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.
Fact Box
City TOPS group plans open house
TOPS - Taking Off Pounds Sensibly - No. 1571 will hold an open house at 5 p.m. Monday at New Covenant Church of Christ, 202 E. Third St.
The Sun-Gazette will publish support group listings each Sunday in the Lifestyle Section. Organizations that would like their information included may email life@sungazette.com.
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.firstumc muncy.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.
Monday
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) No. 1188, private weigh-in, 2:30 to 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, 5 p.m., will meeting to follow, 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.
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, 7 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, Route 45, west of Lewisburg.
Breast Cancer Support Group, 7 p.m., Susquehanna Cancer Center waiting room, Williamsport.
Al-Anon, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 102 E. Third St. Child care provided.
Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m., New Covenant United Church of Christ, 202 E. Church St., Williamsport.
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.
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.
Autistic Spectrum Disorder Support Group meetings, social hour 6 to 6:30 p.m., meeting 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Winters Room, James V. Brown Library.
"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.
NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illnesses - group meeting, 6:30 p.m., Robert M. Sides, 201 Mulberry St. The guest speaker will be Dr. Richard Dowell.
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. For more information or to register, contact the church office at 546-8030 or muncyumc @windstream.net.
Wednesday
West Branch Valley Healing Room, 10 a.m. to noon, City Church, 36 E. Fourth St.
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.
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
GAPAC (Grams and Paps as Caregivers), a support group for grandparents who are parenting their grandchildren, 1 to 2 p.m., James V. Brown Library.
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.
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.
HIV-AIDS Support Group for patients, caregivers and-or family, 7:30 p.m., St. Luke Lutheran Church, intersection of Market Street and Grampian Boulevard.
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.
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.
