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. 815-784-4351.
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.
“Journey” adult grief support group: 6:30-8 p.m. the second Monday of each month at DeKalb County Hospice, 2727 Sycamore Road, DeKalb. “Journey,” is for those who have attended a group in the past and need continuing support. Contact: Sue Rankin at DeKalb County Hospice at 815-756-3000.
Pathways bereavement group: 6:30-8 p.m. every other Monday, through Dec. 7, at the St. Paul’s Catholic Church Parish Center, 340 W. Arnold St. in Sandwich. DeKalb County Hospice, part of the KishHealth System, will facilitate this six-session educational grief group for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one in the past 12-18 months. For more information or to register, call DeKalb County Hospice’s Bereavement Program at 815-786-3990.
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
Safe Passage Sexual Assault support group, for adults only: Tuesday evenings; 815-756-5228; www.safepassagedv.org
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 at 815-784-5225. All are welcome.
La Leche League of DeKalb County: 6 p.m. second Tuesday each month. La Leche League of DeKalb County invites breast-feeding moms to share encouragement and support. For meeting location, call Dawn 815-825-2175 or Mary 815-824-2035
GROW: 6:15-8 p.m. Tuesdays at Rochelle Community Hospital. Call Cindy Reynolds at 815-985-6307.
Group Hope: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays in Room 306 of Northern Illinois University’s Holmes Student Center in DeKalb; www.dbsalliance.org. For more information about Group Hope and DBSA, call 815-398-9628, 815-751-2998 or 815-226-4770.
Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesday Night Fellowship Group: 7 p.m. Tuesdays at The Church of St. Mary, 244 Waterman St. in Sycamore. 815-739-1950.
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.
DeKalb County Chapter of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays: 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at DeKalb Unitarian Universalist Church, 158 N. Fourth St. All are welcome to join PFLAG.
Veterans Support Group: 7-8:30 p.m. second Tuesday each month at Ben Gordon Center, 12 Health Services Drive in DeKalb; www.bengordoncenter.org. This free support group is for all veterans. For information, send e-mail to Dr. Greg Tierney at bgcbs@bengordoncenter.org.
Narcotics Anonymous: 8 p.m. Tuesdays at 1201 Twombley Road in DeKalb; www.rragsna.org; 815-964-5959.
Wednesday
Safe Passage Parents’ support group: 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesdays. Parents of children who have been the victim of sexual violence can find additional support, because this kind of assault affects everyone in the family. This group, which can assist in the family’s recovery, will provide support, education and coping strategies to non-offending parents. Call Melissa H. at 815-756-5228 for more information or to register.
Men with Cancer Networking Group: 8-9 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Kish Hospital Roberts Conference Center. No registration required. Participants can find inspiration and encouragement and share information with individuals with similar experiences. For more information, call 815-748-8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org.
Caregiver Networking Group: 8-9 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Kish Hospital Roberts Conference Center. The group is open to spouses and other caregivers of individuals with cancer. No registration required. For more information, call 815-748-8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org.
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. Free meetings are held by La Leche of Sandwich. 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.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 10 p.m. Saturdays at Bargain Addict at 109 N. Seventh St. in DeKalb.
Sunday
Grief Support Group: 3-4:30 p.m. each Sunday through January at Salem Lutheran Church, 1145 DeKalb Ave. in Sycamore. All are welcome at this free support group. No registration is needed. Call Judy Bergeson at 815-895-9171 for information.
Celebrate Recovery: 6 p.m. at The DeKalb First Church of the Nazarene, 1051 S. Fourth St., DeKalb. Meetings every Sunday offer healing from hurts, habits and hang-ups. Child care is provided during these Bible-based 12-step recovery program meetings; Celebration Station children’s program, for ages 5-13, is available during adults’ Celebrate Recovery program. Contact: Brenda at 815-758-1588. www.dekalbnaz.com.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 8 p.m. Sundays at The Federated Church, 612 W. State St. in Sycamore.
Next Week
“Bridge of Hope” adult grief support group: 6:30-8 p.m. every other Monday for six sessions at DeKalb County Hospice, 2727 Sycamore Road, DeKalb. “Bridge of Hope” is a free group designed for adults who have experienced the death of someone special, offers grief education and support. Contact: Sue Rankin at DeKalb County Hospice at 815-756-3000.
Karen Klein Breast Cancer Survivors Support Group: 7-8:30 p.m. third Monday each month, except on holidays, at First Congregational Church, 615 N. First St. in DeKalb; 815-758-0691.
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group for Caregivers: 1 p.m. third Tuesday each month except August at DeKalb Adult Day Center, 126 S. Fourth St. Contact: the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Rockford at 815-484-1300.
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.
Reiki Share: 6-9 p.m. third Wednesday each month at Wells & Associates Wellness and Education Center LLC, 407 W. State St. Suite 5 in Sycamore; call Marilyn at 815-761-2854 for information.
Parkinson’s group: 10 a.m. third Thursday each month in the Vista Room at Oak Crest DeKalb Area Retirement Center, 2944 Greenwood Acres Drive in DeKalb. The meeting is open to the public. For information, call Linda Lahey at 815-758-0759.
Kids’ Connection, a bereavement group for children: 4-5 p.m. every other Thursday, Oct. 8-May 13, at St. Paul’s Parish Center on the corner of Arnold and Castle in Sandwich. DeKalb County Hospice/ KishHealth System, introduces this grief group for children grades 1-8, who have experienced the death of a loved one. For more information or to register, call DeKalb County Hospice’s Bereavement Program at 815-786-3990.
Courage, Attitude, Resources, Encouragement support group: 6-7:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays each month at DeKalb County Hospice, 2727 Sycamore Road. People facing cancer or another serious illness and their loved ones can join CARE, a Kishwaukee Community Hospital support group. 815-756-1521, ext. 3566.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support group: 6-7:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays each month at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 615 N. First St. in DeKalb. To register contact Janice Blickhan at 815-758-8194 or blickhn@illinois.edu or johnhorn@illinois.edu.
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