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Below is a list of support groups in the Abilene area, some of which have religious affiliations and some of which do not. The list is presented here as a public service. If you would like for your organization to be included, or if you have changes to your listing, please visit our feedback page and let us know.

Advocates of Abilene

333 Orange St., 6 p.m. A chapter of Texas Mental Health Consumers offering support to people interested in mental health issues. Meets every Monday. 676-1400.

Al-Anon Parent Group

First Baptist Church (parlor), North Second and Hickory streets (enter from North Second), 7 p.m. 675-6821 or 677-8939. Meets every Tuesday.

Al-Anon/ Alateen

High Noon Al-Anon, noon, Southern Hills Church of Christ, 3666 Buffalo Gap Road. Enter at south entrance (across from Power Shack). 668-8363 or 338-5148. Meets every Tuesday.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Group meetings every day at a variety of times. For info on times & places, call AA 24-hour answering service at 673-2711.

All Addictions Meeting

A self-help group dealing with all addictions. Meets every Saturday at 7 p.m., Shades of Hope Treatment Center in Buffalo Gap, 402-A Mulberry St. Call Camela, 572-3843, for directions and questions.

Alzheimer's Association Family Support Group

Evening group meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. Afternoon group meets at 4 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Both groups meet at Southern Hills Church of Christ, 3666 Buffalo Gap Road in Classroom 115. For more information call Jay Hobbs, 672-2907

American Cancer Society's Dialogue Cancer Support Group

Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 2-3 p.m., Hendrick Cancer Center, 1101 N. 19th, Suite 110. Call 692-6446 or 670-2285. Or meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7-8 p.m., Texas Cancer Center, 1957 Antilley. Call 690-3853 or 692-6446.

American Diabetes Association

Local chapter meets second Thursday, 7 p.m., West Texas Rehabilitation Center. Call Sue Edwards, 670-3633.

Bipolar Support Group

Meets first and third Wednesday of each month at 500 Chestnut, Suite 1275 from noon-1 p.m. For information call Linda Dressen, 672-9106, ext. 7, or Mental Health Association, 673-2300. Voice mail is available at both numbers.

Chronic Pain Support Group

A new chronic pain support group, People Living Under God's Grace (PLUGG), will meet Wednesday night at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 525 Beech Street. The group will meet every Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. in Room 115. If you have any questions please contact Cindy Kennedy at pwcin@hotmail.com or 692-6310, or Norma Vickers at 692-3454.

Cocaine Anonymous Meetings

There's Hope Without Dope. 2102 Amy Lynn, 8-9:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays. Cocaine Anonymous 24-hour hotline: (800) 874-4649. Pin #7254.

Divorce Care Support Group

Hillcrest Church of Christ, 650 E. Ambler Ave., 7 p.m. Meets each Wednesday night. 673-4565.

Eastland Alzheimer's Support Group

Meets on the first Monday of each month at the Eastland Baptist Church (Carlton Hall), 405 S. Seaman Street, 6:30 p.m., For more information call Ann Lowrie, 254-631-5019.

Emotions Anonymous

Meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday, Grace Lutheran Church, 1202 S. Pioneer Dr. This is a 12-step program to help people learn to live their lives on life's terms. For information, call 721-4020.

Family Caregiver Support Group

Anyone who is caring for an elderly loved-one or who is a grandparent raising their grandchildren is welcome to join the group. Focus is on the caregiver, not the disease or condition. Meetings are the fourth (4th) Thursday of each month from 1:30 � 3:00 at 841 N. Judge Ely Blvd. Call 325-672-8544.

Freedom Support Group for Women

Meets at noon each Thursday, Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest. A 12-step program for women.

Life After Loss

A 5-week grief recovery seminar. Call the American Cancer Society for next session dates, times and places. 692-6446.

Lupus Support Group

Brownwood Regional Medical Center, out-patient door, second floor, 6:30-7:30 p.m. If you have Lupus, or know someone who does, please attend. Meets first Tuesday of each month. For more information call Debra Lehman, 325-784-6873.

Overeaters Anonymous

A 12-step recovery program for all types of eating disorders. Meetings are as follows: Mondays: Shades of Hope treatment center in Buffalo Gap, 6 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m., Shades of Hope treatment center in Buffalo Gap. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop the eating disorder. Call (325) 572-5303 for information.

Parent Support Group

Free support and encouragement for parents to strengthen families. Meets Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Call Melanie Copeland, 665-1829, for locations and space available. Children 0-11 Meets Thursdays 6:30 p.m. during Parent Support Group time. Call 665-1829 for information.

Parents of Diabetic Children

West Texas Rehabilitation Center, Pediatric Department, 4601 Hartford, 6:30 p.m. Meets last Tuesday of each month.

PFLAG of the Big Country

PFLAG of the Big Country (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) is a support and advocacy group for families and friends coping with a loved one's affectional orientation/gender identity and outreach to GLBT persons. Meets the first Tuesday of each month at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 3150 Vogel, at 7 p.m. For more information 669-3854 (general), 513-1734 (24 hour helpline), pflag_bc@yahoo.com.

Rainbows

Hendrick Hospice Care children's support group for youth K-12 who are dealing with death, divorce or separation. Nine-week sessions are held twice a year. Call 677-8516 for information.

Schizophrenics Anonymous

Schizophrenics Anonymous Self Help Group and S.O.S. (Significant Others of Schizophrenics) Support Group Meets every Thursday at Crescent Heights Baptist Church, 1902 Mockingbird, Room 1, 7 p.m.

SHHH (Self-Help for the Hard of Hearing)

Helps those living with hearing loss improve their lives by providing information, education, support and advocacy. For more information contact Connie Stephens, 915-829-8791, cstephens@wtrc.com; or Robin Chandler, 915-518-5299, proverbs3120@hotmail.com.

Stroke Support Group

Meets Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m., Hendrick Center for Rehabilitation's Family Room, 1934 Hickory, 670-6033.

Suicide: The Ones Left Behind

Meets second Thursday, 7 p.m., 1934 Hickory, Hendrick Rehabilitation Center's Family Room. Help, Information and support for persons dealing with a suicide death. Call Melba, 325-548-2727, or Inetha, (325) 854-1529.

Teen Smart

Support group for teens having difficulty dealing with life's issues, relationships and pressures. Call 665-1829 for space available. Support group for middle/high school age to discuss difficulties. Meets during Parent Support Group time, Thursdays 6:30 p.m.

Texas Association of X-Offenders

Faith-based criminal recovery and relapse prevention program. Meets Monday, 7 p.m., 2657 Rountree, 7:30 p.m.

The Association of Ex-Offenders

2657 Rountree, 7 p.m. Meets every Monday. 676-5741.

TOPS

A variety of groups on weight control, meet at the following times: Tuesday, 5:15-6:45 p.m., Brook Hollow Christian Church, 673-3928 Thursday, 6:15 p.m., Highland Church of Christ, 676-3695. Thursday, 6:25 p.m., Brook Hollow Christian Church, 698-3932

United Ostomy Association

7 p.m. second Monday of the month, Hendrick Medical Rehab Center, community room. Call 670-4302.

Veterans Medical Van

Leaves Taylor County Plaza, 400 Oak, at 6:30 a.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays for the VA Medical Center in Big Spring. Call 674-1328 for details.

WHIMS (Women's Hope Inspires More Surviors)

Designed for Women fighting any type of cancer. Meets the first Tuesday of every month in the Abilene Hematology-Oncology Group front lobby from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. For more information call 673-0100 or email: kcaffey@ahot.net

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