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A listing of daily and weekly support groups

November 18, 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., 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 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.

Mental illness friends and family support group, 6 to 8 p.m., Beacon Hub Drop-In Center, Studio 40, second floor, Pajama Factory, Memorial Avenue entrance. For more information, call 567-7832 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. The group is for those who have mental illnesses and those who support people with mental illness.

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

Jersey Shore Mothers of Preschoolers, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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, call 546-8030.

Wednesday

Free blood pressure screenings, VNA Health System, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Putnam Manor; 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Ransdorf Manor; 11 a.m. to noon, Woolrich Community Center.

Caregivers Support Group, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Albright LIFE Lycoming-Clinton, 901 Memorial Ave. For more information, call 322-5433. The group is open to anyone caring for an older person and attendees are encouraged to share their experiences and concerns.

Family Caregivers Support Group, 2 to 3 p.m., the dining room at the Green Home, Wellsboro.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 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.

Bereavement Support Group, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Susquehanna Health Home Care and Hospice, third floor, Divine Providence Hospital, near the Gatehouse. For more information, call Cheryl Serra or Pat Kiernan at 320-7691.

Brain Injury Support Group, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Geisinger Medical Center, Rehabilitation Hospital dining room, Danville.

Veterans Support Group, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For location and more information, call 327-9070.

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 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 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 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.

SCOPE - Support, Community Outreach, Peers, Equality - a support group for LGBT individuals, 7 to 8 p.m., New Covenant United Church of Christ, 202 E. Third St. There is no need to feel isolated and alone if you are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered. Participants share their journeys with each other. If you know someone or have a son or daughter who is LGBT, call 772-6500.

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 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.

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.

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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