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Alcoholics Anonymous

Al-Anon

Alateen

Alzheimer’s Family Support Group

ARC Family Support Group

Arthritis Support Group

Autism Society of North Carolina

Brain Injury and/or Spinal Cord Injury Support Group

Cocaine Anonymous

Cardiac Support Group

Caring Friends Grief Support Group

Celebrating Recovery

Circle of Hope

Diabetes Support Group

Divorce Care Support Group

Divorce Care Seminar

Domestic Violence Support Group

Down Syndrome, Rowan-Salisbury Support Group

Epilepsy Support Group

Fibromyalgia Support Group

Foster Adoptive Families

Grandparents Connection

Grief Support Groups

HERO Support Group

Incest Survivors Support Group

John Miller Colon Cancer Support Group

Men's Dealing With Anger Group

Multiple Sclerosis Self Help Group

National Alliance for Mentally Ill of Rowan

NarAnon

Narconon

Narcotics Anonymous

Our Inspirations

Overcomers in Christ

Over Eaters Anonymous

Parent-to-Parent Support

PFLAG (Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays) Support Group

Recovery Anonymous

Rowan Regional Home Health & Hospice Grief Support Group

S.O.S. Survivors of Stroke

Support Group for Parents Experiencing Death of a Child

Support Group for Parents Who Have Lost Children through Death

Survival Over Suicide

TOPS (Take 0ff Pounds Sensibly)

Alcoholics Anonymous

Sundays, 10 a.m., Courage to Change Group, 304 Depot St., non-smoking; 6 p.m., Basic Group, 304 Depot St., book study, non-smoking; 8 p.m., Central Group, Haven Lutheran Church, 207 W. Harrison St., open speaker, no smoking; 8 p.m., Courage to Change Group, 304 Depot St., open discussion, no smoking.

Mondays, 1 p.m., Friendship Group, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1908 Statesville Blvd., open discussion, non-smoking; 6:30 p.m. Basic Group, 304 Depot St., 12/12 Book study, non-smoking; 8 p.m., 12-12 Group, John Calvin Presbyterian Church Hut, 1620 Brenner Ave., open discussion, non-smoking; 8 p.m., Courage to Change Group, 304 Depot St., open discussion, non-smoking.

Tuesdays, Noon, Lunch Bunch, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1908 Statesville Blvd.; 6:30 p.m., Basic Group, 304 Depot St., open discussion, non-smoking; 6:30 p.m., for women only, John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 1620 Brenner Ave.; 8 p.m., Central Group, Haven Lutheran Church basement, 207 W. Harrison St., park in front, open discussion, non-smoking; 8 p.m., Courage to Change Group, 304 Depot St., open discussion, non-smoking; 8 p.m., Cooleemee Group, Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, corner Church and Cross streets, Cooleemee, closed discussion, non-smoking; 8 p.m., Cleveland Group, Allen Temple Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 119 Main St., Cleveland, open discussion, non-smoking.

Wednesdays, 1 p.m., Friendship Group, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1908 Statesville Blvd., open discussion, non-smoking; 6:30 p.m., Women's Group We're Not Alone, 304 Depot St., open discussion, non-smoking; 6:30 p.m., Rowan Helping Ministries, 226 N. Long St., open discussion; 7:30 p.m., Alpha Group, VA Medical Center, 1601 Brenner Ave., Building 4 (second floor), open discussion, non-smoking; 8 p.m., China Grove Group, South China Grove United Methodist Church, 230 Rose Avenue, off of U.S. 29, China Grove, closed discussion (alcoholics only), non-smoking; 8 p.m., Courage to Change Group, 304 Depot St., open discussion, non-smoking.

Thursdays, Noon, Lunch Bunch, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1908 Statesville Blvd.; 6:30 p.m., Basic Group, 304 Depot St., open discussion, no speakers, non-smoking; 8 p.m., Fifth Tradition, First United Methodist Church, 217 S. Church St., open discussion all but speaker meeting the first Thursdays of each month, non-smoking; 8 p.m. Courage to Change Group, 304 Depot St., speaker first Thursdays, open discussion other meetings, non-smoking.

Fridays, 1 p.m., Friendship Group, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1908 Statesville Blvd., open discussion, non-smoking; 6:30 p.m., Basic Group, 304 Depot St., open discussion, non-smoking; 8 p.m., 5th Tradition Group, First United Methodist Church, 217 S. Church St., closed discussion, non-smoking; 8 p.m., Cleveland Group, Allen Temple Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 119 Main St., Cleveland; 8 p.m., Cooleemee Group, Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, corner Church and Cross streets, Cooleemee, step meeting, non-smoking; 8 p.m., Courage To Change Group, 304 Depot St., open discussion, non-smoking.

Saturdays, 9 a.m., Newcomers Meeting, 304 Depot St., open discussion, non-smoking; 6 p.m., Davie Mocksville Meeting, St. Frances of Assisi Church fellowship hall, 862 Yadkinville Road, Mocksville; 6:30 p.m., Basic Group, 304 Depot St., open discussion, non-smoking; 8 p.m., China Grove Group, South China Grove United Methodist Church, 230 Rose Avenue, off U.S. 29, China Grove, open discussion, non-smoking; 8 p.m., Courage to Change Group, 304 Depot St., open discussion, non-smoking; 8 p.m. Hispanic Group, 324 W. Liberty St.

For help or information, call 704-636-1361.

Al-Anon

8 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays and Women's Meeting, 2 p.m. Fridays, First United Methodist Church, 217 S. Church St. Information, 704-636-4642.

For help or information, call 704-636-4642.

Alateen

8 p.m. Thursdays, First United Methodist Church, 217 S. Church St. Closed meeting. Information, Cynthia at 704-636-4642 or Gayle at 704-209-0870.

Cocaine Anonymous

Cocaine Anonymous, 6 p.m. Sundays, Salisbury VA Medical Center, Building 4, second floor. Information, 704-638-9000, extension 3186 or 3188

Alzheimer's Family Support Group, 4 p.m. first Mondays, Rufty-Holmes Senior Center. Information, 1-800-888-6671 or 704-633-7862.

ARC Family Support Group for families with members with developmental disabilities, 7 p.m. third Thursdays, RHA Salisbury Vocational Center, 129 W. Corriher Ave. Information, 704-637-1521.

Arthritis Support Group, 1:30-3 p.m. fourth Mondays, Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 1120 S. Boundary St., Information, 704-636-9830 or 704-637-3681. No meetings in November and December due to holidays.

Autism Society of North Carolina, local chapter, 6:30 p.m. first Thursdays, Partners in Learning Child Development Center. Information, 704-278-1153.

Brain Injury and/or Spinal Cord Injury Support Group, 7 p.m. third Mondays, Forrest Hills United Methodist Church, 264 Union St., Concord. For families and individuals of all ages with injuries to the brain and/or spinal cord from motor vehicle accidents, falls, strokes, aneurysms, brain tumors, spinal tumors, trauma, near drowning, gun shot wounds, disease and other causes.

Information, Margaret Love, 704-784-2503, or Gayle Pittman, 704-888-4110.

Cardiac Support Group, 7 p.m. third Tuesdays in February, June and October, Cardiac Rehabilitation Wellness Center, second floor Kiser Medical Building, Rowan Regional Medical Center. Information, 704-210-5412.

Caring Friends Grief Support Group for parents who have lost infants. Meets on an as-needed basis. Information, 704-636-7803 or 704-279-6279.

Celebrating Recovery, Christ-centered Support for hurts, habits and hang-ups, 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Crossroads Community Church, 1406 W. Innes St. Information, 704-637-5501.

Circle of Hope support group for parents who have lost a child, 7-8:30 p.m. first Thursdays, Ramsay Building, 627 W. Innes St. Weekly and individual counseling available upon request. Information, Bill Smith, 704-857-3003, or Lori Yang, 704-630-0319.

Diabetes Support Group, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. first Tuesdays, Milford Hills United Methodist Church fellowship hall. Information, 704-638-1437.

Divorce Care Support Group for individuals facing anger, depression and loneliness. Video sessions and discussion, 6 p.m. Thursdays, First Baptist Church (old YMCA building), North Fulton Street. Information, 704-633-0431.

Divorce Care divorce recovery seminar and support group, 7 p.m. Thursdays, New Hope Presbyterian Church, 602 Stevens St., China Grove. Information, 704-857-3211.

Domestic Violence Support Group for women 18 and older who are or have been in abusive relationships, 4 p.m. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Room 213, St. John's Lutheran Church. Childcare provided. Information, 704-636-4718.

Down Syndrome Support Group, God's Special Angels for families with children with Down Syndrome, 6:30 p.m. first Wednesdays, Partners in Learning Center, Catawba College, 2300 W. Innes St. Information, 704-639-0406 or 704-639-1565.

Epilepsy Support Group, 7 p.m. second Tuesdays, Rowan Public Library, 201 W. Fisher St. Information, Carole Young 704-216-8425 or toll-free line to Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, 1-800-642-0500.

Fibromyalgia Support Group, 6-7 p.m. Sept. 30 and Nov. 18, Salisbury Civic Center, 315 S. Boundary St. Information, 704-638-2139.

Foster Adoptive Families, Rowan Support Group, 7 p.m. fourth Mondays, Children's Services, 165 Mahaley Avenue. Information, Carla Mallinson, 704-797-5096.

Grandparents Connection, support group for grandparents who are raising grandchildren, 7:30 p.m. second Mondays, Cornerstone Church. Information, 704-647-0279.

Grief/Share Recovery Seminar and Support Group, 7 p.m. every other Thursdays, Second Baptist Church, 807 Sweetgum St., Kannapolis. Information, 704-932-9253 or 704-932-5151.

HERO Support Group for children ages 5-12 who have witnessed domestic violence, 4 p.m. Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Room 214, St. John's Lutheran Church. Information, Family Crisis Council, 704-636-4718. Group will meet 4 and 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Dec. 29, only for Christmas holiday period. Offices are closed Dec. 24-25.

Incest/Rape Survivors Support Group, 5:30 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, Room 213, St. John's Lutheran Church. Information, Family Crisis Council, 704-636-4718.

John Miller Colon Cancer Support Group, 7 p.m. third Tuesdays, St. John's Lutheran Church library. Information, Eva White, 704-637-1093.

Salisbury Lupus Support Group, 1:30 p.m. third Wednesdays, J.F. Hurley YMCA. Information, Joyce Morris, 704-638-0401.

Men Dealing With Anger for males over age 18 struggling with anger, communication and stress in relationships, 8 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, Room 123, St. John's Lutheran Church, 200 W. Innes St. Information, Family Crisis Council, 704-636-4718.

Mentally Ill, Rowan Support Group (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill), 7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, educational meetings for families of the mentally ill, Community Room, Rowan Health Center, 1807 E. Innes St. Information, 704-636-2780 or 1-336-284-2964.

Multiple Sclerosis Self Help Group, 7 p.m. third Thursdays, Carillon Assisted Living, 1915 Mooresville Road. Information, 704-636-6158.

NarAnon, Mondays and Wednesdays, noon-1 p.m., Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1908 Statesville Blvd.; 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and 7 p.m. Saturdays, St. John's Lutheran Church, 200 W. Innes St. Information, 704-637-5108 or 704-234-5413.

Narconon, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those with drug addictions provides addiction help through consultation 8 a.m.-8 p.m. seven days a week. For help, call 1-800-556-8885.

Narcotics Anonymous

Mondays, 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 209 E. Mill St., Landis.

Tuesdays, Omega Group, 6:30 p.m., St. John's Lutheran Church, 200 W. Innes St.; 7:30 p.m., New Hope Lutheran Church, 1615 Brantley Road, Kannapolis; 8 p.m., True Holiness Church of God, 309 Rosemont Ave., Kannapolis.

Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Omega Group, Moore's Chapel AME Zion Church, Monroe and Partee streets.

Thursdays, Omega Group, 7:30 p.m., St. John's Lutheran Church, 200 W. Innes St.

Fridays, Omega Group, 7 p.m., St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Church Street; 8 p.m., New Hope Lutheran Church, 1615 Brantley Road, Kannapolis.

Saturdays, Omega Group, 7 p.m., St. John's Lutheran Church, 200 W. Innes St.

Sundays, Omega Group, Dunbar Center, 820 S. Long St., East Spencer.

Narcotics Anonymous Help lines, 704-639-8010, 1-800-428-4236, 1-800-876-5985 or 1-800-650-3615.

Our Inspirations, multiple sclerosis self-help groups for those newly diagnosed or with mild symptoms, 6:30 p.m. first Mondays, First United Methodist Church, 110 Church St., China Grove. Information, 704-279-7129 or 704-857-9713, extension 21.

Overcomers in Christ, Jericho Outreach addiction recovery program, 7 p.m. Mondays, Grace Bible Church Family Life Center, 6725 E. N.C. 152, Rockwell. Information, 704-279-6820 or Overcomersinchrist@yahoo.com. Also, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Rockwell Public Library basement. Information, 704-213-6712.

Overeaters Anonymous, no local meeting currently scheduled. Call 704-319-1625 for area meetings.

Parent-to-Parent Support for parents of children with disabilities, chronic illnesses, emotional or behavioral challenges and parents of premature infants, through Family Support Network of Southern Piedmont, call 1-800-650-6526 or 704- 788-1616.

PFLAG (Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays) Support Group, Salisbury/ Rowan chapter, 10 a.m. second Saturdays, Haven Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 207 W. Harrison St. Information, 704-213-0181 or salisburypflag@bellsouth.net or dmchone@carolina.rr.com.

Recovery Anonymous for anyone affected by the disease of chemical dependency, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sundays, Suite 211, Kent Building, 909 S. Main St. Information, 704-637-0052.

Rowan Regional Home Health & Hospice Grief Support Group, day and evening support groups available. Information, 704-637-7645.

S.O.S. Survivors of Stroke, a support group for family, friends and caregivers of survivors of stroke, 10:30 a.m. second Fridays, The Laurels of Salisbury, 215 Lash Drive. Information, 704-637-1182.

Support Group for Parents Experiencing Death of a Child, 7-8:30 p.m. first Thursdays, Salisbury YMCA. Information, Lori Yang, 704-630-0319, or Bill Smith, 704-857-3003.

Support Group for Parents Who Have Lost Children through Death, 10-weeks, 5:30 p.m. Sundays starting Sept. 12, Kannapolis First Baptist Church, 101 N. Main St., Kannapolis. Information, 704-938-4697 or tcabaniss@vnet.net.

Survival Over Suicide, 7 p.m. second Tuesdays, Suite 104, 116 S. Main St., Jacob Ammon Building, Mooresville. Information, 704-929-6190 or 704-592-4889 or http://www.survival-over-suicide.org/.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 9-11 a.m. Mondays, Rufty-Holmes Senior Center; 6:15-7:15 p.m. Mondays, Salisbury Mall Police Room; weigh-in, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Information, 704-637-9371 or 704-633-1253; 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Rockwell Library. Information, 704-279-5407.