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A listing of daily, weekly support groups

April 29, 2012
Williamsport Sun-Gazette

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North Central Sight Services offers a variety of support groups throughout the month for visually impaired residents of Lycoming and Clinton counties. Call Lori Love at 323-9401, ext. 123, for more information.

HAVEN of Tioga County offers free and confidential services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse and sexual abuse. For more information, call 800-550-0447, 24 hours a day.

Alcoholics Anonymous, several meetings every day in all areas of Lycoming County. Call 327-2860 for times and locations.

Narcotics Anonymous, call 327-2678 for times and locations.

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Center offers individual and group counseling for military veterans. Call 327-5281 for more information.

Community Safe Touch for Children, self-esteem and empowerment counseling available for children to protect themselves against sexual abuse. Call the YWCA at 322-4637 for more information.

Sex Addicts Anonymous, a 12-step-based support group for recovery from sexual addiction. For meeting time and location, call 800-477-8191.

Eating Disorder Support Group for females, affiliated with the national Association of Anorexia Nervosa and other Disorders (ANAD). Group is confidential and led by a master's level therapist. For more information, call 649-6855.

The local Al-Anon website is www.cpaafg. org. All contact information and inquiries are anonymous.

Christian-based sexual addiction-sexual anorexia support group. Call 419-2120.

Sunday

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon to 1 p.m., Wood-Mode Conference Room, Evangelical Hospital, Lewisburg.

MOPS, a group that provides a caring, supportive atmosphere for mothers of preschoolers, 6 to 8 p.m., Muncy First United Methodist Church, 602 S. Market St. Child care provided. For more information or to register, call 546-8030 or visit www.firstumcmuncy.org.

DivorceCare and DivorceCare For Kids recovery seminar and support groups, 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 2 Ross St. For more information and to register, call Lou Anne at 323-5146 or the church at 322-3572.

Al-Anon, 7 p.m., Faxon-Kenmar United Methodist Church, 1225 Clayton Ave.

Alateen, a support group for children of alcoholics and teens of alcoholic relatives and friends, 7 p.m., Faxon-Kenmar United Methodist Church, 1225 Clayton Ave.

Monday

Teen Sexual Assault Support Group for females 13 to 17. Call the YWCA-Wise Options for more information.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) No. 1188, private weigh-in, 2:30 through 6:30 p.m., meeting, 6:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 1971 Lycoming Creek Road.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) No. 1571, private weigh-in, 4:30 p.m., meeting, 5 p.m., New Covenant United Church of Christ, 202 E. Third St.

Al-Anon, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 102 E. Third St. Child care provided.

Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m., Beaver Memorial United Methodist Church, 40 S. Third St., Lewisburg.

Nar-Anon Family Group, 7 to 8 p.m., Newberry Church of Christ, 822 Diamond St.

Breast Cancer Support Group, 7 p.m., Susquehanna Cancer Center waiting room, Williamsport.

Adult Children of Alcoholics, 7:30 p.m., Light and Life Chapel, 1680 Four Mile Drive.

Tuesday

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Chapter 1306, private weigh-in, 8:35 to 9:15 a.m., meeting, 9:30 to 10 a.m., Pennsdale Trinity United Methodist Church, Pennsdale.

Counseling sessions, 9 a.m. to noon, Renovo Senior Center, corner of Sixth Street and Huron Avenue, South Renovo.

Geisinger Medical Center for Cancer Patient Support Group, noon to 2 p.m., Pine Barn Inn, Danville. Call 326-4149 for more information.

Alzheimer's Association Affiliated Support Group, 1 to 2 p.m., main administrative conference room in the Skilled Nursing Center at the Williamsport Home, 1900 Ravine Road. Parking available in front and is handicap accessible. For more information or to register, call Dolores Johnson at 323-8781, ext. 1117. The facilitator is Robert J. Meacham, psychologist.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), private weigh-in, 4:30 p.m., meeting, 5:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 28 Brummer Pond Road, Muncy.

Empowerment and self-esteem for victims and survivors of domestic violence, 5:15 p.m., YWCA.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), private weigh-in, 5:30 p.m., meeting, 6:30 p.m., Evangelical Friends Church, 137 S. Third St., Hughesville.

"Dare to Be Bald" empowerment group for women, 6:30 p.m., Virtuous Women, 230 W. Third St., Suite 101. For more information, call 321-0252 or 506-6139.

Pet Bereavement Support Group, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Lycoming County Society for the Prevention of Animals, 2805 Reach Road. For more information, call 322-4646.

Celiac discussion group, 6:30 p.m., D&E Conference Room, Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Alzheimer Association Support Group meetings, hosted by the Skilled Nursing Unit at Muncy Valley Hospital, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Park View room at the unit, 215 E. Water St., Muncy. For more information, call Mark Britton at 546-4288.

Why Weight program, 6:30 p.m., Apple Conference Room C, Evangelical Hospital Dining Services, Lewisburg.

Alzheimer's Association Support Group meeting, 6:30 p.m., Muncy Valley Hospital's Skilled Nursing Unit, Park View room. For more information, call Mark Britten, social services, at 546-4040.

Al-Anon for adult children, 7 p.m., Pine Street United Methodist Church.

Wednesday

Mothers Time Out, 9 to 11 a.m., Buffalo Mennonite Church, Lewisburg. For more information, call Joanne at 922-4463 or Jenn at 546-5552.

Scleroderma Foundation Support Group, 1 p.m., Life Center in the Lycoming Mall, 300 Lycoming Mall Circle, Pennsdale. For more information, contact Jayne Young at 323-4228 or weyclu@sun link.net, or Gayle Bullock at 398-0551. Patients, family members, friends and caregivers are welcome. The meeting is a supportive chat for patients, family members and friends who have experience with scleroderma. Please call the support contacts before attending the meeting.

Bereavement Support Group, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Susquehanna Health Home Care and Hospice, third floor, Divine Providence Hospital, near the Gatehouse. For more information, call Cherrie Serra or Pat Kiernan at 320-7691.

Cancer support group, 1:30 p.m., Faith United Methodist Church, 700 Fairview Drive, Montoursville. The group is facilitated by Donna Painter, a cancer survivor. The group is free and open to anyone with any type of cancer diagnosis and cancer survivors, as well as family and friends.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), private weigh-in and meeting, 6 p.m., basement of Oval United Methodist Church, 6796 S. Route 44.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Beaver Memorial United Methodist Church, 40 S. Third St., Lewisburg.

Mensa, support group for those with high IQs, 6 p.m., meeting, dinner on Fridays. Call 494-2299 for directions.

Prostate Cancer Support Group, 6 p.m., Divine Providence Hospital, Susquehanna Cancer Center. The group is open to men and their spouses who have faced or are facing a prostate cancer diagnosis. New members welcome. For more information, call 326-8470.

Diabetes Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Bush basement conference rooms 1 and 2, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Bariatric Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Jersey Shore Hospital Board Room.

Overeaters Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m., Agape Fellowship, 485 E. Third St.

Nar-Anon family group, "Seeking Our Serenity," 7 p.m., Greenview Alliance Church, 1955 Warrensville Road. Support group for family and friends of people with substance addictions.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Wood-Mode Conference Room, Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Co-Dependents Anonymous "One Day At a Time" support group, 7 to 8 p.m., St. Luke Lutheran Church, 1400 Market St., white house in rear of the church.

Stroke Support Group, 7 to 9 p.m., Geisinger Rehabilitation Hospital, inpatient gym, Danville.

Grief Share Support study group (recent or non-recent loss) presented by Donna Hill, 7 to 9 p.m., Pine Street United Methodist Church Library, 440 Pine St. Registration requested and may be made by calling the church office at 323-4604.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Muncy Baptist Church, corner of West Penn and South Market streets.

Thursday

Grief Support Group, 2:30 to 4 p.m., SUN Home Health Services' Williamsport office, 1601 Sycamore Road, Montoursville. For more information, call James Taylor at 800-634-5232, ext. 6175.

Adult Survivors of Sexual Assault, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Call YWCA-Wise Options at 323-8167 for more information.

Adult Survivors of Sexual Assault, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital conference room, Wellsboro. Call 724-3549 or 800-550-0447 for more information.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Chapter No. 1628, private weigh-in, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.; meeting, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Faith Wesleyan Church, 1033 Tucker St.

Shades of a Rose Support Group, a nonprofit group for women of all ages to discuss social issues, self motivation, trust, relationship and health issues, 6 to 8 p.m., 345 Market St. Visit www.shadesofarose.org or call Tenice at 974-7038 for more information.

Pointman International of Montoursville for combat veterans of all wars, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Community Baptist Church, Route 87, Montoursville. For more information, call Frank Ritter at 447-0330.

Organ Transplant Support Group (both pre- and post-transplant patients and supporters), 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Williamsport Regional Medical Center, conference room 1B (cafeteria). For more information, call 321-1000.

Evangelical Community Hospital Cancer Support Group, 7 p.m., conference room 4, Professional Building, third floor, Lewisburg.

Bereavement Support Group of Community Nursing Service, 7 p.m., Susque-View Home, conference room B, Lock Haven.

SOS (Survivors of Suicide), a support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide, 7 to 8:30 p.m., St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jersey Shore. For time and more information, call 753-3821. Meets the first Thursday of each month, except July.

Al-Anon, 7:30 p.m., Messiah Lutheran Church, South Williamsport.

Friends and Family of Sexual Assault Victims, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital conference room, Wellsboro. Call 724-3549 or 800-550-0447 for more information.

Friday

Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living weekly Autism support group, led by an autistic adult and autism coordinator, 10:15 a.m., 24 E. Third St. Call Steve McAnnaney at 327-9070 to register. The group is confidential and open to all ages.

Celebrate Recovery, a free Christ-centered, 12-step program for anyone with hurts, habits and hangups, 6 p.m., Pine Creek Valley Christian Church. Call 398-5533 for more information.

Reformers Unanimous addiction program, 7 to 9 p.m., Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1730 Four Mile Drive.

Saturday

Overeaters Anonymous meeting, 8:30 a.m., New Covenant United Church of Christ, 202 E. Third St.

Women to Women, Hurt to Healing Support Group, 10 a.m., Muncy Presbyterian Church. For women of all ages and faith. Call Shirley at 935-0217. Group meets every two weeks.

Sex Addicts Anonymous, a 12-step-based support group for recovery from sexual addiction, 6 p.m., Sojourner Truth Ministries, 501 High St. Use the Center Street entrance. For more information, call 800-477-8191.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Beaver Memorial United Methodist Church, 40 S. Third St., Lewisburg.

 
 

 

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