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Families Anonymous Virginia Support Groups
Mental
Health America of Central Virginia
1010 Miller Park Square
Lynchburg, Va. 24501
434-847-9055
Vicki Sandifer: Program Director
Individual Support and Recovery Group – A
6-8 week support and education group aimed at enhancing coping and
self-sufficiency skills for persons recovering from mental illness.
MESA Family Support Group – An 8-12 week
support and education program for family members of persons with persistent
mental illness that focuses on self-care, stress reduction, and community
resources.
Men and Depression Support Group – A 6-8
week discussion, education and support group for men who have depression.
Survivors of Loss to Death by Suicide –
A 6 week support group for those who have lost a family member or friend to
suicide.
A modest fee based on a sliding scale will
be charged for participation in some groups; however no one will be denied
service due to inability to pay. Please call the MHACV Program Director at
847-9055 or e-mail
vsandifer@mhacv.org for further information regarding dates and times, or to
make a referral.
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Support Group for Families of
the Mentally Ill
c/o Central Virginia Community Services
Memorial Christian Church
615 Perrymont Avenue
Lynchburg, Va. 24502
434-847-8000
Gwen Wheeler: Program Manager
This is a monthly Support Group meeting at 2:00pm on the 3rd Wednesday of every
month. Located in the Fellowship Hall at Memorial Christian Church.
This group has been running continuously for 15 years to support family members
and friends of those who suffer with mental illness. The group is focusing
on the needs of the family members and friends through education and
understanding of the ups and downs of living with mental illness.
Surviving Loss of a Spouse
C/O Heritage United Methodist Church
582 Leesville Road
Lynchburg, Virginia 24504
434-385-6334
Contact: Ken & Joanne
Program for spousal loss. Six week sessions in March and September.
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday.
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