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Support Groups
Published 1/28/2012 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
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.
Garden City 12 x 12 Al-Anon Family Groups. For families and friends of alcoholics/addicts. Time/Location: 7 p.m. Thursdays at 116 Chestnut (A.A. Hall).
Narcotics Anonymous. Time/Location: 7 p.m. Mondays and Saturdays, women's meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesdays, and book study at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays at 416 Magnolia. Contact: (620) 899-5420.
Health
Southwest Kansas Area Gluten Free Support Group. For anyone who adheres to a strict, or not so strict, gluten-free lifestyle, or anyone who's interested in learning more about the gluten-free lifestyle for a friend or family member. This initial meeting will feature Southwest Medical Center's registered dietician, Mary Heibert, who will help accomplish the goal of setting up a regularly scheduled meeting to address subjects of interest to participants. Time/Location: 10 a.m. Feb. 4 at the GCRC Activity Center, 120 W. Grant Ave., in Ulysses (bring your favorite gluten-free snack, if you have one). Contact: Artrisha Moyer, (620) 353-9640.
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, (620) 937-1766.
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.
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, email unhappygut@yahoo.com.
Garden City "Wolf Pack" Consumer Run Organization (C.R.O.) Inc. A non-profit organization that serves persons with self-identified mental illness. It is a member run organization that is centered on peer support. The CRO focuses on leadership, education and community involvement. Time/Location: 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday at 409 N. Eighth St. Contact: Alexis Fluellen (620) 260-9970.
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
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). An affordable group for those wanting to lose weight. Time/Location: Weigh-in is from 8:15 to 9 a.m., with the meeting starting at 9 a.m. each Thursday in the Blue Room at the Senior Center of Finney County, 907 N. 10th St. Contact: Kathy Howard at 276-7919 or Patti Barton at (620) 521-1672.
Garden City Weight Watchers. Time/Location: 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church, 1106 N. Main St. (use the east entrance on Seventh Street). Contact: Norma Nolte, 276-2520.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Nonprofit organization providing weight-loss support since 1948. Contact/more information: (800) 932-8677 or email 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.
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.
Divorce Care. You don't have to go it alone, find support from others who understand at the weekly Connect Group meetings. Time/Location: 7 p.m. each Tuesday at Garden City Church of the Nazarene, 2720 N. Campus Drive. Contact: 275-4278.
Celebrate Recovery. A faith-based, Christ-centered, recovery program for people struggling with all kinds of issues and not just for those struggling with chemical and alcohol addiction. Time/Location: 12-Step Program at 7 p.m. Mondays and the Open Share Group at 6:15 p.m. Fridays, both at Bible Christian Church, 1501 E. Mary St., Garden City. Contact 276-8356 for additional information.
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