Welcome!
The Ostomy Support Group of Northern Virginia, LLC (OSGNV), is a volunteer, self-governing, nonprofit organization of members dedicated to helping patients with intestinal or urinary diversions return to everyday living, and to provide information, advocacy, and support for their families.
OSGNV is an affiliated support group of the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA)
UOAA is the national organization promoting quality of life for people with ostomies and continent diversions. Visit UOAA Website
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Support Group Meetings
Join our monthly group meetings
Northern Virginia Support Group Meeting
The Northern Virginia Support Group will hold its monthly meetings on the first Sunday of the month from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM.
Location:
Via Zoom, or at
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
Physician Conference Center
3300 Gallows Road
Falls Church, VA
When:
First Sunday of the month from 1:30 to 3:00 PM.
Next meeting:
April 2, 2023.
Fredericksburg Ostomy Support Group Meeting
The Fredericksburg Ostomy Connections Support Group holds its monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
Location:
Mary Washington Healthcare
Tompkin Martin Building, Suite A
1101 Sam Perry Blvd
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
When:
Third Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
Next Meeting:
April 18, 2023.
Explore Our Visiting Program!
Are you a person with a temporary or permanent ostomy or continent diversion? Or, are you planning to have surgery soon? If so, you can request to speak with a trained volunteer. More...
Local Donation Centers
Phoenix Ostomy Supply Closet
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Location:
501 West 7th Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Hours of Operation:
Thursdays between 1:00 and 3:00 PM
or by appointment.
For appointments call 301-663-1203
Donations Accepted:
Unopened, unused ostomy products. For example, wafers, pouches, skin protection supplies, barrier rings, irrigation supplies, belts, etc.
Kenny's Closet
The Ostomy Supply Connection for Our Community
Location:
Mary Washington Healthcare
Regional Cancer Center
Hospital Drive, Suite 305
Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
Hours of Operation:
Every Thursday 10 AM to 12 noon.
Donations Accepted:
Unopened, unused ostomy products. For example, wafers, pouches, skin protection supplies, barrier rings, irrigation supplies, belts, etc.
Contact:
Gail Erickson, BSN, RN, CWOCN
Telephone: 540-741-1751
gail.erickson@mwhc.com.