ADDICTIONS (FAMILY SUPPORT)
PA Area ALANON
ALANON
24 HOUR ANSWERING SERVICE – 570-387-4940 Providing support to anyone affected by a family member whom has an alcohol problem.
Information Hotline:
570-603-0541 (local only)
1-866-231-2650 (all others)
1-800-344-2666 (national)
MEETING CODES:
C- CLOSED
O- Open (Anyone Interested is Welcome)
B- Beginners (Basic Topic)
BB- Big Book
D- Discussion
Sp Speakers
St- Steps
+ Smoking
Note: No smoking at all meetings except those marked with a +.
MONDAY: New Church of God 8th & Market Streets, Bloomsburg, PA 7:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. (C,D)
Geisinger Pastoral Care Center Danville, PA 12:30 PM
TUESDAY:
WEDNESDAY: UMC Church Lombard St., Danville, PA 8:00 P.M. (O,D)
THURSDAY:
FRIDAY: UMC Church Lombard St., Danville,PA 8:00 P.M. (O,D)
Berwick Hospital Center Conference Room 3, Fridays 7:00 P.M. Contact Eileen, 570-759-9553(O,D)
Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA)
12 step self help group open to adult children of alcoholics and members of dysfunctional families. Thursdays 8 pm, Shiloh United Church of Christ, Bloom Street, Danville. Contact Donna at 275-8789.
Family Members Support Group (mental illness)
Support group for family members of individuals who are experiencing mental illness. Meets 1st Monday of each month, 7:00 – 8:30 pm at the Mental Health Association, 37 W. Main St., Suite 204, Bloomsburg. Contact Barb at 784-9583.
ADDICTIONS (NARCOTICS)
Narcotics Anonymous – 570-988-7177, Help Line: 570-654-7755. THAT… NO ADDICT NEED DIE WITHOUT HAVING HAD A CHANCE AT A BETTER WAY OF LIFE.
MEETING CODES:
O- Open
C-Closed
B- Beginners
S-Step
T-Topic
NS-No Smoking
BT-Basic Text
D- Discussion
Sp – Speaker
TUESDAY:
New Beginnings Shiloh Church, 500 Bloom Street, Danville, PA, 7:30 to 9:00 P.M.
(O,T,BT,SP)
FRIDAY:
No Matter What Wesley U.M. Church, 3rd and Market St., Bloomsburg, PA, 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. (O,T,BT,W,D)
SUNDAY:
Milton Group Salvation Army (upstairs), 30 Center St., Milton, PA 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. (S,O,SP,BT)
Shamokin Survivors First U.M. Church, 102 Sunbury St. (Rte. 61), Shamokin, PA, 8:00 to 9:15 P.M. (D,C,SP,O)
Living in the Solution First Presbyterian Church, 4th and Market St., Bloomsburg, PA, 7:35 to 8:35 P.M. (O,S, TR,D)
Caring Communities for AIDS
615 Market St., Bloomsburg, PA
Strives to promote awareness of HIV/AIDS, prevent the spread of HIV, and improve the quality of life for persons living with HIV/AIDS. Offers monthly support groups for those living with HIV/AIDS. Confidentiality is ensured. Location of support groups is not advertised, so please call 570-784-5655 to request information. Contact the office toll free at: 1-866-784-5655
ALZHEIMERS
Alzheimers Support Group
Manor Care Health Services, Chapel, 800 Court St., Sunbury, PA 17801
Provides support for care givers who have loved ones suffering from Alzheimers. 2nd Tuesday of the month 6 P.M. Contact Michelle: 570- 286-7121
Alzheimers Disease Support Group (Shamokin)
Shamokin Area Community Hospital, 1st Floor Cafeteria, Shamokin, PA 17872
We provide information and support for care givers who have loved ones suffering from Alzheimers or Dementia. Meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM. Contact: Patricia Rosini – 570-644-4477
Alzheimer’s Support Group
For caregivers of someone with Alzheimer’s. Meets quarterly- 6:00 p.m. at the Sunbury Community Hospital & Outpatient Center ground floor Conference Room . Please call the community health education office at 286-3430 for more information. Registration is required. Not all groups meet through the winter months, call for current meeting times.
Help Lines:
Pennsylvania Alzheimer’s Help Line: 1-800-367-5115
National Alzheimer’s Association: 1-800-272-3900
The Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center: 1-800-438-4380