SUPPORT GROUPS
Group Hope changing schedule
Group Hope, which formerly met every Saturday, is beginning a new schedule, now meets from noon-1 p.m. the last Saturday of each month at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 511 Russell Road in DeKalb.
Group Hope offers a chance to learn more about depression and bipolar issues, a chance talk with others who understand and hear about others’ recovery, and relief from painful isolation.
These free support and discussion meetings are offered to Northern Illinois University students and DeKalb community residents. The church is within walking distance from Lucinda Avenue, student dorms and apartments and Holmes Student Center. Parking is available in the church lot off Russell Road.
Local facilitators are being sought to help keep this free service active. Volunteers especially sought are retired care providers and interested secondary consumers.
For information, contact at Dr. Charles Smith 815-398-9628 or www.grouphope.org or visit www.dbsalliance.org.
– Daily Chronicle
SUPPORT GROUPS
Monday
Overeaters Anonymous: 3:30 p.m. Mondays at Senior Services Center, 330 Grove St. in DeKalb; 815-758-4718.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly: 5:45-6:25 p.m. weigh-in and 6:30-7:30 p.m. meeting Mondays at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 13N535 French Road in Burlington. Call Mary at 815-784-4351 or Sue at 847-683-0346.
Safe Passage Domestic Violence support group: Monday evenings; 815-756-5228; www.safepassagedv.org.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 6:30 p.m. Mondays at First United Methodist Church, 321 Oak St. in DeKalb; www.firstumc.net.
ADD/ADHD support: 7:30-8:30 p.m. second Monday each month at Family Service Agency, 14 Health Services Drive in DeKalb. Registration is required to attend this support group for adults and parents of children with attention deficit disorder; call Family Service Agency at 815-758-8616.
Tuesday
Sandwich Multiple Sclerosis and the Family & Friends Caregiver support groups: 6-8 p.m. normally on the first Tuesday, each month at the Sandwich Park District Building, 1001 North Latham Street, Sandwich. For more information, call Linda or David at 815-786-2434. Contact Linda Hulne, MS facilitator, 815-786-2434 or lhulne1@juno.com
Genoa Taking Off Pounds Sensibly: 6 p.m. weigh-in and 6:30 p.m. meetings Tuesdays at CrossWind Community Church, 13100 Cherry Road in Genoa. Contact: Char Miller at 815-784-5225.All are welcome to join Genoa Chapter of Taking Off Pounds Sensibly International.
Reiki Share Group: 6-8:30 p.m. first Tuesday each month at First Congregational Church, 615 N. First St. in DeKalb. Contact Joan at 815-739-4329 or bjoanwatson@hotmail.com or Pastor Judy Harris at 815-758-0691. All are welcome to share the healing energy of Reiki and to bring for the altar and a blessing an object that is sacred to its owner.
GROW: 6:15-8 p.m. Tuesdays at Rochelle Community Hospital. Call Cindy Reynolds at 815-985-6307.
Safe Passage Sexual Assault support group, for adults only: Tuesday evenings; 815-756-5228; www.safepassagedv.org
Good Vibes Al-Anon group: 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays at Gurler House, 205 Pine St. in DeKalb 815-793-1889 or llc904@hotmail.com.
Narcotics Anonymous: 8 p.m. Tuesdays at 1201 Twombley Road in DeKalb; www.rragsna.org; 815-964-5959. Members are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean.
Wednesday
Caregivers’ Network: Noon-1:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays each month at the Family Service Agency’s Senior Services Center, 330 Grove St. in DeKalb; 815-758-4718. This free support group offers help for caregivers of older adult family members or friends. Attendees are invited to share ideas and experiences.
Beginners’ Alcoholics Anonymous: 8 p.m. Wednesdays at The Federated Church, 612 W. State St. in Sycamore. For people with less than a year of sobriety.
Thursday
Safe Passage Domestic Violence support group: Thursday mornings; 815-756-5228; www.safepassagedv.org.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly: 4:30-5:30 p.m. weigh-in and 5:30-6:30 p.m. meeting Thursdays at Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave. Call Lydia Johnson, chapter leader, at 815-895-4618.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 8 p.m. Thursdays at The Federated Church, 612 W. State St. in Sycamore.
Friday
Narcotics Anonymous: Noon Fridays at 512 Normal Road in DeKalb; www.rragsna.org; 815-964-5959. Members are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean.
Nursing moms’ network: 7:15-9 p.m. second Friday each month at Valley West Community Hospital. Topics of the free meetings of La Leche of Sandwich include the advantages of breastfeeding, arrival of the newborn, nutrition and weaning. Call Connie at 815-498-3431.
There is a Solution Alcoholics Anonymous support group: 8 p.m. Fridays at Kingston Friendship Center, 120 Main St.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 8 p.m. Fridays at The Federated Church, 612 W. State St. in Sycamore.
Saturday
Learning to Live Al-Anon group: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at Newman Catholic Center annex, Normal Road in DeKalb; 815-793-1889 or llc904@hotmail.com.
Narcotics Anonymous: 10-11 a.m. Saturdays at United Church of Christ, 615 N. First St. in DeKalb; www.rragsna.org; 815-964-5959. Members are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 10 p.m. Saturdays at Bargain Addict at 109 N. Seventh St. in DeKalb.
Sunday
Celebrate Recovery: 6 p.m. Sundays at DeKalb First Church of the Nazarene, 1051 S. Fourth St.; www.dekalbnaz.com, 815-758-1588. Child care is provided during these Bible-based 12-step recovery program meetings.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 8 p.m. Sundays at The Federated Church, 612 W. State St. in Sycamore.
