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Support Groups
Alzheimer’s Association offers free caregiver support groups and education classes, in person and virtually. Call the 24/7 Helpline to register or for more information about Alzheimer’s and dementia. 800-272-3900
C.R.A.F.T. (Community Reinforcement And Family Training) offers a free support group for families and friends of loved ones struggling with substance use at Springs Recovery Connection. English, Spanish, virtual and in-person options are available. Call for times. 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 Depression and Bipolar Support has six groups for those living with or affected by mood disorders, including veterans. See website for times and locations. 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 in Colorado Springs at First Lutheran Church, 1515 N. Cascade, on Mondays, and at First Presbyterian Church, 105 N. Weber, on Thursdays. 6 p.m. Mondays; 2 p.m. Thursdays | 719-685-1091 (Monday); 719-3381878 (Thursday) Falcon Senior Services meets at Patriot High School, 11990 Swingline Road in Falcon. 2nd Wednesday | 11 a.m. | 719-494-0353 Red Cloud Serenity Club, 10400 Ute Pass Ave. in Green Mountain Falls. 6 p.m. Mondays (virtual); 9 a.m. Saturday (in person) | www.coloradoga.org Grandparents Raising Grandchildren supports and encourages those dealing with issues of raising grandkids. Call for details. 719-578-8007
Grief Share helps attendees find help and healing for the hurt of losing a loved one. Group meets through Tri-Lakes Silver Alliance. 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 Multiple Sclerosis Alliance meets virtually. Visit website for schedule. 719-633-4603 | www.msasoco.org/ event-calendar.html | support@ msasoco.org NAMI Connection Support Group for those living with mental health conditions meets weekly virtually via Zoom and in person at First United Methodist Church, 420 N. Nevada Ave. Registration required. Tuesdays (virtual) 7-8:30 p.m. | Thursdays (in person) 7-8:30 p.m. | 719-473-8477 | www.namicoloradosprings.org NAMI Family Support Group for family members of people living with mental health conditions meets virtually via Zoom and in person at First United Methodist Church, 420 N. Nevada Ave. Registration required. Wednesdays (virtual) 7-8:30 p.m. | Thursdays (in person) 7-8:30 p.m. | 719-473-8477 | www.namicoloradosprings.org Overeaters Anonymous meets daily over Zoom (except Sundays) and in person on Thursdays. Visit website for virtual meeting times. Thursdays | 9-10:15 a.m. | Peak Vista Community Health Center | 719-2059080 | www.oasoutherncolorado.org Parkinson’s Support Group meets at United Methodist Church, 420 N. Nevada Ave. 2nd Saturday | 10 a.m. Project Angel Heart delivers free, nutritious meals to those living with life-threatening illness. Call for information about receiving meals. 800-381-5612
Polio Survivors Support Group meets regularly. Call for date, time and location. 303-212-0017
Proactive Living Series meets at the Colorado Springs Senior Center to share tips on aging and available resources from local experts for families and caregivers. 3rd Thursday | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. PTSD Spouse’s Support meets at UCCS Veterans Clinic, 4863 N. Nevada #380. Tuesdays | 4 p.m. | 719-255-8003 Silver Sneakers provides free gym memberships to YMCA (and others) for adults 65+ who are insured through AARP, Aetna, Blue Cross, Humana, Kaiser Permanente and United Health Care. Visit website to see if you qualify. www.silversneakers.com
TESSA provides a safe house and counseling for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. If you’re in crisis, call 719-633-3819. 719-633-1462
Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets virtually through The Independence Center. 2nd & 4th Wednesday | 1:30-3 p.m. | 719-471-8181 ■
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