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A listing of daily and weekly support groups

October 7, 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.

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.

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

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.

Bereavement Support Group, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, 32-36 Central Ave., Wellsboro. Call 723-0782 or 800-808-5287 for information.

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.

Alzheimer's Support Group of Susquehanna Health, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Divine Providence Hospital auditorium. For more information contact Carole Fulmer at 322-4185.

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.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 7 p.m., Evangelical Community Health Education Center, Lewisburg.

Support Group for Adoptive Families, 7 p.m., 1965 Lycoming Creek Road, suite 201. Call 326-7811 for more information.

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.

Central Pennsylvania Parents of Multiples Support Club, 7:30 p.m., Williamsport Regional Medical Center, conference rooms 1C and D.

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.

Bereavement Support Group, Susquehanna Health Home Care and Hospice, 2 to 3 p.m., Muncy Valley Hospital, Park View Room. For more information, call Chaplain Sister Sharon Hartman at 546-8282.

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.

Parents of Angels, 6 p.m., Lock Haven Extended Care (behind the hospital). Call Margie Kleese at 295-4854 for more information.

"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.

Multiple Sclerosis support group, 6:30 p.m., Community Health Education Center, Lewisburg.

Family Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Sharwell Building, 200 E. Third St.

Lycoming County Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Divine Providence Hospital, classroom 1.

DivorceCare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing divorce and separation, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, Jersey Shore.

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

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

A new 13-session seminar offering support for those experiencing grief, 7 p.m, Muncy First United Methodist Church, 602 S. Market St, Muncy. "GriefShare" includes a video presentation featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects, as well as real-life stories of people who have experienced loss. Featuring biblical teaching on grief, the group is non-denominational. Experienced facilitators guide the group discussion. Books are provided for a donation only. For more information or to register, contact the church office at 546-8030 or muncyumc@ windstream.net.

Families for Families, Autism Support Group, 7 p.m. Call 327-1861 or 398-1502 for more information.

Geisinger Medical Center for Cancer Patient Support Group, 7 p.m., Pine Barn Inn, Danville. Call 326-4149 for more information.

Alzheimer's Support Group, VNA Health System, 7 p.m., Susque-View conference room B, Lock Haven.

Heartworks, a free bereavement support program provided by Susquehanna Health Home Care & Hospice, holds support group meetings September through May at Divine Providence Hospital on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, or to register, contact Cherrie Serra or Linda Bryant at 320-7691.

Wednesday

Free blood pressure screenings, VNA Health System, 10 to 11 a.m., Probst Plaza; 10 to 11:30 a.m., Salona Senior Center.

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 Pat Kiernan or Cheryl Serra at 320-7691.

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.

ALS Resource Group for ALS patients, families and friends, 6 to 7:30 p.m., YWCA Northcentral PA, 815 W. Fourth St. For reservations, contact Judy Deacon at 368-6355 or jbdeacon@ymail.com.

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.

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., Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital conference room, Wellsboro. Call 724-3549 or 800-550-0447 for 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 information.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Susquehanna Valley Mall Community Room, Selinsgrove. This group provides support for people living with mental illness.

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 at 447-0330.

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

Alzheimer's Disease Support Group, 7 p.m., Geisinger Medical Center, Foss Home, Danville.

Hearing Loss Association of Lycoming County support group, 7 to 9 p.m., lower level, West End Community Center, 901 Diamond St. For more information, email President Kay Tyberg at hlalyco @gmail.com or tybergkay7376@yahoo.com. This group is for anyone who has any type of hearing loss and their family members. A sign language interpreter is available. Free parking.

Cancer Support Group, 7 p.m., conference room B, Susque-View, 22 Cree Drive, 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 information.

Mensa Support Group for all ages. Call 494-2299 for directions.

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.

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.

Amputee Support Group, 1 to 3 p.m., Bush Pavilion, third floor lounge, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

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 information, call 800-477-8191.

Group for Advocacy and Parent Support (G.A.P.S.), a support group for parents and guardians of children with special needs, 6 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 844 W. Fourth St. For more information, call 360-1562 or visit g-a-p-s.webs.com.

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

 
 

 

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