Support Groups

Amputee Support Group meets at Encompass Rehab Hospital. 1st Tuesdays | 5-6:30 p.m. | 719-632-5075 Community Reinforcement And Family Training has support for families and friends of loved ones struggling with substance use at Springs Recovery Connection. 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 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 Monday Morning Happy Hour meets virtually for caregiver support. Mondays | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | 520-6476768 | www.journeycarecoordinat ing.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 over Zoom and in person 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.

Breast Cancer Support

Local Financial

Breast Cancer Support Group Connect with breast cancer survivors in any phase of treatment. Next webinar is October 10, 5-6 p.m. pccintegrativetherapy@centura. org

Compassionate Friends 719-481-2255 The Comfort Zone 719-687-1170

Online & Telephone

CancerCare www.cancercare.org After Breast Cancer Diagnosis www.abcdbreastcancersupport. org | 800-977-4121 Susan G. Komene Helpline 877 GO KOMEN (877-465-6636) www.breastcancer.org Facebook

These Facebook groups are often private to protect those in the groups, requiring you to request permission to join. I Got This! This ladies-only group is for those who have been diagnosed or survived breast cancer. Flat Out Love A community of flatties (women who opt to forgo reconstruction after a mastectomy). Each of these groups has specific parameters within which to get help. Find out if you qualify by visiting their websites. Breast Cancer Assistance Fund www.breastcanceraf.org The Gift of Hope www.forthegiftofhope.org The Pink Fund www.pinkfund.org The Sisters Network www.sistersnetworkinc.org Other

Cleaning for a Reason This non-profit offers free home cleaning to patients battling cancer through their trusted network of residential cleaners and volunteers. www.cleaningforareason.org

Casting for Recovery This group combines peer support with the therapeutic sport of fly fishing in free retreats. The gentle motion of fly-casting increases mobility and connecting with nature delivers emotional benefits. www.castingforrecovery.org The Grace Project The Grace Project is an empowering photographic project that captures the courage beauty and grace of those who have had mastectomy surgery as a result of breast cancer. www.the-grace-project.org

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. 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, for those wanting to grow spiritually and meet new friends, 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 ■