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Here is where you can find the support group that you've been looking for.  From Lakeland Hospice, to Local Support Groups for various curve balls that life throws at you to Alcohol/Narcotics Anonymous & Al Anon Meetings, you will find the group you are looking for here.

 

Fergus Falls Caregivers Discussion Groups

Lutheran Social Service Caregiver Groups will meet at 1st Lutheran Church, 402 Court Street in Fergus Falls the 4th Wednesday of each month from 10-11 a.m.  (December's meeting will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month due to the holiday week.)

Any family caregiver is welcome to attend.  Confidentiality is respected and sharing is an option.  You are welcome to attend just to listen.

The group offers a time of sharing, education, caregiver training and support.

If a meeting is cancelled due to inclement weather we will call the local radio station and have them announce it or you can contact us directly.  For more information please call Tara Giese at 218/233-7521, Program Manager, tgiese@lssmn.org.

Fergus Falls Lakeland Hospice Office, Grief Support Groups

736-7885  120 S Union Ave

Tuesday 1:30-2:30 p.m.  Kay Helm, Facilitator

Tuesday 5:15-6:15 p.m.  Facilitated by Carolyn Billing

Tuesday 6:45-7:45 p.m.  (For parents who have experienced the death of a    child at any age.)  Facilitated by Karen Ness

For more information contact: Bonnie Wallin, LSW 218-998-1400

Fergus Chore Corps

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Offers assistance to allow seniors, frail or disabled individuals to remain safe and independent in their own home;

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Links seniors with volunteer service providers offering assistance with chore related activities;

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Offers opportunities for civic engagement;

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Encourages interaction among different generations;

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Creates volunteer opportunities for businesses, congregations, service organizations, youth groups and individuals in our community;

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Offers peace of mind for families that live far away.

If you or someone you love could benefit from this program, please contact:

Chore Corps Project Director

115 West Lincoln Avenue

Fergus Falls, MN  56537

218.736.6842

Web site:  www.ffsenior.org

Local Support Groups:

Abuse/Violence Survivors Support Group Weekly Meetings, Contact Information:  Someplace Safe 218.739.3359

Adoptive and Pre-Adoptive Parents  Monday evenings:  7:30 - 9:00 p.m.  Bethel Church, Fergus Falls.  Contact/Information:  Barb Fischer (MN-ASAP), 800.728.1736

Alzheimer's Support  Monday - Weekly - 1:30 p.m.  Pioneer Pointe, 2nd Floor Assembly Room, 411 Everett Ave E, Fergus Falls.  Contact/Information:  Chaplain Harry Olson, 218.739.7742

Cancer                                                 

Lakeland Hospice  

Contact/Information:  Holly, 736-7885

Children's Support

(for children who have been abused or have witnessed violence)  Weekly, Someplace Safe - Fergus Falls, Contact/Information:  Kris, 739-3350

Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Second Friday of the month, Fergus Falls Public Library, Fergus Falls.  Contact/Information:  Marcie 739-7589

Diabetes Support Group

7 p.m. the 2nd Tuesday of the month at Mill Street Residence

Contact: Amy Sievert, RN  739-6648

Battle Lake, 7 p.m. the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Battle Lake school library.  Contacts: Roy & Sheila Graham 218-864-5119

Fibromyalgia

Second Thursday of every month, 7:00 p.m.  Ottertail Power Community Room, Fergus Falls.  Contact/Information:  Karen 736-5707

Gamblers Anonymous

Every Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m.  Salvation Army, East Vernon Ave, Fergus Falls  Contact/Information:  218.770.6251

Grandparents Raising Children

Second and Fourth Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.  Children's Corner, 120 West Everett, Fergus Falls.  Contact/Information:  Tammy 739-2347; Jeanne 205-6441.

Parenting Support Group - Someplace Safe

(for parents who have children who have been abused or have witnessed violence)  Weekly  Contact/Information:  Nancy 739-3350

Beginning Experience

Support group in the Fergus Falls area.  All widowed, divorced or separated people welcome.  For more information: 218.736.5192

Infant Loss Support Group

(MISS Infant Loss Support Group)  2nd Tuesday of every month, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  1st Congregational United Church of Christ, 221 7th Ave W, Alexandria.  Heidi 320.859.5660; Trina 320.763.6317.

Mental Illness Support

2nd Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. Kairos Room @ 1st Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls

MS (Multiple Sclerosis)

Second Wednesday of the month. 11:30 a.m. First United Church of Christ, Fergus Falls.  Contact/Information:  Connie Pastir 736-7285

Parents of Disabled Children, Including Autism Twice a month.  Contact/Information: Debbie Smith 998-3813

Parkinson's

1st Thursday of the month @ 2:00 p.m.  Mill Street Residence, Lower level Contact: Mick Sims 218-739-2900

Unplanned Pregnancy: Health Resources Life Care Center

Support group for parents of pregnant teens 218-736-6050

Sexual Assault Support - Someplace Safe

Weekly, Someplace Safe, Fergus Falls  Contact/Information:  Melinda 739-2853

Stroke Support Group

Third Thursday at 2:00 p.m.  Public Library, Fergus Falls  Contact/Information:  Mary Matteson 998-0544

Heartland Cardiac Society

6 p.m. the second Wednesday in the lower level of lake Region Hospital.

Women's Support - Someplace Safe

Every Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Someplace Safe Fergus Falls.  Contact/Information:  Kris, 739-3350

Every Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.  Someplace Safe - Perham.  Contact Information:  Nicole, 346-7276

Lakes Area Gluten Intolerance Group

2 p.m. each Tuesday in the Grant County Extension meeting room in West Central Elementary School in Elbow Lake.

Alcohol/Narcotics Anonymous & Al Anon

Meetings: 

Alano Club:  739-9887 215 E Junius, Fergus.

Monday 12 noon - AA

Monday 7:00 p.m. - Al Anon, N/S

Monday 8:00 p.m. - AA  A Step Study

Tuesday 12 noon - AA

Tuesday 8:00 p.m. - NA, N/S

Wednesday, 12 noon - Dual Recovery, DRA Chemically Dependent/Mentally Ill

Wednesday 5:30 p.m. - Women's AA

Wednesday 8:00 p.m. - AA

Thursday 12 noon - AA

Thursday 8:00 p.m. - NA

Friday 12 noon - AA, N/S

Saturday 10:00 a.m. - Big Book AA

Saturday 8:00 p.m. - AA

Sunday 9:00 a.m. - AA

Sunday 7:00 p.m. - NA

Other Locations:

Monday 5:00 p.m. - Al Anon @ First Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls

Monday 8:00 p.m. - AA @ Unitarian Church, Underwood, N/S

Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - NA @ Good Shepherd Church, Fergus Falls, A Step Study, N/S

Wednesday 6:00 p.m. - AA @ Lake Region Hospital, Fergus Falls, N/S

Wednesday 6:30 p.m. - AA Supper Group @ Don Pablo's, Fergus Falls, N/S

Thursday 8:00 p.m. - AA @ Elizabeth Senior Center, N/S

AA = Alcohol Anonymous

NA = Narcotics Anonymous

N/S = Non Smoking

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