Support Groups

Dementia Support Group 
Addressing the unique concerns of caregivers and families of individuals who suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia disorders.
2nd Tuesday of Each Month 4:00 PM
DementiaSupportGroup

FASD United (Formerly NOFAS – National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome)
 Tools for Parents and Caregivers  – The Leading Resource of the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Community
https://nofas.org/

 

Peer 360 Recovery:
Peer 360 Recovery Alliance exists to serve the diverse recovery communities, their families, friends and allies offering a unified voice and shared recovery vision. Peer 360 is building bridges across the gaps between professional treatment services and successful lives in long-term recovery so that no more are lost to addiction. These groups are an informal gathering of others in recovery with a chance to share your experience and strength in recovery with others. They are also a chance to talk about your struggles and get support as needed.
https://www.peer360recovery.org/meetings.html

 

Great Lakes Bay Region Families Against Narcotics
Individual, Family and Community support group. The Great Lakes Bay Region chapter of Families Against Narcotics was founded in October of 2017 by community members across Bay, Midland, and Saginaw counties in an effort to address the local opioid epidemic. The monthly FAN Forums exist to reduce stigma, educate our community about substance use disorder, and provide a place of support that welcomes everyone. We also provide free Narcan training–which includes free Narcan for attendees to take home–after every meeting in an effort to reduce overdose deaths. Meetings are held every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 P.M.  Please visits the Great Lakes Bay FB page for monthly details.
Website:  https://www.familiesagainstnarcotics.org/greatlakes
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GLBRFAN/

 

Neighbors Against Drug Abuse (NADA) is a community support group in Auburn, MI. Their mission is: “To raise awareness in our community for the prevention of Substance Use Disorder by sharing testimonies, information, and methods to control an epidemic that is destroying families and taking lives.  NADA would like to increase awareness that the Opiate epidemic continues to be out of control. It can happen to anybody and does not discriminate by age, race, gender, social, or economic status. Through the efforts of everybody working together we can make progress toward defeating the disease of addiction.
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/NADAAuburn/

 

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group:
Open to family and friends interested in learning how to care for a person with memory loss.  Informal meetings encourage caregivers to discuss concerns, obtain information, support one another, problem solve, and find comfort in others with similar experiences. Training opportunities for caregivers are also available.
For information, call Golden Horizons at (989)892-6644 or email ghorizons@childandseniorcenters.org

 

DivorceCare:
Non-denominational support group that features biblical teachings to help those recovering from divorce and separation.  Features video seminars with 33 renowned experts on divorce and recovery topics. For more information on local group meetings call 989-686-5704 or click here: https://www.divorcecare.org/countries/us/states/mi/cities/bay_city

 

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG):
Offers support to cope with an adverse society, education to enlighten an ill-informed public, advocacy to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights.  For information and questions contact – (989) 751-1816 or pflaggreatlakesbay@gmail.com. www.pflaggreatlakesbay.com
https://pflag.org/chapter/pflag-tri-cities-bay-city-saginaw-midland

 

Recovery Inc.:
A support group for people experiencing depression, anxiety, fear, panic, and other nervous symptoms.  Learn ways to manage and cope with troubling emotions, receive support, understanding, hope and reassurance and learn techniques for wellness. https://recoveryinternational.org/map-locator/?meeting_day=&type=&state=Michigan

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. Learn more 800-273-8255

 

Survivors of Suicide:
The Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors was created by survivors for survivors. It provides online healing support and other services for people who are coping with devastating loss to suicide. This online forum is available for loss survivors 24/7. The local chapter is Hosted or sponsored by Barb Smith Suicide Resource and Response Network the support group meetings are held in Person in Saginaw, Michigan, 48602. The facilitator is a peer & mental health professional and they are currently accepting new loss survivors. The meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, 7 – 8:30 pm for members age 16 and older. New attendees should contact Barb for more information. Have questions? Reach out Barb Smith barb.smith@srrn.net 989-781-5260

Arenac County Info:
Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm
3464 N-76
West Branch, MI 48661
contact: Vicki Barnes info@coalitionofhope.net
989-510-0911

 

Post-Partum Support International:
All free, virtual, and facilitated by specially trained professionals and volunteers
www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/

 

Revised 03/14/2022 msp