Support Groups in the Lebanon Area
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Support Group |
Target Population |
Meeting Dates and Location |
Contact |
12-Step Program
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For addictions, hang ups, hurts | Mondays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. | 74 Bethel Rd., Rt. 501, Evangelical Church, Pine Grove | 570-345-0119 or 570-345-8422 |
| Tuesdays at 6 p.m. | Lighthouse Baptist Church, Harrisburg, PA 17111 | Robin L. 717-728-0639 | ||
| Adoptive Families, Lebanon Area | Childcare and children's activities provided. | Second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. | 1031 Guilford St., Lebanon | 717-272-2168 |
| Al-Anon Family Group - Paths to Recover | For family members of Alcoholics Anonymous | Fridays at 8p.m. | CHEB Bldg of the Good Samaritan Hospital, 4th & Walnut Sts, Lebanon | Lancaster/Lebanon Al-Anon Intergroup 1-800-671-5994 |
| Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. | Recovery Social Club, 37 N. 16th St, Lebanon | 717-866-2466 | ||
| Alzheimer's Support Group | Second Monday of the month, at 7 p.m. | Cornwall Manor's Multimedia Room | Cornwall Manor 717-273-2647 Ext. 8399 |
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| Amputee Support Team of Lancaster | Last Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. | Lancaster General Health Campus, 3rd Floor Conference Center, 2100 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster | Jim Yohn jjyohn@dejazzd.com |
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| Anger Management For Men | For all men with anger issues. Voluntary only! No Court ordered please. | First and Third Wednesday of each month. 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Mental Health Association | 15 South 9th St. | Lebanon |
Facilitator: Shem Heller, Executive Direcor Director@mhaleb.org |
| Annville Moms & Tots | For moms and their children to socialize and make new friends | Wednesdays 9:15 - 10:45 a.m. | Annville Church of Brethren, East Maple & Ziegler Sts - Annville | Tina Ulrey 717-469-0975 |
| Arthritis Support, Lebanon Area | Sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. Call 717-273-6271 |
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| Autism Spectrum Support Group | Third Tuesday of the month 7-8:30 p.m. | Fairland Brethren in Christ Church, Cleona | 717-838--7946 |
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| Caregivers Support Group | Caregivers | First Wednesday of the month 10:30 a.m. | Mt. Hope Church Home, 3026 Mt. Hope Home Road, Manheim | 717-665-6365 Ext. 234 |
| Caring for the Elderly | Spring Creek Church of the Brethren, 335 B East Areba Ave, Hershey | 717-533-0466 | |
| Caring for the Family | Last Wednesdays of each month, 6:30 p.m. | S. Paul's UCC, 145 Tulpehocken St., New Schaefferstown (Bernville) | Pastor Krista 570-527-7077 |
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| Twin Oaks Nursing Center, second Weds. of every month, 6:30pm in Activity Room. | Questions, call Kris 717-222-1230. | ||
| CHADD Support Group | Children and Adults with ADHD | Lebanon Community Library, 125 N. 7th St, Lebanon | 717-838-0689 |
| Christian Alternative to AA | Alcohol Dependents | Weekly on Thursdays at 7 p.m. | Tri-County Worship Center, Bethel | 717-272-0127 or 717-933-1040 |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group | First Thursday of the month, 7-9 p.m. | Philhaven Hospital, Conference Room #2 , Mt. Gretna | Chris Weaver 717-274-1727 |
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| CoDA Support Group | Co-Dependents Anonymous Recovery for Life | Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 7:30| Hope United Methodist Church - 3474 Rothsville Road - Ephrata, PA 17522 | John Rose 717-865-6104 |
| Mondays at 6 p.m.| St. Mark Lutheran Church, Harrisburg, 17109 | Andrew S. 267-249-9721 | ||
| Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. | Otterbein U. M. Church, Duncannon, PA 17020 | Candace A. 717-834-3809 | ||
| Men healing men | Saturdays at 9 a.m. | Community United Methodist Church, New Cumberland, PA 17070 | Bill L. 717-671-8896 | |
| Compassionate Friends | Support to bereaved family and friends following the loss of a child | Fourth Monday of each month | Christ Presbyterian Church, 1300 Maple St., Lebanon | 717-274-2422 or 717-273-2168 |
| Debtor's Anonymous | For those struggling to manage their finances or compulsive spending | Mondays 7-8p.m. | East Does It Recovery Community Center, 1300 Hilltop Road, Leesport | 610-589-4104 |
| Depression Support Group | For anyone diagnosed with a mental health disorder | First and Third Tuesday of each month, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. | Mental Health Association | 15 South 9th Street, Lebanon | Facilitator: Thatcher Bornman DepressionSG@mhaleb.org 717-273-5781 |
| Diabetes Support Group | Speaker's and group discussion. For adults living with diabetes. | Third Thursday 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Mohler Senior Center Community Room, 670 Cherry Drive, Hershey | 717-531-8395 or 1-800-243-1455 |
| Third Thursday 6:30-7:30 p.m | Hershey Medical Center, Hershey | |||
Diabetes Classes
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Open to all diabetics and their families | Good Samaritan Hospital - once a week for 4 weeks. | Diabetes Education Department 717-270-7927 |
| DivorceCare Recovery Seminar | First ECC, 55 W. Main St., Palmyra | Pre-register 717-838-3758 |
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Divorce Care Support Groups
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Divorce | Derry Presbyterian Church, 248 E. Derry Road, Hershey | Sara Tipton |
| Myerstown UCC, 306 W. Main Ave, Myerstown | 717-866-5252 |
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| Domestic Violence Support Group | For all victims of domestic violence | Weekly meetings | Call DVI at 717-273-7190 |
| Families Joined | For family and friends of heroin users/abusers. | Tuesdays at 6 p.m. | PA Counseling Services-Renaissance, 618 Cumberland St., Lebanon | 717-274-2741 Ext. 113 |
"At The Well" For Moms of Children with special needs |
For Moms of Children with special needs | First Tuesday of every month from Sept. - May 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Legends Cafe - 9 South 9th Street - Lebanon |
Sheri Miller 274-3673 smemiller@gamil.com beth Lehman 867-1246 isanbeto@hotmail.com |
| Fibromyalgia | Awareness and Education group | 717-397-6271 | |
| Gastric Bypass Support Group | Peer support and resources to individuals researching, awaiting or adapting to weight loss surgery | Third Thursday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m.| Hershey Medical Center, PSU Fitness Center | Janelle McLeod 1-877-609-6848 |
| Gluten Intolerance Group | For those with celiac disease | 717-520-9817 harrisburg@gluten.net | |
| Grief Support Group | Grief and Loss | Third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. | Compassionate Care Hospice, Middletown | Jennilu or Shannon 717-944-4466 |
| Grief & Loss Support Group | This group is open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one | Second Tuesday of Each Month 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Lebanon Valley Home - 550 East Main Street - Annville |
Nancy Boyd - AseraCare Hospice Bereavement Coordinator 717-285-2639 or 1-8888-262-8545 |
| Kids in Communication | Children ages 8 to 14 from single parent homes. Parents welcome to stay. | Wednesday nights 6:45 - 8:30 | Kenbrook Bible Camp, Rt 343 (N. 7th St.) Lebanon. | Dave or Pat 717-274-3443 |
| La Leche League, Lebanon County | Breastfeeding moms | First Wednesday of each month | Community Health Education Bldg at Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon | Mary - 717-867-4103 or Tamy - 717-272-6186 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Family Support Group | For patients and families who have leukemia or lymphoma. | Third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. | Hershey Medical Center, dining room C | 717-652-6520 or 717-531-4291 |
| Lupus Support Group, Lebanon | Second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. | lebanon VA medical Center, Blg 22, Rm 219 | Jackie Brubaker 1-888-215-8787 |
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| Macular Degeneration Support Group | Transportation provided if needed. | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 600 S. 12th St., Lebanon | 717-867-4300 |
| Macular Dystrophy Association & Myasthenia Gravis Support Group | Free to the public | First Sunday of each month 1-2:30 p.m. | Hershey Medical Ctr., dinning room A | 717-531-8521 Ext. 283391 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Support Group | Palmyra Nursing Home Second Tuesday of even months | 6:30pm-7:30pm. | 341 N. Railroad St. Palmyra |
For information call Cindy at 717-838-3011 |
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NAMI Support Group also for Family Members |
See "VA Families Support Group" Family Members of persons with a mental illness are eleigible to attend this group. |
Second and fourth Tuesday (day of the week changed recently) of each month at 6:30 - 8:00p.m. | VA Hospital, Bldg 18, Rm 228E, 1700 S. Lincoln Ave, Lebanon | Call Dr. Steven Williams 717-272-6621 Ext. 5769 |
| Narcotics Anonymous | Lebanon Valley Chapter meets daily | 24 hr hotline 717-277-7500 |
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| Ostomy Association, Harrisburg | Hershey Medical Center, Dinning Rooms A & B in the first floor cafeteria. | John Beamenderfer 717-865-5921 | |
| Overeaters Anonymous | For those with this eating disorder | Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. | Church of the Redeemer, 500 W. Chocolate Ave., Hershey | |
| Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m. at the Caron Foundation, Skylight Room, Wernersville | |||
| Fridays at 7:30 p.m. | St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 4200 Londonderry R., Exit 29, Harrisburg | |||
| Saturdays at 9 a.m. | St. Catherine Laboure Rectory Meeting Room, 4000 Derry St., Harrisburg | |||
| Parents of Gifted Children Support Group | For parents of gifted children | Second Friday of the month 6:30-8 p.m.| Good Samaritan Hospital, Classroom 4, Lebanon | 717-866-5071 or 717-769-4256 |
| Prostate Cancer Support Group | For those diagnosed with prostate cancer | Second Monday of each month 7-8 p.m. | Christ Presbyterian Church, 1300 Maple St., Lebanon | 717-272-1892 |
| Sexual Assault & Sexual Abuse | SARCC | Several support groups meet weekly to focus on recovery and healing from sexual assault and sexual abuse. | 717-272-5308 |
| Spinal Cord Injury Support Group | Support, socialization and education for those with spinal cord injury, their families and support persons | Third Wednesday of each month | Hershey Medical Center, third floor rehab dinning room | Cindy Hulse, CRRN, 717-531-7010 |
| Stroke Support Group | For those who suffered a stroke and their caregivers | Third Wednesday of Each month at 3:30 p.m and 6:00 p.m. Penn State Hershey Rehab Hospital, 1135 Old West Chocolate Ave. - Hummelstown |
717-531-1104 |
| TOPS Support Group | Take Off Pounds Sensibly | 9:30 am at Calvary Church, 1330 Pennsylvania Ave, Lebanon | 717-866-2405 |
| VA Family Support Group | For family members of persons with psychiatric illness (in association with NAMI) | Second and Fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30-8:00 p.m. | VA Medical Center, Bldg 18, Rm. 228E | Call Dr. Steven Williams 717-272-6621 Ext. 5769 |
| Sight Loss Support Group | To ease feelings of isolation and depression related to vision loss. | Third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. | Alley Center for the Blind - 2550 Hanford Drive - Lebanon PA 17046 | 717-274-6711 www.sabvi.com
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