Support Groups

The mission of the Y Weight? support groups is to provide a supportive learning environment for pre- and post-surgical patients and their families and friends. We exist to help, with kindness and compassion, those who have completed or are contemplating weight-loss surgery. Knowing that bariatric surgery is life-changing, Y Weight? promotes lifestyle changes which enhance the holistic health of its members. Meetings include open forum discussion, special guest lectures, success celebrations, and small group discussions that foster supportive relationships.

Regional Support Groups

Fargo, ND

Time: 10:00 a.m.    Date: 1st & 3rd Tuesday    Place: Essentia Health, 1702 So. University, Lower Level Red Conference Rm.
Contact: Karla Lund, RD    Phone: 701-866-5257

Fargo, ND

Time, date, and place to be determined
Contact: Vicki Rada    Phone: 701-232-5567    Email: vrada@ideaone.net

Grand Rapids, MN

Time: 6:00 p.m.    Date: 1st Thursday    Place: YMCA, 400 River Road
Contact: Carolyn Randall    Phone: 218-256-1154    Email: Cgrandall1975@gmail.com

Gwinner, ND

Time: 6:00 p.m.    Date: 2nd Thursday    Place: Gwinner Fire Hall, Hwy 13
Contact: Kent Heneman    Phone: 701-235-8502    Email: Kheneman@att.net

Hibbing, MN

Time, date, and place to be determined
Contact: Theresa Nelson    Phone: 218-969-2247

Bemidji, MN

Time: 6:00 p.m.    Date: 2nd Monday    Place: North Country Regional Hospital, Meeting Room C
Contact: Kimberly Zimmerman    Phone: 218-252-2073    Email: sap_kimzim@hotmail.com

Deer River, MN

Time: 6:30 p.m.    Date: 3rd Thursday    Place: Deer River Health Care Center, Goodall Resource Center
Contact: Shelia Maki    Phone: 218-246-3086    Email: smaki@drhc.org

Fargo, ND

Time: 6:00 p.m.    Date: 3rd Thursday    Place: Atonement Lutheran Church, 4601 University Dr. So.
Contact: Kent Heneman    Phone: 701-235-8502    Email: Kheneman@att.net

Fargo, ND

Time: 10:00 a.m.    Date: 1st & 3rd Tuesday    Place: Essentia Health, 1702 So. University, Lower Level Red Conference Rm.
Contact: Karla Lund, RD    Phone: 701-866-5257

Fargo, ND

Time, date, and place to be determined
Contact: Vicki Rada    Phone: 701-232-5567    Email: vrada@ideaone.net

Grand Rapids, MN

Time: 6:00 p.m.    Date: 1st Thursday    Place: YMCA, 400 River Road
Contact: Carolyn Randall    Phone: 218-256-1154    Email: Cgrandall1975@gmail.com

Gwinner, ND

Time: 6:00 p.m.    Date: 2nd Thursday    Place: Gwinner Fire Hall, Hwy 13
Contact: Kacia Enge    Phone: 701-678-6818    Email: skenge@drtel.net

Hibbing, MN

Time, date, and place to be determined
Contact: Theresa Nelson    Phone: 218-969-2247

Little Falls, MN

Time, date, and place to be determined
Contact: Robin Jones-Schmidt    Phone: 320-632-4056

Park Rapids, MN

Time: 4:30 p.m.    Date: 2nd Thursday    Place: St. Joseph’s Area Health Services, MOB, LLB & LLC
Contact: Arlys Hess, MSW, LGSW    Phone: 218-237-5588
Contact: Leah Walters, RD, LD, CDE    Phone: 218-237-5757

St. Cloud, MN

Time: 5:15 p.m.    Date: 1st Thursday & 3rd Monday    Place: CentraCare Hospital, Entrance E (follow signs to meeting room)
Contact: Kristin Ewing, RD    Phone: 320-252-3342

Staples, MN

Time: 6:00 p.m.    Date: 2nd Tuesday    Place: Lakewood Health System, Care Center Activity Room
Contact: Jena Doemel, RD, LD    Phone: 218-894-8509

Virginia, MN

Time: 6:00 p.m.    Date: 3rd Monday    Place: Virginia High School, 411 5th Ave. So., Rm. A138
Contact: Liz Sorlie    Phone: 218-741-2748/218-290-4920