Support Groups
The following programs are provided by a variety of agencies and organizations and are available to the public.
Al-Anon
The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. Call (217) 525-5716 for more information.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous® 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 alcoholism. Call (217) 525-5795 for more information.
"Always In Our Hearts" Grief Support Group
Call (217) 788-4663 for more information.
First and third Tuesdays (Springfield), first and third Mondays (Jacksonville), and second and fourth Mondays (Taylorville)
Anorexia/Bulimia Support Group
Child care available for a nominal fee. Call (217) 793-1500 for more information.
Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Therapy Center, 2061 Timberbrook Drive, Springfield
Bariatric Surgery Support Group
The LAP-BAND support group meets the first Tuesday of each month, and the gastric bypass surgery support group meets the second Tuesday of each month. Call (217) 788-3948 for more information.
Bereaved Parents of Springfield
A nondenominational self-help group for bereaved parents and siblings Call (217) 691-4906 for more information.
Third Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.
United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Ave., Springfield
Celebrate Recovery
A 12-step program with a Biblical base. Child care available. Call (217) 787-1446, ext. 212 for more information.
Mondays, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Hope Church, 3000 Lenhart Road
Children Working on Social Skills
For 8-13 years of age. Individuals are screened for appropriateness of group. For more information: Contact Sandy Vicari, Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatry at SIU School of Medicine, (217) 545-7671
Every other Tuesday, 4 p.m.
Noll Medical Pavilion, 5220 S. Sixth St., Springfield
Depressive and Manic Depressive Support Group
Call (217) 588-7764 for more information.
Fourth Thursday except June through August
Divorce Support
Broken Promises (14-week program for parent and children during divorce grief process)
Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Springfield (217) 546-4531
Westside Christian Church, Springfield (217) 793-2800
Gamblers Anonymous
For friends and family affected by another's gambling.
Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Open meeting last Wednesday of the month.
First United Methodist Church West, 2941 S. Koke Mill Road, Springfield
Grief Support Group
A support group for adults who have had any significant loss. Call (217) 525-5675 for more information.
Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
St. Clare Annex
GROW
GROW is organized, friendly help. It is based on mutual-help groups, friendship, leadership and mutual education. People come to GROW with diverse problems in living, such as mental health issues, emotional troubles, or difficulty coping with grief, loneliness, anxiety or stress. Call (217) 622-7953 for more information. GROW is held at four locations:
Mondays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Laurel United Methodist Church, Room 300, 631 South Grand Avenue West, Springfield
Thursdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Peoples Church, 1109 E. Ash, Springfield
Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Laurel United Methodist Church, Room 200, 631 South Grand Avenue West, Springfield
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Conference Room C (in basement), 315 8th Street, Lincoln
Heart Failure Support Group
Call (217) 757-4259 for more information.
Second Wednesday of each month
Heart Support Group
Support group for patients diagnosed with heart failure, cardiomyopathy or weak pump syndromes and their families. Call (217) 544-6464, ext. 67827 for more information.
Dove Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute at St. John's Hospital, Springfield
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family Support Group
Support group for family, friends and people with mental illness. Call (217) 891-5570 for more information.
Third Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m.
First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., Springfield
Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous is held at two locations:
Wednesdays, 12:00 p.m., 1322 S. 11th St., Springfield
Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Recovery Way Building, 523 North Grand Ave. E., Springfield
Out of the Blue Postpartum Depression Group
A monthly support group for women suffering from postpartum depression. Learn facts concerning PPD, meet with other women and explore positive ways to cope. Registration required. For more information: (217) 744-BABY
Second Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m.
Carol Jo Vecchie Women and Children's Center Parent Helpline conference room.
Stroke Support Group
Call (217) 788-3461 for more information.
Second Saturday of each month
Survivors of Suicide
SOS is a support group for family and friends of those who have died as a result of suicide. Call (217) 525-5675 for more information.
First, second and third Tuesday, 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.
St. Clare Annex
Teens Working on Identity Issues and Relationships
For ages 13-18; individuals are screened for appropriateness of group. Contact Sandy Vicari, Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatry at SIU School of Medicine, at (217) 545-7671 for more information.
Every other Wednesday, 4 p.m.
Noll Medical Pavilion, 5220 S. Sixth St., Springfield