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SUPPORT GROUPS Peer support is one of the core services of a center for independent living. Educational topics, social time, and sharing feelings of frustration and joy are all part of the peer support experience. Currently we facilitate or support four groups in Kalamazoo County Download a copy of our support group flyer. new in Berrien County Divine Divas - a support group for women with developmental disabilities This group meets the 2nd Friday of every month from 11:00 - 1:30 at Riverview Park Christian Church at 2929 Niles Rd, St. Joseph, Mi. Facilitated by Disability Network Southwest Michigan. Contact Cindy Gray for more information (269) 985-0111.
This group meets every Thursday from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm at Disability Network's Kalamazoo office at 517 E. Crosstown Parkway. Call Miranda for more information at (269) 345-1516 x 120.
A spinal cord injury group meets at least quarterly in Kalamazoo, hosted by All American Roll Models www.allamericanrollmodels.com. The group has an e-mail newsletter so members stay informed and in touch. For more information about the group, e-mail Brian at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or contact Karen Halsted at Disability Network at (269) 345-1516 x115 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
This group meets every Tuesday from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm at Disability Network's Kalamazoo office, 517 E. Crosstown Parkway. Call or e-mail Lisa for more information at (269) 345-1516 x 108
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Other Disability-Related Support Groups Following is a listing of other disability-related support groups in the area, categorized by county then listed alphabetically. Disability Network is not affiliated directly with these groups but makes every effort to ensure the information provided is accurate and up to date. Please call or email the contact person for a group before attending. If you find an error in these listings, please contact Michele at Disability Network at (269) 345-1516. Barry County Low Vision Support Group: Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 10:30 am - 12:00 noon at the United Methodist Church, 409 Troybridge in Allegan. Call Bill at (269) 686-0290 for more information.
Berrien County AIM (Advanced Insulin Management) group is for persons using insulin pumps or for those taking multiple insulin shots a day. The group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Community Room of Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Josesph. For more information call 269-556-2868 in St Joseph or 269-683-550 x2868 in Niles. ALS Support Group meets from 6:30 - 8:00 pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at Trinity Lutheran Church, 619 Main Street, St.Joseph, MI 49085. RSVP to 1-800-387-7121. Autism Support Group (Niles) meets 6:30 pm on the 3rd Mondays of every month at Northside School. Childcare is provided. Call (269) 683-0757 for more information. AWAKE (alert, well, and keeping energetic) is a support group for those with sleep disorders. The group meets quarterly. For more information contact Lakeland Sleep Disordrs and Treatment Center at 269-934-8060 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Blind /Visually Impaired Support Group for persons of any age meets 10 am on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Call (269) 469-4556 for more information. Blind/Visually Impaired Support Group meets from 11 am - 1 pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Bridgman Estates Community Room, 9955 Baldwin Road, Bridgman, MI. Sharing information about our eyes, new products for improving our daily lives, speakers… activities… helpful hints... & fellowship to enrich our lives. For more information call Kay Cornwell at 269-465-6730. If you are 60 years of age and live in Bridgman, Baroda, Galien, Harbert, Sawyer, Union Pier, New Buffalo, Three Oaks area the River Valley Senior Center will provide transportation. Brain Injury Support Group meets at 6:30 pm on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at Riverview Park Christian Church, 2929 Niles Road in St. Joseph. For more information contact Jayne Daniel at 269-208-2862 or Sheryl Hausmann at 269-208-1506. Breathe Easier Club for individuals with chronic breathing problems meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm at the Frederick Upton Education Center of Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph. Call Lakeland Respiratory Therapy at (269) 983-8203 for more information. Depression & BiPolar Support Alliance (DBSA) group meets every Monday at 6:00 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 619 Main Street, St Joseph. Contact Cindy at (269) 369-9154 or Rickie Sue at (269) 369-1856 for more information. NEW Depression & Bipolar supprot group in Niles meets every Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at First Baptist Chruch 4146 E. Main St., Niles. Contact Carla at (574) 386-2289 or Rose at (269) 861-6327. Depression & BiPolar Support Alliance Paw Paw Lake Peer Support Group meets the 1st adn 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Coloma United Methodist Church, 144 S. Church Street, Coloma. Contact Rickie Sue at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (269) 369-1856 or Matt Reinking at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (269) 876-9303.
Diabetes - Family Group for parents and kids with type I diabetes. Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Call Francine for location and more information at (269) 757-2310. Juvenile Diabetes Support Group meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. Call Brenda at (269) 556-1322 for more information. Celiac Support Group: Meets the 2nd Saturday of each month from 1:00 - 3:00 pm in the Lawrence Room at Lincoln Township Library, 2099 W. John Beers Road, Stevensville. Call (269) 429-5103 or (269) 429-6320 for more information. Hearing Loss Association - SW Michigan Chapter meets First Thursday of April through December from 7:00 to 8:30pm at The Chapel Room C214 4250 Washington Ave,St Joseph, MI 49085. For more information contact Darl G. Williams This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Interstitial Cystitis Support Group of Michiana meets at 7:00 pm on the 3rd Thursdays of each month in the Frederick S. Upton Center, Room 1, Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph. Call (269) 429-8860 for more information. Lupus Support Group - meets the 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:00 - 6 pm. Southern Lake Michigan Chapter. Call Dorothy at (269) 565-0881 for more information. NAMI National Alliance for the Mentally Ill - For people with mental illness & family members: meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at First Church of God, 2627 Niles Avenue, St. Joseph, MI 49085. NAMI National Alliance for the Mentally Ill - For family members of persons with mental illness: meets the 1st Monday of each month from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at Grace Lutheran Church, 404 E. Clenlord Rd. St. Joseph, MI 49085. Ostomy Support Group: The Berrien County Chapter United Ostomy Support Group meets 1:30 pm on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month at Berrien County Cancer Service Office, 7301 Red Arrow Hwy, Stevensville. Call (269) 429-3281 or 465-5257 for more information.
Parkinson's Disease Support Group: Meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at 3:00 pm at Lakeland Medical Center, Upton Center Conference Room #1, 1234 Napier Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Contact Barbara Ford at (269) 429-3675 for more information. Schizophrenics Anonymous meets 10:30 am on Tuesdays at Consequential Minds Drop In Center, Benton Harbor. Call (269) 925-7446 for more information. Sickle Cell support group: Contact Kay Lindsay at (269) 927-5629 for more information. Stroke Support Group: Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1:00 - 2:00 pm. For stroke survivors and their loved ones. Call (269) 983-8497 for more information.
Branch County Diabetes Support Group: Meets the 2nd Monday of each month from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm at Community Health Center, 274 E. Chicago Street in Coldwater. Call (517) 279-5335 for more information.
Calhoun County Arthritis Support Group: Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 2:00 pm at Burnham Brook Community Center, Battle Creek. Contact Jane Chappell at (269) 966-2566 ext 368 for more information. Bi-polar Disorder Support Group: Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Burnham Brook Community Center, Battle Creek. Call Fred at (269) 963-4588 for more information. Diabetes Support Group - Albion: Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm at the Forks Senior Center. Call (517) 629- 3842 for more information. Diabetes Support Group - Battle Creek: Meets the first Monday of every month from 1:00 - 2:00 pm at Burnham Brook Community Center. Fibromyalgia Support Group: Low Vision Support Group: Meets the 3rd Monday of every month at 9:45 am at Burnham Brook Community Center. Call Murial Walters at (269) 209-9476 for more information. Lupus Support Group: Meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Burnham Brook Community Center. For more information contact Dorothy Height at (269) 565-0881. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group: Meets the 4th Monday of every month at 6:00 pm at Burnham Brook Community Center. Parkinson's Disease Support Group: Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 10:00 am at Burnham Brook Community Center. Call Jane Chappell at (269) 441-0957 for more information.
Young Onset Parkinson's Disease Support Group: Meets the 2nd Thursday of every month from 5:00 - 6:00 pm at Burnham Brook Center. Call Jane Chappell at (269) 441-0957 for more information. Stroke Survivor Group: Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 11:30 am. Location is the Southwest Regional Rehabilitation Center Board Room, 393 E. Roosevelt Ave. in Battle Creek. If you have questions please call (269) 965-3206 and press extension 4333 for Gina or extension 4129 for Samantha.
Cass County Chiari Crusaders of Southwest Michigan meets second Saturday of every month, 3-5 pm at Zeke’s Restaurant Low Vision support group meets the 1st Wednesday of each month from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at the Cass County Counil on Aging, 60525 Decatur Road, Cassopolis. Call (269) 445-8110 for more information. Get support and learn from others who are living with low vision. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) support group meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the Cass County Council on Aging, 60525 Decatur Road, Cassopolis. Call (269) 445-8110 for more information. People with Multiple Sclerosis and their loved ones share support and learning opportunities in this group. Parkinson's Disease Support Group: Meets the 2nd Tueday of the month from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the Cass County Council on Aging, 60525 Decatur Road, Cassopolis. Call (269) 445-8110 or (800) 323-0390 for more information.
Kalamazoo County ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease): Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month in room 201 of First United Methodist Church, 212 S. Park Street, Kalamazoo. Call 1-800-387-7121 for more information. Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Groups:
Amputee Support Group: Meets 7 to 9 p.m Wednesdays, Lawrence Educational, Wing Borgess Medical Center. For more information, call Hangar Prosthetics at 269-345-1117 or contact Bob Bollinger at either 269-349-3803 or
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. Aphasia Support Groups: A variety of groups meet for individuals with aphasia as well as a group for spouse/friends/caregivers of people with aphasia. For more information contact Sandra Glista at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 387-8064. www.aphasia.org is a link to the National Aphasia Association. Asperger Society of Michigan - Information & Support 5047 West Main Street #358, Kalamazoo, MI 49009-1001 new location! Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Support Group: CHADD of Kalamazoo meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm at KRESA, 1819 E. Milham Road. Contact http://www.kazoochadd.com or call (269) 626-5651. No December meeting. Blind & Visually Impaired Support Group: Meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10:30 am – 12:00 noon at Senior Services, 918 Jasper Street, Kalamazoo. Transportation provided. Call (269) 553-4960. Kalamazoo Council for the Blind: Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month @ 5:30 in the Community building at Disability Network Southwest Michigan, 517 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo. Please contact Sharmese Andersdon at (269) 873-3953 for more information. National Federation of the Blind, Kalamazoo Chapter: Meets the 2nd Monday of each month at Disability Network Southwest Michigan, 517 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo. 5:00 pm. Call (989) 598-7696 for more information.
Celiac's Disease Support Group: Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Gilmore Education Center at Bronson Hospital. The group is for anyone who follows a gluten-free/wheat free diet because of Celiac's Disease, autism, or any other reason. Call (269) 492-5278 or (269) 342-1533 for more information, or visit www.glutenfreekzoo.org. Depression & Bipolar Support Group Meetings: Meets every Monday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church (S.W. corner of Romence & Oakland Drive, Portage). Call 599-2782 or go to www.freewebs.com/dbsa_kazoo for more information. Diabetes Support Group: Meets the 1st Thursday of each month (September through May) from 4:00 - 5:30 pm at Bronson Methodist Hospitals' Gilmore Center for Health Education, 7 Healthcare Plaza. Call (269) 341-8585 for more information. Diabetes: Children's Diabetes Support Group meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month 7:00 pm at Bronson Hospital's Gilmore Center in Kalamazoo. It meets to educate and provide information and resources for young people with diabetes, their families and friends. Contact Windee (269) 649-1777 or
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Dual Recovery Anonymous: For anyone facing substance abuse and mental health challenges seeking recovery. Meets every Tuesday 10:30 am - 12:00 noon at InterAct of Michigan, 610 S. Burdick, Kalamazoo. For more information, call Patrick at 381-3700. Epilepsy support group -- meets the last Wednesday of odd numbered months from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm at Bronson Methodist Hospital's Neuroscience Center, localed in Suite M-124, 601 John Street. Park on the 1st level of the Vine Street Parking ramp. For more information call (269) 341-7500 or visit www.bronsonneurosciencecenter.com. Friends with Epilepsy: Meets every Saturday from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. This is a social group. The group goals are to meet other people with epilepsy, raise money for epilepsy research, make new friends, and have fun! Call Matt at 352-4189 between 11 am - 4 pm for questions about ths group.
HIV/AIDS mutual support group: Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at CARES office. Call Eric at 381-2437 or 1-800-944-2437 for more information. Huntington's Disease support group: Meets at First Congregational Church, 129 S. Park Street, Kalamazoo, 49007. Contact Sara for more information at (269) 381-7725.
Laryngectomy Support Group: Meets the 4 th Saturday of every month at 10:00 am at Oakwood Neighborhood Assocation, 3320 Laird Ave, Kalamazoo. Call (269) 343-0363.
Mental Health Peer Support groups through the Recovery Institute of Southwest Michigan: Includes a Vet-to-Vet Peer Support Group. Follow link above fore more information, or go to www.recoverymi.org. Multiple Sclerosis Support Groups : HOOPLA (Hope On Our Path through Life’s Adventure) meets the 2nd Saturday of every month from 11:00 – 12:30 am at the Borgess Health & Fitness Center, 3025 Gull Road, Kalamazoo. Call (269) 382-4991, (269) 668-4248 or (269) 321-0868 for more information. Muscular Dystrophy Support Group: meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm at Bronson Gilmore Center Forum Room A. Call (616) 459-4331 for more information.
NAMI of Kalamazoo (National Alliance on Mental Illness): is a self-help and advocacy group that meets the first Thursday of most months at Pathways, 119 W. Vine Street, Kalamazoo. The meeting starts at 6:30 pm. Contact Mike for more information at (269) 343-6952. Ostomy Support Group: Meets the 3rd Monday in the months April, July & October at 7:30 pm at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1747 W. Milham Avenue, Portage. Anyone interested in this issue is invited to come. Call Don Bregger at (269) 674-8382 for more information. Parent Network Meetings: Parent to Parent of Southwest Michigan's (P2P) parent group meets monthly at the First Presbyterian Church, 321 W. South Street, Kalamazoo from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on the first Thursday of every month (October - May). Call (269) 345-8950 for more information. Childcare is available. Parent Support Group: The Advocacy Services for Kids (ASK) parent support group is for parents and caregivers of youth with mood, behavior, and emotional disorders or challenges. It meets the first Monday of every month at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1747 W. Milham Ave. Child care is provided. Call 343-5896 for more information. Parkinson's Disease Support Group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 4 to 5 pm. Location may vary. For more information, contact (269) 341-7500. Recovery International: for people trying to cope with stress, anxiety, panic, depression, worry or other emotional concerns. Meets Mondays from 5 pm - 7 pm at 2nd Reformed Church, 2323 Stadium Drive in Kalamazoo. Also meets Wednesdays from 7 - 9 pm at First Congregational Church, 129 S. Park Street in Kalamazoo. For more information please call Fran at 344-9193 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Reflex Sympathic Dystrophy syndrome (RSD): Meets every other Wednesday from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Parchment Community Library, 401 S. Riverview Drive in Parchment. For more information, call Colleen Westra at (269) 381-2283. Schizophrenics Anonymous: Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 5:00 – 6:00 pm at Pathways, 119 W. Vine Street, Kalamazoo. Call (269) 342-0173. Stroke Survivors Support Group meets 3rd Thursday of every month (except July and August) from 11 am to Noon in the Gilmore Center for Health Education at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Parking is available in the Jasper Street Ramp next to the Gilmore Center. Call (269) 341-7500 for details. “Living with Stroke” Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month from 4:30 - 5:30 pm at Borgess Health and Fitness Center in Classroom #3. All stroke survivors, caregivers, family, and friends are invited. Call 269-226-8135 or 226-4878 for more information.
new! Stroke Survivor Support Group: Meets 11 a.m. to noon the third Thursday of each month (except July and August) at Bronson Methodist Hospital's Gilmore Center for Health Education, 7 Healthcare Plaza, Kalamazoo. Call (269) 341-7500 or visit www.bronsonhealth.com/stroke for more information.
St. Joseph County new Autism (family support group): will meet the 4th Monday of every month at 6:30 pm at the Community Mental Health building in Centreville. Contact Lynette Thrasher at (269) 467-1000 for more information. Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Groups:
Stroke Club: Meets the first Tuesday of every month from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon at the Wellness Pavilion at Three Rivers Health, 501 S. Health Parkway, Three Rivers. This is an education and support group for stroke survivors and their families. For more information, contact Chris Whitehead at (269) 278-1145 ext. 332.
Van Buren County Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Groups:
Fibromyalgia Support Group: Group meets monthly to share information and has occasional guest speakers. They meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 5 pm - 6:30 pm in Classroom 1 at Lakeview Community Hospital, 408 Hazen Street, Paw Paw, MI 49079. Call (269) 657-3141 for more information. Visually Impaired Persons Support Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 1:00 pm. Meeting location is the Warren Senior Center, 540 Williams Street, South Haven. For more information call (269) 637-3607.
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