Self Help Groups

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ABORTION RELATED MINISTRIES

Help for anyone experiencing post-abortion problems (family or friends of women who aborted). WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, women only; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, men/women. Changes, call for current information. 968-9395

ADAPT: VICTIMS

BARTOW — Abolish Domestic Violence: Alternatives, Prevention Techniques, a three-hour educational seminar, addresses issues in the cycle of domestic violence that applies to victims in the cycle. WHEN: 6-9 p.m. third Wednesdays, Free. 534-4698.

ADAPT: OFFENDERS

BARTOW — Abolish Domestic Violence: Alternatives, Prevention Techniques, a three-hour educational seminar, addresses issues in the cycle of domestic violence that applies to offenders in the cycle. WHEN: 6 p.m. fourth Wednesdays; 11 a.m. second Thursdays; or 6 p.m. third Thursdays. COST: $25, reservations required. 534-4698.

ADOPTION SUPPORT

LAKELAND — Forever Families of Polk County support group for adoptive parents, both domestic and international, and for those interested in or working on adoption. Also play group for children. 6 p.m. first Fridays, 77 Woodside Drive, Selina, 648-0242 or 529-3352, or Denise, 644-1378.

ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS

LAKELAND — Open, non-smoking. WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. First Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive. 608-5621. WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Sundays. First United Methodist Church, Epworth House, 722 Walnut St. 665-5587.

AIDS

WINTER HAVEN — Circle of Hope HIV Support Group WHEN: 7-8:30 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays. The Mission, 180 E. Central Ave. 299-2348.

AL-ANON

Call for a list of times and locations, 687-3800, 866-539-3030.

ALATEEN

Call for a list of times and locations. 533-5520.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Call for a list of meeting times and locations, 687-9275, answering service; 688-0211, intergroup office.

ALS ASSOCIATION

DAVENPORT — Support group for people with Amytrophic Lateral Schlerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). 4-6 p.m. fourth or fifth Wednesdays Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center. Register at 888-257-1717

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT

BARTOW - USF Rath Senior ConNEXTions, Mild Cognitive Impairment/Dementia Support Group 4 p.m. Mondays, caregivers group, 10 a.m. Tuesdays, 1350 E. Main Street, Building C, Bartow, 533-5925.

DAVENPORT – Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center Board of Directors Room, 10 a.m. first Thursdays, 1615 U.S. 27 N., 424-2544. The Crossroads Retirement Community, 4 p.m. third Wednesdays, 206 W. Orange St. 422-4961.

HAINES CITY - Haines City Health Care Center, 4 p.m. third Tuesdays, 409 South 10th St, Haines City, 422-8656. Hampton Court, 2 p.m. third Wednesdays, 301 S. 10th St., 421-2982.

LAKE WALES - Lake Wales Public Library, 1 p.m. fourth Mondays, 290 Cypress Gardens Lane, 292-9210.

LAKELAND - Florida Presbyterian Homes Chapel, 1:30 p.m. first Mondays, 16 Lake Hunter Drive, 688-5521. First Baptist Church at the Mall, 2 p.m. first Wednesdays, 1010 E. Memorial Blvd., Room C-99, 682-0163, Ext. 316 or 682-0163, Ext. 309. Valencia Hills Health & Rehab, noon Wednesdays, 1350 Sleepy Hill Road, 858-4402, Ext. 352.

Hawthorne Inn, 7 p.m. first Thursdays, 6150 Lakeland Highlands Road, 644-6414. Savannah Cottage, noon first Fridays, 605 Carpenter’s Way, 815-9411. American Baptist Church: Support & Bereavement Group, 2:30 p.m. second Tuesdays in winter months, 500 W. Daughtery Road, 688-4834. Park Club of Oakbridge, 7 p.m. second Tuesdays, 3110 Oakbridge Blvd. E., 647-1199.

Summerville of Lakeland, The Memory Club (Early Stage Group), 2 p.m. second Wednesdays, 2111 Lakeland Hills Blvd., 688-1126. Victory Church, 7 p.m. third Tuesdays, 1401 Griffin Rd, 859-6000. The Estates at Carpenters, 2:30 p.m. third Wednesdays and 7 p.m. fourth Tuesdays, 1001 Carpenter’s Way, 858-3847. TLC Retirement, noon third Thursdays, 747 Bon Air Street, 688-1196. Alliance Care, noon fourth Thursdays, Lake Morton Plaza.

WINTER HAVEN - Neighborhood Service Center, 2 p.m. second Tuesdays, 608 Ave. S N.E., 294-5860. The Meadows at Cypress Gardens, 2 p.m. third Fridays, 5890 Cypress Gardens Blvd. S.E., 324-7300. Life Care Center, 9:30 a.m. third Saturdays, 1510 Cypress Gardens Blvd., 318-8646. Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage, 6 p.m. fourth Thursdays, 6120 Cypress Gardens Blvd., 318-8416. St. Joseph Catholic Church, 10 a.m. fourth Saturdays, Family Life Center, Doorway No. 2, 532 Ave. M N.W., 294-5513. Spring Haven, 5:30 p.m. third Thursdays, 1225 Havendale Blvd. 293-0072.

AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP

WINTER HAVEN — WHEN: 6 p.m. last Wednesdays Outpatient Rehab Services at the Gil Jones Building, 3425 Lake Alfred Road. 292-4060

APHASIA

WINTER HAVEN — For those having difficulty with communication skills after a stroke or head injury. WHEN: 4-5:30 p.m. first Thursdays. Education classrooms, Winter Haven Hospital, 200 Ave. F N.E. 293-1121, Exts. 3614 or 2726 to confirm.

Arthritis Foundation 800-850-9455

ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER

646-8042 for schedule.

AUTISM

LAKELAND — PEACE (Parental Encouragement for Autistic Children Everywhere) educates, empowers and provides support to families with children on the autism spectrum. Free respite care available. 6-8 p.m. first Tuesdays, Family Fundamentals, 1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland. 686-1221, Ext. 228 or www.peacelakeland.com.

AUTOMATIC IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR SUPPORT

LAKELAND — WHEN: Quarterly. Watson Clinic Library, 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd. 680-7452.

BABY BIZ

WINTER HAVEN — Regency Medical Center offers a four-hour class. Pre-registration required. 101 Ave. O S.E. 294-7020.

BABY SAFE/CHILD

SAFE COURSE

LAKELAND — American Heart Association Infant/Child CPR course. WHEN: 6:30-9:30 p.m. third Tuesdays. COST: $23 per person, $40 per couple. Lakeland Regional Medical Center, 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd. 687-1100, Ext. 2097 to register

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

WINTER HAVEN — Winter Haven Hospital Behavioral Health Division offers court-ordered eight-week Anger Management and 12-week Domestic Violence classes. $20 per class. 291-3611

BLIND SUPPORT

LAKE WALES — WHEN: 1-3 p.m. second Fridays Lake Wales Senior Center, 129 E. Stuart Ave. 678-0662

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

WINTER HAVEN — For those who have visual limitations or who are interested in issues relating to visual impairment. WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon second Saturdays. Perkins Restaurant. 293-5648.

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT

WINTER HAVEN — Share thoughts and ideas in a supportive group discussion. WHEN: 7-8:30 p.m. fourth Tuesdays Grace Lutheran Church’s Senior Center, 327 Ave. C S.E. 292-4061

BREAST CANCER (BOSOM BUDDIES)

LAKELAND — WHEN: 7 p.m. second Mondays American Cancer Society, Falcon Square Building, 809 S. Florida Ave. 688-2326, Ext. 116

BREAST CANCER (WOMAN TO WOMAN)

WINTER HAVEN — WHEN: 7 p.m. second and fourth Mondays Regency Medical Center, Administrative Board Room, 101 Ave. O, S.E. 291-6705 or 800-416-6705

BREAST FEEDING CLASS

LAKELAND — Assists new mothers in successful breast feeding. WHEN: 6:30-8:30 p.m. third Mondays and 9:30-11:30 a.m. select Saturdays Lakeland Regional Medical Center, 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd. $5 687-1100, Ext. 2097 to register.

BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT

LAKELAND — La Leche League offers information and encouragement to women who want to breast feed their babies. WHEN: 10 a.m. first Mondays, 6 p.m. second Mondays Family Fundamentals, 1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd. 680-1118. Visit www.lllusa.org/FL/

BREAST FEEDING PREPARATION CLASSES

WINTER HAVEN — Helps expectant parents learn ways to get the breast feeding experience off to the best start. Regency Medical Center. Call 294-7020 for class times and to register.

CANCER SUPPORT

LAKELAND — “Journey,” second Tuesdays, Victory Church, 1401 Griffin Road, Lakeland. 859-6000, Ext. 273

CANCER SUPPORT

LAKELAND - "Conquering Cancer Through Christ" for men, women or family members who have touched by cancer in any way. WHEN: 4-6 p.m. second Sundays, First Baptist Church at the Mall, 1010 E. Memorial Blvd. 682-0163.

CANCER SUPPORT

LAKELAND — ``Among Friends,’’ WHEN: 5:30-6:30 p.m. fourth Mondays, Conference Room, Center for Cancer Care and Research, 1730 Lakeland Hills Blvd. Call Martha Harper, 603-4791, to register.

CANCER DIALOGUE

LAKELAND — Cancer support group. WHEN: 7 p.m. second Thursdays American Cancer Society, Falcon Square Building, 809 S. Florida Ave. 688-2326, Ext. 116

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

LAKELAND — Open to all cancer patients, survivors and caregivers WHEN: 11 a.m. to noon first Thursdays Lakeland Regional Cancer Center, 3525 Lakeland Hills Blvd. 904-1824

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

WINTER HAVEN — WHEN: 1:30 p.m. second Wednesdays Day Room, Street IV, Winter Haven Hospital, 200 Ave. F N.E. 293-1121, Ext. 3363

CARDIAC REHAB CLASSES

Lakeland Regional Medical Center classes for those with heart disease or multiple cardiac risk factors focus on risk factors and heart-healthy living. Tuesday afternoons. 687-1128

CAREGIVER SUPPORT

LAKELAND – Polk County Family Caregivers, Inc. 8:30-10:30 a.m. second Thursdays, Highlands Lake Center, 4240 Lakeland Highlands Road 603-9110

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

WINTER HAVEN — WHEN: 1 p.m. first Mondays Center for Psychiatry Conference Room, Winter Haven Hospital, 200 Ave. F N.E. 291-6705

PREPARED CHILDBIRTH COURSES

LAKELAND — Lakeland Regional Medical Center offers courses including Prepared Childbirth Weekday, $45; Prepared Childbirth Saturday, $35; and Teen Prenatal classes, free. 687-1100, Ext. 2097 to register.

PREPARED CHILDBIRTH COURSES

WINTER HAVEN — Regency Medical Center offers a five-week series and a two-week refresher series. 101 Ave. O S.E. 294-7020 to register

CO-PARENTING

Four-hour ``Positive Co-Parenting’’ seminar for parents going through divorce, custody battle or paternity action.

WINTER HAVEN — WHEN: 1 p.m. third Mondays, Northeast Government Center, No. 7, 3425 Lake Alfred Road BARTOW — WHEN: 6 p.m. fourth Tuesdays Polk County Courthouse LAKELAND — WHEN: 9:30 a.m. third Fridays, Larry Jackson Branch Lakeland Public Library. TICKETS: $25; reservations required. 534-4698.

COUMADIN CLINIC

LAKELAND — Anticoagulation education class. Watson Clinic. 680-7858 for appointment.

COUNSELING

WINTER HAVEN — Alliance Community Connection community counseling agency offers free weekly support groups for men and women for domestic violence awareness and substance abuse and workshops for confidence building and Fun Family team building. 295-9500.

CRIME VICTIMS’

SUPPORT GROUP

LAKELAND — Lakeland Police Department’s Victim Assistance Program offer a group for victims of crimes aggravated battery, robbery, burglary and stalking; and for survivors of homicide victims. WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays. Conference Room 1A, Lakeland Police Department, 219 N. Massachusetts Ave. 834-8946.

DEAF/HARD OF

HEARING SERVICES

LAKELAND — Central Florida Deaf Services, Inc., a non-profit organization, provides advocacy, client assistance, interpreter services, information and referral, education and training, sign language classes, forums and quarterly newsletter. Suite 2, 1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd. 688-9394 (TTY/VP) 686-1221 Ext. 239 (voice) info@cfdeafservices.org

DEBTORS ANONYMOUS

LAKELAND — Uses 12-Step Method to provide tools to find a more fiscally sound way of life. WHEN: 10-11 a.m. second and fourth Saturdays Jeanene Brown Drop In Center, 2326 E. Edgewood Drive, Lakeland. 413-2788, www.debtorsanonymous.org

DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP

LAKELAND — Group for caregivers who have a family member diagnosed with dementia. WHEN: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. fourth Wednesdays. Seven West Medical Memory Disorder Unit, Lakeland Regional Medical Center. 687-1041

DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE

LAKELAND — Support group. Family members welcome. WHEN: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, noon Saturdays, Jeanene Brown Drop In Center, 2326 E. Edgewood Drive 413-2788

DIABETES EDUCATION

LAKE WALES — Diabetes self-management program taught by certified diabetes educator. COST: $25 for three classes. WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to noon first three Tuesdays. Hunt Building second floor meeting room, Lake Wales Medical Centers 679-6823 for reservations.

DIABETES SUPPORT

LAKE WALES — For those dealing with diabetes in themselves or loved ones. WHEN: 2 p.m. first Wednesdays Hunt Building second floor meeting room, Lake Wales Medical Centers 679-6823

DIABETES SUPPORT

LAKELAND — Monthly meeting October through May. 284-1604 for meeting location and date.

DIABETES SUPPORT

WINTER HAVEN — WHEN: 4 p.m. second Tuesdays Education classrooms at Winter Haven Hospital, 200 Ave. F N.E. 297-1706

DIVORCE SUPPORT

LAKELAND — DivorceCare by Church Initiative, child care provided for ages birth to fifth grade. 5 p.m. Sundays, Crestview Baptist Church, 6959 Old Polk City Road. 559-1822

DIVORCE CARE

Video sessions with experts on divorce, reconciliation and recovery topics. Confidential support group for separated, divorcing and divorced individuals. LAKELAND — WHEN: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays Victory Assembly of God, 1401 Griffin Road, Mezzanine Room 8, Lakeland, 859-6000. WINTER HAVEN — 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays New Hope Church, 651 Carl Floyd Road, 326-9110

DIVORCE CARE FOR KIDS

LAKELAND - 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Victory Assembly of God, 1401 Griffin Road. 859-6000.

DIVORCED OR SEPARATED

LAKELAND - Interfaith Support Group for Divorced and Separated, 7-8:30 p.m. third Thursdays, Catholic Charities, 1801 E. Memorial Blvd. 686-7153.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT

WINTER HAVEN — WHEN: Noon Tuesdays Polk Works One Stop, 500 E. Lake Howard Drive 508-1100, Ext. 370

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT

LAKELAND — Peace River Domestic Violence Support Group. No fee. Informal. WHEN: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 1860 S. Crystal Lake Drive. 413-2700

DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF POLK COUNTY

LAKELAND — WHEN: 7 p.m. third Thursdays First Baptist Church of Highland City, 5410 Yarborough Lane ckspencer@comcast.net, www.dsapolk.org

DRUG PREVENTION RESOURCE CENTER

Prevention programs for schools; presentations to schools, parents, businesses, churches and community groups; referrals for families experiencing drug or alcohol problems. Other topics include addiction, anger management, assertiveness training, attitude and goal setting, domestic violence education, media literacy, parenting, self-esteem building, stress management, suicide awareness and prevention, team awareness for the workplace and tobacco cessation. 802-0777, 877-854-8484

ELDER HELPLINE

West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging helps older adults and their caregivers make informed decisions about available assistance. 800-963-5337, www.AgingFlorida.com

EPILEPSY

LAKELAND — WHEN: 1 p.m. second Tuesdays. Epilepsy Services of West Central Florida, 305 S. Florida Ave. 686-5880.

EPILEPSY

WINTER HAVEN — To aid people with epilepsy and those who care for them. WHEN: 2 p.m. second Tuesdays. Education Department, Winter Haven Hospital, 200 Ave. F N.E. 686-5880.

FIRST MONTHS CLUB

FOR PARENTS

WINTER HAVEN — Informal sharing as well as information on topics such as sleeping, feeding, safety, and growth and development. Babies welcome, birth to 24 months old. WHEN: 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays Regency Medical Center, 101 Ave. O S.E. 294-7020.

GAM-ANON

LAKELAND — For spouses and relatives of compulsive gamblers. WHEN: 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Webster Memorial Baptist Church, 1135 N. Chestnut Road 669-9369

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS

LAKELAND — WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Webster Memorial Baptist Church, 1135 N. Chestnut Road 686-1828

GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDKIDS

LAKELAND — Facilitated support group for grandparents to discuss issues, needs and resources available to them. WHEN: 12:30 p.m. second Fridays. Lake Morton Senior Center, 90 Lake Morton Drive. meeting at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 730 S. Florida Ave. 640-5474

GRIEF SHARE

LAKELAND — Recovery seminar and support group. WHEN: 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Victory Church, 1401 Griffin Road. 859-6000

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Bereavement support. BARTOW – WHEN: 4 p.m. Mondays. Rath Senior ConNEXTions and Education Center, 1350 E. Main St. C200. 533-5925

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

WINTER HAVEN — WHEN: 2-3 p.m. third Tuesdays Regency Medical Center, 101 Ave. O S.E. 293-1121, Ext. 6087

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS

Good Shepherd Hospice offers grief support groups for children and adults and will facilitate groups needed by bereaved individuals dealing with special losses. Call 682-0027 or 800-464-3994.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

LAKELAND — Compassionate Friends is a self-help group for bereaved parents. WHEN: 7 p.m. second Mondays. First United Methodist Church, 72 Lake Morton Drive. 646-8917.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

LAKE WALES — Bereaved Parents of the USA offers support to those struggling to rebuild their lives after the death of children, grandchildren or siblings. WHEN: 7 p.m. second Mondays. First Baptist Church, 338 E. Central Ave. 638-3515.

HANNAH’S PRAYER

AUBURNDALE — Support for those dealing with miscarriage, the loss of a child, primary/secondary infertility and the wait of an adoption. WHEN: 7-8:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays. Crossroads Community Church, 2583 Thornhill Road. 666-9558, 967-6252.

HEART TO HEART SUPPORT

WINTER HAVEN — For those who have any type of cardiac problems and their family members. WHEN: 3 p.m. second Wednesdays Swann Five Meeting Room, Winter Haven Hospital, 200 Ave. F N.E. 293-1121, Ext. 1227

HELPLINE

LAKELAND — Helpline Ministries, Inc. is an organization that matches human needs with available services. Anyone who needs assistance or information on emergency food or shelter, crisis help, transportation, child care, escape from abuse or to locate a support group can call. It is also a 24-hour lifeline for the deaf via TDD. 667-0582.

SURVIVORS OF

INCEST ANONYMOUS

Based on the 12-step program. For men and women, 18 and older, who were sexually abused as children. LAKELAND — WHEN: 7-8 p.m. second Mondays Jeanene Brown Drop-in Center, 2326 Edgewood Drive 413-2788

LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SUPPORT GROUP

LAKELAND — WHEN: 2 p.m. second Mondays, Christ Lutheran Church, 2715 Lakeland Hills Blvd. 293-1121, Ext. 3363

LUNG DISEASE EDUCATION

WINTER HAVEN — Lecture and oxygen level checks by oximetry WHEN: October through April. 297-1825 for times and location.

LUPUS SUPPORT

BARTOW — WHEN: 2 p.m. second Saturdays, Carver Recreation Center, 520 S. Idlewood LAKELAND -— WHEN: 11 a.m. third Saturdays, Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine, 1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd. 800-684-9276, 956-3904

LUPUS INFORMATION

AND SUPPORT

Lupus Foundation/Polk County Branch 956-3904

MEMORY CLUB

LAKELAND — For people with early stage memory loss. An interview is required to attend. WHEN: Second Wednesdays Summerville of Lakeland, 2111 Lakeland Hills Blvd. 688-4834, for an appointment.

METHAMPHETAMINE ADDICTION

Mothers Against Meth-Amphetamines (M.A.M.A.) is a faith-based program that provides drug education and rehabilitation resources for the addict, family members and the community. Recovery groups are held throughout the county as well as family support group. 519-0000

LAKELAND MOMS ON THE MOVE

LAKELAND—Meet weekly for walking dates, play dates, mom’s night out and more. Visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LakelandunderlineMomsunderlineOnunderlineTheunderlineMove/ or go to www.groups.yahoo.com and type in keywords ``Lakeland Moms on the Move’’

MOMMY AND ME

LAKELAND — Education and support for parents in the care of their baby from birth to one year. WHEN: 10-11:30 a.m. Thursdays Family Fundamentals Building, 1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd. 284-1685

MOMMY AND ME ``TWO’’

LAKELAND — Social group provides support and education for parents of toddlers up to two years of age. WHEN: 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays Family Fundamentals Building, 1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd. 284-1685

MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS

MOPS for mothers and their children ages birth through kindergarten. LAKELAND — 9-11:30 a.m. Thursdays First Baptist Church at the Mall, 1010 E. Memorial Blvd. Cost is $38 per semester. www.mopsatthemall.com.

LAKELAND PARENTS OF MULTIPLES

LAKELAND — Provides support for parents of multiple birth children. Speakers of general interest, playgroups and family activities. WHEN: second Thursdays. Faith Lutheran Church, 211 Easton Drive. www.lakelandpom.com, e-mail lpommembership@yahoo.com

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

WINTER HAVEN - WHEN: 11:30 a.m. third Thursdays. Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 1910 Havendale Blvd. Elwood, 696-3304, or JJ, 318-0388.

LAKELAND - Lakeland Area Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 1 p.m. second Saturdays. DAV Chapter No. 28, 303 Veterans Ave. S. 644-0239

NAMI POLK COUNTY, INC. (ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL)

616-9642 for times and locations of support group meetings.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL OF POLK COUNTY (NAMI)

LAKELAND — Support group for the family and friends of anyone with a mental illness such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or other disorders. WHEN: 10-11:30 a.m. first and third Wednesdays Family Fundamentals, 1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd. LAKE WALES — WHEN: 10 a.m. second Mondays Lake Wales Public Library, 290 Cypress Gardens Lane. 7 p.m. third Tuesdays Raines Building, Warner Southern College, 13895 U.S. 27 S. WINTER HAVEN — Support for persons living with mental illness. WHEN: 7-8 p.m. first and third Thursdays Sweet Center Green Room, 1201 First St. S. 616-9642.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL OF POLK COUNTY (NAMI) TEEN AND PARENT SUPPORT GROUP

WINTER HAVEN — For teens experiencing mental health issues like severe depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, anxiety disorders, 7 p.m. Thursdays, St. John’s United Methodist Church, Cypress Gardens Blvd. 616-9642

NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP

For families/friends of drug addicts. LAKELAND — WHEN: 6-7 p.m. Fridays St. David’s Episcopal Church, 145 Edgewood Drive 800-477-6291. WINTER HAVEN — WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays Sweet Center, 1201 First St. S. 325-8104.

NARCONON

Helps people with drug addictions. 800-556-8885.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

683-0630.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

WINTER HAVEN — Speaker meeting, 5:30 p.m. Sundays, Fellowship Hall, 401 E. Lake Howard Drive. 683-0630

ORGAN DONOR AWARENESS/TRANSPLANT SUPPORT GROUP

WINTER HAVEN — Anyone waiting for a transplant, or those interested in volunteering in this area are invited to attend. WHEN: 6:30-8 p.m. second Mondays. Winter Haven Hospital Classroom F, 200 Ave. F N.E. 439-5347.

OSTEOPOROSIS

SUPPORT GROUP

LAKELAND — WHEN: 2-3 p.m. second Wednesdays. Watson Clinic’s library, 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd. Ann Stephenson, 680-7671.

OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP

LAKELAND — 1 p.m. second Saturdays September through June, American Cancer Society, Falcon Square Building, 809 S. Florida Ave. 688-2326, Ext. 116

OSTOMY CLUB

WINTER HAVEN — WHEN: 10 a.m second Tuesdays January through April Winter Haven Hospital’s Education Classrooms, 200 Ave. F, N.E. 293-1121, Ext. 1511.

OVEREATER’S ANONYMOUS

Call 683-5953 for information or visit www.floridaridgeintergroup.com for a list of meetings in Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties.

PARENTING SUPPORT

LAKELAND — Single Moms Support Group with child care for ages birth to fifth grade. 5-6 p.m. Sundays, Crestview Baptist Church, 6959 Old Polk City Road. 858-3314, 559-1822.

PARENTS’ SUPPORT GROUP

BARTOW — “Heads Up” faith-based information and support for parents of youth 8-18 years old facilitated by mental health workers and other professionals. Sponsored by Phoenix Hope Foundation. WHEN: 7-8:30 p.m. third Tuesdays First Baptist Church. 409-5049.

PARENTS’ SUPPORT GROUP

LAKELAND — Parents Rallying for Individuals with Disabilities Everywhere! (P.R.I.D.E.) is a support network for families and caregivers of children with disabilities, ages birth to 21 years. WHEN: 6:30 p.m. third Thursdays Family Fundamentals, 1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd. 701-1151, Ext. 138; 686-1221, Ext. 228.

PARENTS’ SUPPORT GROUP

BARTOW — Assists families with children in crisis, typically teenagers who are misbehaving in school, have substance abuse problems or are in the juvenile justice system. An Alcoholics Anonymous sponsored Young People’s Group meets at the same time. WHEN: 7:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Families of Polk County, 595 W. Main St. 519-0723.

WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS

LAKELAND — Family Fundamentals offers parenting classes, child birth preparation, car seat installation, smoking cessation, first aid and CPR, anger management. 1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd. 686-1221

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP/CAREGIVERS

LAKELAND — WHEN: 3 p.m. second Wednesdays. Grace Lutheran Church, 745 S. Ingraham Ave. 646-1505, 646-1343

PEER SUPPORT GROUP

LAKELAND — For individuals with disabilities. WHEN: 11 a.m. to noon fourth Wednesdays. Center for Independent Living, 111 N. Eastside Drive. 413-2722, 888-263-6692

PFLAG

LAKELAND — Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. WHEN: 7 p.m. last Mondays. M C Church, 1145 U.S. 92 E. 683-5204, 294-7191, www.pflagofpolkcounty.org

A PLACE FOR GRACE

LAKELAND — Helps families after the loss of an infant or young child. 294-8845 for appointment.

POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION

LAKELAND — WHEN: Anytime. By phone. 646-1760.

PROSTATE CANCER

LAKELAND — ``Man to Man’’ support group offered by the American Cancer Society WHEN: 5-6:30 p.m. third Wednesdays Watson Clinic Center for Cancer Care and Research, 1730 Lakeland Hills Blvd. 688-2326, Ext. 116

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PULMONARY REHAB SUPPORT

LAKELAND — Pulmonary Rehab support group, 10:30 a.m. to noon second Fridays. Also Pulmonary Rehab classes. Lakeland Regional Medical Center. 284-1985

RAPE CRISIS SUPPORT GROUP

LAKELAND — WHEN: Contact Melissa or Dene for day and time. Rape Recovery and Resource Center, 1860 S. Crystal Lake Drive 413-2707 or 413-2708

READ POLK LITERACY COUNCIL

Free one-to-one tutoring for adults is provided throughout Polk County by trained instructors. Schedules are flexible and you may begin anytime. 676-5767 in Lake Wales, 802-1512 in Lakeland, and 293-0559 in the Haines City/Winter Haven/Auburndale area.

RECOVERY INC.

LAKELAND — Uses practical coping techniques to help people struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, stress and sleeping problems. WHEN: 6-8 p.m. Thursdays Jeanene Brown Drop In Center, 2326 Edgewood Drive 413-2788

REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY/CHRONIC REGIONAL PAIN SYNDROME

LAKELAND — “Finding Freedom From RSD” (Chronic pain patients are welcome) WHEN: 11 a.m. third Mondays Room 101, Lakeland Highlands Church of the Nazarene, 4777 Lakeland Highlands Road. e-mail polkrsdgroup@tampabay.rr.com

SAFE KIDS CHAPTER

LAKELAND — Dedicated to the prevention of childhood injury by developing prevention strategies. WHEN: 10:30 a.m. third Mondays, bi-monthly until further notice. changing to quarterly Family Fundamentals, 1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd. Lou Jorden at 686-1221, Ext. 247.

SECOND CHANCE

Education, on-the-job training, housing. An opportunity for women coming out of prison or jail, drug or alcohol addiction, domestic violence or homeless shelters. 686-1300.

SENIOR SERVICES

BARTOW — University of South Florida Rath Senior ConNEXTions and Education Center provides seniors with information on care giving, Alzheimer’s, congregate dining and other services. 1350 E. Main St. 533-5925, 533-3908

SIBLING COURSE

LAKELAND — Designed to help a child adjust to having a new baby in the family. For children 4 years old and older. 687-1100, Ext. 2097 to register

SIBLING PREPARATION CLASS

WINTER HAVEN — Regency Medical Center. COST: $5 294-7020 for dates and times. Pre-registration required.

SICKLE CELL DISEASE

LAKELAND — 6:30-8 p.m. second Tuesdays, Coleman-Bush Building, 1104 Martin Luther King Ave. 687-1100, Ext. 7263.

SICKLE CELL DISEASE ASSOCIATION

Tampa Chapter offers services in Polk County including education, support groups, genetic counseling, referrals. 877-593-2888.

SJOGRENS SYNDROME

DAVENPORT — 6 p.m. quarterly on the second Thursday of the month, first floor board room, Heart of Florida Medical Center. 701-0512 to RSVP.

SMOKING CESSATION

LAKELAND — Educational support group. $15 for six-week series held at Family Fundamentals, 1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd., 802-0777. Freedom From Smoking® program developed by the American Lung Association, Tuesdays evenings for seven weeks. $60 includes materials. Lakeland Regional Medical Center. 687-1400.

SOCIAL PHOBICS ANONYMOUS

LAKELAND — 7-8 p.m. Mondays, Jeanene Brown Drop-In Center, 2326 Edgewood Drive E., Lakeland. 413-2788.

SPINAL CORD INJURY

Winners on Wheels (WOW), a networking group for individuals with spinal cord injuries. WINTER HAVEN — 3:15 p.m. first Wednesdays at the ESTEEM Program Gym, Winter Haven Hospital Outpatient Rehab Center, Gill Jones Building, 3425 Lake Alfred Road 292-4061, Ext. 4943.

STROKE SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVERS MEETING

WINTER HAVEN — noon third Mondays, Stevie B’s Cafeteria, 2020 Eighth St. N.W. 294-6084.

STROKE

WINTER HAVEN — Esteem Alumni and Stroke Support Group for stroke survivors or anyone who has been through any type of neuro rehab program. WHEN: Noon first Mondays, Stevie B’s Restaurant, U.S. 17 N. 292-4060.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY

LAKELAND — WHEN: 8 a.m. Thursdays. Kathleen United Methodist Church, 6104 Polk Ave. 859-2425; WHEN: 5:45 p.m. Thursdays. New Beginning Baptist Church, 404 W. Belmar. 644-9201, 683-6315; WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Mondays. Highland Park Church of the Nazarene, 4777 Lakeland Highlands Road. 644-0123.; WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Mondays. Grace Brethren Church, 6410 Lunn Road. 644-8532, 644-1390; WHEN: 8 a.m. Wednesdays. Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 2815 N. Galloway Road. Betty ``B.J.’’ Marchand, 665-4635, 666-1344; WHEN: Thursdays, 6 p.m. Grace Healthcare, 1919 Lakeland Hills Blvd. 816-0793, 858-6722, 800-932-8677; WHEN: 10 a.m. Saturdays, Oak Ridge Mobile Home Park Clubhouse, 5210 State Road 33 N.; BARTOW — WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, First Church of the Nazarene; DUNDEE — WHEN: 6 p.m. Mondays, United Methodist Church; FROSTPROOF — WHEN: 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, First United Methodist Church, 150 Devane St.; HAINES CITY — WHEN: 8:45 a.m. Thursdays. Ridge Manor Clubhouse, 1301 Polk City Road. 422-2194; WHEN: 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church; LAKE ALFRED — WHEN: 7:45 a.m. Wednesdays, United Methodist Church; LAKE WALES — WHEN: 6 p.m. Mondays, Resurrection Fellowship Church, 3232 Mountain Lake Cutoff Road; WHEN: 8 a.m. Tuesdays, Tower Lakes Clubhouse, 1865 Tower Lakes Blvd.; WHEN: 9:15 a.m. Fridays, Georgetown Square Apartments, 300 Emerald Ave.

TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS

LAKELAND — 858-0423

VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS

LAKELAND — WHEN: Noon first Saturdays at Clara’s Restaurant, Combee Road 701-9389, 255-9275

HAND VISIONS

LAKELAND — Non-profit program aids the visually impaired with sewing/craft activities. $5 per class fee and a membership volunteer sponsorship program available. 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays. Catherine Uria, 602-4836, 644-3533.

WALKING

LAKELAND — The Red Sneaker Crew walks around Lake Hollingsworth. All ages and fitness levels welcome. WHEN: 6:30 a.m. Saturdays from the south parking lot 409-2492

WEIGHT WATCHERS

Meetings at various times and locations in Auburndale, Bartow, Haines City, Lake Wales, Lakeland, Winter Haven. 800-651-6000

WOMEN IN TRANSITION

“Out of the Kitchen” sponsored by Resource Center For Women. LAKELAND — WHEN: 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Family Fundamentals, 1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd. 686-1221, Ext. 232; 294-5318