Welcome to the Androscoggin Ostomy Support Group. We are a local support group for people who have or will have ostomy surgery. Our group provides hope, support, encouragement, and understanding. We provide an opportunity to meet fellow ostomates, have questions answered, and participate in or listen to informal sharing.

Meetings are free and open to anyone interested in receiving help or information about ostomies. Agendas usually include an informational speaker, watching and discussing an educational video, or a representative from an ostomy supplier. A certified ostomy nurse is present at most meetings. Ostomates, Relatives, Caregivers, and Friends are welcome. If you choose to become a member, you can do so at any meeting.

Visitor Program:

An Ostomy Visitor has had ostomy surgery and is living a normal lifestyle. This person can provide hope and understanding that only a person living with an ostomy day to day can give. They can relate to what you are going through and share ways to deal with similar fears, concerns, problems, relationships, etc. A visit can be over the telephone or in person before and/or after surgery. To arrange a visit call 207-375-8788. An in-hospital visit can be arranged by asking your physician or ostomy nurse.

In-person Meetings: refreshments provided

Where:

Central Maine Medical Center
17 High Street
Lewiston, Maine (see map)

When:

Third Tuesday of May and September

Time:

6:00 pm

Virtual Meetings:

Where:

Zoom – Send your email address to andro.ostomy@gmail.com. We will send the Link prior to each meeting.

When:

Third Tuesday of January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November, December

Time:

6:00 pm

Email:

We send out an email prior to each meeting. It will provide the meeting date, what type of meeting (Zoom or in person), time, and agenda.

Contacts: For more information or to schedule a visitor:

e-mail: andro.ostomy@gmail.com

Debbie Rancourt 207-375-8788 (President, Visitor Coordinator)