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BY MARGE KULLERSTRAND
margek@nwitimes.com
219.933.3244 | Friday, December 28, 2007 | (No comments posted.)
DEPRESSION | Merrillville
The Depression, Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of the month in Hospitality Room located downstairs in the Methodist Hospital, 8701 Broadway. The DBSA is a free support group for individuals diagnosed with depression, manic depression or bipolar disorder as well as for friends and families.
FYI: (219) 462-3689 or www.DBSAlliance.org
DIABETES | Gary
Diabetes Support & Education Classes - Wide variety of topics related to diabetes are discussed. For persons with diabetes and their family members who register. Classes meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of every month and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of every month. These free classes held at Diabetes Center at Methodist Hospital's Midlake Campus, 2269 25th. Ave.
FYI: (219) 944-4160
DIABETES | Hammond
Living with Diabetes Support Group meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the North Campus of St. Margaret Mercy, 5454 Hohman Ave.
FYI: (219) 933-2144 or (708) 891-9305, ext. 32144
DIABETES | Munster
The Diabetes Support Group meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the Hammond Clinic Specialty Center, Third Floor Medical Lounge, 7905 Calumet Ave. The group discusses diabetes and cholesterol. All are welcome to attend. Registration required.
FYI: (219) 836-3600 or (800) 279-8700
DIVORCE OR DEATH | Munster
Helpmates, a self-help support group for those experiencing the loss of a relationship through divorce or death of a spouse, meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 8601 Harrison Ave. Use the gym entrance.
FYI: (219) 836-6270
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | Crown Point
Support groups are offered at St. Jude House, 12490 Marshall St. Hearts Opening to a Peaceful Environment (HOPE) for survivors of domestic violence meets from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays. Realizing Emotional Abuse Can Heal (REACH) meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays for women in emotionally and/or verbally abusive relationships. Passages focuses on issues related to domestic violence and meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays. Mothers of Sexually Abused Children (MOSAC) meets Wednesdays. Call the center for exact times. Embracing the Journey, a support group for adult survivors of childhood incest and molestation, meets from 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays. Surviving Assault and Feeling Emotions (SAFE), for adult survivors of rape and sexual assault, meets from 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays. Survivors Empowering Lives Forever, a support group that deals with life after an abusive relationship, meets from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursdays. Twenty-four hour crisis hot line number is (800) 254-1286.
FYI: (219) 662-7066
DEPRESSION | Valparaiso
The Depression, Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) meets at 6 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at the Aled P. Davies Independence House, 1454 W. Lincolnway, next to Don Roberts Beauty School. The DBSA is a free support group for individuals diagnosed with depression, manic depression or bipolar disorder as well as for friends and families.
FYI: (219) 462-3689 or www.DBSAlliance.org
ESSENTIAL TREMOR | Munster
Essential Tremor meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. five times per year (September, November, January, March and May) at The Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave. Essential Tremor is a neurologic condition in which patients exhibit a rhythmic tremor of the hands, head, legs and/or voice. The group offers support and concern for those coping with this condition.
FYI: (219) 972-0972
FACES | Indianapolis
FACES is an organization that was formed by families who have had a child arrested for sexual behavior. They have not raped anyone. Our society has given this generation of kids a thorough knowledge of sexual activities through television, advertising, and music. They have been taught that anything that feels good to them is OK. Unfortunately, they have no idea that what they are doing is probably against the law. When they are caught, they and their families enter into the juvenile court system to begin a seemingly endless and excruciating journey. This expedition may include any or all of the following: All siblings being removed from the home by CPS, probation, family bankruptcy, outpatient sex offender therapy, confinement in an institution for juvenile sex offenders, their names being added to a sex offender list. FACES is a nonprofit organization. Donations are appreciated but not required. We welcome new members and you will not be asked to share information that you deem too
personal. We are here to provide support and share information.
FYI: (317) 241-2346 or tinfoot@Comcast.net
FAMILY & FRIENDS | Munster
This support group for family and friends of cancer patients meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the third Monday of the month at The Cancer Resource Centre, 900 Ridge Road, Suite J. Share experiences, learn to take care of yourself and support loved ones who have cancer.
FYI: (219) 836-3349 or www.cancerresourcecentre.com
FACES | Indianapolis
FACES is an organization that was formed by families who have had a child arrested for sexual behavior. They have not raped anyone. Our society has given this generation of kids a thorough knowledge of sexual activities through television, advertising, and music. They have been taught that anything that feels good to them is OK. Unfortunately, they have no idea that what they are doing is probably against the law. When they are caught, they and their families enter into the juvenile court system to begin a seemingly endless and excruciating journey. This expedition may include any or all of the following: All siblings being removed from the home by CPS, probation, family bankruptcy, outpatient sex offender therapy, confinement in an institution for juvenile sex offenders, their names being added to a sex offender list. FACES is a nonprofit organization. Donations are appreciated but not required. We welcome new members and you will not be asked to share information that you deem too
personal. We are here to provide support and share information.
FYI: (317) 241-2346 or tinfoot@Comcast.net
GRIEF SUPPORT | Valparaiso
Healing Hearts Grief Support Group meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month at the Mental Health Association, 402 E. Indiana Ave. The group provides support for widows and widowers who recently have lost their spouse. A trained professional Mental Health Association (MHA) staff member facilitates the group.
FYI: (219) 462-6267
GRIEF SUPPORT | Valparaiso
Healing Hearts Social Support Group meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month at Mental Health Association in Porter County, Inc., 402 E. Indiana Ave. The group is for widows and widowers who have moved beyond their immediate grief and are looking for a social outlet. Call for a calendar of events, as the Social Support group does not always meet to do things on the same day each month.
FYI: (219) 462-6267
GRIEF SUPPORT | Valparaiso
Devastating Loss Grief Support Group meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. every Monday at the Mental Health Association, 402 E. Indiana Ave. This group gives support to those who have experienced loss through death, divorce or disaster.
FYI: (219) 462-6267
GRIEVING CHILDREN | Valparaiso
Journey of Healing, an eight-week support group program offered by the Mental Health Association, 402 E. Indiana Ave., for children ages 6 to 10, who have lost someone significant in their life. This group meets on an as-needed basis. However, the program will start with three children to prevent long waiting periods.
FYI: (219) 462-6267
GRIEVING TEENS | Valparaiso
Teens Together, a nine-week support group program offered by the Mental Health Association, 402 E. Indiana Ave., for teens ages 10 to 17 who have lost someone in their life. Groups can be split according to ages if size permits. This group meets on an as-needed basis but also will start with three or more teens.
FYI: (219) 462-6267
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS | Highland, Lansing
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with one another to solve their common problem of compulsive gambling. Meetings are Mondays and Wednesdays 7 to 9 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 8722 Delaware, Highland, and Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. n teh basement of First United Methodist Church, 18420 Burnham, Lansing.
FYI: (219) 902-8721 or (708) 895-8490
GRIEF RECOVERY | Lansing
A 12-week support group for adults who are grieving due to death or divorce meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Return to the Center, 18225 Burnham Ave. The group is free and is sponsored by Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home. Registration required.
FYI: (708) 418-8671
GRIEF RECOVERY | Lansing
Heartstrings, a support group for children ages 6 to 12 who have lost a loved one, meets from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Return to the Center, 18225 Burnham Ave. The program is ongoing and all children are welcome. The group is free and is sponsored by Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home. Registration required.
FYI: (708) 418-8671
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