If your information needs to be updated, please email the information to Lifestyles@salisburypost. com with SUPPORT GROUP UPDATE in the subject line; or mail info to Lifestyles, SUPPORT GROUP UPDATE, Salisbury Post, POBox 4639, Salisbury, NC 28144, or call 704-797-4243.
Alzheimerís Family Support Group, 3:30 p.m. second Sundays, Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks. Information, Becky Norman, 704-637-3784, extension 14320 or direct line 704-603-2756.
Alzheimerís/Other Dementias Support Group, 6:30 p.m. third Thursdays, Horizon Bay Assisted Living of Concord, 1501 Zion Church Road East, Concord. A new support group for families dealing with Alzheimerís or other dementias. Information, 704-782-1100.
Amputee Support Group, 1 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month, boardroom at the Salisbury Y. Call 704-642-1132 for information.
Autism Society of North Carolina, Rowan chapter, Partners in Learning Child Development Center at Catawba College. Call 704-638-9020 for dates and times of meetings.
Autism Support Group, 6:30 p.m. first Thursdays, Medical Arts Building classrooms, Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast, 920 Church St. North, Concord. To support caregivers of children with autism and neuropsychiatric conditions, provide vital information and practical recommendations. Information, 704-403-2660 or www.northeastpedsneuro.org.
Autism Support Group Monthly Coffee Break, noon- 1 p.m. fourth Thursdays, Port City Java, 1804 W. Innes St. Learn new information, share experiences and support. Information: Partners in Learning, 704-638-9020.
Bariatric Support Group, first Tuesday of every month, 7-8 p.m., classroom A2A of the medical center. Fellowship, nutrition education, exercise, lifestyle changes, behavioral modification along the weight-loss journey for those considering or have undergone weight-loss surgery. Free. Information: Suzie Dinse, RN, 704-210-5474.
Caring Friends Grief Support Group for parents who have lost infants. Meets on an as-needed basis. Information, 704-636-7803 or 704-279-6279.
Cardiac Support Group, 7 p.m. third Tuesdays in February, June and October, Cardiac Rehabilitation Wellness Center, second floor Kiser Medical Building, Rowan Regional Medical Center. Information, 704-210-5412.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered 12-step program for all hurts, habits and hangups, including alcoholism; co-dependency; grief; divorce; sexual abuse; domestic violence; and drug, sexual, food and gambling addictions, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Trading Ford Baptist Church worship center, 3600 Long Ferry Road. Information, 704-637-7523 or 704-633-5986.
Celiac Support Group at Rowan Regional Medical Center. For more information contact Anna DeBoyace, RD at 704-210-5240.
Circle of Hope support group for parents grieving the loss of a child, 7-8:30 p.m. second Thursdays, Ramsay Building, 327 W. Innes St. Information, Lori Yang, 704-630-0319.
Coping with Grief, group support is available for anyone mourning the loss of a loved one. Groups are updated regularly, please call for current schedule. Rowan Regional Hospice, Information, 704 637-7645.
Denton Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Support Group,expanded to include all chronic illnesses such as RSD, migraine, Crohnís disease, diabetes, and anyone having to cope with pain in their lives; 6 p.m. first Thursdays, Central United Methodist Church, bottom floor, First Street in Denton. Addie Phillips, 336-859-9122, addierick@hotmail.com.
Diabetes Support Group RRMC, two schedules: First Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. and quarterly at 6 p.m. The purpose of this group is to provide support and education for people with diabetes and their families. Registration not necessary, cost of programs provided by RRMC. For more information and monthly topic, Diabetes and Nutrition Center, 704-210-5771.
Diabetes Support Group, 7-8:30 p.m. first Mondays, Faith Baptist Church fellowship hall. Refreshments. Group leader: Freda Horne RN, 704-279-2463.
Divorce Care and Divorce Care for Kids (ages 5-12) meets at Trinity Wesleyan Church, 2200 Mooresville Road, Salisbury, January 25-April 19, 2011. For more information, you may call 704-633-2884 or email Becky at office@trinitywesleyan.net
Divorce Care and Divorce Care for Kids (ages 5-12), 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays through April 19, 2011, Trinity Wesleyan Church, 2200 Mooresville Road, Salisbury. Information: 704-633-2884 or email Becky at office@trinitywesleyan.net.
DivorceCare, Monday 6:30-8 p.m., First Baptist Church, 223 N. Fulton St., cost $13, a special weekly seminar and support group conducted by people who understand the experience of separation and divorce. In DVD-based sessions learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. You donít have to go through it alone-we offer a biblical teaching for recovery. Information, 704-633-0431.
Divorce Care for Kids (DC4K), Mondays 6:30-8 p.m., First Baptist Church, 223 North Fulton St., cost $13. Kids need a special group to heal from the hurt caused by the separation and divorce of their parents. In DC4K kids 1-6th grade make friends with others who understand how they feel as they watch videos, do activities, hear music, play games. 704-633-0431.
DivorceCare divorce recovery seminar and support group, 7 p.m. Thursdays, New Hope Presbyterian Church, 602 Stevens St., China Grove. Information, 704-857-3211
Domestic Violence Support Group for women 18 and older who are or have been in abusive relationships, 5-6:30 p.m. Thursdays, First Baptist Church, 223 N. Fulton St. Information, 704-636-4718.
Godís Special Angels, support group for families with children with Down syndrome, meets periodically at Partners in Learning Child Development and Family Resource Center, at Catawba College, 2300 W. Innes St. Information, rowandsgroup@gmail.com or 704-68-9020.
GriefShare, Monday 6:30-8 p.m., First Baptist Church, 223 N. Fulton St., cost $13. When youíve lost a spouse, child, family member or loved one youíve probably found out that there are not many people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer comfort and encouragement during this difficult time using biblical principles. Information, 704-633-0431.
HERO Support Group for children ages 5-12 who have witnessed domestic violence, 5-6 p.m.Tuesdays; 5-6:30 p.m. Thursdays, First Baptist Church, 223 N. Fulton St. Information, 704-636-4718.
Hurt, Habits and Hang-ups: Celebrate Recovery, Monday 6:30-8 p.m., First Baptist Church, 223 N. Fulton St., cost: $5. A fellowship that meets to delight in Godís healing power through the 12 steps and the 8 principles of Recovery found in the Beatitudes, sharing experiences, strengths and hope with one another. By working the steps and applying the biblical principles we open ourselves to a new life with a new purpose. Information, 704-633-0431.
Incest/Rape Survivors Support Group, 5:30 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, Room 213, St. Johnís Lutheran Church. Information, Family Crisis Council, 704-636-4718.
John Miller Colon Cancer Support Group, lunch at noon, third Thursdays, Farmhouse Restaurant, Jake Alexander Blvd. Information, Eva White, 704-212-2362.
Living in Pink, support and education group for people with breast cancer and survivors of breast cancer, 6 p.m. first Wednesdays, second floor conference room in Rowan Regional Medical Centerís Patient Tower. Information, 704-210-6870.
Salisbury Lupus Support Group, 1:30 p.m. third Wednesdays, J.F. Hurley YMCA. Information, Joyce Morris, 704-638-0401.
National Alliance on Mental Illness for families, friends and consumers of mental health services, 7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1908 Statesville Blvd. Information, 704-636-2780 or 704-639-0068.
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Support Group “Our Inspiration” for those newly diagnosed and/or with Multiple Sclerosis will meet at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month. J.F. Hurley YMCA, Jake Alexander Blvd., Salisbury. Information, Christine Scotton, scotton1@ windstream.net. or 704-798-3341.
NarAnon Family Group, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays,St. John’s Lutheran Church, 200 West Innes St., Room 115. For the friends and families concerned with a loved ones drug addiction. Contact 980-234-5413 or 704-202-0159.
Narconon, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those with drug addictions provides addiction help through consultation 8 a.m.-8 p.m. seven days a week. For help, call 1-800-556-8885.
Narcotics Anonymous:
Sunday: 6:30 p.m., Omega Group, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Clancy Hills, 1920 Shirley Ave.
Monday: Noon, Omega Group, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Clancy Hills, 1920 Shirley Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Happy Joyous &[0x10]Free, First United Methodist Church, 209 E. Mill St., Landis, open discussion, wheelchair accessible, nonsmoking.
Tuesday:Noon, Omega Group, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Clancy Hills, 1920 Shirley Ave.; noon, Embracing Reality, Metro Worship Center, 310 Brookdale St., Kannapolis, open discussion, nonsmoking, basic text study, wheelchair accessible; 6:30 p.m. Omega Group, St. Johnís Lutheran Church, 200 W. Innes St., closed discussion, literature study, nonsmoking, enter through Jackson Street playground; 7:30 p.m. Free to Live, New Hope Lutheran Church, 1615 Brantley Road, Kannapolis, open discussion, basic text study, nonsmoking.
Wednesday: Noon, Omega Group, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Clancy Hills, 1920 Shirley Ave.; 7 p.m. Omega Group, Mooreís Chapel, Monroe and Partee streets, open discussion, wheelchair accessible, nonsmoking.
Thursday: Noon, Omega Group, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Clancy Hills, 1920 Shirley Ave.; Noon, Embracing Reality, Metro Worship Center, 310 Brookdale St., Kannapolis, open discussion, nonsmoking, basic test study, wheelchair accessible; 7:30 p.m. Omega Group, St. Johnís Lutheran Church, 200 W. Innes St., closed discussion, literature study, nonsmoking, enter through Jackson Street playground.
Friday: Noon, Omega Group, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Clancy Hills, 1920 Shirley Ave.; 7 p.m. Omega Group, St. Lukeís Episcopal Church, 901 S. Church St., open discussion, wheelchair accessible, nonsmoking; 8 p.m., Free to Live, New Hope Lutheran Church, 1615 Brantley Road, Kannapolis, open discussion, candlelight, nonsmoking.
Saturday:7:30 p.m., Omega Group, St. Johnís Lutheran Church, 200 W. Innes St., open discussion, nonsmoking, enter through Jackson Street playground.
Narcotics Anonymous Helplines, 704-639-8010, 1-800-428-4236, 1-800-876-5985 or 1-800-650-3615.
Overcomers in Christ, Jericho Outreach addiction recovery program, 7 p.m. Mondays, Grace Bible Church Family Life Center, 6725 E. N.C. 152, Rockwell. Information, 704-279-6820 or Overcomersinchrist@yahoo.com. Also, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Rockwell Public Library basement. Information, 704-213-6712.
Overcoming Depression, Mondays 6:30-8 p.m., First Baptist Church, 223 N. Fulton St., cost $5. Learn where the feelings of depression begin, that God has a plan-one that will help you overcome depression and find happiness, hope and freedom in Christ. Information, 704-633-0431.
Overeaters Anonymous Salisbury, 12-step program for those with a problem with food, yo-yo dieting, bingeing and compulsive overeating, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, St. Luke Episcopal, 131 W. Council St., in the church hall, door to the immediate right and back from the church front doors. Contact: Chris, 704-604-0910.
Overeaters Anonymous Mooresville, 7-8 p.m. Thursdays, St. Therese Church, Mooresville. Information, 704-658-1179 or 704-319-1625 or 704-319-1625 for other area meetings.
Parent-to-Parent Support for parents of children with disabilities, chronic illnesses, emotional or behavioral challenges and parents of premature infants, through Family Support Network of Southern Piedmont, call 1-800-650-6526 or 704- 788-1616.
PFLAG (Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays) Support Group, Salisbury/ Rowan chapter, 10 a.m. third Saturdays, Haven Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 207 W.Harrison St. Information, 704-213-0181 or salisburypflag@ bellsouth.net or dmchone@carolina.rr.com.
Recovery Anonymous for anyone affected by the disease of chemical dependency, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sundays, Suite 211, Kent Building, 909 S. Main St. Information, 704-637-0052.
Rowan Brain Injury Support Group, 7 p.m. fourth Thursdays, Easter Seals/ UCP office, 620 W. Innes St. To support people with acquired brain injury and/or TBI, their families, care givers or anyone interested, all are welcome.
RBISG bowling, 5:30 p.m., third Wednesdays, Woodleaf Lanes. Information and monthly program subject, Nadine Cherry, 980-622-7732 or Jane Jackman, The Arc of Rowan, 704-637-1521.
Rowan Epilepsy Support Group, 7 p.m. second Thursdays, First United Methodist Church media room, 217 S. Church St. Information, Carole Young, 704-639-0847, youngcarole@hotmail. com or toll-free line to Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, 1-800-642-0500.
Rowan Parkinson’s Support Group, 1 p.m., first Tuesdays, First Presbyterian Church Education Building, Fisher Street. Information, Peggy Wilson, 704-633-3181.
Rowan Regional Hospice Grief Support Group, day and evening support groups available. Information, 704-637-7645.
Salisbury Mothers of Multiples Support Group for families of twins, triplets and more, 6:30 p.m. third Thursdays, First United Methodist Church, North Church Street. Information, Suzannah Callahan at 704-647-0445.
Sarcoidosis Support Group, 1-3 p.m. once a month, third Saturdays, Rowan Public Library. For anyone that has or knows of someone with sarcoidosis. Share, learn, network for emotional and practical support. Delilah Blackwell, 704-638-0060, 704-797-6692, blackwelldelilah@yahoo. com.
Sexual Assault Support Group,
5-6 p.m. Tuesdays, First Baptist Church, 223 N. Fulton St. Information, 704-636-4718.
Spiritual Divorce: The Gift of the Climb, Monday 6:30-8 p.m., First Baptist Church, 223 N. Fulton St., cost $20. Marriage usually brings you presents: plates, towels, glasses, picture frames, etc. When separation and divorce enter into out lives the present turn to hate , hurt, rejection, anger, jealousy and helplessness. What if these present could turn into the most precious gifts of your life- self love, compassion, strength, courage, purpose and power. Great follow up to DivorceCare. Information, 704-633-0431.
Support Group for Parents Who Have Lost Children Through Death, 5:30 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 14, Kannapolis First Baptist Church, 101 N. Main St., Kannapolis. Information, 704-938-4697 or tcabaniss@vnet.net.
Surviving Stroke Support Group,6:15 p.m. first Thursdays in March, June, September and December, Diagnostic Imaging and Physical Rehabilitation Center, Division of Rowan Regional Medical Center, 514 Corporate Circle. Information, 704-210-6918.
TOPS means Take Off Pounds Sensibly and is a support group for people who want to lose weight and keep it off.
Monday, Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, weigh in 9 a.m./ meeting 10.a.m. Leader Betty Camerlin 704-856-0205;
Monday: Carillon Assisted Living, 1915 Mooresville Rd., Country Kitchen room, weigh in 5:30 p.m., meeting 6 p.m. Leader Maggie Musselwhite, 704-754-6158;
Tuesday: 112 E. Main St. at Rachel’s Auction building, Rockwell, weigh-in 5:30 p.m., meeting 6 p.m. Leader Denise Jacobs, 704-279-5164, 704-642-6518, deejacobs@windstream.net.
Thursday: Church of God fellowship building, 509 N.C. 152 East, Rockwell, weigh-in 6 p.m., meeting 7 p.m. Leader Vickey Everhart, 704-279-5260.
US TOO! Prostate Support Group, 6 p.m. third Thursdays, Rowan Regional Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, second floor in Kiser Medical Building. Information, 704-639-0942.
Alcoholics Anonymous listings are on 5E.
TOPS # NC 864 meets every Tuesday evening @ Rachel’s Auction building @ 112 E Main St. Rockwell NC. Weigh Ins start @ 5:30 pm. Meeting starts a 6pm. Membership is $26 a year plus $2 a week for dues. Visits are free.
TOPS means Take Off Pounds Sensibly and is a support groups for people who want to lose weight and keep it off.
Contact Denise Jacobs @ 704-279-5164 or 704-642-6518 for more information. Email address deejacobs@windstream.net