SUPPORT GROUPS

Survivors of Suicide Loss/Survivors of Untimely Loss Support Group

Hosted or sponsored by CHANS Home Health & Hospice

45 Baribeau Dr.

Brunswick, Maine 04011

United States of America

Please call Andy Sokoloff, LMSW at 207-844-4571

Twice monthly

Primarily a support group for survivors of suicide loss, we also welcome those whose loved one died an untimely death due to Other causes such as overdose and substance abuse. Please contact Andy Sokoloff, LMSW for more information.

No cost

Grief Share

Hope Baptist Church

Rt 202, 726 Western Ave, Manchester, ME 04351

Contact person

Wynne Winchell, Facilitator

207-215-4431

$20 (includes workbook)

Grief Share

Fayette Baptist Church

39 Baldwin Hill Rd, Fayette, ME 04349

Contact person

Jennifer Bero, Church Secretary

207-685-9492

$20 (includes workbook)

Grief Share

Faith Evangelical Free Church

250 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville, ME 04901

Contact person

Judy Hallee, GriefShare Leader

207-465-9847

Alzheimer's Association Family and Caregiver Support Groups

Alzheimer's Care Center

154 Dresden Avenue,

Gardiner, ME

Meets the first Wednesday of the month, 6-7:30 p.m

Amputee Support

Winthrop Town Office Conference Room, 17 Highland Avenue, Winthrop

The Aspired Amputees support group meets the second Wednesday of the month at noon.

During summer months, the group meets at Norcross Point.

Brain Tumor Support

2nd Tuesday of the month, 3:00-4:30 PM

Meetings are currently virtual – call below for login information

Phone: 207-662-1539

ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) Support Group

Meetings are currently virtual – call 207-303-1600 for more information

Maine Brain Aneurysm Support Group

Last Thursday of every month, 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Meetings are currently virtual – contact below for login information

Email: dave@maineba.org

Cancer Support Groups by Dempsey Center

Various groups and meeting times

Meetings are currently virtual

Browse Classes + Workshops - Dempsey Center

Mended Hearts - Cardiac Support Group

1st Thursday of most months, 6:00 PM

Chronic Pain Support Group of Southern Maine

(Volunteer Run)

1st Thursday of the month*, 6:00-7:30 PM

Meetings are currently virtual – contact below for login information

Phone: 207-423-8189

Multiple Sclerosis

3rd Wednesday of every month, 5:30-7:00 PM

Phone: 207-883-1414

Parents of Children with Congenital Heart Defects

Please call for support group times

Phone: 207-662-2273

Family Support Group by Leukemia Society

3rd Tuesday of every month, 5:30-7:00 PM

778 Maine Street, South Portland, ME 04106

Phone: 207-774-2200

Prostate Cancer Support

3rd Monday of every month, 6:00-8:00 PM

778 Main Street, South Portland, ME 04106

Phone: 207-774-2200

Gay Mens Prostate Cancer Support Group

The group is open to gay and bisexual men and their partners and friends

Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month from 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Stem Cell Transplant Information and Support

2nd Wednesday of every month, 4:30-6:00 PM

Phone: 207-662-3805

General Infertility Group by Resolve New England

Various groups and meeting times

Meetings are currently virtual

Survivors of Suicide of Family Members or Friends

2nd & 4th Monday of every month, 6:00 PM

Contact below for more information:

Robert Myers, LCPC

Email: soslossgroup@gmail.com

Phone: 207-409-6226

Grieving Still

A support group for those who have experienced a miscarriage or fetal death

3rd Thursday of every month, 6:00-7:30 PM

Meetings are currently virtual – contact below for login information

Phone: 207-662-6523

Women’s Cancer Support Group Midcoast Maine

4th Thursday of the Month, 5:00 PM

Meetings are currently virtual – contact below for more information

Email: info@fullcircledpc.com

Phone: 207-563-6616

Gynecological & Breast Cancer Group

2nd & 4th Tuesday every month, 6:00-7:30 PM

Meetings are currently virtual – contact below for login information

Phone: 207-774-2200

Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer Support

2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month, 5:30-7:00 PM

Please call to register

Phone: 207-396-7781

Healing Together

A support group for those who have terminated a pregnancy due to fetal or maternal complications

2nd Thursday of every month, 6:00-7:30 PM

Meetings are currently virtual – contact below for login information

Phone: 207-662-6523

Anger Management Support Group

Educational meetings to bring awareness and accountability; 48-week pay as you go program for men who have verbally, mentally, or physically abused women in a relationship.

Location: Meetings held in Augusta and Waterville

Contact: Men's Work; Marquerite Ridgeway 623-7252

Brain Injuries Support Group

For survivors, caregivers, and support people of brain injury victims.

Farmingdale: Last Wednesday of each month from 7~8:30 p.m.

For More Information, call Gina Temple at 207-582-4315 or Myra Champagne at 207-582-6692

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous

FA is a recovery program for people who suffer from food obsession, overeating, bulimia, and undereating. The program is based on the twelve steps of AA. Everyone is welcome to attend this free meeting, including those who think they may have a food problem or those who are concerned about someone who may. Fifteen meetings in Maine, including Waterville and Augusta.

Waterville Location: Fridays at 6:30 p.m.

MaineGeneral-Thayer, Dean Auditorium.

Augusta Location:

Sunday—Augusta 6:30pm

Maine General Medical Center

6 East Chestnut Street

Patty R. (207) 233-7947

Tuesday—Augusta 7:00pm

Prince of Peace Church

209 Eastern Avenue

Contact: Joe P. (207) 623-1924

Lyme Disease

The Capital Area Lyme Support Group meets the second Thursday of every month at 6pm at the Manchester Fire Station, Route 17 in Manchester. For more information, contact Cheryl or Dennis Farley at 623-4679 or find them on Facebook.

To find Maine Lyme Disease Support Groups in other areas, please contact Happy Dickey RN at 207-862-2444

NAMI Maine Family Support Group

2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm

Lunch meetings on 1st Tuesdays, 11:30-1pm

Pleasant Street United Methodist Church

61 Pleasant Street, Waterville

Are you coping with a loved one’s mental health challenges? NAMI Maine offers a free, confidential support group for friends and family members. FMI call Murray at (207) 293-2921 or Dave at (207) 314-4153 or visit namimaine.org

NAMI Maine Connection Recovery Support Group

Tuesdays (All Tuesdays each month), 6:30-8pm

Pleasant Street United Methodist Church, Choir Room (2nd Floor)

61 Pleasant Street, Waterville

FMI contact Elaine (207) 314-8075 or Pam (207) 634-2054

Spondylitis Support Group

Spondylitis support group meets the first Thursday of every month.

The Spondylitis support group is open to spouses, friends and family regardless if you have spondylitis yourself or know someone that does. To learn more about the current advancements in treatment in spondylitis as well as managed care, please join us on the first Thursday of every other month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Ford Grant Conference Room at Inland Hospital.

FMI Contact: Michelle Andrews--207-512-2833.

The Post Polio Support Group of Maine

The Post Polio Support Group of Maine is a private, non-profit 501 [c] (3) organization, that offers the latest information on the late effects of polio, or post-polio syndrome, to polio survivors, their families, and health care providers throughout Northern New England and parts of Canada. Support for our work comes from donations from the public and from a grant furnished by the Pine Tree Society.

Contact:

Ann Crocker

207-724-3784