Need support? Check these Lynchburg area support group meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous
All AA meetings are at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Call 847-4733 or visit www.aacentralva.org.
Friday
Day Break, 7 a.m., corner of Fifth and Madison;
Fort Hill Group, noon, Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, 1021 New Hampshire Ave.;
Inner City Group, 5 p.m., 12th and Church streets (Gateway Inn);
Fort Hill Group, Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, 1021 New Hampshire Ave.;
Timberlake Fellowship Group, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 9224 Timberlake Road;
Amherst Group Ascension Episcopal Church, Main Street, Amherst;
Altavista Group, Lane Memorial U.M. Church, Bedford Avenue, Altavista;
Boonsboro Group, Trinity Episcopal Church, Coffee Road;
Oak Ridge Group, Trinity Episcopal Church, Virginia 653 (Nelson County);
Saturday
Earlybird Group, 7 a.m., 201 Boston Avenue entrance;
Fort Hill Big Book Group, Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, 1021 New Hampshire Ave.;
Lynchburg Central Group, 1 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Seventh and Clay streets;
Rivermont Group, 201 Boston Avenue;
Brookneal Group, Brookneal Presbyterian Church, U.S. 501, Brookneal (at the traffic light);
Solution Group, 6:30 p.m., Unity in the Seven Hills, 3522 Campbell Ave.;
Altavista Group, 1 p.m., Lane Memorial Methodist Church, Bedford Ave., Altavista;
Sunday
OZ Group, 10:30 a.m., Nichols Tavern, 5th and Madison streets;
Timberlake Fellowship Group, 2 p.m., St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 9224 Timberlake Road;
Fairview Group, Fairview Christian Church, Campbell and Mosby avenues;
The Legacies Group, 7 p.m., Barker-Cowling (Pathways) Building at Virginia Baptist Hospital, Rivermont Avenue;
Monday
Earlybird Group, 7 a.m., 201 Boston Ave.;
Fort Hill Group, Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, 1021 New Hampshire Ave.;
Bedford Group, Main Street U.M.C., 212 East Main St., Bedford;
Altavista Group, Lane Memorial UMC, Bedford Avenue, Altavista;
Rivermont Group, 201 Boston Ave.;
Monroe Group, 7 p.m, First Baptist Church, Monroe;
Forest Group, 6:30 p.m., The Kirk, Virginia 811, Forest;
Solution Group, noon, Unity in the Seven Hills, 3522 Campbell Ave.;
Tuesday
Earlybird Group, 7 a.m., 201 Boston Ave.;
Lunch Bunch, noon, Forest Road United Methodist Church, 2805 Old Forest Road;
Boonsboro Group, Trinity Episcopal Church, Coffee Road;
Appomattox Group, St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Oakleigh Avenue, Appomattox;
Timberlake Fellowship Group, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 9224 Timberlake Road;
Amherst Group, Ascension Episcopal Church, Main Street, Amherst;
Solution Group, noon, Unity in the Seven Hills Church, 3522 Campbell Ave.;
New Beginnings for Women’s Meeting, 8:15 p.m., Barker-Cowling (Pathways) Building at Virginia Baptist Hospital, 3300 Rivermont Ave.;
Really Goode Group, Oakland United Methodist Church, Goode Road, Goode;
Open/Beginners/As Bill Sees It, 11 a.m., Evington United Methodist Church, Virginia 24.
Wednesday
Day Break, 7 a.m., corner of Fifth and Madison;
Forest Group, 6:30 p.m., The Kirk, Virginia 811, Forest;
Brookneal Group, Brookneal Presbyterian Church, U.S. 501 (at traffic light);
Rivermont Group, 201 Boston Ave.;
Timberlake Fellowship Group (beginners meeting), St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 9224 Timberlake Road;
Oak Ridge Group Trinity Episcopal Church, Nelson County;
Altavista Group, noon, Lane Memorial Methodist Church, Bedford Avenue, Altavista;
I Am Responsible Group, noon, Unitarian House, 818 Court St.;
Thursday
Earlybird Group, 7 a.m., 201 Boston Ave.;
Appomattox Group, noon, St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Oakleigh Avenue, Appomattox;
Bedford Group, Main Street United Methodist Church, 212 E. Main St., Bedford;
Fairview Group, Fairview Christian Church, Campbell and Mosby avenues;
Monroe Group, First Baptist Church, Monroe;
Solution Group, noon, Unity in the Seven Hills, 3522 Campbell Ave.
One Spot Left Group, 7:30 p.m., Amherst Baptist Church, 184 Second St., Amherst;
Altavista Group, Lane Memorial Methodist Church, Bedford Ave., Altavista;
Lunch Bunch, noon, Forest Road United Methodist Church, 2805 Old Forest Road;

Al-Anon
All meetings are at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Call (888) 4AL-ANON or go to www.al-anon.alateen.org.
Friday
Amherst Group, Ascension Episcopal Church, 253 S. Main St., Amherst; two meetings, Beginners at 7:15 p.m. followed by Spiritual Awakenings, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian, 21206 Timberlake Road.
Monday
In Search of Serenity, Pathways (in basement at front), Virginia Baptist Hospital, 3300 Rivermont Ave.
Tuesday
Amherst Group, Ascension Episcopal Church, 253 S. Main St., Amherst; Appomattox Group, St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Appomattox.
Wednesday
Serenity Group, 12:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1215 V.E.S. Road.

Narcotics Anonymous
All meetings at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. NA Pager line for the Appalachian Area (Lynchburg, Danville, South Boston), (888) 220-2253.
Friday
Trinity United Methodist Church, 2021 Grace St., noon;
Jackson Street United Methodist Church Community Center, Ninth and Jackson streets;
Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, Oakwood Street, Bedford.
The Gateway, 300 12th St.
11 p.m., Hope Harbor, 1021 Main St., Danville.
Saturday
Noon, 226 Elmwood Drive.
Second St. Paul Baptist Church, Virginia 630, Lynch Station;
Lodge of the Fishermen, 4415 Boonsboro Road;
St. Paul’s Church, 605 Clay St.
Sunday
4 p.m. Solid Rock Baptist Church, 110 Church St., Madison Heights.
7 p.m., St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 9224 Timberlake Road, 7 p.m.;
Trinity Methodist Church, 2021 Grace St.
Monday
Noon, Trinity United Methodist Church, 2021 Grace St.;
Lodge of the Fishermen, 4415 Boonsboro Road;
Eighth Street Baptist Church, 8th and Federal St.
Tuesday
Noon, Trinity United Methodist Church, 2021 Grace St.;
St. Paul’s Church, 605 Clay St.;
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Timberlake Road.
Wednesday
Noon, Trinity Methodist Church, 2021 Grace St.;
4 p.m. Solid Rock Baptist Church, 110 Church St., Madison Heights;
American Legion Post 29, 619 Monroe St., Danville;
Jackson Street United Methodist Church Community Center, Ninth and Jackson streets;
Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, Oakwood Street, Bedford;
Thursday
Noon, Trinity United Methodist Church, 2021 Grace St.;
American Legion, 619 Monroe St., Danville;
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 9224 Timberlake Road;
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 605 Clay Street.

Miscellaneous
--Adoptive Parent Support Group “Rainbow Families,” The Jubilee Center, Florida Avenue. Call 237-4037 or Omar Ott 851-6088 for dates and times.
--Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness/ Support Group, 7 p.m. April 9, Medical Care Center, 2200 Landover Place, 846-4626; 6 p.m. April 1, Runk & Pratt, 208 Gristmill Drive, Forest, 385-8506; 3:30 p.m. April 9, The Summit, Community Room, second floor (Early Stage group also meets at the same time), call Karan Preston at 582-1503; 3 p.m., April 18, Carilion Adult Care Center, behind Bedford Hospital, Bedford, 587-3409; 10 a.m., April 17, Westminster Canterbury Weissert Chapel, 501 V.E.S. Road (call June Harvis-McNamara at 386-3544).
--Birth Matters Lynchburg, a group dedicated to sharing information about pregnancy, 7 to 9 p.m. April 16, First Christian Church, Rivermont Ave. Call 528-5458.
--Boundaries: Dealing with Codependency, 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays on the campus of Thomas Road Baptist Church and Lynchburg Christian Academy. Call 832-2031.
--Breast Cancer Support Group, “On Eagles Wings”, 6 to 7 p.m. April 4 and April 18, Timberlake Mammography Center.
--Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered 12-step program for those who need help in areas of substance abuse, past hurts, codependency and sexual purity, 5 to 7 p.m Sundays, Blue Ridge Community Church, 2361 New London Road, Forest. Call 525-7481.
--Central Virginia Chapter of the Brain Injury Association of Virginia, will meet at 7 p.m., April 3, Heritage United Methodist Church. Call 947-7413.
--Central Virginia Ostomy Group, 7:30 p.m., April 8 at the Mammography Center, Timberlake Road. Jeffrey Wilson, M.D. specialist in rheumatology, will discuss arthritis. Call Sandy Thompson at 239-8631 or Betty Wooldridge at 660-0919.
--Children’s Support Group, provides on-going support for children ages 5-13 who have witnessed violence or been abused, meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday and Thursdays. No charge. Call the Child Case Manager at least one day in advance to arrange for childcare, 528-1041.
--Christ Centered Weight Loss Support Group, 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Peneul Baptist Church, Altavista. Nursery provided. Call 369-2754.
--Crohn’s & Colitis Support Group, meets at 6:30 p.m. April 25, University of Virginia Hospital, Dining Rooms 1-3, Charlottesville. Call Faith Trainum at (434) 243-9203 or fg5f@virginia.edu
--Christ-Centered Substance Abuse Support Group, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Open Door Baptist Church, Madison Heights, 239-6751.
--Cocaine Anonymous, 8 p.m. Mondays, Salvation Army Shelter, 2211 Park Ave.
--Compassionate Friends Support Group, support group for adults who have lost a child to death, 7:30 p.m. April 11 in the library of Peakland Methodist Church, 4434 Boonsboro Road. Call 947-4501.
--Conquering Chemical Depend-ency, a Christ-centered Bible-based support group, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Open Door Baptist Church, 122 Seminole Drive, Madison Heights, and from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Beulah Baptist Church, 528 Leesville Road. Call 239-1105 or 239-6751.
--Coping with Cancer, 7 to 8 p.m. April 10 and April 24, activity center of First Baptist Church, 404 10th St., Altavista. Call 947-4127.
--Courage to Heal, for female survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Call 947-7422 or (800) 947-7273.
--Divorce Care, a weekly seminar and support group, Blue Ridge Community Church, 2361 New London Road, Forest. For time and date, call Diane Welling at 525-7481 ext. 305.
--DivorceCare Support Group, a ministry to help those who are going through or have been through divorce, meets from 6 to 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday at 1218 Cedar Rock Drive, Forest. Call 525-5125.
--Divorce Recovery Support Group, sponsored by Positively Single. For more information on meetings, call Larry Davies, Timberlake United Methodist Church. Call 239-1348.
--Domestic Violence Support Group, for victims of domestic violence, 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 11. The meetings are free and confidential. For location, call Bedford Domestic Violence Services 24-hour hotline: (540) 587-0970.
--Domestic Violence Prevention Center offers support groups from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, for anyone who has experienced domestic violence. No charge, confidential, childcare provided. Call 528-1041.
--Dreamcatchers, mixed across disability support group. Forward thinking/planning focus on ability and independent living and environment, meets at 500 Alleghany Ave. For dates and times, call 528-4971.
--Emotions Anonymous, 6 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at Johnson Health Community Center, Federal Street. Call 401-1321.
--Essential Tremor Support Group, meets at 6:30 p.m. April 21 at Fort Avenue Church of Christ, 1132 Sandusky Drive. For information, call Terry Houck at 525-6085 or Norma Jean McGhee at 525-4160.
--Every Man’s Battle, a confidential, weekly accountability and support group for men desiring victory over pornography, 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays on the campus of Thomas Road Baptist Church and Lynchburg Christian Academy. Call 832-2031.
--Families Anonymous, a 12-step self help group for families dealing with the effects of and behaviors resulting from susbtance abuse in their teenage and adult children, 6:30 p.m., Mondays, bottom level of the Barker Cowling Building. Virginia Baptist Hospital, Rivermont Ave.
--Families of Persons with Mental Illness — MESA (Mutual Education, Support and Advocacy), a 12-week support and education group for family members of those with persistent mental illness. No fee. Offered by the Mental Health Association of Central Virginia. Call 847-9055 for more information.
--Family Support Group, 2 p.m. April 17, Memorial Christian Church, Perrymont Avenue.
--Freedom’s Quest, a recovery group for men who struggle with same-sex attraction, 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays on the campus of Thomas Road Baptist Church and Lynchburg Christian Academy. Call 832-2031.
--Griefshare: Dealing with the Death of a Loved One, 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays on the campus of Thomas Road Baptist Church and Lynchburg Christian Academy. Call 832-2031.
--GYN Cancer Support Group, 6:30 p.m. April 1, Community Room, Mammography Center, 20293 Timberlake Road. For information, call Susan Alley at 947-4522.
--Hope Keepers: Dealing with Chronic Illness, for those who contend with significant chronic illness, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays on the campus of Thomas Road Baptist Church and Lynchburg Christian Academy. Call 832-2031 for schedule.
--Individual Support and Recovery Group, for adults with persistent mental illness. Meets from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays. Pre-registration is required by calling the Mental Health Association of Central Virginia at 847-9055.
--Kid’s Haven: A Center for Grieving Children, provides support for children (ages 3-18) and their families who are grieving the death of a loved one, meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 14 and April 28. Call 845-4072.
--La Leche League of Lynchburg, breastfeeding support group, meets at 10 a.m. April 18 at First Christian Church, Rivermont Ave. Call 229-0852.
--Lifegivers, a support group for birthmoms who have placed a child for adoption, 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays on the campus of Thomas Road Baptist Church and Lynchburg Christian Academy. Call 832-2031.
--Local Parent Partner Connection, 7 p.m. April 18, First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 3109 Rivermont Ave. Call 239-9561.
--Look Good, Feel Better, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, 10 a.m. to noon, April 7, Virginia Baptist Hospital Radiation Oncology Dept., 3300 Rivermont Ave. No charge. To register, call Neda Dobyns at 947-4010.
--Look Good, Feel Better, (Bedford) sponsored by the American Cancer Society, 10 a.m. to noon, April 7, Bedford Memorial Hospital, 1613 Oakwood St., Bedford. To register, call Anita Lowe at 587-3308.
--Lynchburg Christian Men’s Circle, a group for friendship, authenticity, challenge and support, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. For location, call 544-8157.
--Lynchburg Depressive Disorders Assistance Group, 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Heritage United Methodist Church, 582 Leesville Road. Call 385-0747 or e-mail lindaldda
@aol.com.
--Lynchburg Mothers of Multiples, 7 p.m., April 8, Virginia Baptist Hospital boardroom. Call Katie Marotta at 384-7399 or kepmaro@hotmail.com. or Heather Hall at (434) 229-5557 or hhhall@liberty.edu.
--Lynchburg Parkinson Support Group, 2 p.m. April 16, The Summit, 1400 Enterprise Drive. Call 239-4354.
--Lynchburg Stroke Survivors Support Group High Hopes, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 11 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 Roundelay Road. Call 384-7568 or e-mail lbstrokesupport@msn.com.
--MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), 9 to 11:15 a.m. April 4 and April 18 at Timberlake Baptist Church. Call 237-6464.
--Mothers & More, (an international support group for women who have altered their careers to care for children), April 1 and April 15. For more information, call Cheryl at 525-8915 or go to www.lynchburg.net/mothersandmore.
--NAMI, a new group for families of those who struggle with mental illness, 7:30 p.m., April 16, Bryant Meeting Room, Terrace Level of Lynchburg General Hospital.
--Native American Drumming Circle, 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at The Native American Church of the Blue Ridge, 22665 Timberlake Road. For more information, call 237-1136.
--New Direction Ministries Christ-Centered Support Group, for those with substance abuse, Beulah Baptist Church, 528 Leesville Road. For time and date, call 239-6751.
--Osteoporosis Management Series, call Virginia Baptist Hospital at 947-4537 to pre-register.
--Overcoming Heartache, a confidential, biblically based depression support and growth group, 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, on the campus of Thomas Road Baptist Church and Lynchburg Christian Academy. Call 832-2031.
--Parent Education Program, 7 to 8 p.m., Mondays, Monroe Educational Center, U.S. 29, north. Childcare provided. Call 929-1954 for information or to register.
--Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, meets April 20. For location and time, call 528-5210.
--Pet Animal Loss Support Group (P.A.L.S.), meets at Concord Veterinary Services, Concord. The group is facilitated by a mental health professional and a veterinarian and is offered at no charge For meeting time and date, call 993-2403.
--Perspectives, 6:45 p.m. April 21, Fellowship Hall, Main Street United Methodist Church, 212 Main St., Bedford.
--Rebuilders: Dealing with Divorce, 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays on the campus of Thomas Road Baptist Church and Lynchburg Christian Academy. Call 832-2031.
--Reformers Unanimous Addictions Support Group, Timberlake Baptist Church, corner of Timberlake and Waterlick Road. For more information or transportation, call 237-6464.
--Restless Legs Syndrome Support Group, 2 p.m., April 6, Craddock Auditorium, Virginia Baptist Hospital. Call 384-9013 for more information.
--RTS Bereavement Services Parents Support Group, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. April 16, private dining room (adjacent to cafeteria), Virginia Baptist Hospital. For more information, call Evelyn at 947-4568.
--Sands: Sharing and Support Group, a cancer care support group, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 8, Activity Center, First Baptist Church, Altavista. No charge. Call 947-5127.
--S.O.S. (Staying Out Successfully), for ex-offenders and their families who are rebuilding their lives after incarceration, 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday, Jericho Baptist Missionary Chapel, 606 Fifth St. Light supper provided at 6 p.m. (reservations encouraged). Program begins at 6:30 p.m. Transportation, childcare provided. Call 845-0834.
--S.T.O.P. Domestic Violence Woman’s Support Group, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays. Call (434) 263-4274 for location.
--Shelter from the Storm, a confidential, biblically based recovery support group for female victims of sexual abuse, 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, on the campus of Thomas Road Baptist Church and Lynchburg Christian Academy. Call 832-2031.
--Stepping Out in Faith, a confidential, Christ-centered 12-step program for recovery from chemical dependence, 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, on the campus of Thomas Road Baptist Church and Lynchburg Christian Academy. Call 832-2031.
--Spina Bifida Association of the Roanoke Valley, 3:30 to 5 p.m., April 4, conference room of the Blue Ridge Independent Living Center, 1502B Williamson Road, Roanoke. For information, go to www.sbarv.org.
--Strictly and Only Support MS Group, 12:30 to 2 p.m. April 13, United Way Building, 1010 Miller Park Square. Call (800) 451-0373.
--Suicide Survivors Support Group, for adult family members and friends who are grieving the death by suicide of a loved one, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Call the Mental Health Association of Central Virginia at 847-9055 to pre-register.
--Supporting Families of the Mentally Ill, meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. April 2 and April 16 at First Christian Church, 3109 Rivermont Ave. Call 386-3232 or e-mail Lee@fcclynchburg.org.
--“Surrender, You’re Surrounded by Love,” Gay AA group, will meet Wednesdays. For time and other information, call Bill at 847-3103 or e-mail insightinmind@verizon.net.
--TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) Mondays: from 7 to 8 p.m. Bethlehem Church, Timberlake Road, 7336 Timberlake Road; Covenant Presbyterian Church, 107 Melinda Drive; 6:30 p.m. at Monroe United Methodist Church, Madison Heights; Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m. at Old Montvale Elementary School, Montvale, U.S. 460; Wednesdays: 9 a.m., Heritage United Methodist Church, 582 Leesville Road, and 7 p.m., Memorial Christian Church, 615 Perrymont Ave.; Thursdays: 4:30 p.m., McGurk House, 2425 Tate Springs Road and 6 p.m., Bedford Baptist Church, Oakwood St., Bedford. Call Wanda Bunnell at 846-5642 or 610-1801.
--True Satisfaction Support Group, for those struggling with an eating disorder (anorexia, bulimia, etc.), 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays on the campus of Thomas Baptist Church and Lynchburg Christian Academy. Call 832-2031.
--Warriors of Love, trans-denominational Christ-centered support group for recovery of variety of addictions, meets at Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston. Open to all teens and adults. For times and dates, call (434) 263-8458.
--When God Says No, for those who struggle with infertility, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays on the campus of Thomas Road Baptist Church and Lynchburg Christian Academy. Call 832-2031.
--Widow to Widow, 2 p.m. April 17, First Christian Church, 3109 Rivermont Ave.