Local Support Groups, General

For parenting and pregnant teen mothers who are between 14-19 years old, have NOT graduated from high school or GED, and are pregnant or parenting their first child. The new model includes a one-on-one coaching component with each of the members, where they will receive a minimum of 60 hours of personalized coaching outside of group, with an emphasis on education navigation and advocacy, to help them beat the national statistics and attain their high school diploma or GED. The group itself has also been revamped to include structured lessons where members will learn social emotional skills, parenting education, and reproductive health education.

Offers a weekly therapist led support group for survivors of sexual violence. The support group is open to survivors on a drop in basis. If clients are waiting to see a therapist one on one, it is encouraged that they attend group to begin to get support and assistance.

Offers support groups and empowerment groups of all kinds. Some of the most requested are teen/adolescent life empowerment, domestic violence, self-esteem builders, anti-bullying, women empowerment, and many more.

Provides a special three day camp designed for children and teens who have experienced the death of someone close to them. Consists of traditional, fun camp activities combined with grief education and emotional support.

Offers support group for teen girls who have experienced sexual assault or abuse. Meets weekly for 12 weeks.

Offers a free, confidential support group for survivors of sexual assault.

Provides confidential support, information and advocacy 24/7 to victims of sexual assault and interpersonal violence.

Offers a free, confidential support group for anyone who has survived the suicide loss of a significant other, family member, friend or acquaintance.

Dynamic treatment programs for teens to discuss issues that are relevant to this period of their development stage in a structured and safe environment dealing with issues of addiction and behavioral patterns that are creating problems for the adolescent at home, school, or with peers.

Provides long-term care for women who have escaped human trafficking or sexual exploitation. Offers up to twelve months of safe housing with around the clock care. Staff is trained to help residents work through the program to reclaim their identities and reach their goals to overcome addictions, heal from trauma and develop life skills leading to a healthy, balanced living and financial independence.

Provides support for those who have loved ones or need support themselves who have or want to come out. Provides advocacy for legislation and other entities as well as education for the public.

Offers support groups to discover new direction and strength to move forward. 12 step groups, one-on-one support, and workshops.

Provides support groups for children, adolescents, and adults including those with developmental disabilities.  Group members are encouraged to share their feelings and discuss issues affecting their health, social, emotional and/or interpersonal growth.  

Provides monthly support group meetings that discuss:family, education, gangs, crime law enforcement, judges, federal and state system, supervision, employment, society. A proactive and reactive program for all youth to advise them of the consequences of making poor choices. Provides parent support groups during youth meetings.&nbsp; <em>**Due to the current crisis all program meetings are cancelled unti the Coronavirus crisis is over.</em>

Adolescent plus children support group facing quarantine plus COVID-19.&nbsp; Online telehealth support group.

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The mission of Recovery International is to use the cognitive-behavioral, peer-to-peer, self-help training system developed by Abraham Low, MD, to help individuals gain skills to lead more peaceful and productive lives.

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Christian non-profit organization. Started as a group for mothers of preschoolers. Now provides local and online support groups for moms of children with children of all ages.