Other Local Support Groups
For FamiliesC.H.A.D.D. - ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) Support Group for Parents of Children & Teens with ADHD
A group providing information, resources, and support in a safe environment where everyone can feel understood. Aptos Fire Station, 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos (next to Mar Vista Elementary School) Parents of Children & Teens meet: 6:30-8:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. For more information, contact Judy Brenis: jbbrenis@comcast.net Visit their website: http://www.chadd.net/436 Facebook: @SantaCruzADHD. Parents with Hope
If you are a parent, grandparent, uncle, aunt, or friend of someone who is suffering from abuse of alcohol or other drugs, and/or mental health issues, Parents with Hope is for you. Parents with Hope is a place for you to share your experiences, find hope and strength, and find ways to become more functional and healthy. The group is registered with the national Al-Anon Family Groups. Sundays from 6:30 until 7:45 PM Inner Light Center, 5630 Soquel Drive, Soquel. For information: Rachel at (831) 688-1792. Family Grace at Twin Lakes Church
Two Christian based Support Groups for family members who have loved ones with mental illness. Session runs for 8 weeks with a 4-week break in-between. Drop-ins are welcome throughout the series. Twin Lakes Church will have TWO Family Grace groups starting on September 30th, 2019 through November 25th, 2019: 10:00 a.m. in room 8112, and 7:00 p.m. in room 7105 (no meeting on Veteran's Day). Workbooks available for purchase. Scholarships available. Contact Twin Lakes Church for more info. For more information email mentalhealth@tlc.org http://www.tlc.org/supportgroups/ Nar-Anon Meetings
Support for friends and families affected by someone else's addiction. Groups meet in Aptos and Santa Cruz. HELPLINE: 831-291-5099 Al-Anon Meetings
Newcomers to Al-Anon Info The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe substance abuse is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. For complete Meeting schedule. Compassionate Friends
Supporting families after the loss of a child. (831) 332-9893 http://www.tcfsantacruz.com WINGS
For anyone in Santa Cruz County who has lost a loved one to suicide. Please call Suicide Prevention of the Central Coast at (831)-459-9373 to learn how to join a group. https://fsa-cc.org/suicide-prevention-service/if-you-have-lost-someone/ |
For PeersHOPE Bipolar Disorder and Depression Support Group (NAMI Supported)
A Christian-based support group for those coping with bipolar disorder or chronic depression, as well as families and friends of those coping with these mental illnesses. Tuesdays, 6:30pm to 8:15pm Santa Cruz Bible Church, 440 Frederick St.Santa Cruz Room 20, 2nd floor of the Worship Center Call (831)-336-5740 for more information. All are welcome, of all beliefs. C.H.A.D.D. - Adults with ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) Support Group
A group providing information, resources, and support in a safe environment where everyone can feel understood. Aptos Fire Station, 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos (next to Mar Vista Elementary School) Adults with ADHD meet: 6:30-8 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month. For more information contact Judy Brenis: jbbrenis@comcast.net, Visit their website: http://www.chadd.net/436 Facebook: @SantaCruzADHD. Mental Health Client Action Network (MHCAN)
MHCAN is a peer run, self-help, drop-in center. They offer many support groups and activities for all ages. 1051 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz 9:00 am - 2:00 pm M,T,Th,F (831) 469-0462 http://mhcan.org Dual Recovery Anonymous DRA
A place for those wanting to stop using Alcohol/Other Drugs and a desire to manage an Emotional or Psychiatric Condition. Meets 9:30am M, T, Th, F at The Avenues Program, 12 Carr St. Watsonville (831) 768-8132 ext. 306 Living Grace at Twin Lakes Church
A Christian based peer support group for individuals living with mental health difficulties and disorders. Session runs for 8 weeks with a 4-week break in-between. Drop-ins are welcome throughout the series. Twin Lakes Church's next Living Grace group starts: September 30th, 2019 through November 25th, 2019 at 7:00pm in room 8142 (no meeting on Veteran's Day). Contact Twin Lakes Church for more info. For more information email mentalhealth@tlc.org http://www.tlc.org/supportgroups/ SOS (Survivors of Suicide)
831-459-9373 |
