Joslin Diabetes Center | Support Groups and Special Events

Teen Programs

Joslin's teen programs are offered in the spring and the fall for teens with diabetes and their families. Joslin’s teen programs offer the opportunity to meet other teens with diabetes and their families and to discuss such topics as coping with the stress of diabetes and balancing support and teen independence. Joslin’s teen programs are lead by family support specialist as well as pediatric diabetes medical specialists.

If you have questions or want to reserve a place in an upcoming group, please call (617) 732-2603.

Join Us for a Parent and Teen Event on Columbus Day

Monday, October 9, 2007
Lunch and Bowling at Lucky Lanes
Noon - 2 p.m.

This event is free to Joslin teens and their parents, including lunch and bowling. Space is limited, so only one Joslin teen and one adult per family may be able to sign up. If you have any questions or are interested in reserving a place for this event please call Kris Bruneau at (617) 732-2699 ext. 4528 or Elizabeth Melnikoff at (617) 732-2699 ext. 4529.

Getting to Lucky Lanes:
Lucky Lanes is located at 145 Ipswich Street, right near Fenway Park and just a few blocks from Joslin. Families may meet at Joslin at 11:30 to walk over together, otherwise they may go directly to Lucky Lanes and join the group at noon. Click here for directions.

Teen events are fully funded through a generous grant from the Katherine Adler Astrove Youth Education Fund.