHEN: April 23, July 23, October 22 2009
6:00 pm

WHERE: Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogynecology
(@ Women’s Health Center of West MI)
555 Mid Towne St. NE Suite 450
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Suzette
dietitian@grwh.org
or 616-588-1800

Anna
arogers@grwh.org
or 616-588-1139

Michigan, Port Huron

 

Blue Water IC Support Group

 

WHEN: First Wednesday of every other month from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

WHERE: Meeting room at Mercy Hospital.

Sherry Campbell
anitakure@comcast.net
810-320-0224

Michigan, Royal Oak

 

ICMICH

 

WHEN: Third Thursday of the month, except July and December.

WHERE: First floor dining room of the Administration Building (on the campus of Beaumont Hospital), Royal Oak.

Jane Page
janepage@sbcglobal.net
248-549-8445 

Michigan, Sagninaw

Midwest Support Group for Interstitial Cystitis/ Chronic Pelvic Pain

 

WHEN: Quarterly.

WHERE: Saginaw Center for Female Urology and Incontinence, 1740 Midland Road, Sagninaw.

Our next meeting will be on April 8th at 6:30 pm. Jennifer Knight a Physical Therapist will talk about therapy for IC patients and also share some simple exercises you can do at home.

Laura Hintz, Nurse Practitioner
989-799-4840

Angie Powers 810-694-3813 (home)
248-321-5692 (cell)

Michigan, Muskegon

 

Muskegon IC Support Group

 

WHEN: Twice yearly in the spring and fall.

WHERE: Mercy Health Partners-Lakes Campus
6401 Prairie, Suite 2300, Muskegon, MI. 

Leslie S. Wooldridge, GNP-BC
lwooldri@hackley-health.org
231-727-7944

Michigan, St. Joseph

 

St. Joseph

 

WHEN: Third Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM, September through May.

WHERE: Room #1, Upton Center in Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan.

Marcia Koehler
ewkoe@peoplepc.com
269-429-8860


Chris Volk
chester468@hotmail.com
269-849-2165

Michigan,
Traverse City

Traverse City IC Support Group

 

Please call for phone support and information.

Jeri Hansen
231-932-7300

Minnesota, St. Louis Park   

Park Nicollet IC Support Group

When: Quarterly- Our first being March 25, 2010

Where: Frauenshuh Caner Center/attached to Methodist Hospital.

All are welcome! Please call for more information and to RSVP.

 Contact: Diane Spindler 952-993-0377

Mississippi,
Southern region

IC Support Group of South MS

Feel free to contact Bridget for support.

Bridget Pigeon
southms_ic@yahoo.com
601-796-9933
(M-F after 5pm, or leave a message)

Missouri,
Kansas City, KS

 

Greater Kansas City IC Support Group

 

WHEN: Second Thursday of every other month, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Refreshments at 6:30 PM.

WHERE: Rieke Auditorium, Kansas University Medical Center, 39th and Rainbow, Kansas City, Kansas.

DIRECTIONS: Free parking across from the bookstore on 39th street (north side of 39th street). The entrance to the meeting is at the bookstore. Call Gerri Rathbun 816-252-2566 or KUMC Health Resource Center 913-588-1227.

Gerri Rathbun
glr626@aol.com
816-252-2566

Missouri, St. Louis

 

W. I. S. H.

Washington University Interstitial Cystitis Support and Health Education Group

 

WHEN: Third Thursday of every other month. Refreshments served at 6:30 PM; presentations start at 7:00 PM.

Upcoming meetings: Please note that the next meeting is Thursday, March 18, 2010. The speakers are Rebecca Bristol, RN and Vivien Gardner, RN, Washington University School of Medicine, Division of Urology. Their topic is called "Help us Understand Interstitial Cystitis and More information about the IC Study".

WHERE: Barnes-Jewish Hospital West (Cafeteria Private Dining Room), 12634 Olive Boulevard, Saint Louis.

Bonnie Hana
314-394-0040

Missouri, West Plains

 

MoArk IC

Networking IC and chronic bladder pain patients and medical professionals throughout Missouri and Arkansas!

Contact Shelly Matthewson for more information.

See http://www.moarkic.com/ for more information.

Shelly Matthewson
Romans828@mozarks.com
417-255-1900


P.O. Box 1672
West Plains, MO 65775

Montana, Kalispell

 

Flathead Valley Support Group

Contact Alyson for meeting location and times.

Alyson Gregory
alysongreg@yahoo.com
406-212-2488 (anytime)

Montana, Statewide

 


Please phone or email for support or information.

Dianne Armstrong, RN
montanapets@earthlink.net
406-443-6488

Nebraska, Lincoln  

IC support group of Nebraska

When: August 17th, 2010 from 6:30-7:30

Where: Urology PC 5500 Pine Lake Road Lincoln, NE

Our theme for this meeting is an "IC picnic" We are planning on having a dietician speak on how our diet affects our IC. Then we will be exchanging samplings and recipes of our favorite foods for all those wishing to participate. All you need to do is prepare a small amount of something you enjoy making and bring it along to share with the group along with a copy of the recipe, otherwise just show up for the information and fun.

Jodi Wills or Doris Minchew/ JodiRW2@aol.com or DMinchow@NebRR.com or contact Urology PC @ 402-489-8888 and ask to speak to a nurse

Nevada, Las Vegas

 

 


WHEN: Second Wednesday of January, March, June and September at 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

WHERE: Barbara Greenspun Women’s Care Center, 100 N. Green Valley Parkway, Ste. 330, Henderson. 

Janelle
Lv_icsuppgrp@yahoo.com
(Lv underscore icsuppgrp)
702-616-6944


* Prefer email, thanks.

New Jersey, Barnegat

Hope for Healing

For anyone struggling with loss due to chronic pain syndromes and illnesses

 

WHEN: Every other Wednesday from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Call or email Kimberlee for meeting place and dates.

Kimberlee Armengol
Hope4cure@comcast.net
609-978-1026

New Jersey,
New Brunswick

IC Support Group of Central New Jersey

WHERE: Health Center for Women: 3rd Floor Conference Room. CARES Building at St. Peter's University Hospital, 254 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ

DIRECTIONS: Park in the CARES building lot. Fee is $3.00. Take elevator to 3rd floor.

Michelle Brill, Group Director
Brillo4@aol.com
732-390-0422

 

New Jersey, Voorhees

South Jersey IC Support Group

WHEN: Saturday afternoons, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Meetings in 2010: January 9, March 13, May 8, July 11, September 11, and November 13.

WHERE: Virtua West Jersey Hospital, Voorhees


DIRECTIONS: Evesham Road at Carnie Boulevard. John Young room (downstairs, next to the cafeteria).

Additionally, feel free to call Linda Benecke with any questions.

Linda Benecke
856-667-5842

New Mexico,
Albuquerque

New Mexico IC Patient Support Group

 

 

WHEN: Quarterly.
Next meeting:
Saturday, August 7, 2010
1 PM to 2:30 PM

Sandia/Taos Room at Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital 

WHERE: Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital, 8300 Constitution Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM. Conference Room B.

DIRECTIONS: Hospital phone number 505-291-2000.

For more information or IC support, please contact Teresa McCoy.

Teresa McCoy
icnewmex@aol.com
505-463-2918

New York, Lowville

 

Northern New York

 

WHEN: Contact Beth for meeting details.

WHERE: Lewis County General Hospital in Lowville.

Beth Monnat
jmonnat1@twcny.rr.com
315-346-6405
 

New York,
New Hyde Park

Interstitial Cystitis Support Group

WHEN: Sunday, February 28, 2010
9AM-12PM

WHERE: The Arthur Smith Institute for Urology, conference room
450 Lakeville Road Suite M-41, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 

Please RSVP at either DMcKay@lij.edu or MRuzimov@nshs.edu or
(516)734-8565 (leave message) 

New York, Rochester

IC Support Group of Rochester

WHEN: Meets monthly. See website for dates, times, locations and contact info.

www.freewebs.com/icsgr 

New York, Saratoga Springs

    Support group forming in Saratoga Springs, NY, for IC bladder patients. For more information, please call 518-587-0326 and leave a message with your name and number.

North Carolina, Asheville

Western North Carolina IC Support Group

WHEN: Third Saturday of each month at 3:00 pm

The group will not meet in November or December or in snowy weather.

WHERE: The Atlanta Bread Company on Merrimon Avenue in Asheville. We will meet in the far right hand corner as you enter. Our location may change at a later date.

Nancy Williams
captivaorbust@charter.net
828-252-5045

North Carolina, Pinehurst and surrounding area    First mtg September 2010, 7 pm at Conference Center of First Health, Moore Regional Hospital. Pinehurst, NC. Conf room C.  Diane Evans
910-673-3992

Jeanne Schrier
910-295-3744

Ohio, Cleveland

IC We Can Help Each Other

WHEN: Saturday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

2009 meeting schedule: January 17, February 21 (Valentine's Day Party, Guest Speaker: Author of IC books, Catherine M. Simone), March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, and December 19.

2010 meeting: January 16

WHERE: Panera Bread (Small Meeting Room) 5090 Tiedeman Rd, Brooklyn

DIRECTIONS: 216-362-8130

Heather M. Schwarz

IC_HeatherSchwarz@yahoo.com  
216-351-4579
(Home)
216-218-4606
(Cell)

Ohio, West Chester

IC Support Group of Cincinnati

Meeting dates for 2010:
January 26
March 23
May 25
July 27
September 28
November 9

WHERE: Christ the King Lutheran Church, 7393 Dimmick Rd. West Chester.

DIRECTIONS: Call for directions.

Jean Verbarg
jacjeaver@aol.com
513-874-3573


Nancy Hicks
nanwood4@aol.com  
513-459-1769

Ohio, Columbus

IC Support Group of Columbus

WHEN: Second Wednesday of the month from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Please contact Tina prior to each meeting date to confirm the event.

WHERE: Meadow Park Church of God, 2425 Bethel Road, Columbus, OH, Room 149 C&F.

For more information, visit http://www.iccolumbus.org/.

Tina Evans
ic1cols2004@yahoo.com
614-846-1209

Ohio, Lima

Interstitial cystitis support group

Contact Jackie, Cheryl or Jaime at Dr. Chung's office, 419-228-1000 or 800- 27CHUNG.

Jackie, Cheryl, or Jaime
419-228-1000
http://www.obgynphy.com/   

Ohio, Marion

IC support group

WHEN: Fourth Monday of every month from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

WHERE: Marion-Smith Clinic in Marion.

Vickie
740-383-8093

Oklahoma, Choctaw

IC Support Group

The group is for people with IC, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, trigeminal neuralgia, facial pain, IBS and other painful disorders.

Brenda Finch
brenda.moore@tds.net
405-390-8624

Oklahoma, Tulsa

Tulsa IC Support Group

WHEN: Nov. 19, 2009 5:15- 6:15 Topic “pelvic floor rehab. From a PT perspective”

Feb. 25th, 2010 5:15-6:15 “Neuromodulation as an IC treatment”

May 27th 2010 5:15-6:15 To be determined

WHERE: Urologic Specialists of OK, 10901 East 48th St. South.

Barbara Moore
Davbar4@yahoo.com
918-402-4381

Oregon, Grants Pass

Southern Oregon Interstitial Cystitis Support Group

Can leave a message anytime. Plan on having meetings at my house the first Monday of each month. Call for address.

 

Cheryl Gross
cheryllynn40@hotmail.com
541-660-3100
541-226-2177

Oregon, Portland

Portland Oregon Support Group

 


Tammy Seid, Telephone Support - PORTLAND, OREGON & outline areas of the PNW. (503) 697-2060 Oregon IC State Coordinator - Volunteer

pmccallig@Gmail.com
E-Mail: - Volunteer Support Internet (retired) CURN BSN, RN, Bates, McCallig Patti
Norm Duffett - Volunteer - Telephone Support for (MEN) Portland, Oregon & outline areas. (503) 330-5662 (Cell)

Pennsylvania, Darlington

 


New support group starting! Meeting place and dates to be announced shortly.

Darlington PA and Cranberry Township (North of Pittsburgh) as well as Beaver County, and Eastern Ohio.

mail: EMargy Goehring margy.goehring@yahoo.com  

Puerto Rico



Iraida Cortijo
787-642-4176

Rhode Island, Cranston


Group leader: Lynne La Bianca

When : Second Saturday of each month from 2-4, starting May 8th. Looking forward to meeting you all!!


E mail: LYN712@COX.NET

Phone: 401-632-4877-home; and cell: 401-529-1464 (Please call anytime for support)

South Carolina,
Chesnee


Check message board for meeting dates and times:

http://health.group.yahoo.com/group/icinsc

Requires membership sing up. Free membership. We often have open chat and sometimes a guest speaker. 

Mrs. Rhonda Greenway
dixiefireball32@gmail.com
864-461-2351
(12 to 5 PM)

South Carolina
Facebook Support Group
  http://www.facebook.com/board.php?uid=150497896670#!/pages/Interstitial-Cystitis-Circle-of-Friends-in-SC/479599745326?ref=ts

Tennessee, Nashville


WHEN: Tuesday evening, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

WHERE: Contact group leader.

Becky Wilson
rebeccacwilson@yahoo.com
615-582-7335

Tennessee,
Oliver Springs


A new support group is forming. Please contact Pam Hughes if you are interested in attending a meeting.

Pam Hughes
hughespam@comcast.net
865-435-5363
(home)

Tennessee, Statewide

The Tennessee IC Support Network

For details please visit www.ictnsupport.com.

http://www.ictnsupport.com/

Texas, Austin

Central Texas IC Support Group – Austin

All IC patients and persons seeking IC information are welcome.

WHEN: Second Monday of every month, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

WHERE: Seton Hospital on 38th Street, Austin.

Roy Gafford
roygafford@sbcglobal.net
512-258-5840

Texas, Dallas

IC Dallas Support Group

WHEN: First Monday of every month from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

WHERE: Baylor Richardson Medical Center at 401 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas. Medical Office Building I - Conference Room #2 (first floor).

Beth Ann McKinney
bamckinn11@aol.com
972-964-5884

Texas, Fort Worth  
  Meets in the Robb Rutledge Education Center at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month.

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth

1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76104
 

Texas, North Texas

PURE HOPE
North Chapter

Meetings held bi-annually. For more information go to www.pure-hope.org.

Tina Dodd
tdodd@pure-hope.org
281-353-8078

Texas, Houston

PURE HOPE
Medical Center Chapter

Meetings held bi-annually. For more information go to www.pure-hope.org.

Jennifer Ward
jward@pure-hope.org
281-489-0602

Novetta Tudor
ntudor@pure-hope.org
713-636-2401

Texas, San Antonio

Bi-annual IC education and support meetings

Group sponsor: Urology San Antonio

WHEN: Meeting held at least once every six months from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. See Urology San Antonio website for specific dates.

WHERE: 7718 Louis Pasteur Court, San Antonio.

Urology San Antonio
Community Education and Outreach Coordinator
210-582-5604

Texas Lubbock

IC Lubbock
Lubbock Texas

Please contact us for meeting info.

Wendy Cowan
iclubbock@yahoo.com
806-778-6795

Vermont, Statewide

IC Support Group of Vermont

Please phone or email for more information or support.

Susie Turnau
802-253-1887
js@stowevt.net 

Vermont, Nashua, NH

Group for people suffering from bladder diseases

Contact Cecilia for more information.

Cecilia Svendbye
603-882-2295
Lakambini19@yahoo.com 

Virginia,
DC metro area

Baltimore/Washington DC IC Support Group

WHEN: Quarterly.

WHERE: Laurel, Maryland

For more information, visit the group web site at www.baltodcicsupport.com

Tina Nachodsky
Tina@BaltoDCicSupport.com

P.O. Box 285
Bel Air, MD 21014

Virginia, Winchester

IC - Winchester

WHEN: First Monday of every month.

WHERE: Winchester Medical Center - Medical Office Building 1 entrance then take elevator to Mall Level to Conference Room 1. Meetings held right around the corner from the subway.

Kimberly Strawderman
snaggletooth@gmail.com
540-539-3861

Washington, Bremerton

 


WHEN: Third Saturday of every month from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

WHERE: Main floor auditorium of the Harrison Hospital, 2520 Cherry Avenue, Bremerton, WA.

DIRECTIONS: Go in the main entrance and directly to the left to auditorium.

Jeannine Lewis
jmnidart@oz.net
360-698-1090

Washington,
Federal Way

Federal Way IC Support Group

WHEN: Contact Angela.

WHERE: St. Francis Hospital

Angela
avance@nventure.com
253-925-0368 

Washington, Yakima

Yakima IC Support Group

Contact Sherry for information and support.

Sherry
rweddle9771@msn.com
509-965-9771 or 509-961-8619

Washington,
South West

Oregon Support Group

Please contact us for meeting info. Also call for telephone support.

Barb Wills, Internet Support - Volunteer - E-Mail: garybarbwills@aol.com *First Choice

Telephone Support (If needed) (360) 573-6518*Second Choice

*Will cover VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, and outline areas if needed. (WASHINGTON STATE)

Washington, Wenatchee

IC Valley Gals

WHEN: Meeting dates vary, at least once per quarter. Local Physician normally attends.

WHERE: Meet at Central Washington Hospital, Conference Room A, adjacent to the cafeteria.

Lisa de Vera
ldevera@nwi.net
509-663-6755
or
Cell: 509-860-7466

West Virginia,
Morgantown

WV IC Support Group

WHEN: Call for meeting dates and times.

WHERE: West Virginia University's Physician Office Center, Conference Rooms 4C & 4D.

Christina J. Werdebaugh
cjes2000@hotmail.com
304-594-3949 or 304-692-9199

Wisconsin, Statewide


WHEN: Please email for dates, times and locations.

WHERE: Meets in different places to make things easier on those that can't travel well.

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ICinWI

Katrina
carmelann@charter.net

http://icandme.9.forumer.com

 

Revised January 11, 2010