The Way Forward Residential Recovery Program For men and women seeking to break free of drug and alcohol addiction through coaching, spiritual guidance and education. Rescue Mission Ministries 402 4th St., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-777-7675 or rescuemission.net Women’s Recovery Group (Virtual) Every Tuesday, 2 p.m. Weekly peer recovery group for women who have a mental health, substance use or related illness and are looking for community and support from others experiencing similar circumstances. To join, follow the meeting link: https://carilion.webex.com/carilion/j. php?MTID=md9a2866d0503fa9a6cb36d00e23e16e0 Meeting number: 185 304 9034 Password: Women2021 Carilion Community Mental Health Contact: 540-853-9152 or crparker1@carilionclinic.org
SUPPORT GROUPS*
*Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please call the support group listing before attending a meeting to confirm if they are meeting on these dates and times, virtually or in person. Al-Anon Meetings are scheduled at varying times and locations throughout our region. Al-Anon Family Groups Roanoke & Alleghany Highlands Contact: 540-387-5005 or roanokeafg.org Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group First Monday monthly, 2 p.m. Discussions, speakers and information from the Alzheimer’s Association for caregivers of family and friends with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Trinity Ecumenical Parish 40 Lakemount Dr., Moneta, Va. Contact: 540-297-5530 / 540-721-4330 or tami@trinityecumenical.org Better Breathers Group Every second Thursday in March, June, September and December, 3 – 4 p.m. Support group for chronic lung disease patients and their families. Carilion Clinic, 3rd Floor Community Room 2001 Crystal Spring Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-981-7619 / 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482
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Breast Cancer Support Groups Every first and third Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Carilion Clinic Breast Care Center, Diagnostic Center 102 Highland Ave., Ste. 202, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-224-6939 / 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 Every second Monday monthly, 6:30 p.m. The Discovery Shop 400 Scruggs Rd., Moneta, Va. Contact: ron1843@aol.com Cancer Support Group Every second Tuesday, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Open to patients, survivors, caregivers and others who will benefit from group support by sharing struggles and victories with others. Carilion Clinic Cancer Center/Blue Ridge Cancer Care 2013 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-981-7377 or 520-982-0237 Care Connection for Children Programs that provide care coordination, community support and resources to children with special health care needs. Roanoke Area Care Connection for Children 1615 Franklin Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-985-8470 / 866-906-2999 Domestic Violence Services This program assists with crisis intervention, safety planning, emergency and transitional housing, outreach counseling, case management, court advocacy/accompaniment/ legal assistance, awareness presentations and support groups for victims of domestic violence. If you are being threatened or have been assaulted, call 911. Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-283-4813 / 540-580-0775 (after hours) or tapintohope.org Families and Caregivers of Alzheimer’s Disease Call for meeting information near you. Alzheimer’s Association – Central and Western Virginia Chapter Contact: 540-345-7600 Healthy Families This program provides free home visiting services for expectant and new parents in the Roanoke Valley. Children’s Trust Roanoke Valley 541 Luck Ave., Suite 308, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-344-3579, ext. 27
