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Other Local Support Groups

For Families

C.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. 
Parents of Children & Teens meet: 6:30-8:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month.
Meeting online
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Email for info: santa-cruz@chadd.net 
Facebook: @SantaCruzADHD
For more information contact Judy Brenis: jbbrenis@comcast.net

​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
Family Grace is a Christian-based Support Group for family members who have a loved one with mental health difficulties. The session runs for 8 weeks and drop-ins are welcome throughout the series.

The next session for the Family Grace Group will begin on Monday, January 25th, 2020 online only via Zoom at 7:00 p.m. Please register to receive a workbook. Scholarships are available.

For Further Information contact Twin Lakes Church. 
Phone: (831) 465-3368  
Email: MentalHealth@tlc.org
Website for registration: 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 Peers

HOPE 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. 
Adults with ADHD meet:  6:30-8 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
Meeting online
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Email for info: santa-cruz@chadd.net 
Facebook: @SantaCruzADHD
For more information contact Judy Brenis: jbbrenis@comcast.net

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
Living Grace is a Christian-based peer support group for individuals living with mental health difficulties and disorders. The session runs for 8 weeks and drop-ins are welcome throughout the series.
​

The next session for the Living Grace Group will begin on Monday, January 25th, 2020 online only via Zoom at 7:00 p.m. Please register to receive a workbook. Scholarships are available.

For Further Information contact Twin Lakes Church. 
Phone: (831) 465-3368  
Email: MentalHealth@tlc.org
Website for registration: http://www.tlc.org/supportgroups/

SOS (Survivors of Suicide)
831-459-9373
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