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A listing of daily and weekly support groups

August 19, 2012
Williamsport Sun-Gazette

Various times

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.

Individual counseling for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, and other violent crimes, adult and children, along with Community Safe Touch for Children, self-esteem and empowerment counseling available for children to protect themselves against sexual abuse. Call the YWCA's Wise Options at 322-4637 for more information. For domestic violence, sexual assault or other crisis services, call 800-326-8483.

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.

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.

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

Monday

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.

Lycoming County Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Support Group, 6 p.m., Costello Center, 1705 Warren Ave.

Jersey Shore Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS), 6:30 to 8 p.m., Jersey Shore Presbyterian Church.

Compassionate Friends, 7 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, Fifth and Market streets, Sunbury.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Adoption Support Group, a support group for families who have adopted or are considering adoption, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., James V. Brown Library.

Caregiver's Support Group, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Albright LIFE, 901 Memorial Ave. The group is open to anyone caring for an older person and attendees are encouraged to share their experiences and concerns. The group is facilitated by social workers Fran Decker and Allison Breon. For more information, call 322-5433.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) family support group, 6:30 p.m., Community Health Education Center, Lewisburg.

Bereaved Parents Support Group, 7 p.m., Annunciation Catholic Church, 720 W. Fourth St.

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

Wednesday

Free blood pressure screenings, VNA Health System, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Woodward Meadows community room; 11 to 11:30 a.m., Rockledge Apartments community room; 2 to 2:30 p.m., Church Street Commons community room.

Bereavement Support Group, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital lobby, 32-36 Central Ave., Wellsboro. For more information, call 723-0760 or 800-808-5287.

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.

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.

Hepatitis Outreach Inc., 7 to 8:30 p.m., Third Street United Methodist Church, 931 E. Third St. Parking in the rear. For more information, call 244-1384.

Weight Management Support Group, 7 p.m., Abigail Clinic, gastroenterology-surgery clinic, second floor, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Amputee Support Group, 7 to 9 p.m., Penn State Geisinger Rehabilitation Hospital, inpatient dining room, 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

Free Blood Pressure Screenings, VNA Health System, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Bi-County Office of Aging Senior Center, Clinton County.

Stroke and Head Injury Support Group, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Williamsport Regional Medical Center.

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., 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.

Amputee Support Group, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Inpatient Gym of the Rehab Hospital, 2 Rehab Lane, Danville. For more information, call 800-232-8260.

Muscular Dystrophy Association Support Group, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., boardroom at Candlewood Suites, 1836 E. Third St. For more information, call Christi Atkinson at 234-2450.

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.

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

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.

Autism Support Group, 10:30 a.m. to noon, third-floor meeting room, children's wing, James V. Brown Library. Child care will be provided by wrap-around service providers in the Red Story Room.

Sex Addicts Anonymous, a 12-step-based support group for recovery from sexual addiction, 6 p.m., Sojourner Truth Ministries, 501 High St. 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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