Support Groups

Sunday, 9:45 ‐ 10:45 am, Christian Life Center Room 109

Are you struggling with an addiction or self‐defeating behavior that detracts from the quality of life of you or a loved one? This group shares their experience, strength and hope with each other.

CONTACT: Kay E., 952‐649‐9514

Monday ‐ Thursday, noon ‐ 1:00 pm, Christian Life Center Media Center

AA is an informal meeting society for recovering alcoholics. Its members state their primary purpose as, “to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.”

CONTACT: Greater Minneapolis Intergroup, 952‐922‐0880 (24/7 phone support), aaminneapolis.org

Thursday, 6:30 ‐ 8:30 pm, Christian Life Center Room 230

ACA is a Twelve Step, Twelve Traditions program for people who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes.

CONTACT: Carolyn Schulte, 952‐447‐3738

3rd Thursday/monthly, 6:30 ‐ 8:00 pm, Christian Life Center Room 250

Sometimes it’s helpful to receive support from those who know what it’s like to go through loss or live with a health concern. Sessions are facilitated by community health agency professionals.

CONTACT: Beth Remarcke, MA, LMFT Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, 952‐431‐3409

1st & 3rd Wednesday, 1:00 ‐ 2:30 pm, Christian Life Center Room 230

In partnership with DARTS, Caregiver Support provides a safe, supportive environment where family caregivers come together to discuss concerns with trained facilitators and to learn from others caring for a loved one.

CONTACT: Linda Walker, Licensed Social Worker, 651‐234‐2249

Tuesday, 6:30 ‐ 8:00 pm, Christian Life Center Room 280

Depression Support is a great source of help and inspiration for individuals and their family members affected by depression or related illnesses. Discussions are designed to offer peer‐to‐peer support led by trained facilitators. Small groups are offered for individuals as well as family members.

CONTACT: Depression Support Coalition
Additional meetings: Thursday, 6:30 ‐ 8:00 pm, Easter Lutheran Church, 4200 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan

Monday, 6:00 ‐ 7:30 pm; Christian Life Center Chapel

Grief Support opens the door to healing by providing safe, confidential, Christ‐centered support for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one. Weekly guest speakers address an aspect of the grief process. Small groups are available for those who are grieving the loss of a parent, sibling, spouse, child or friend.

CONTACT:
Jody Slaughter
Spiritual Care Associate
952‐898‐9312,
email

2nd Monday/monthly, 6:30 ‐ 8:00 pm; Christian Life Center Room 230

PFLAG supports parents, family, allies and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons. We are a place of love and acceptance with members from all walks of life. Following a presentation on a topic of interest, we break into small groups for parents and family, friends and allies, GLBTQ, and straight spouse.

CONTACT:
Jody Slaughter
Spiritual Care Associate
952‐898‐9312,
email

2nd Thursday/monthly, 6:00 ‐ 7:30 pm, Christian Life Center, Family Room

Parkinson’s Disease Support offers an opportunity for you or someone you help care for to connect with others affected by this condition to learn, share experiences, and offer mutual support. We begin with a presentation on a topic of interest and break into separate small groups for those living with PD and their family members/caregivers.

CONTACT:
Jody Slaughter
Spiritual Care Associate
952‐898‐9312,
email

Additional Resource: First Hand Help website, 763‐545‐1272

Every other Monday from 6:30-7:30 pm in the CLC Welcome Center

Divorce Support welcomes all struggling with the process of divorce. We offer safe, confidential, Christ-centered small group emotional and educational support led by a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. Individualized meetings are available for those who would like one on one support. Resources are also available for family members of those going through divorce.

CONTACT: Email Katri Balfanz for dates and location of meetings.