SUPPORT GROUPS Alzheimer’s Association offers free caregiver support, in person and virtually. Call the 24/7 to register. 800-272-3900
homelessness, emergency needs, PTSD and mental health support. 719-488-8351 | www.epccpv.org | info@epccpv.org
Amputee Support Group meets at Encompass Rehab Hospital. 1st Tuesdays | 5-6:30 p.m. | 719-632-5075
Emotions Anonymous, a program for unsolved emotional problems, meets at First Lutheran Church, 1515 N. Cascade Ave. Mondays | 6 p.m. | 719-685-1091
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,
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 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. | 719-6002644 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 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 ■
Illuminations is back in 2022! Join us September 15 at 5:30 p.m. Weidner Field, Skyclub and Stadium at 111 W. Cimarron St. Emcee Dianne Derby, KOAA News Cocktails & Hors d’Oeuvres | Elegant Dinner Silent & Live Auctions | Live Entertainment Benefitting Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care Proceeds provide needed services to our community such as charity care for the uninsured, Veteran services, pediatric services, grief services, complimentary therapies such as pet, music, aromatherapy and touch.
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Shine a light on families facing their end-of-life journey. Space limited. Tickets at pikespeakhospice.org.
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