area support groups
There are many self-help organizations and programs available to us. Some information that has come across our desk recently and possibly might be of interest to you includes the following:
| DivorceCare - A Support Group/Healing Seminar |
| St. Edward's School 500 Erial Road Pine Hill |
| Wednesdays 7:00PM - 9:00PM Beginning Sept 20th for 13 weeks |
| Concurrent Group for Children Age 5-12 |
| $15.00 Fee includes handbook |
| Sponsored by the parishes of Camden/Gloucester Deanery |
Return of Fertility after Childbirth Class |
| Thursday, September 7, 2006, 7:30-9:30PM. |
| This workshop will answer questions that you may have concerning this topic. |
| Call 856-583- 6120 or email: nfpoffice@camdendiocese.org |
Natural Family Planning Course |
| begins Friday, September 22, 2006; 7-9PM |
St Margaret’s Ministry Center 334 Beech Ave., Woodbury Hts., NJ. |
| For information and Registration call 856-583-6120. |
Courage |
a support group helping Catholic
men and women with same-sex attraction to
live chastely and to deepen and broaden their
Catholic faith. Group meetings where the
person can find friendship, spiritual guidance
and support are provided in a confidential
atmosphere. |
| Call the confidential hotline at
(856) 365-1570 or (609) 884-2955 or website at www.couragerc.net |
Marriage Help – Retrouvaille |
| has helped tens of thousands of couples at all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. |
| For confidential information or to register, call 800- 470-2230 or visit the web site at HelpOurMarriage.com |
Grief-support programs |
| led by professionals the Hospice of Moorestown Visiting Nurses offer free to the public various programs for spouses, parents, children, friends who have lost a loved one. |
| Call to learn more: 856-552-1300 or visit web site: moorestownvna.org |
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group |
| being formed for Hammonton and surrounding communities. |
| There will be montly meetings held at the Presbyterian Church in Hammonton, 326 Bellevue Ave. on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 7:00-8:30PM. The first meeting will be on August 17th. |
| Call Ann at 609-704- 8485 or the Presbyterian Church at 609-561- 0168 |
| Alzheimer's Support Group... |
for Caregivers, family members and others is being formed for our community in collaboration with the Alzheimer's Association. Meetings are held at the Presbyterian Church in Hammonton, 326 Bellevue Avenue on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00PM. Call 609.561.0168 or 609.704.8166 for additional information. |