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Email: fine15100@comcast.net
Description: Please contact for day and time
RSDA Support Group of Southern Maryland Hospital
Contact: Tony Powell
Contact Number: 301-645-0786
Email: tracy_powell@comcast.net
Description: Please call for more information.

Pain Connection
Chronic Pain Outreach Center, Inc.
12320 Parklawn Dr., Rockville, MD 20852
Contact: Gwenn Herman, LCSW-C, DCSW (Executive Director)
Contact Number: 301-231-0008
Email: info@painconnection.org
Website: www.painconnection.org
Description: A nonprofit human service agency aiming to improve the quality of life of those suffering from
chronic pain. Focusing on decreasing their sense of alienation and isolation; increasing control of their condition
and treatment and maintaining their independence. Offers monthly support groups, speaker series on treatment,
chronic pain training for mental health professionals, supervision for mental health professionals, information
and referrals, community outreach and education, peer support, group therapy through pain management clinics,
and a newsletter.

DMV Pain Connection Support Group
12320 Parklawn Dr., Rockville, MD 20852
Contact: Gwenn Herman, LCSW-C, DCSW
Contact Number: 301-231-0008
Description: Typically meets the 2nd Mon of the month (please check the website) from 1:00-2:30pm.

Pain Connection-Pain Warriors Hagerstown Group
Emmanuel United Methodist Church
802 Summit Ave., Haggerstown, MD 21740
Contact: Stephanie Snyder, LGPC
Contact Number: 301-992-3070
Email: stephanie@painconnection.org
Description: Group meets Wednesday’s from 6:30-7:30pm. All military, Vets and family welcome. Provides
support, education and resources. Bring your pillows, ice or hot packs, to make yourself comfortable.

*Live Conference Calls
Contact: Gwenn Herman, LCSW-C, DCSW (Executive Director)
Dial-In-Number: 610-214-0000
Access Code: 171649#
Description: Each call will have a topic dealing with different ways of coping with chronic pain and developing
new skills. It is ok just to listen, if you wish to share you may join in. Registration is required for each call.
Calls aren’t taped. Participation is free, standard long distance charges apply. Afternoon Call is the 1st Thurs of
the month from 1:30-2:30pm. Evening Call is the 3rd Thurs of the month from 7:00-8:00pm EST.

The Neuropathy Association-Bethesda Support Group
Contact: Steve Klitzman
Contact Number(s): 301-263-0616 (Home) or 202-418-1763 (Work)
Email: sklitzman@aol.com
Description: Contact for further information.