Support Groups

Air park friends

First Saturday of every month
Lora Walker - organizer, Phone: 937-382-1489
12:00 Noon
Old Stacey's Buffet
Corner of SR 134 and US RT 68 S.
Wilmington, OH 45177
email: lmwalker450@aol.com

Support

Regular meetings for emotional support from co-workers both former and present. Bring photos of your family to share and a camera to take photos with your friends.

Alternatives to Violence Center

32 East Sugartree Street Phone: (937) 383-3285
P.O. Box 708 Toll Free: (800) 339-5066
Wilmington, OH 45177- Crisis Line: (888) 816-1146
E-Mail: ccdvtf@dragonbbs.com
avconline.us

Domestic Violence

Task Force provides a support group for domestic violence victims. The group meets Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. Call (937) 383-3285 for more information. Crisis line 1-800-339-5066.

Clinton County Head Start

789 N. Nelson Phone: (937) 382-5624
P.O. Box 32
Wilmington, OH 45177
E-Mail: hstrans@hotmail.com

Nutrition

Parent Group meets to discuss nutrition, education, and parent involvement. WIC referrals.

CMH - Community Health Services

P.O. Box 600 Phone: (937) 383-3402
610 W. Main St
Wilmington, OH 45177
www.cmhregional.com

Breast Feeding

Breast Feeding Support Group meets third Wednesday of the month from 7-9 p.m., CMH Community Education Center, 761 S. Nelson, Wilmington. No registration required. Call Renee Quallen at (937) 283-9882 for further information.

CMH - Diabetes Education Services

P.O. Box 600 Phone: (937) 382-9307
610 W. Main St.
Wilmington, OH 45177
E-Mail: dalyon@cmhregional.com
www.cmhregional.com

Diabetes

Diabetes Education department holds Adult Diabetes Education and Support Group nine months of the year, March through November.

Insulin Pump Support Group

Four times per year (January, April, July and October) insulin pump users, their support people and individuals interested in insulin pumps gather to informally discuss managing diabetes with an insulin pump.

Compeer

1290 W. Mian Street Phone: (937) 383-4246
Suite 300
Wilmington, OH 45177
E-Mail: mhaclinton@voyager.net
www.mentalhealthassn.org

Information

Support Group Clearinghouse provides information on a wide variety of topics for Clinton, Warren Hamilton and Clermont Counties. Contact Sheila Simms, 2400 Reading Rd., Suite 412, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, (513) 287-8542, extension 12, www.mentalhealthassn.org.

Family Violence Prevention Center of Greene County

380 Bellbrook Ave Phone: (937) 426-6535
Xenia, OH 45385- Crisis Line: (937) 426-2334
E-Mail: info@violencefreefutures.org

Family Violence

Greene County shelter provides non-residential free-services including support groups, education groups, and crisis counseling for victims and children. Childcare is available for all groups. Crisis number (937) 372- 4552 or call collect.

Gambler's Anonymous - Dayton

First Lutheran Church Phone: (937) 449-9911
P.O. Box 4336 Toll Free: (800) 732-2030
Dayton, OH 45401-4336 Crisis Line: (800) 732-2030
www.gamblersanonymous.org

Gambling Addiction

Gambler's Anonymous (GA) program for recovery, like that of Alcoholic's Anonymous, is based on the Twelve Steps. GA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem. Meetings are Sunday and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 138 West First St., Dayton. Use the Wilkinson Street entrance. Friday meetings at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial United Church of Christ, 2338 East 5th Street. For GA in Dayton area contact (937) 449-9911.
Gam-Anon is a fellowship of men and women who are husbands, wives, relatives, and friends of problem gamblers. For Gam-Anon in Dayton area contact (937) 449-9911. Meeting address First Lutheran Church, 138 West First St., Dayton.

Greene Hall Outpatient Services

850 East Xenia Drive Phone: (937) 879-5770
Toll Free: (800) 559-9503
Fairborn, OH 45324-
http://greene-memorial.org

Emotional/Mental Health

Families of mental health patients referred to Alliance for the Mentally Ill (AMI) meetings.

Grieving Parents Support Group

2177 Rollingrich Road Phone: (513) 922-8883
Cincinnati, OH 45238
E-Mail: carol1@fuse.net

Grieving Parents Support Group for parents who have lost child through stillbirth, miscarriage or neonatal. Held at Christ Hospital on 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. No Fee. Call Carol Bonno at (513)921- 7690 or Darcy Mazuk at (513) 777-3974 for information..

HIV / Aids Advisory Committee - Greene County

Greene County Combined Health District Phone: (937) 374-5600
P.O. Box 250, 360 Wilson Drive
Xenia, OH 45385-
E-Mail: sreporter@gcchd.org
http://www.gcchd.org/

The "Healing Circle" support group for HIV positive individuals meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. For information call (937) 374-5600, extension 5617, or (937) 376-8725.

Mental Health & Recovery Center of Clinton County, Inc.

953 S. South Street Phone: (937) 383-4441
Wilmington, OH 45177 Crisis Line: (877) 695-6333
www.mhrsonline.org

Alcoholism

SAMI group - Support group for dual diagnosed clients dealing with mental health, as well as, drug and / or alcohol problems. Group meets Tuesdays 1-2pm. Call The Center at (937) 383-4441 for additional information.

Sexual Abuse

Women's Sexual Abuse group - for any woman over 18 dealing with sexual abuse. Group meets Thursdays 9:30am - 11am. Call The Center at (937) 383-4441 for additional information.
Female Adolescence Sexual Abuse group - for females from 13-17 dealing with sexual abuse, rape or incest. Group meets Wednesdays 4-5:30pm. Call The Center at (937) 383-4441 for additional information.

Narcotics Anonymous

P.O. Box 19818 Phone: (513) 820-2947
Toll Free: (800) 587-4232
Cincinnati, OH 45219-1981

Support Group

Recovering addicts offer assistance to drug addicted individuals who want to live life without the use of drugs. Clinton County group meets Thursdays from 8-9 p.m. at the Wilmington Friends Meeting House, 66 N. Mulberry St., Wilmington. For information, call (513) 820-2947. Open discussion, non-smoking, wheelchair assessible.

Region 14 Hopewell Center

5350 W. New Market Rd. Phone: (937) 393-1904
Hillsboro, OH 45133
http://www.ohioregion14.org/

Support group for parents of students with autism meets monthly. Coordinated by parents: Susan Frazier (937) 383-4279 and Teresa Nakoff (937) 383-1236.

S.P.E.A.K. (Supporting Parents Educators of Autistic Kids)

1695 Hillcrest Ave. Phone: (937) 383-4279
Wilmington, OH 45177 Crisis Line:
E-Mail: skfrazier@cinci.rr.com

Support Group

Support Group for parents, grandparents ,teachers and friends of autistic children. Please call or e-mail contact individual for meeting dates and times. Meetings alternate monthly between Wilmington Public Library and Hopewell in Hillsboro.

Support Group Clearinghouse

2400 Reading Rd. Phone: (513) 287-8542
Suite 412
Cincinnati, OH 4520
E-Mail: sgcmha@hotmail.com
www.mentalhealthassn.org

Information

The Support Group Clearinhouse lists hundreds of support groups available in the greater Cincinnati area. Call (513) 287-8542, extension 12 for information.

TCN Behavioral Health Services, Inc.

452 W. Market Street Phone: (937) 376-8700
Xenia, OH 45385- Crisis Line: (937) 376-8701
E-Mail: cpinkelman@tcn-bhs.org
www.tcn-BHS.org

AIDS/HIV

Healing Circle offers support for HIV positive individuals and/or people living with AIDS victims. Second & fouth Wednesday of the month from 6:30-8 P.M. in the Xenia office. Contact Richard Young at (937) 376- 8700.

The Healing Circle

P.O. Box 250 Phone: (937) 376-8770
360 Wilson Drive
Xenia, OH 45385
E-Mail: shernazr@erinet.com
http://iis.state.wright/edu.rhc

AIDS/HIV

Healing Circle is a support group for HIV positive individuals. Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. It is a safe place where confidentiality, listening, nonjudgment, sharing and relaxation rules. Come with the anticipation to discuss personal, medical, and social issues. For location information call (937) 374-5600 or (937) 374-5617 direct, extension 5617.

Turning the Corner Support Group

183 Cape May Drive Phone: (937) 382-2092
Wilmington, OH 45177 Crisis Line:

Grief

Turning the Corner Support Group is a support group for women of all ages who have lost a spouse. Group meets the third Tuesday of the month at various locations. Call (937) 382-2092 for information on meeting dates, times, and additional information.

Veteran Service Commission

43 S. Walnut Street, Box 2 Phone: (937) 382-3233
Wilmington, OH 45177
E-Mail: ccvets@cinci.rr.com
http://co.clinton.oh.us/veterans/index_html

Alcoholism

A van is available to transport honorably discharged veterans to the Dayton VA Medical Center for alcohol abuse programs.

William Tuke Apartments

100 Sparta Avenue Phone: (937) 382-8176
Wilmington, OH 45177

Mental Illness

Support Group for Family and Friends of Mentally Ill meets at the William Tuke Apartments, 100 Sparta Ave, Wilmington. Group meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month. Call Sue at (937) 382-8176 for more information. No Fee involved.

Wilmington Counseling Associates

61 E. Main St. Phone: (937) 383-2282
Suite 3
Wilmington, OH 45177

Emotional/Mental Health

On-going group therapy provided for men or women. Sessions address any mental health issues.

Wilmington Friends Meeting

66 N. Mulberry Phone: (937) 382-2349
Wilmington, OH 45177
www.wfmeeting.org

Alcoholism

Alcoholics Anonymous open discussion meeting at Wilmington Friends Church on Mondays at 8:00 PM. Open to anyone, call 383-4965 for information.

Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's Support Group meets at Friends Church on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Drug Addiction

Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Wilmington Friends Church on Thursdays at 7:30 P.M.. Open to anyone.

Wilmington Presbyterian Church

840 Timber Glen Dr. Phone: (937) 382-2185
Wilmington, OH 45177

Alcoholism

AA support group meeting held at church on Wednesday evening at 8:30 P.M. (Meeting is open to anyone.) Closed Discussion AA Meeting held on Saturday evening at 8:30 P.M. (Meeting is open only to individuals with alcohol addiction.)

Women Helping Women Inc.

215 E. Front Street Phone: (513) 977-3540
Toll Free: (888) 872-9259
Cincinnati, OH 45202-6109 Crisis Line: (937) 381-5610
E-Mail: whwinfo@womenhelpingwomen.org
www.womenhelpingwomen.org

Abuse

Offer victim support groups for the following: sexual assault, domestic violence, women who resort to violence, and children who have witnessed domestic violence. Support groups help victims cope with confusion, anger and fear often experienced after episodes of incest, rape or domestic violence. Groups enable victims to share experiences and feelings and provide them with support to overcome their fears and feelings of isolation.

YWCA House of Peace

55 S. 4th St. Phone: (513) 753-7282
Toll Free: (800) 540-4764
Batavia, OH 45103- Crisis Line: (800) 644-4460
www.ywcacis.org

Rape

Offers support group for sexual assault survivors. Call (800) 644-4460 for more information.