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Support Groups

Alzheimer’s Association offers free caregiver support, in person and virtually. Call the 24/7 to register. 800-272-3900

Amputee Support Group meets at Encompass Rehab Hospital. 1st Tuesdays | 5-6:30 p.m. | 719-632-5075 Community Reinforcement And Family Training (CRAFT) has support for families and friends of loved ones struggling with substance use at Springs Recovery Connection. English, Spanish, virtual and in-person options are available. 719-377-2161 | aneeley@srchope.org Daddy’s Little Girls brings hope to abuse survivors through the love of Jesus Christ. 719-649-9054 | www.daddys littlegirls.net Dementia Support Group meets at Fountain Valley Senior Center. 3rd Monday | 2-3:30 p.m. | 719-6002644

Depression and Bipolar Support has support for those living with or affected by mood disorders. 719-477-1515 | www.dbsacolorado springs.org El Paso County Colorado Progressive Veterans is available 365 days a year to help veterans, active duty military and their families with VA health care and disability, homelessness, emergency needs, PTSD and mental health support. 719-488-8351 | www.epccpv.org | info@epccpv.org Emotions Anonymous, a program for unsolved emotional problems, meets at First Lutheran Church, 1515 N. Cascade Ave. Mondays | 6 p.m. | 719-685-1091 Falcon Senior Services meets at Patriot High School in Falcon. 2nd Wednesday | 11 a.m. | 719-494-0353

Gamblers Anonymous meets virtually and in person at the Red Cloud Serenity Club, 10400 Ute Pass Ave. in Green Mountain Falls. Virtual: Mondays | 6 p.m. In-person: Saturdays | 9 a.m. www.coloradoga.org Grandparents Raising Grandchildren supports those parenting grandkids. Call for details. 719-578-8007 Grief Share helps attendees find healing after losing a loved one. 4th Tuesday | 10 a.m. | 719-330-0241 | sue@monumentalfitness.com Headway Brain Injury & Stroke Support Group meets at Fargo’s Pizza, 2910 E. Platte Ave. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays | 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. | 719-459-0901 Hearing Loss Association of America meets virtually. www.hlaacoloradosprings.org Keeping in Balance with the Life

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Tree meets weekly at Ambrose Family Health. Sessions are $5. Thursdays | 2-3 p.m. | 719-203-5340. Low-Vision Support Group meets at Fountain Valley Senior Center. 3rd Wednesday | 1 p.m. | 719-600-2644 Monday Morning Happy Hour meets weekly via Zoom for caregiver support. Mondays | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | 520-6476768 | www.journeycarecoordinating.com Multiple Sclerosis Alliance meets virtually. Visit website for schedule. 719-633-4603 | www.msasoco.org NAMI Support Groups meet virtually and in person at First United Methodist Church, 420 N. Nevada Ave. Registration required: 719-4738477, www.namicoloradosprings.org • Connection Support Group is for those living with mental health conditions.

Virtual: Tuesdays | 7-8:30 p.m.

In-person: Thursdays | 7-8:30 p.m. • Family Support Group is for family members of people living with mental health conditions.

Virtual: Wednesdays | 7-8:30 p.m.

In-person: Thursdays | 7-8:30 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous meets daily over Zoom (except Sundays) and in person on Thursdays at Peak Vista Community Health Center. In person: Thursdays | 9-10:15 a.m. | 719-205-9080 | www.oasouthern colorado.org Parkinson’s Support Group meets at First United Methodist Church, 420 N. Nevada Ave. 2nd Saturday | 10 a.m. Polio Survivors Support Group meets regularly. Call for details. 303-212-0017

Prison Support Group for those with incarcerated loved ones meets weekly in the prayer room at Woodmen Valley Chapel for sharing and prayers. Thursdays | 1 p.m. | 602-762-0900 Proactive Living Series meets at the Colorado Springs Senior Center to share tips on aging and resources. 3rd Thursday | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Project Angel Heart delivers free, nutritious meals to those living with life-threatening illness. 800-381-5612

PTSD Spouse’s Support meets at UCCS Veterans Clinic. Tuesdays | 4 p.m. | 719-255-8003 Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets virtually through The Independence Center. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays | 1:30-3 p.m. | 719-471-8181 Vital Times is for those wanting to grow spiritually and meet new friends. Group meets at Sacred Heart Parish Center. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | 719-600-8642 Widowed Persons Grief Support Group meets twice monthly at the Colorado Springs Senior Center. 2nd & 4th Fridays | 1-3 p.m. | 719955-3400 ■

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