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APRIL SUPPORT GROUPS
Adults on the Spectrum Support Group
For adults with an autism spectrum disorder, 6:30-8 p.m., third Wednesday, Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin office, 9733 W. St. Martins Road (Highway 100), Franklin. Call (414) 427-9345.
Adults and Diabetes
7 p.m., third Tuesday (odd months), Wheaton Franciscan — All Saints hospital, 3801 Spring St. Call (262) 687-6345.
Al-Anon
Meetings are available daily. Call (262) 632-0011.
n Every Monday, 6-7:30 p.m., Alano Club, 1140 Douglas Ave. (smoking allowed), (262) 634-9902.
n Every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., Grove Club, 1037 Grove Ave., (262) 634-9656; Fresh Start, 9:30 a.m. (non-smoking), Church of the Covenant, 40 Ohio St., (262) 634-4597; 7:30 p.m., Benjamin House, 4848 Highway H, Franksville (non-smoking), (262) 886-9611.
n Every Wednesday, Beginner (non-smoking), 7 p.m., Calvary Memorial Church, 4001 Washington Ave. (use parking lot entrance), (262) 633-1279; open newcomer meeting, 8 p.m., Grove Club, 1037 Grove Ave., (262) 634-9656.
n Every Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Alano Club, 1140 Douglas Ave., (262) 634-9902; 4 p.m., Benjamin House, 4848 Highway H, Franksville; 8 p.m., Grove Club, 1037 Grove Ave., (262) 634-9656.
n Every Friday, Friday Night Growing Together, 8 p.m., Calvary Memorial Church, 4001 Washington Ave. (use parking lot entrance), (262) 638-9884.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Meetings are available daily.
n Grove Club, 1037 Grove Ave., 10 a.m. Monday-Sunday; 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 p.m. Sunday, open speaker meeting.
n Alano Club, 1140 Douglas Ave., 8 p.m. nightly; 8 p.m. every Saturday, open speaker meeting.
n Benjamin House, 4848 Highway H: 7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 6:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; open speaker, 7:30 p.m. first Friday; newcomer meeting, 10 a.m. Sunday.
n Racine Area Central Office, 3701 Durand Ave., 12:15 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This is not a complete list of Racine area meetings. For information on other meetings, call (262) 554-7788.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., fourth Wednesday, Aurora Wellness Center, 300 McCanna Parkway, Burlington. Call Susanne Malestic at (262) 767-8313.
Alzheimer’s Association Caregivers Support Group
10:30 a.m.-noon, first Friday, and 1:30-3 p.m., second Thursday, Lincoln Lutheran Office Building fourth floor training room, 2000 Domanik Drive (use door on southwest side of building). Call Marilyn Joyce, (262) 638-6678.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
For caregivers, family and friends of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, 9:30 a.m., fourth Monday, Becker-Shoop Center, 6101 16th St. Call (262) 637-7486.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Fourth Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Aurora Medical Center, 10400 75th St., Kenosha. Call (262) 767-7185 or (800) 499-5736.
Asthma — Take Control
6-8 p.m., first Wednesday, Aurora Health Center, 8348 Washington Ave. Call (800) 499-5736.
Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin Parent’s Support Group
For parents of children with an autism spectrum disorder, 9:30-11:30 a.m., first Thursday, 9733 W. St. Martins Road (Highway 100), Franklin. Coffee and refreshments. Call (414) 427-9345.
Autism Solutions Support Group of Racine
6:30-8:30 p.m., second Tuesday, Wheaton Franciscan — All Saints hospital, 3801 Spring St. Chris LeRose and Paula Perez will share their experience learning about and working with children using Rapid Prompting Method (RPM). This presentation is appropriate for families, school staff, and anyone who comes in contact with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Call Cindy Schultz at (262) 639-3041.
Babies and Me Support Group
For new mothers and their babies up to 12 months, 9:30-11 a.m., second and fourth Thursday, Family Lounge, Aurora Medical Center second floor, 10400 75th St., Kenosha. Each session will provide parenting topics and postnatal education. Call Lynn Hill at (262) 948-5204 or (262) 948-5200.
Battered/Formerly Battered Women Support Group
Call (262) 633-3233 for time and location.
Better Breathers Support Group
2 p.m., second Wednesday, Senior Advantage Room on the lower level of the West Professional Building at Wheaton Franciscan — All Saints hospital, 3805 Spring St., on the. A courtesy shuttle is available. Call (262) 687-4789.
Bipolar/Depression Support Group
For adults who experience depression or bipolar disorder, 5:30 p.m., first and third Tuesday, Wheaton Franciscan — All Saints hospital, 1320 Wisconsin Ave. (use 13th street entrance or entrance off parking ramp and take elevator to basement conference room). Call (262) 637-0582.
Brain Injury Support Group
For survivors, their families and interested professionals, 7 p.m., fourth Thursday, Alpha Homes of Wisconsin, 6216 Washington Ave., Suite D. Call Betty Brown, (262) 886-3328.
Breast Cancer Support Group (Keep in Touch)
8:30 a.m., third Saturday, Wheaton Franciscan — All Saints hospital lower level, 3801 Spring St. Call (262) 687-4686.
Breast Cancer Support Group
6:30-8 p.m., second Tuesday, Aurora Wellness Center, 300 McCanna Parkway, Burlington. Susan Kanlder or Mary Brown, (262) 767-6374; or 6-7 p.m., first Tuesday, Aurora Medical Center conference room J, 10400 75th St., Kenosha, Lori Van Horn, (262) 948-5846.
Celebrate Recovery
Christ-centered 12-Step program. Men’s and women’s groups for codependency, drug addiction and alcoholism; men’s group for pornography and sexual addiction. Every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Grace Church, 3626 Highway 31. Call Jim Olson, (262) 636-2111, ext. 111.
Celiac Disease/Gluten-free Diet Support Group
New to the Racine/Kenosha area for those affected by this disease along with family/support persons, initial meeting, 3-4 p.m. April 19, Wheaton Franciscan — All Saints hospital lower level, 3801 Spring St. Call Tricia Seidler at (262) 687-5995.
Compassionate Friends Bereavement Support Group
A support group for adults and siblings who have lost a child, 7 p.m., last Tuesday, Wheaton Franciscan — All Saints hospital lower level, 3801 Spring St. Call Diane Beck, (262) 895-4888, or Peg Thompson, (262) 598-0834.
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
For caregivers of patients with dementia, 1:30-3 p.m., second Thursday, Aurora Health Center small conference room, 8348 Washington Ave. Call Jill Wilson, (262) 321-3228.
Diabetes Support Group
For adults with insulin/non-insulin dependent diabetes and their family/support persons, 6:30-8:30 p.m., second Tuesday, Memorial Hospital of Burlington dining room, 252 McHenry St., Burlington. Call Joyce Aspinall, (262) 767-6487.
Domestic and Sexual Abuse Support Group
6-8 p.m. every Monday. For location and additional information, call (262) 554-4608. Childcare is available. Sponsored by Ruth Associates Inc., a nonprofit organization providing services to victims of domestic and/or sexual abuse.
Domestic Violence Support Group
Sponsored by the Women’s Resource Center for women who have been or are victims of domestic violence, 6-8 p.m. every Tuesday in Racine. A Burlington area group is also available. Free child care. Call (262) 633-3233 or (262) 763-6226 (Burlington) for locations.
Domestic Violence Support Group
Call (262) 767-2933 for time and location.
Epilepsy Education Support Group
For people who have epilepsy or any other seizure disorder or has a family member with a severe disorder, 6-7 p.m., second Thursday, Kenosha YMCA Callahan Family Branch conference room, 7101 53rd St., Kenosha. Sponsored by the Epilepsy Foundation of Southern Wisconsin. Call Erika Werve, (263) 995-0016 or (866) 233-9523.
Families Supporting Families
5-6:30 p.m., first and third Thursday, Washington Park Community Center, 2301 12th St. Call Glenda Hyler, (262) 636-9411. Sponsored by the Racine Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse.
Family and Friends Support Group
For families or friends who have adult loved ones living with mental illness, 6 p.m., first and third Tuesday, NAMI-Racine, 2300 DeKoven Ave. Call (262) 637-0582.
Family Caregiver Support Groups
n Second Thursday, 1:30-3 p.m., Lincoln Lutheran office building fourth floor training room, 2000 Domanik Drive (use door on west side of building).
n Second Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m., Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church, 1700 S. Green Bay Road.
n Third Wednesday, 1:30-3 p.m., Burlington Senior Center, 209 N. Main St., Burlington.
n Third Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m., St. Edward Parish Center, 1430 Grove Ave.
Fibromyalgia Support Group of Burlington
6-7:30 p.m., third Monday, Aurora Wellness Center, 300 McCanna Parkway, Burlington. The facilitator is Pam Lofgren of Aurora Rehab Services. Call (262) 767-7120 or (262) 767-7174.
Grief Peer Support Group
For children ages 3-18 and adults, third Thursday, 5:45-8 p.m., Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church, 1700 S. Green Bay Road, or fourth Thursday, 5:45-8 p.m., MargaretAnn’s Place, 2522 63rd St., Kenosha. Childcare is provided for ages 2 and under. Call (262) 656-9656.
GriefShare Seminar/Support Group
A weekly Christ-centered seminar/support group for adults grieving the loss of a loved one, 6:30-8:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Grace Church, 3626 Highway 31. To register, call Gail Sucharda at (262) 884-6899.
Third Wednesday (except December), 5:30-7 p.m., Wheaton Franciscan — All Saints hospital Library and Community Resources Center, 3801 Spring St. Call Arlene McEntegart at (262) 687-8374.
HIV/AIDS Support Group
Every Wednesday, 3:30-5 p.m. in the Kenosha area. Call Ted McMahon at (262) 657-6644 for more information.
Isaiah 61:1 Ministries Inc.
5:45 p.m., every Sunday, All Saints, Spring Street Campus Health Pavilion, 3821 Spring St. (lower level auditorium). This is a nonprofit Christian organization that preaches the gospel of good tidings to the meek, the poor and afflicted; bind up and heal the brokenhearted; proclaim liberty to the physical and spiritual captives; and the opening of the prison and of the eyes to those who are bound. Speakers are the Revs. Ron and Karen Thompson. The topic is “Walking in God-Given Freedom & Power.” Call (262) 989-5452 for more information.
La Leche League of Racine
A breast-feeding support group for pregnant women and nursing mothers, 10 a.m. second Wednesday. Babies and toddlers welcome. Call (262) 632-6248 or (262) 598-9416 for location.
Lifeline Support Groups
Every Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Grace Church, 3626 Highway 31. Call Jim Olson at (262) 632-2111, ext. 411.
Living With Cancer
Support group co-sponsored by Wheaton Franciscan Cancer Care — All Saints and the American Cancer Society offering help to cancer patients and their families and friends, 3:30 p.m., second and fourth Thursday, All Saints Cancer Center, 3809 Spring St. Call (262) 687-5065.
Moms and Me Support Group
For new mothers and their babies up to 12 months, 9:30-11 a.m., second and fourth Thursday, Aurora Medical Center Family Lounge, 10400 75th St., Kenosha. Call (262) 948-5204 or (262) 948-5200.
Morning Coffee Break Interfaith Bible Study
An interfaith women’s Bible study and support group, 9:30-11 a.m., every Thursday, Christian Reformed Church, 900 Illinois St. Nursery and story hour provided. Call (262) 886-2558.
Mothers of Sexually Abused Children
Weekly support group for mothers of children/adolescents who have been sexually abused. For more information, call Terri DeWalt at Sexual Assault Services, (262) 619-1634.
Multiple Myeloma Support Group
Cancer support group, 7 p.m., second Monday, Wheaton Franciscan Cancer Care — All Saints Cancer Center, 3809 Spring St. Call (262) 639-0780 for more information.
Multiple Sclerosis Society — Racine Support Group
7 p.m., fourth Thursday (except November and December), Wheaton Franciscan — All Saints hospital lower level, 3801 Spring St. Call Terry Christensen at (262) 632-4107.
Myeloproliferative Disease Support Group
For people with a myeloproliferative disease including essential thrombocytosis, polycythemia vera and myelofibrosis. Meetings are held quarterly at First Reformed Church, 7110 Old Spring St. (across from Roma Lodge). For more information, call Marge Blocks at (262) 637-4338.
Neuro-Fibromatosis Support Group
6:30-8:30 p.m., Aurora Wellness Center, 300 McCanna Parkway, Burlington. Call (262) 767-7185 or (800) 499-5736.
Nicotine Anonymous
Weekly support group based on the 12 Step Recovery Program, every Tuesday, 7-8 p.m., Aurora Medical Center, 10400 75th St., Kenosha. Call Earl Tessin, (847) 746-2343.
Overeaters Anonymous
n 10 a.m. every Friday, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 725 High St., (262) 639-1129.
n 7-8 p.m., every Monday, Atonement Lutheran Church, 2915 Wright Ave., (561) 602-2615.
n 12-Step Recovery Group for compulsive overeaters, anorexics and bulimics, 6:30 a.m. every Thursday, and 8 a.m. every Saturday, Cross Lutheran Church, 126 Chapel Terrace, Burlington, (262) 744-0219. For more information, visit the Web at http://www.oa.org
Neuro-Fibromatosis
6:30-8:30 p.m., first Monday, Aurora Wellness Center, 300 McCanna Parkway, Burlington. Call (262) 767-7185 or (800) 499-5736.
Nicotine Anonymous
A weekly support group based on the 12-Step Recovery Program, 7-8 p.m., every Tuesday, Aurora Medical Center Clinic, 10400 75th St., Kenosha. For room, check with reception desk. Call (262) 767-7185 or (800) 499-5736.
Pain Management Support Group
For people who experience chronic pain, 10:30-11:30 a.m., second Tuesday, Wheaton Franciscan — All Saints cafeteria conference room, 1320 Wisconsin Ave. Call (262) 687-4686 or (262) 886-1277.
Parkinson Support Group Racine/Burlington Area
For people with Parkinson’s disease, their caregivers and others interested, 2 p.m., third Tuesday, Wheaton Franciscan — All Saints hospital lower level, 3805B Spring St. Call the Wisconsin Parkinson Association, (800) 972-5455 or Ken Beth, (262) 637-2834.
Parkinson’s Support Group
Second Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m., Aurora Medical Center Clinic, 10400 75th St., Kenosha. Call (262) 767-7185 or (800) 499-5736.
Kenosha Area Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
7 p.m., second Wednesday, Aurora Medical Center Conference Room J, 10400 75th St., Kenosha. Call (847) 772-6055.
Peer Education Support Group
For grieving children, teen-agers and families, 5:30-8 p.m., third Thursday, Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church, 1700 S. Green Bay Road. A meal will be provided at 5:45, and peer support begins at 6:30 p.m. Childcare will be provided for children 2 and under. Registration is required by calling (262) 656-9656.
Racine Area Home Schoolers
7 p.m., third Monday, Calvary Memorial Church, 4001 Washington Ave. Call Linda Greeley at (262) 598-0366 after 3 p.m. for more information.
Racine Mothers of Multiples Club
6:30 p.m., April 4, Wheaton Franciscan — All Saints hospital Health Pavilion, 3821 Spring St. Open to mothers, fathers and siblings of twins, this social/support group discusses educational information available for the rearing, development and encouragement of individuality of multiples as is presented by doctors, educators and parents. Call (262) 633-5547.
Racine Pleasure Club for the Blind
1 p.m., last Wednesday of the month, Belle City Senior Center, 201 Goold St. Call Carolyne Luettgen, (262) 633-5966.
Racine Kin Connection
A support group for grandparents and other older adults raising related children under 18 years old, 6-8 p.m., April 8, Next Generation Now, 1220 Mound Ave. Call Diane Gautsch, (262) 635-1920, or Bonnie Bolster, (262) 752-4962.
Recovery Inc.
A community mental health organization offering a self-help method of will training for fear, depression and anxiety, 7 p.m., every Monday, Christian Reformed Church, 900 Illinois St. Call (262) 567-4848.
Recovery Inc. Self-Help Mental Health
7 p.m., every Monday, Racine Christian School, 912 Virginia St.
Resolve of Wisconsin Kenosha/Racine Chapter
A national organization that provides information, advocacy and support to people experiencing infertility. Call (262) 521-4590.
Respiratory Education Support Group
For people who suffer from respiratory disease, their spouses, friends and parents of children with disease, 6:30-8 p.m., third Monday, Memorial Hospital of Burlington dining room, 252 McHenry St., Burlington. Call (262) 767-7185 or (800) 499-5736.
Schizophrenia Support Group
For adults living with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, second Monday, 1:30 p.m., Racine Friendship Clubhouse, 2000 17th St. Call (262) 637-0582.
Separated/Divorced Support Group
Second and fourth Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Edward Parish Center, 1430 Grove Ave. Call (262) 636-8040 or (262) 632-1194.
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous
A 12-step, 12 tradition-oriented fellowship based on the model pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., every Thursday. Call (262) 637-0105 for meeting location and more information or visit the Web at http://www.slaaonline.org
Sexual Abused and Rape Survivor Support Group
4-5:30 p.m., first and third Thursday, Wheaton Franciscan Center for Addiction Recovery, 9301 Washington Ave., just east of Highway H. This confidential 12-step based group is facilitated by master’s degree level therapists. An initial screening interview must be completed. Call Michelle Antosiewicz at (262) 687-8605 to schedule an interview.
Sexual Assault Support Group for Women
Sponsored by Sexual Assault Services for adult women who have been sexually assaulted. Call Terri DeWalt at (262) 619-1634 to register.
Sleepy Times
Meetings are by invitation. Call (262) 687-3895 for details.
Stroke Support Group
4-5 p.m., third Thursday, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare — All Saints hospital lower level, 3801 Spring Street.
Stroke Support Group
Fourth Monday, 3-4:30 p.m., Aurora Wellness Center, 300 McCanna Parkway, Burlington. Call (262) 767-7185 or (800) 499-5736.
Stronghold
A ministry of support and pastoral care to LGBTQ Catholics and Christians of other faith traditions, their family and friends, 7-8:30 p.m., second Thursday, Siena Center, 5635 Erie St. Participants meet for prayer, faith-sharing, dialogue and support in an environment of acceptance, dignity and love. Call Rita Burgess at (262) 994-8733.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group
For adults who have lost a loved one or friend to suicide, 6:30 p.m., first and third Thursday, NAMI Racine office, 2300 DeKoven Ave. Call (262) 637-0582.
Support Group for Family Members and Friends of Homicide Victims
9 a.m., second Saturday, Aurora Walk-In Facility, 8348 Washington Ave. For more information, call the Victim Witness Office at (262) 636-3858 or (800) 924-1506.
Teen Support Group
For high school students living with the challenges of mental illness, 6:30 p.m., second and fourth Tuesday, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare — All Saints, 1320 Wisconsin Ave. Call (262) 637-0582.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
n Chapter 342, every Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3825 Erie St. Weigh-in, 8:30-9 a.m., meeting follows, (262) 639-2890.
n Chapter 505, every Monday at Christ Church-United Methodist, 5109 Washington Ave. Weigh-in, 6-6:45 p.m., meeting at 7, Brian Esser, (262) 752-1562.
n Chapter WI 774, every Tuesday at Emmaus Lutheran Church, 1925 Summit Ave. Private weigh-in, 5:30-6:25 p.m., meeting follows, Barbara Presser, (262) 633-9404.
n Chapter 1126, every Thursday, Bethania Lutheran Church, 4120 Wright Ave. Private weigh-in, 6-6:30 p.m., meeting following.
Us Too Prostate Cancer Support Group
A free support group for prostate cancer patients, benign prosthetic hypertrophy patients and their spouse or friend, 5:30 p.m., third Thursday, Wheaton Franciscan — All Saints Cancer Center, 3809 Spring St. Call (262) 687-5065.
Visions for Tomorrow
For parents or direct caregivers of children living with mental illness, 6 p.m., first Tuesday, NAMI-Racine office, 2300 DeKoven Ave. Call (262) 637-0582.
West County Consumer Support Group
Selp-help support for adults living with mental illness, second Monday, 6:30 p.m., and fourth Saturday, 1 p.m., Love Inc., 480 Pine St., Burlington. Call (262) 637-0582.
Young Onset Parkinson’s Support Group
7-8:30 p.m., second Wednesday, Aurora Medical Center, 10400 75th St., Kenosha. Call (262) 767-7185 or (800) 499-5736.
Support groups are published on the last Saturday of every month in Community. The deadline to submit a notice is noon on the Wednesday before the last Saturday of each month. Call, send or bring changes or additions to Loreen I. Mohr, 212 4th St., Racine, WI 53403, (262) 631-1725, fax (262) 631-1780, or e-mail to lmohr@journaltimes.com
I have thought about starting a support group for Anxiety/Panic sufferers. I tried once before (put an ad in the paper) as I had donated office space in a Drs office.
Curious if anyone would be interested in something like that. If so, feel free to PM me.
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