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Support group listings

January 11, 2009
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 Tina Cummings at 323-9401, ext. 124 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, meetings seven days a week. 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.

Anyone interested in beginning a new bi-polar support group may call Cathy at 322-3069.

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

Sunday

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), private weigh-in, 4 p.m., meeting, 4:30 p.m., New Covenant United Church of Christ, 202 E. Third St.

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

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., former Becht Elementary School.

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.

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 more information.

Alzheimer's Support Group of Susquehanna Health, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Divine Providence Hospital auditorium. Guest speaker will be James G. Malle.

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.

Al-Anon, 7 p.m., Christian Life Center, 601 Market St. Child care provided.

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

ReEntry Support Fellowship, 7 p.m., Yokefellow Center, 1200 Almond St.

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

Nar-Anon, 7:30 p.m., Beaver Memorial United Methodist Church, 40 S. Third St., Lewisburg.

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

Tuesday

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), private weigh-in, 9 a.m., meeting and program, 9:30 a.m., Muncy Baptist Church, 11 W. Penn St., Muncy.

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 information, call 321-0252.

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.

Grief Share, a 13-week, Christ-centered, non-denominational videotape-discussion group, 7 p.m., Muncy First United Methodist Church, 602 Market St. For more information or to register, call 326-1112 or 546-8030.

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

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

Cancer Support Group, 7 p.m., Geisinger Medical Center, Pine Barn Inn, Danville.

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

Nar-Anon, 7:30 p.m., Beaver Memorial United Methodist Church, 40 S. Third St., Lewisburg.

Wednesday

Free Blood Pressure Screenings, VNA Health System, 10 to 11 a.m., Probst Plaza; 10 to 11:30 a.m., Salona Senior Center.

Grief Support Group, 2:30 to 4 p.m., SUN Home Health Services' corporate office, 61 Duke St., Northumberland. For more information, call James Taylor at 800-634-5232, ext. 6175.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous open discussions, 7 p.m., Evangelical Community Hospital's dining services, Lewisburg.

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

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

Divorce Care, a 13-week Christ-centered, non-denominational videotape seminar, 7 p.m., Muncy First United Methodist Church, 602 S. Market St. Child care available upon request. For more information or to register, call 546-8579 or 546-8030.

Nar-Anon, 7:30 p.m., Beaver Memorial United Methodist Church, 40 S. Third St., Lewisburg.

Thursday

Free Blood Pressure Screenings, VNA Health System, 10 to 11 a.m., Kephart Plaza.

La Leche League of Williamsport, a mother-to-mother breastfeeding support group, 10 a.m. Pregnant women and nursing mothers are welcome, as are babies and children. Call Annette at 323-9861 for details.

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, Central Avenue, Wellsboro. Call 724-3549 for information.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), South Williamsport chapter, private weigh-in, 6 p.m., meeting, 6:30 p.m., Independent Fire Co. 1, Lyle W. Keeler Social Hall, South Williamsport.

North Central Pennsylvania Lou Gehrig's Disease Support Group, 6 to 8 p.m., Lightstreet United Methodist Church, 1640 Main St.

The Young Adults Sight Loss Support Group, 6:30 p.m., North Central Sight Services community room.

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.

Al-Anon, 7:30 p.m., Messiah Lutheran Church, Southern Avenue and Howard Street, South Williamsport.

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

Friday

Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered, 12-step program for anyone with hurts, habits and hangups, 6 p.m., Christian Church at Cogan Station, 5904 Lycoming Creek Road, just past the post office. Child care provided. Contact June Twigg at 998-2989 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.

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.

"Fragile Not Broken" Support Group, 6 p.m., 1019 Arnold St. Call 220-8481 for directions and details.

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

 
 

 

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