Support Groups

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 Monday, 3 p.m. Weekly peer recovery group for women who have mental health, substance use, or a 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=m10f0eedef8cdce69e0e462741f862900 Meeting number: 617 195 344 Password: Women2020 Carilion Community Mental Health Contact: 540-853-9152 or crparker1@carilionclinic.org

*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 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

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

Life for One

First Monday Monthly (except Jan.), 11 a.m. A support group discussing health-related topics. Bring a boxed lunch. Trinity Ecumenical Parish 40 Lakemount Dr., Moneta, Va. Contact: 540-297-5530 / 540-721-4330 or tami@trinityecumenical.org

Living With Loss (Virtual)

March 11 – April 29, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Virtual support group for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one and are seeking support and education about grief and loss. Eight weekly sessions led by bereavement coordinators. Registration required. Good Samaritan Hospice 541 Luck Ave., Ste. 308, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-381-3171 / 540-776-0198

Men’s Cancer Support Group

First Wednesday monthly, 6 p.m. Build a support system with other men living with cancer. Trinity Ecumenical Parish 40 Lakemount Dr., Moneta, Va. Contact: 540-297-5530 / 540-721-4330 or tami@trinityecumenical.org

MS Support Group

First Wednesday monthly, noon Build a support system with others, sharing information about MS. Resurrection Catholic Church 15353 Moneta Rd., Moneta, Va. Contact: 540-297-5530 / 540-721-4330 or tami@trinityecumenical.org

NAMI-RV Family Support Group

Every fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. Support group for family members and caregivers of adults with mental illness. First Baptist Church, Family Life Center Phelps Hall, 515 3rd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-977-3470 or namiroanokevalley@gmail.com

Nar-Anon

Meetings scheduled at varying times and locations throughout our region. Nar-Anon Family Groups Contact: nar-anon.org

Parkinson’s Caregiver Support Group

Every second Friday, 10 – 11 a.m. Share ideas and challenges as you care for your loved one with Parkinson’s. Colonial Avenue Baptist Church 4165 Colonial Ave., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-772-0726

Roanoke Valley Area of Narcotics Anonymous

Meetings scheduled at varying times and locations throughout our region. Narcotics Anonymous Contact: roanokena.com/meetings

Sabrina’s Place

This supervised visitation and safe exchange center helps prevent violence between family members during child exchange or visitation. Sabrina’s Place also provides services that promote healthy interactions and prevent victimization of parents and children. Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-777-3799 or tapintohope.org

SHARE Support Group

Grief support for the loss of neonates and infants. Meetings occur as needed and meeting locations vary. Carilion Clinic Hospice 16 Franklin Rd., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-244-4753 / 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482

Soul Survivors

Eight-week program beginning each school semester for grieving children, grades K-12. Meeting locations vary. Carilion Clinic Hospice 16 Franklin Rd., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-224-4753 / 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482

Stronger Parents, Brighter Futures

Building knowledge and resiliency among expectant and parenting teens and young adults (ages 16-24) through family support. Ongoing, call for dates/times. Roanoke City Health Department 1502 Williamson Rd., 2nd floor, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-204-9971

Support Group for Dementia Patients & Their Caregivers

Every third Thursday, 3 p.m. Carilion Clinic, Center for Healthy Aging 2001 Crystal Spring Ave., Ste. 302, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-981-7653 / 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482

Support Group Meeting for Multiple Myeloma Patients

Every third Saturday, 10 a.m. – noon Our Lady of the Nazareth Church 2505 Electric Road, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-761-9770 / 540-343-1920