Area Support Groups | Disability Network Southwest Michigan

AIM (Advanced Insulin Management)For persons with diabetes. Meets 6:30-7:30 PM on the first Wednesday of each month in the Community Room of Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph, MI.Call (269) 556-2868 (St. Joseph) or (269) 683-0550 x2868 (Niles).

AWAKE (Alert, Well, and Keeping Energetic)Meets quarterly.Contact Lakeland EEG Center at (269) 983-8209 or email [email protected].

Blind/Visually Impaired Support GroupFor persons sixty years and up. Meets 11:00 AM-1:00 PM on the second Thursday of each month at Bridgman Estates Community Room, 9955 Baldwin Rd., Bridgman, MI.Contact Kay Cornwell at (269) 465-6730.

Berrien County Cancer Service United Ostomy Support GroupMeets 1:30-3:00 PM on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at Berrien County Cancer Service Office, 7301 Red Arrow Hwy., Stevensville, MI.Call (269) 429-3281 or (269) 465-5257.

Brain Injury Support Group (Brain Injury Association of Michigan – St. Joseph Chapter)Meets 6:30-8:00 PM on the second Monday of the month at Lakeland Medical Center, 1234 W. Napier Ave., St. Joseph, MI.NOTE: Temporarily meeting at the local Big Boy restaurant while Lakeland Medical Center is under construction; on winter break.Contact Bob Kruk at (313) 802-9935.

Cancer Support Group (Niles)Meets 1:30-3:00 PM on the third Tuesday of each month at Niles Senior Center, 1109 Bell Rd., Niles, MI.Contact (269) 429-3281 or (269) 687-0202.

Cancer Support Group (Marie Yeager Cancer Center)Meets 5:30-7:30 PM on the second Thursday of the month in the Kinney and Ward Conference Rooms at Marie Yeager Cancer Center.Call (269) 429-3281.

Caregiver Support GroupHybrid. Meets 1:00-2:00 PM on the third Tuesday of each month.In person at Corewell Health South Hospice and Palliative Care, 4025 Health Park Ln., St. Joseph, MI 49085.Contact Stephanie Kostizen at (269) 429-7100.

Depression & Bipolar Support Group (Niles)Meets 6:30-8:30 PM every Thursday at First Baptist Church, 4146 E. Main St., Niles, MI.Contact Matt or Genna at (269) 202-7275.

Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance – Paw Paw LakeMeets 6:00-8:00 PM on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at Coloma United Methodist Church, 144 S. Church St., Coloma, MI.Contact Matt or Genna at (269) 202-7275.

Diabetes Support Group (St. Joseph)Meets 6:30-7:30 PM on the first Wednesday of each month at Lakeland Center for Outpatient Services, 3900 Hollywood Rd., St. Joseph, MI.Contact (269) 556-2868.

Diabetes Support Group (Niles)Meets 1:00-2:00 PM every Wednesday at Ferry Street Resource Center, Niles, MI.Contact (269) 687-9860.

Families Against NarcoticsMeets 7:00-9:00 PM on the third Thursday of the month at Tryon School Community Center, 910 E. John Beers Rd., St. Joseph, MI.Call (269) 580-8290.

Grief Shadow SteppersBuchanan: Meets 2:30-4:00 PM on the second Tuesday at Buchanan Senior Center, 810 Rynearson Rd., Buchanan, MI.Contact (269) 695-1099.St. Joseph: Meets 3:30-5:00 PM on the third Wednesday at Caring Circle, 4025 Health Park Ln., St. Joseph, MI 49085.Contact (269) 429-7100.

Hope & HealingMeets 4:30-6:00 PM on the second and fourth Tuesdays at Lakeland Hospital Community Room, St. Joseph, MI.Call (269) 983-2707.

Interstitial Cystitis Support Group of MichiganMeets 7:00-8:30 PM on the third Thursday of each month (no January, February, June, July, or August) at Frederick S. Upton Center, Room 1, Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph, MI.Call (269) 429-8860.

Juvenile Diabetes Support GroupMeets 7:00-8:30 PM on the second Tuesday of each month.Call Brenda at (269) 556-1322.

Kiddos with ADHD Parent Support GroupHelps parents of ADHD children connect, share resources, and support one another. Registration is required.See www.bellaadhdcoaching.com/kiddos-with-adhd-parent-support-group for more information.

Limb Loss Support GroupMeets 5:30-7:00 PM on the second Thursday of every month (excluding January).This group is offered to individuals who have experienced limb loss and their support system. The group provides education, resources, and a safe, supportive environment for sharing and discussion.Meets at Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital, 400 Medical Park Dr., Watervliet, MI 49098 (second floor therapy gym).Call Corewell Health Inpatient Rehabilitation Center at (269) 463-2236 for more information.

NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill)For people with mental illness and their family members.Meets 5:30-7:00 PM on the third Thursday of each month at First Church of God, 2627 Niles Ave., St. Joseph, MI.

Parkinson’s Disease Support GroupMeets 3:00-4:30 PM on the second Thursday of every month at Lakeland Medical Center, Upton Center Conference Room No. 1, 1234 Napier Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085.Contact Barbara Ford at (269) 429-3675 for more information.

Schizophrenics AnonymousMeets 10:30-11:30 AM every Tuesday at Consequential Minds Drop-In Center, Benton Harbor, MI.Call John Reed at (269) 925-7446 for more information.

Shadow SteppersAn open-ended bereavement group facilitated by a Caring Circle Bereavement Coordinator.Meets once a month for 1:30-3:00 PM.Groups are held in South Haven, Buchanan, and St. Joseph.Call Lory’s Place at (269) 983-2707 for meeting times and locations.

Sickle Cell Support GroupContact Kay Lindsay at (269) 927-5629 for more information.