Support groups
2/25/2004Addictions, compulsions support, 7 p.m. Thursdays Christ the King Church, parish hall, 4100 Harvest Lane. Christian based 12-step recovery group. Information: 419-474-2074.
Addictions, compulsions overcomers outreach, 8:30-10 p.m. Wednesdays, Fairgreen Presbyterian Church, 3220 West Laskey Rd. Christian 12-step program for compulsions and addictions. Information: 419-885-0764.
Addiction SAFE support for men who want to live a Christian life free from addiction. Call 419-693-6543.
Adoption, Rainbow Families of Toledo, 7 p.m., third Tuesday of each month, Assembly of Christians, 5926 Meteor Ave. Information 419-693-9259.
Al-Anon and Alateen offers daily meetings to relatives and friends of alcoholics. For locations and times: 419-249-0636.
Alliance for the Mentally III of Toledo, 6-7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays monthly, Flower Hospital, 8th floor conference center, 5200 Harroun Rd. Sylvania. Open to those with mental illness, their family members and friends. Information: 419-243-1119.
Alzheimer's caregiver support meetings, March 10, 10 a.m., Augsburg Lutheran Church, 1342 West Sylvania Ave., and March 13, 1:30 p.m., Caf Marie Restaurant, 570 West Dussel Dr., Maumee, contact 419-385-3958 for respite care. Information: 419-537-1999.
Alzheimer's caregiver support in Monroe, 6-8 p.m. March 8, Mercy Memorial Hospital, 718 North Macomb St. Information: 734-240-4565.
Alzheimer's Association of Northwest Ohio. For information about support groups and other services for caregivers: 419-537-1999.
Alzheimer's caregiver support in Whitehouse, 2 p.m. first Wednesday of each month, Whitehouse Country Manor, 11239 Waterville St., Whitehouse. Information: 419-877-5338.
AMI-Minority Outreach family support, 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Senior Center, Inc., 2308 Jefferson Ave. For families of the mentally ill. Information: 419-243-1119.
AMI-Minority Outreach empowerment group, 7 p.m. first Wednesday of each month, Aurora Gonzalez Community Resource Center, 1 Aurora Gonzalez Ave. Information: 419 243-1119.
Amputee support, 6 p.m. second Wednesday of each month, MCO's Rehabilitation Hospital. Sponsored by Toledo Amputee Support Klinic. Information: 419-874-8066
Anorexia nervosa and bulimia support, National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders of Toledo invites anyone struggling with an eating disorder. Families and friends also welcome. Information: 419-578-0376.
Anxiety support, 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 112 East Wayne St., Maumee. For sufferers of anxiety, panic, and agoraphobia. Information: 419-874-6592.
Auditory Verbal Association of Northwest Ohio, for the hearing impaired and their families. Information: 419-475-4784.
Autism Society of Northwest Ohio, 7-9 p.m. the second Monday of the month, The Ability Center, 5605 Monroe St., Sylvania. Also, 7-9 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month, call for location. Open to parents and family members of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Information: 419-242-9587, ext. 224.
Bereaved parents support group for those who have lost children of all ages, 7:30 p.m. second Tuesday of each month. First Presbyterian Church, East Second Street, Perrysburg. Information: 419-872-2541.
Breastfeeding support group, Mom and Me, 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Collingwood Presbyterian Church, 2108 Collingwood Blvd. Snacks and play area for children. Information: 419-251-2437.
Cancer support, 7-8:30 p.m., first and third Mondays, St. Luke's Hospital, 5901 Monclova Rd., pastoral care office. Also 10-11 a.m., Thursdays, St. Charles Mercy Hospital Cancer Center, 2600 Navarre Ave., Oregon. Help for patients and their families and friends.
Cancer of prostate, Man-to-Man support group, 6:30-8 p.m. third Tuesday monthly, Flower Hospital, 8th floor, 5200 Harroun Rd., Sylvania. Call 419-824-1004 or 1-800-479-8885.
Cancer of prostate, Man-to-Man support group, 1-3 p.m. second Thursday of each month, St. Luke's Hospital, 5901 Monclova Rd., Maumee. Information: 419-893-5921.
Cancer of prostate support, 6-7:30 p.m. every third Wednesday of the month, Bay Park Community Hospital, 2801 Bay Park Dr., Oregon. Call to sign-up: 419-690-7675.
Cancer support group for women, 2-4 p.m. second Monday of every month, Bay Park Community Hospital, 2801 Bay Park, Dr., Oregon. Sign-up: 419-690-7675.
Cancer support for patients and their families, Victory Center, 1041 South Reynolds Rd. Information: 419-861-HOPE.
Cardiac illness, 7 p.m. fourth Thursday of each month, St. Luke's Hospital private dining room. Free for patients and family members. Information: 419 893-5924.
Children for the Enforcement of Child Support, second Tuesday each month, 7 p.m., St. Agnes Church rectory basement, 3854 Berkley Dr. Information: 419-478-4214.
Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia support. Self-help strategies through education and support. Information: 419-885-5733.
Cocaine Anonymous, 24-hour help hotline, 419-385-9000. Collect calls accepted.
Co-Dependents Anonymous, 12-step support-recovery group, 7-8:30 p.m., Thursdays, Reformation Lutheran Church, 4543 Douglas Rd. Information: 419-241-9599.
Debtors anonymous, 7 p.m. Mondays, Our Saviour Lutheran Church. 2820 West Alexis Rd. Information: 419-474-1125.
Depressive and Manic Depressive Association of Toledo, 7-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Monday each month, 3350 Collingwood Blvd., Suite 509. Lending library, resource education center for individuals, their families, and the community. Information, other meeting times: 419-255-1459.
Depression and bipolar support, various times and locations in Toledo area: 419-255-1459 or 419-243-1119.
Diabetics, 7:30 p.m. third Thursday of each month, Washington branch library, 5560 Harvest Lane.
Divorced or separated support, 7 p.m. Mondays, Olivet Lutheran Church, 5840 Monroe St., Sylvania. Information: 419-882-4095.
Divorced or separated support, 10-week group meets Tuesdays at St. Joseph Church, parish banquet hall, 5373 Main St., Sylvania. Coffee and greetings from 6:30-7 p.m. Information: 419-885-5791.
Divorced and separated interdenominational support group series, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Joseph Church parish banquet hall, 5373 Main St., Sylvania. Information: 419-885-5791.
Divorced, widowed, single, separated, lonely or depressed support group forming. Information: 419-862-0098.
Domestic violence and sexual assault, for adults and children ages 12-17 years, survivors, and parents of children who have been sexually assaulted. YWCA-affiliated. Information: 419-241-7273.
Eating disorders, for those with anorexia, bulimia. Information: 419-848-2921.
Emotional, substance abuse recovery, 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; open discussion on Fridays. Alanon Step One Club, 2434 West Sylvania Ave. Court slips signed. Information: 419-269-1822.
Epilepsy support, for parents of children with epilepsy, 6:30-8 p.m. second Tuesday monthly, Redeemer Missionary Church, 5321 Springdale Ave. Group for adults with epilepsy meets at 2 p.m. third Tuesday monthly, Epilepsy Center, 5405 Southwyck Blvd. Free. Adults with developmental disabilities, times vary. Information: 419-867-5950 or 1-800-589-5958.
Faith, Friends, and Family Outreach, Weber Bldg., 100 Main St., 2nd floor each Thursday. Service and programs free. Learn about the “No More Stress Just Happiness” plan. Information: 419-243-8279.
Gamblers Anonymous, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Hampton Park Christian Church, 4234 Monroe St., or 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Providence Lutheran Church, 8131 Airport Hwy., Holland. 24-hour phone: 419-327-9514.
Gay and lesbian support, Dignity Toledo, Catholic/Christian support group, 8 p.m. Thursdays, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2272 Collingwood Blvd.
Gay and Lesbian Parents, 4-6 p.m., third Saturday monthly. Call 419-242-5928.
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender people and their supporters who either have children or would like to have children. This is a informal group with no membership, dues, or restrictions. Meets at Central United Methodist Church, 701 West Central Ave. Children welcome. Information:419-475-8190.
Girls Only group, 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, One Stranahan Square, Suite 414. For grades 6 and up, share feelings about peer pressure, relationships, goals, body image, self-esteem. Call: 419-321-6455.
Grandparents' Rights Organization, 6 p.m., last Monday monthly, Riverside Mercy Hospital, 1600 North Superior St., Stickney conference room. Information: 419-727-8266.
Grief support for seniors, Pathways to New Beginnings, Monroe Senior Center, 12:30 p.m. March 8, 15275 South Monroe St. On-going support open to any adult community member who is experiencing grief. Information: 734-240-8940 or 734-241-0404.
Grief and Recovery, 1:30-3:30 p.m. third Thursday each month, Perrysburg Commons, private dining room, 10542 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg. Free to adults who have experienced death of a loved one in the last year. Information: 419-867-4655.
Grief, Time to Heal, 11 a.m. - noon second Tuesday monthly, Olivet Lutheran Church., 5840 Monroe St., Sylvania. Information: 419-867-4655.
Grief, Widowhood and Friendship, 10-11:30 a.m. second and fourth Tuesday of each month, Olivet Lutheran Church, 5840 Monroe St., Sylvania. Information: 419-867-4655.
Hard of Hearing self-help group meetings: 419-539-9039.
Grief support in Monroe County, Help for Hurting Hearts, 10 a.m. second Monday of each month; Hospice Office at 725 North Monroe St. Free to the public. Evening grief support meets 6:30 p.m. March 2 at Hospice office. Group is professionally facilitated and is free. Information: 734-240-8940.
Hepatitis support group 7-8:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month, Toledo Hospital lower level continuing Education Center, 1920 Cove Blvd. Sponsor, American Liver Foundation. Information: 866-OHIO-ALF.
Hepatitis C, third Tuesday of each month, Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 North Michigan Ave., first floor conference room. Open to patients, friends, and family members. Information: 419-243-5777.
HIV/AIDS support, women's group meets the fourth Wednesday and men's on the fourth Tuesday of each month at David's House of Compassion. Information: 419-244-6682.
HIV/AIDS support, 7-8:30 p.m. first Tuesday of each month. Open to individuals affected by AIDS, sponsored by AIDS Task force of Northwest Ohio. Information: 419-452-6756 or 1-800-782-4906.
Incest survivors - women, non-therapist facilitated, 3-4:30 p.m. Sundays except holidays, People Called Women, 3153 West Central Ave.
Infertility Resolve of Ohio, Inc., 7 p.m. second Monday monthly, Toledo Hospital Cafeteria Room 3, 3142 North Cove Blvd. Call 1-800-414-6446.
Ketogenic diet, 7:30 p.m. second Wednesday of each month, Outpatient Behavioral Service, 3140 West Central Ave. Open to parents of patients or those looking for information: 419-885-7648 or 419-251-4424.
Kinship Clubs meeting locations, 6:45 p.m. third Wednesday of the month, Augsburg Lutheran Church, 1342 Sylvania Ave. Information: 419-478-7583; Leverette Junior High, 1111 Manhattan Blvd. Call for time and date: 419-726-0929; 5:30 p.m. fourth Wednesday of the month, Margaret L. Hunt Senior Center, 2121 Garden Lake Pkwy., to attend or for information: 419-382-7060, and noon on the last Friday of each month at Sylvania Area Family Services, 5440 Marshall. To attend for or for information:419-882-8415. Kinship Clubs are for those family members raising relatives' children. Programs are for adults and children. Child care for babies and toddlers. No charge for kinship families. Meals at some meetings.
Laryngectomy Club of Toledo support group for people who cannot speak due to cancer. The group meets 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month, Hampton Park Christian Church, 4234 Monroe St. Information: 419-691-2897.
Learning to Cope, second and fourth Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., James “Wes” Hancock Senior Center, 5760 Bayshore Rd., Oregon. Information: 419-698-4301.
Lupus, 6-8 p.m., first Wednesday monthly, Cordelia Martin Health Center, 905 Nebraska Ave. Open to Lupus patients, their friends, and families. Information: 419-259-4518, ext. 235. Lupus on-line support, 7-8 p.m. last Monday of each month at www.lupusnwoh.org. The on-line groups will be similar to the on-site groups but with the convenience of participating from home. Information: 419-423-9313 or 1-888-33-LUPUS.
Macular degeneration support group, 2-3:30 p.m. second Monday monthly at Epworth United Methodist Church, room 101, 3077 Valleyview Dr. Information: 419-885-6305.
Manic Depressive and Depressive Association Detroit chapter meets Mondays in January from 7 to 9 p.m., Mercy Memorial Nursing Center Sieb Conference Room, 700 Stewart Rd. Monroe. Confidential support for those with depression or bipolar illness. Information: (734) 240-4565.
Mended Hearts, Inc., Glass City Chapter, third Thursday monthly, St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, 2213 Cherry St. Open to the public. Information: 419-882-3229.
Mental illness family support, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Northwest Psychiatric Hospital, 930 South Detroit Ave. For relatives of those with serious mental illness. Information: 419-381-1881, ext. 4621.
Miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, loss of child, caring and restoring for parents 7:30 p.m., third Tuesday monthly, Toledo Hospital cafeteria, room R, 2142 North Cove Blvd.
Mothers Against Drunken Driving (MADD), Greater Toledo Area, 7 p.m. third Monday monthly, 6465 Monroe St., Suite 211, Sylvania. Information: 419-885-6233 or 419-882-2001.
Mothers of Multiples, Monroe County to unite all parents of twins and higher order multiples in the Monroe County area of southeast Michigan. Information: 734-654-9263 or 734-242-1309.
Mothers of Twins club, 7 p.m. second Thursday monthly, Toledo Hospital auditorium, 2142 North Cove Blvd. Support group for all mothers, foster mothers, and guardians of multiple births. Information: 419-472-5032.
Muscular Dystrophy Association sessions held at the Education Center of Toledo Hospital, 2142 North Cove Blvd. Information: 419-866-9289.
Narcotics Anonymous: for meeting days and times: 419-361-1190.
New Mothers, 1-3 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday, Toledo Hospital Center for Women's Health, 3142 North Cove Blvd. Parenting and baby care, stress and time management, healthy lifestyles and relationship issues. Location information: 419-291-5666.
Nicotine addiction support, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, St. Charles Mercy Hospital, 2660 Navarre Ave.
Non-offending parent support, Children's Advocacy Center, 3873 Monroe St., for parents whose child has been hurt by physical or sexual abuse. Professional staff. Call to confirm attendance: 419-292-2927.
One Step Program, 7 p.m., first and third Monday of the month, St. Luke's Hospital private dining room, 5901 Monclova Rd. For families experiencing the effects of life-threatening illnesses. Free. Information: 419-893-5924.
Ones Left Behind meets Tuesdays, afternoon or evening sessions. Talk with people who have been through loss of a loved one. Information: 419-327-9739.
Organ transplant support, Mercy Memorial Hospital, 718 North Macomb St., Monroe, Mich. For people who have had an organ transplant or are awaiting one. Information: 734-240-4565.
Orphanage survivors seek people interested in forming support group. Call 419-874-6061.
Osteogenesis Imperfecta, brittle bone disease, support group, Information: 419-885-5733.
Parent and teen, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Focus Healthcare of Ohio, 1725 Timber Lane, Maumee; 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays at Alternative Learning and Career Center, 3939 Wrenwood Rd., and 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Shuer Center Alternative Learning and Career Center, 4955 Seaman St., Oregon. Action Helpline Pager, 24 hours, 419-534-0020. Information: 419-473-3442 or 419-891-9333.
Parents, Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), 7 p.m. second Tuesday each month at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2272 Collingwood Blvd. Call 419-243-6783.
Parkinson's disease support, 1:30 p.m. every third Wednesday, Senior Center, Inc., 2308 Jefferson Ave. Lunch available before the meeting at $1.75 for ages 60 and older or $4 for others. Information: 419-242-9511.
Pathways to New Beginnings. This on-going senior grief support group is open to any adult community member who is experiencing grief. Information: 734-240-8940.
Postpartum depression, 7-8 p.m. third Thursday monthly, PediatriCare, 3400 Meijer Dr. Free to women with depression after giving birth, weaning of breast-fed children, or miscarriage. Open to family and friends. Information: 419-251-1000 or 1-800-860-6652.
Rape Crisis Center hotline provides crisis intervention, support, information, and referrals to survivors of sexual assault, 24 hours, seven days. Information: 419-241-7273.
Raphah, lesbians with abuse issues, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Eagle's Wing Christian Church, 1483 West Sylvania Ave. Information: 419-476-8197.
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy support: 419-478-1323.
Remember Me, for parents who have lost a baby through ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death up to age 3 months, meetings held 7:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday monthly in the surgery waiting room of St. Charles Mercy Hospital, 2600 Navarre Ave. Information: 419-698-7460.
Schizophrenia/bipolar disorder family support, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare System, 930 South Detroit Ave. Open to relatives. Information: 419-381-1881.
Scleroderma support, Sponsored by the Scleroderma Foundation, Ohio Chapter. Information: 419-822-9693 or 877-326-6008.
Servicemen and women in Middle East support group for family members and friends, 7-8 p.m., second and fourth Thursday each month at VFW Post, 719 South Main St., Bowling Green. Information: 419-352-5387.
Sharing the Journey, 6-8 p.m. Saturdays, Common Space Center, 1700 North Reynolds Rd. Open to people diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses. Information: 419-535-1550.
SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) of Greater Toledo Network, 7:30 p.m. second Tuesday of each month, Center of Women's Health, family room, 3148 West Central Ave.
Smoke stoppers staying stopped, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Charles Mercy Hospital, 2600 Navarre Ave., Oregon.
Stepfamilies Association, 7:30-9:30 p.m., third Wednesday monthly, Rossford Public Library, 720 Dixie Hwy. Stepmothers' breakfast monthly. Information: 419-693-6330.
Stroke Club, 7:30 p.m., second Wednesday monthly, Riverside Mercy Hospital, Waite-Brand auditorium, 1600 North Superior St. Information: 419-691-0625.
Stuttering support groups. Information: 419-530-4339 or 419-893-6949.
Suicide Survivors, 7:30 p.m. third Monday monthly, All Saints Lutheran Church, 5445 Heatherdowns Blvd. For those experiencing loss from suicide. Information: 419-243-9178.
Teen epilepsy support, 6-7 p.m. fourth Wednesday monthly, Epilepsy Center conference room, 5405 Southwyck Blvd., Suite 100. Information: 419-867-5950 or 800-589-5958.
Transplant recipients international organization, 7-9 p.m. second Tuesday monthly, Medical College of Ohio Hospitals, 3000 Arlington Ave., Dana Center. Information: 419-882-0048.
Traumatic brain injury support, 7 p.m. first Thursday monthly, Flower Hospital Rehabilitation Center, 5150 Harroun Rd., Sylvania. Survivors and family members. Information: 419-824-1547.
Whispering Angels, 6:30 p.m. March 10, Hospice office, 725 North Monroe St., Monroe, Mich. Grief support for parents who have lost a child, including before birth and adult loss. Information: 734-240-8940.
Widowed, 7-9 p.m. third Thursday monthly, Hope Lutheran Church, 2201 Secor Rd. Information: 419-475-3645.
Women's issues, including depression and postpartum depression, 1-2 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday monthly, 3350 Collingwood Blvd. Suite 509. Information: 419-255-1459.
Women victims support group covers topics of concern to rape survivors such as: managing fear, anger, developing coping skills and personal safety. Free. Transportation aid available. For times, dates, and locations: 419-241-7006.
YW Child Care Connections, the non-profit resource and referral agency provides assistance in locating affordable child care. Information: Toledo, 419-255-5519 or 800-632-3052, Wood County, 419-353-7801, and in Ottawa County,419-732-7807 or 800-228-1700.