Transplant Support Groups & Resources

District of Columbia Transplant Support Groups

Medstar Georgetown Transplant Institute Liver Support Group

Contact: Andrea Danner, MSW, LICSW & Page Albrecht, MSW, LICSW
Phone: 202-444-1742 & 202-444-0439
Email: Andrea.C.Danner@medstar.net  &  Page.N.Albrecht@medstar.net

This support group offers opportunities for open discussions where patients can share their transplant experience and ask questions. All adult patients (pre- and post-transplant), their families and caregivers are welcome to join. Each month, an email reminder will be sent with the new Zoom link. Please ask about having your email address added to the list. All individuals are welcome regardless of treating hospital.

Medstar Georgetown Transplant Institute Kidney Support Group

Contact: Gabi Pirro, MSW, LICSW
Phone: 202-877-3679
Email: Gabrielle.A.Pirro@gunet.georgetown.edu

This support group offers an opportunity for discussion where patients can share their transplant experience and ask questions. All adult patients (pre- and post-transplant), their families and caregivers are welcome to join. E-mail reminders with the new Zoom link are sent each month. Please ask about having your email address added to the list. All individuals are welcome regardless of treating hospital.

Washington Heart Support Group

Address: Washington, DC 20010
Contact: Karen Wineguard
Phone: 202-877-3220

Northern Virginia Transplant Support Groups 

Culpeper Transplant Group

Address: 207 Sunset Lane, Culpeper, VA 22701
Contact: Sheila Horton
Phone: 540-825-4815

Liver Transplant Support Group (Winchester)

Address: 100 Green Park Ct, Winchester, VA 22602
Contact: Mary Reed
Phone: 540-550-4652
Email: 1957maryreed@gmail.com  

Veterans Transplantation Association (VTA)

Veterans Transplantation Association (VTA) is a non-profit organization providing support for all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who have had an organ, eye, or tissue transplant. VTA aims to motivate, empower, encourage, educate and train veterans by providing resources, advocacy and opportunities for a better quality of life. For more information, visit  Veterans Transplantation Association – GuideStar Profile.