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Support groups
Published 2/6/2010 in Features
For a support group to be included, call The Telegram at 276-6862 Ext. 242 or (800) 475-8600. For information about other support groups in the state, call the Self-Help Network of Kansas at (316) 978-3843 or (800) 445-0116, or visit www.selfhelpnetwork.wichita.edu.
Domestic violence
Family Crisis Services (HEART), Garden City. Support group for those in abusive relationships, shelter for domestic violence victims and rape crisis support. Transportation and child care services are provided. Contact: 275-2018; Referral Hotline, 275-5911; (800) 275-0535. FAX: 275-2761.
Substance abuse
Al-Anon Family Groups. For families and friends of alcoholics/addicts. Time/Location: 8 p.m. Wednesdays at 710 N. Main St.; and 7 p.m. Sundays at the Methodist Church, Main Street and Kansas Avenue (enter at east door). Contact: 276-8387.
Tuesday Night Get-Along Group. A 12-Step recovery for co-dependents and adult children of alcoholics. Time/Location: 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Community Congregational Church, 710 N. Third St. Contact: Jim Good, 275-7365.
Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline. Information for AA groups in the Garden City area. Contact: Hotline, 272-5623.
Health
Garden City Area Alzheimer's and Other Dementias Support Group. The support group welcomes any family members or friends caring for someone with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias. Time/Location: 2 to 4 p.m. the third Monday of each month in the main parlor of First United Methodist Church, Main Street and Kansas Avenue (use entrance off Main Street). Contact: Mary Seibert, 276-8933, or Barbara McKenna, 275-6382.
TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). To aid and support people with brain injuries and their families. For information, contact Logie Asebedo, (620) 384-5048.
Builders of Hope Cancer Support Group. Open to all patients, family and/or friends touched by this disease. Time/Location: 2 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month at Downtown Vision, 413 N. Main St. Contacts: Builders of Hope mentor hotline, 290-3970; Chaplain Remy Ekweariri, 272-2513; Kris Hughes, 272-2526.
Builders of Hope mentor program/hotline. Providing information, support and hope by matching newly diagnosed patients with those who are survivors of the same or similar condition, providing comfort and education. Contact: Builders of Hope mentor hotline, 290-3970, available seven days a week.
Grief Support Group. To allow participants to share their feelings and gain the tools to help them after suffering the loss of a loved one.¬ These are open support groups with no age limits; participants may join or exit the groups at any time and all groups are free. Time/Location: 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month and 2 to 3:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the Senior Center of Finney County, 907 N. 10th St. Contact: Chaplain Billy Kryger or Gina Cash, St. Catherine Hospice, 272-2519 or (800) 281-4077.
Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Support Group. For patients, friends, family and caregivers. Time/Location: 7 to 8 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at St. Catherine Hospital, 401 E. Spruce St. For details, e-mail unhappygut@yahoo.com.
Social groups
Gay Men's Support Group. Weekly support group meeting. Time/Location: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Area Mental Health Center, 2101 W. Highway 50 Bypass, Dodge City.
Weight loss
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS). Nonprofit organization providing weight-loss support since 1948. Contact/more information: (800) 932-8677 or e-mail Bednasek@networksplus.net.
Other
Celebrate Recovery. A faith-based, Christ-centered, 12-Step recovery program for people struggling with all kinds of issues and is not just for those struggling with chemical and alcohol addiction. Time/Location: 7 p.m. Mondays, 308 W. Fifth St., Scott City. Contact (620) 872-2339 for additional information.
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