Support Groups and Programs for Families and
Friends
Times and places of meetings are
subject to change. Please call to confirm location and
time for your selected meetings.
AA Meetings:
Miami County:
Dettmer Campus, Thursdays, 8:30 -10:30 p.m. 440-7530 for details.
Dettmer Campus multipurpose room, Mondays, 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. for beginners. 440-7530 for details.
Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Rd., Troy. 335-7747 for details.
Sundays at 8:00 p.m.
Mondays and Tuesdays at 11:00 am
Wednesdays, 8:00 p.m. Thursdays, Women's AA, 11:00 a.m. Al-Anon welcome.Fridays, 11:00 a.m.
Saturdays, 7:00 p.m. for beginners. All others, 8:30 p.m.Sundays, 8:00 p.m.
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 325 W. Ash in :Piqua, 773-0564.
Wednesdays, 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. Closed discussion meeting.
Addictions: 12-step program Tuesday evenings
7:00 - 8:30 p.m., New Creations Counseling Center, Room 104, 7695 S.
Co. Rd. 25-A, Ark 200, Tipp City. For more information,
call 898-1036.
ADHD Support Group:
Miami County: Second Tuesday of each month during the school year from 7:00 - 8:00 pm at Troy-Hayner Cultural Center, 301 W. Main Street in Troy. Free support and educational group for parents of ADHD children; adults with ADHD; family and friends of those with ADHD and professionals who serve those with ADHD. Moderated by John Swank, M.S., LPCC, Swank Counseling ((37) 339-9876 or visit www.johnswank.com. Meets September through May.
Adult Day Care Centers:
Miami County:
Sunrise Center, 316 N. College, Piqua. Open from 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Hours could vary. Supervised adult day center, adult senior center. Please call 778-3680.
Darke County.
Darke County Adult Daycare, 5105 County Home Road, Greenville. Open from 8:00-4:30 weekdays. Hours could vary. Please call (937) 548-8017 for more information.
Shelby County: No longer has Adult Day Care. Senior Independence provides home health, nursing, home health aides, and therapy as well as emergency response system, wellness clinic. Contact Brenda Walters at (937) 498-4680 for more information and for wellness topics for presentation at your group or club.
Al-A-Non Meetings :
Miami County:
Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 p.m. at Dettmer multipurpose room. 440-7530 for details
Tuesdays, 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Dettmer multipurpose room. 440-7530 for details.
Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, Troy. 335-7747 for details.
Monday, 7:30 p.m. for beginners, 8:00 p.m. for others at Trinity Episcopal Church, TroyThursdays, 11:00 am, Trinity Episcopal Church, Troy. 335-7747 for details.
Sundays, 8:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, Troy. 335-7747 for details.
ALS Support Group:
Dayton Area:
Meetings will be held the third Wednesday of the month from 11:00 - 1:00 at the West Charleston Church of the Brethren, State Route 202, Tipp City. For more information, please call Sandy Adams at 339-4571.
Alzheimer's Support Groups :
Darke County :
Meet 3 rd Wednesday of each month except December from 4:00- 5:30 p.m. in the chapel at Brethren's Retirement Community Home - 750 Chestnut St., Greenville. Please call Betty Via, 548-9159 for details.Meet 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., Versailles Health Care Center, 200 Marker Rd. Call 526-5570 for more information.
Miami County :
Sunrise Center for Adults, Inc, 1431 W. Main St., Troy. Meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. Respite care provided for families with dementia or Alzheimer's patients., 339-6752.SpringMeade Health Center, 4375 County Rd 25A, Tipp City. Third Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. Call 667-7500 for information.
Montgomery County:
Alzheimer's Association, 3797 Summit Glen Drive. Second and fourth Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. For more information, call 291-3332.
Early Stage support group at the Dayton Alzheimer's Association Office, 3797 Summit Glen Drive in Dayton.. Meets the second Thursday of the month at 10:00 am. For more information, please call Julie Worley at (937) 291-3332 or 1(800) 441-3322.
Caregivers Support Group meets every Thursday at 10:00 a.m., 3797 Summit Glen Drive. For more information, call 291-3332.
Shelby County :
Meet 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m., Dorothy Love Retirement Community, 3003 West Cisco Rd., Sidney. Call 497-6542 for more information.
Anger/Rage Programs:
Miami County:
Contact Barbie Holman at the Family Abuse Shelter, (937) 339-6761 for more information. All groups meet at the Family Abuse Shelter, 16 E. Franklin in Troy. Pre-registration is required.Men's groups : Mondays, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.; Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon; Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in Sidney.
Women 's groups: Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Dettmer: Court-ordered groups for children 12-14 years and 15-17 years. Dates pending. Call Mark Cooper, 440-7025, for more information.
Montgomery County:
Anger management program focusing on helping children ages 10-18 learn how to deal with anger. Meets weekly for 8 up to 10 week sessions. Call for meeting time and places. Daybreak, 50 Theobald Court, Dayton. For more information, call Cathy Hooks at Daybreak, (937) 395-4600 x129.
Anxiety, Depression, Panic, and Agoraphobia: Self-help discussion group providing support for persons who suffer from depression, panic and anxiety attacks. Meets Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Huber Heights. Meets in family center in the senior room behind the school next to St. Peter's Church. For more information, please contact Rosemary, 274-5739 or Phyllis at 890-0169.
Arthritis Programs:
Miami County:
Fibromites: No longer a support group, only meets one-on-one for those with fibromyalgia and other arthritic diseases. For information, call Terry Skidmore at 339-4846 or 667-1069.
Boundaries:
Miami County:
This is a 23-week video series that offers practical help and encouragement to all who seek a healthy, balanced life and practice in being able to say no. Call Linda Richards at 667-4678 for more information. Held Wednesdays from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Ginghamsburg South Campus Ark, Room 200.
Brain Injury Association of Ohio Support Groups:
Miami County:
Third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m., UVMC Conference Rooms on the lower level. For more information, please call Shirley Whitmer, 339-0356.
Montgomery County:
Brain Injury Support Group meets the first Monday of the month at Miami Valley Hospital in Women's Berry Pavilion Conference Rooms 1 and 2 at 7:00 p.m. For more information, contact Shirley Whitmer, 339-0356.
Cancer Support:
Miami County
Troy:
Coping with Cancer: For cancer patients and their families. For materials and information concerning this health issue, please call Darlene at 845-0819.
Lymphedema Support Group: Meets with H.I.T. group every three months on the third Tuesday of the month at the UVMC Cancer Care Center in Troy. For more information, contact Sarah Jones at 440-4827.
Look Good, Feel Better program designed for women with cancer undergoing chemo or radiation therapy treatment. Next program at UVJVS, 8811 Career Drive in Piqua, in the lab. For more information, call Amanda Hough, 399-0809.
Man to Man: Support group for survivors of prostate cancer. UVMC Cancer Care Center Lobby. For more information, call UVMC Cancer Care Center, 440-4820.
Cancer Support/Education. Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church, meets the third Tuesday each month at 7:00 p.m. For more information, call Darlene Hansford at 667-1069 x459 or 845-0819.
Montgomery County:
Breast Cancer Support Group, also known as "Still Me" Meets at Miami Valle Hospital in the Maxon Parlor the third Tuesday of each month from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Call Nancy Thoma at (937) 208-2024 for more information.
Cincinnati:
Southern Ohio Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for support groups and information relating to leukemia and lymphoma, including the First Connection Program for newly diagnosed patients. 105 W. 4th St., Suite 400, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Phone (513) 361-2100 for information on group meeting times. Toll free number is 866-671-2873.
Kettering :
Look Good, Feel Better is a program designed for women with cancer undergoing chemo or radiation therapy treatment. It helps cancer patients address the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. A licensed cosmotologist provides skin care, hair, head covering and makeup tips to women undergoing cancer treatment. These sessions can help women regain a sense of self confidence and control over their lives. This program is held at various times during the year. For more information, call the American Cancer Society at (937) 223-8521.Advanced Breast Cancer (ABC) Group is one-on-one support for women with advanced or recurrent breast cancer. Contact Kettering Medical Center at 395-8115 for information.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Family Group is a family support group for the adult survivors and families with leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's Disease and multiple myeloma. First Thursday of each month, except for June and December, at 6:30 p.m., Kettering Memorial Hospital, Dining Room 1. For more information, call 395-8115.
Caring and Sharing Support Group for cancer patients and families, informal group setting. First Monday of each month, except for June and December, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Kettering Medical Center Dining Room (ground level). Contact Linda Farley, 395-8640.
S.O.A.R. (Strength, optimism, and recovery), Women's Breast Cancer support for newly diagnosed and long-term survivors. Meets first Tuesday of each month, except for June and December, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Kettering Memorial Hospital dining room (lower level). For more information, call 395-8115.
Kettering and Samaritan North:
I Can Cope for education to patients, family members, and interested friends concerning cancer. Call for information. American Cancer Society, 1(937) 223-8521.
Kettering:
Coping with Serious Illnesses and Other Trying Times for persons with serious illness and their families and caregivers. Second Thursday of the month, 7:00pm, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 4865 Wilmington Pike, Kettering. This is a Christian support group. Contact: Debra Esala, 434-1798.Prostate Cancer Support Group: Meets the Third Tuesday of each month, except for June and December, 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Kettering Adventist Church, Crossroads Room across from Kettering Memorial Hospital. For more information, call 395-8115. Parking and refreshments are provided. Registration not required.
The Southwest Ohio Brain Tumor Support Group provides encouragement and support to brain tumor patients and their families and friends. Meets the second Monday of each month, except for June and December, from 7-8:30 pm at Kettering Memorial Hospital in the Dining Room, Room 1 (lower level). For more information, call Jean Ruppert at 298-4331 x55299.
Kettering:
Coping with Serious Illness: Second Thursday each month 7:00, with half hour of refreshments. Meeting starts at 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, corner of Rahn & Wilmington Pike. Call 434-1798 for more information.
Samaritan North: Man to Man. Prostate cancer support group. Meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Education Center of Samaritan North. For more information, call the American Cancer Society at 1-888-227-6446.
Samaritan North: Living with Cancer. For cancer patients and/or families. Meets the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. For more information, call Ann Lensch at (937) 567-6117.
Samaritan North: Sharing Our Strength. Third Thursday of each month at Samaritan North Health Center. For more information, call Ann Lensch at (937) 567-6117.
Dayton Heart Hospital: PALS for Life (positive attitude, love, and support). Women experiencing breast cancer, newly diagnosed and long standing. Third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. For more information, call Joan Schuermann at 435-1923, or Myrna Moorman at 435-4277.
Miami Valley Hospital: Still ME of the Greater Dayton Area. For breast cancer patients, family and friends. Miami Valley Hospital Maxon Parlor the third Tuesday of each month. For more information, call 208-2987.
Miami Valley Hospital: Man to Man. Prostate cancer support group. Meets in the Maxon Parlor the 4th Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call the American Cancer Society at 1-888-227-6446.
Miami Valley Hospital: Continuing the Journey for bone marrow transplant patients. Support for patients and family members. Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Ellen Cato, RN, at 208-2252.
Miami Valley Hospital: Living Proof for those diagnosed with gynecologic cancer. meets the first Tuesday of each month except January, July, August, and December, at 7:00 p.m. in the 6th floor, NW Conference Room 1. For more information, call Cathy Hurst at 208-2901.
Institute for Voice Analysis: Laryngectomy Support Group. Meets the third Monday of May, July,, September, and November at 2:00 p.m. For more information, call Nancy Pinter at 496-2622.
Children's Medical Center: Children Who Have Cancer. Group for children and adolescents with cancer. Dayton area candlelighter kids group. For more information, call Marie Bevington at 833-6788 or 833-6579.
Co-Dependency
Montgomery County:
12-step group available to beginners dealing with co-dependency issues. Meets Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 456 Woodman Drive in Dayton. No phone number available.
Concerned Parent Support Group :For parents with unruly or difficult children.
Miami County:
Tuesday evenings, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S Dorset Rd., Troy. For more information, please call (937) 339-0355, 773-3614, or 335-6748. Group begins in September, 2004.
Depression Support Groups:
Miami County:
Recovery, Inc. A self-help mental health organization for those wishing to overcome anxiety, fear, depression or anger. Meets Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. at the Troy/Miami County Library, 419 W. Main St., Troy. Web site address is http://www.recovery-inc.com.
G.I.F.T. (God's Insight for Troubled Sisters), a fellowship group for women living through all forms of depression, including manic-depressive illness, post-partum depression, and others. Ginghamsburg Church in Tipp City, Main Campus, Room 203, the first and third Mondays of the moth from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. For more information, call Tammy Long at 667-4678.
Manic Depression or Clinical Depression
Dayton: Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Greater Dayton. Contact Greater Dayton Group Info at (937) 287-1590 for more information or email dbsagol@woh.rr.com. Their website may be accessed through: www.DBSAlliance.org.
Post-Partum Depression "Many Shades of Blue", for persons suffering from any level of post-partum depression. Meets the third Monday of every month from 7-9 pm at Southview Hospital Conference Room in Dayton. For more information, call Melissa at 438-4844.
Diabetic Support Groups :
Darke County:
Dealing with Diabetes. Information and support available to diabetics and their families. Meets from 1:30 - 2:30 the fourth Thursday of the month in the break room of Brethren Retirement Community. No meetings in July, August, or December.
Miami County:
Dealing with Diabetes. Third Tuesday of each month beginning 9/20/2005. For more information, call Darlene Hansford at 845-0819 or 667-1069 VM458.
Shelby County:
Fourth Tuesday of every month. Wilson Medical Building, 915 W. Michigan, Sidney, 7-8:30 p.m. Contact Linda Barhorst, (937) 498-5558 for more information.
Divorce:
Divorce Care : For those going through the pain of divorce
Miami County:
Thursday evenings at 7:00-8:30 p.m., New Creation Counseling Center, South Campus Discipleship Center, Room 104, 7695 S. Co. Rd. 25-A, Tipp City. For more information call David Brown at 667-0641. Video series and workbook for the divorced or separated. Ongoing weekly support.
Divorced, Separated, and Widowed Support Group :
Montgomery County:
N Dayton support group for those suffering the loss of a love relationship through separation, divorce, or widowhood. St. Rita's Church Lampe Hall, 5401 N. Main St., Dayton. First and third Sundays of each month from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. For more information, call Art at 278-2110. The first Sunday meeting of the month will have a carry-in at 5:00 pm, a planning meeting at 6:00 pm and the regular meeting beginning at 7:00 pm.
Domestic Violence Support Group for Adult Females :
Miami County:
Family Abuse Shelter, 16 E. Franklin St., Troy, Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:30 pm. Contact shelter staff for further information, (937) 339-6761. No fee.W.I.N.G.S . program (Women in Need Growing Strong) for battered and abused women. Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 p.m. at BeardShear Church at the corner of Miller Ln. and Stop Eight Rd.. For more information call 890-6477.
Child Witness to Domestic Violence Support Group: Children 6-12
Miami County:
Family Abuse Shelter, Wednesday evenings, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Support group for children who witnessed domestic violence. Contact Shelter staff for more information (937) 339-6761. No fee.
Down Syndrome Support Group:
Miami County:
Second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Tipp City. (babysitting provided) Group meets all year round. Please call Linda Short at 339-2055 for more information. The informal format will be either open discussion or speakers.
Emergency Shelter for Homeless and Abused
Persons :
Miami County:
No fee. 24 hours/7 days a week. After hours, 911, or Hotline. 1-800-351-7347. Miami County Residents only: Franklin House Women and Children Shelter; Buckeye House Adult Male Shelter. (339-6761). Transitional housing (2 years residence) available for single adult women.
Family to Family Course:
Shelby County: Free twelve-week seminar, 2 1/2 hour sessions. Course will focus on learning all about mental illness, medications, etc. For families, siblings, and friends of mental health consumers. All counties and individuals are welcome. Call Mrs. Marianne Helmlinger, 937.492.9748 for more information. All counties welcome!
Miami County: NAMI Family to Family course pending. This 12-week free course is directed at family understanding of major brain disorders, illness acceptance, empathy, problem solving, partnerships, recovery, and advocacy. For more information, please call Jim or Joanne Mieding at 335-3365.
General Support Groups:
Darke County: Hope and Recovery Support Group, a 12-step program for persons with a variety of needs. Meets every Friday from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 114 E 4th St in Greenville. For more information, please call Annie at (937) 548-4679.
Grief Support Groups :
Piqua:
Understanding Grief beginning September 9 through October 7 at the YWCA of Piqua, 418 N. Wayne St. Sponsored through Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home. Call 773-3161 for more information.Young Widows or Widowers and other grief support groups. Call Naomi Robinson for more information at 773-3161 or 773-9439.
Kettering:
"General Grief support: Fourth Tuesday of every month at Seventh Day Adventist Church, on the corner of Southern and Stroop across from Kettering Medical Center at 7:30 p.m. Open group. Free. Walk-ins welcome. For more information call Linda Farley or pastoral services at (937) 298-4331, ext. 5500.
Grief Support Group: For those who have lost a loved one. It's an open group that meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the 7th Day Adventist Church, Kettering. This is located at the corner of Southern and Stroop. Contact Linda Farley at 395-8640 for more information.
Sidney:
"Growing Through Grief", a service of Wilson Hospice Care. Classes are held on Tuesday afternoons and evenings in the Parlor at the St. Paul's United Church of Christ; 707 N. Ohio, Sidney. Please use the back parking lot of the church and come in the south door. 8 weeks begins in September, January, March, and June. Sessions are held from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, or 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Classes are free."Grief in the Holidays" meets the first three Tuesdays in November from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. For more information, call Wilson Hospice Care at (937) 498-4614 or (937) 498-9335.
Tipp City:
Individual grief counseling is available. New Creation Counseling Center, 7695 S. Co. Rd. 25-A, Tipp City. For more information call 667-4678.Agape, a safe place for grieving parents and grandparents, meets the 2nd adn 4th Mondays of the month from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Ginghamsburg Church, Main Campus, Room 101 in Tipp City. For more information, call Lori Clark at 667-1069, voice mail.
Troy:
Baird Funeral Home, 555 N. Market St., Troy. First 'Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Call 339-2602 for more information.Hospice of Miami Co., Inc., "Growing Through Grief", 1100 Wayne Street, Suite 3400. This is in the Stouder Center. Afternoon session is first, third, and fifth Wednesdays of the month from 4:00- 5:00. Evening session is held on the second Monday of the month from 7:00 -8:00 p.m. Call 335-5191 for more information.
Miami County:
Compassionate Friends meets the fourth Thursday of each month @ 7:00- 9:00 p.m. at Nashville United Church of Christ, 4540 W. St. Rt. 571 and Wheelock Rd, West Milton. Support group for anyone who has lost a child through death. Contact Barbara Lawrence at 836-5939.Dayton:
Bereaved Parents Support Group is not currently meeting. Children's Medical Center, 600 block of Valley St. between Keowee and Stanley. For parents who have lost a child through accident or illness. For more information, contact Bobbie Predmore, 641-3100 x8980 or Charlotte Lemming at 641-3000, ext 6415300.
Heart to Heart (Cardiac Support Group ):
Miami County:
UVMC. For more information, contact Cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation at 440-4677.
H.I.T. (Hanging In There ): Support Group for
Cancer Patients and their families.
Miami County:
Meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. except for July and August. UVMC Cancer Care Center Waiting Room. For more information, call 440-4820.
H.U.G.S . (Hope Using God's Support), for
families caring for children with special needs.
Miami County:
Meets the second Thursday of each month from 6:30- 8:00 at New Campus of Ginghamsburg Church, 6759 S Co Rd 25A, Tipp City, Rooms 202-204. For more information, call Jan Watson at 667-5644. Child care provided.
Kids Hope: For kids experiencing separation/divorce.
Miami County:
Group meets on Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. for kindergarten through sixth grade children. New Creation Counseling Center, 7695 S. Co. Rd. 25A, Tipp City. Call Connie Lewis at 667-1069 voice mail 454 for place of meetings.Low Vision:
Darke County:
Low vision support group meets the 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m., excluding January, July, or August. Brethrens Home, 750 Chestnut St., Greenville. 547-8926 for details.Miami County:
Low vision support group meets at the Troy Senior Center, 134 N Market in Troy from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. For more information, call Goodwill at 461-4800 x339 or x323.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group:
Miami County: Meets the second Tuesday of the month from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Daniel Dining Room at Dettmer. Please call 676-5877 for more information. Group does not meet in January, July, or August.
NAMI (National Alliance for Mentally
Ill ): For family members of those suffering from mental
illness
Darke County :
Second Monday of each month, 12:30 p.m. at Will's Restaurant on Wagner Avenue in Greenville. For more information call Joan Reynolds at (937) 692-8553.Miami County :
Third Monday of each month from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Stouder Center, 1100 Wayne Street in Troy in the Tri-County Board Room, suite 4011, on the 4th floor. Support group for spouses, parents, and children of the mentally ill. For more information call Jim or Joanne Mieding at 335-3365 or Georgann Enright at 335-4042. Web site is www.namiohio.org.Shelby County :
Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Support group - Family to Family seminar, 12-week free course. Site locations will be published in area newspapers or you may call 937.492-9748 for more information.
Narcotics Anon Groups:
Miami County:
Dettmer multi-purpose room , Troy. Call 440-7530 for details.
Sundays, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Fridays, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Rd., Troy Call 335-7747 for details.
Sundays, 5:00 p.m.Mondays, 12:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.
Ostomy Support Group :
Miami County:
First Wednesday of the month, except for July and August, at 7:00 p.m., UVMC Cancer Care Center lobby. Call (937) 440-4706 for details
Parkinsons Support Groups :
Miami County:
Third Thursday of the month, every other month beginning in January from 1:00 3:00 at UVMC support services building, Pewter Room.Darke County:
Second Friday at 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. every odd-numbered month beginning in January. Brethrens Home, 750 Chestnut St., Greenville. 547-8000 for details.
Parenting Education Classes for Adults :
Miami County:
Family Abuse Shelter , Troy. No fee. Eight-week program on Monday evenings, 121 Public Square NE. Call ahead to sign up or for more information at (937)339-6761.W.A.I.T. & C. - Why Abstinence is the Choice, in collaboration with Miami County Juvenile Court's Family Program, offers a parent/teen communication course called "Can We Talk?" geared toward helping families learn good communication kills while educating parents and teens alike on the dangers facing families today: drugs, alcohol, teen sex, tobacco, and abuse. Parents and teens meet once a week separately for 8 weeks with the 9th week a group community service project. This is a successful program for bringing about change in family relationships. Call 440-5411 for more information.
Debbie Schneider , 339-4412 or (937) 308-9344 (cell), Troy. Monday & Tuesday 6-7:30 p.m., & 7:30-9p.m. Nine week closed-ended evening sessions for all interested parents, including court-ordered. Need to call Debbie to attend if a volunteer. Court-ordered do not need to call.
SafeHaven, Inc.
A social, educational, and vocational center for mental health consumers. Free transportation to sites in Piqua and Greenville. Locations are at 633 N Wayne Street in Piqua and 105 W Third Street in Greenville. For information on Piqua hours and programs, call (937) 615-0126 or 1 (800) 564-5256. For information on Greenville hours and programs, call 9937) 548-7233 or 1 (888) 567-5256.
Schizophrenia:
Montgomery County:
"Schizophrenics Anonymous" offers support to persons with schizophrenia and to their families and friends. Also open to persons with schizophrenia-related disorders. Meets Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. South Park Methodist Church, Brown St. and Stonemill Rd., Dayton. For more information, please contact 224-1731.Self Esteem:
Miami County:
"Fearfully and Wonderfully Made". This is a video series with workbook covering self-esteem issues for the individual. Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. beginning September 23, 2004. Call 667-4678 for information. Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church.
Sexual Abuse:
Sanctuary: For those who have been affected by sexual abuse. Must be currently in therapy. Interview with support group leader required before attending. Mondays. For more information, call Amy Johns at 667-1069.
Shattering Strongholds:
Miami County:
For persons who wish to surrender to strongholds such as anger,
resentment, overeating, control issues, and others. Meets
Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 at Ginghamsburg
United Methodist Church, 6759 County Road 25A, Tipp City.
For more information, please call Mickey Langston or
Mira Tipton at 667-4678.
Signing Ministry:
During Saturday 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:15 a.m. services at the Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church, 6759 County Road 25A in Tipp City. Entire service is signed for hearing-impaired participants. For information, please call 667-1069.
Single Moms:
"Friends" for single moms. First Thursday of each month, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dinner is served. Child care provided. Beard Sheer Methodist Church in Vandalia. Call 890-6477 for more information.
Stroke Survivors Support Group :
Miami County:
Third Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m., UVMC, call (937) 440-4856 for details
Suicide Prevention
Tri-County Suicide Prevention Coalition (Miami, Darke, and Shelby Counties)
Mail inquiries may be sent to: Tri-County Suicide Prevention Coalition, 1100 Wayne Street, Suite 4000, Troy, OH 45373. Phone (937) 335-7727 x212, a voice mail only line or fax to (937) 335-8816. The coalition has information on suicide prevention and depression as well as a suicide prevention education curriculum for junior high and high schools from the Jason Foundation.
Crisis Hot Lines:
24-hour tri-county (Miami, Darke, and Shelby) crisis hotline number is 1-800-351-7347.
Miami County: 335-7148 or 1-800-351-7347.
Darke County: Days: 548-1635 nights and weekends: 1 800-351-7347.
Shelby County: Days: 492-8080; nights after 5:00 p.m. and weekends, 1 800-351-7347.
Suicide Survivors Support Group:
Montgomery County:
Survivors of Suicide. For family and friends who have lost a loved one to suicide. First and third Monday of each month in the Center for Health Education Building, Room 4800, Miami Valley Hospital at 7:00 p.m. Please call (937) 226-0818 for more information.
Other Passages: For those who have attempted suicide or persons dealing with personal crises that could lead to suicide. First and third Wednesdays of each month at 7:30, Room 4800 Miami Valley Center for Health Education Building, Miami Valley Hospital. Please call (937) 226-0818 for more information.
Other Passages for Adolescents: For ages 13-17 who are in teh suicidal ;process or depressed. Call 226-0818. Room 4800 Miami Valley Hospital. Group meets Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Please call (937) 226-0818 for more information.
Suicide Prevention Center Hotline number (937) 229-7777 or 1 (800) 320-HELP in Montgomery County.
W.A.I.T. & C : (Why Abstinence is
the Choice) Character based abstinence and health education geared towards
preventing teen pregnancy and the preventing the spread of sexually
transmitted diseases. Please call 937.440-5411 for more information.
Women's Center at Miami Valley: Providing help for women in crisis
from a community of faith perspective. Relationship issues,
referrals for professional counseling, medical care, legal assistance,
and community assistance. Pregnancy testing. Mondays,
12:00 - 4:00 pm and 6:00 - 9:00 pm, Tuesdays 10:00 - 2:00, Wednesdays, 10:00
- 2:00 pm, Thursdays, 12:00 noon
- 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. 7049 Suite A Taylorsville Road,
Huber Heights, OH 45254.
Please call 236-2273 for more information.
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Please note that meeting schedules are subject to change. Call individual groups to confirm. For additional support groups, please call The Professionals at 1 (800) 432-8862. For UVMC support group weather-related cancellations, tune into radio WPTW in Piqua and radio WMVR in Sidney. This list is
prepared by the Mental Health Association of Miami
County, Inc. |