Al-Anon Family Groups of Southeastern Wisconsin
6737 W. Washington Avenue, Suite 2125
West Allis, WI 53214
414-257-2415 or 257-1971
alanon@execpc.com
www.alanon-wi.org
A fellowship of families and friends of alcoholics sharing experience, strength and hope with one another at meetings.
Alcoholics Anonymous
7429 W. Greenfield Avenue
West Allis, WI 53214
414-771-9119
www.aamilwaukee.com
Offers help through a 12 Step program designed to help an individual quit drinking alcohol. No professional counseling or professional help is available. Program consists of AA meeting with one alcoholic talking directly to another alcoholic.
Alzheimer's Association
6130 W. National Avenue, Suite 200
Milwaukee, WI 53214
414-479-8800
www.alzheimers-sewi.org
Groups provide families and care partners the opportunity to explore feelings and share solutions to the challenges posed by dementia. Groups meet monthly at sites throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Early Stage Support Groups are offered for Individuals who have been diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. Family care partners and persons with dementia gather at the meeting place and then each group holds their own separate session.
ASHA Family Services
4738 W. Lisbon Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53208 414-875-1511
asha@ashafamilyservices.com
www.ashafamilyservices.com
Women of Color "Sister Circles" provide education around issues such as HIV/AIDS; information and referral; systems advocacy; and case management services tailored to the individual and/or her family. Services are via peer-support and credentialed staff counseling and are culturally specific to the needs of all women. Young Sisters Support Group addresses the life management needs of the participant and assists participants in the development of emotional competencies; alternatives to aggressive thinking; strategies; and anger management of females ages 13-17 with primary focus on African American females.
Beacon Support Groups
P.O. Box 210744
Milwaukee, WI 53211
414-282-4414
Self-help support groups for female survivors of sexual assault (age 16 and up) organized and directed by survivors. Telephone support is available for male survivors as well as family and friends of survivors. Telephone consultation and speakers for groups are available. Call for time, dates and locations.
CampHOPE (Helping Others' Pain End)
301 Florence Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
715-341-0076
CampHOPE is a weekend away for children and teenagers, ages 5-18, to be with others of their own ages who have experienced the death of a parent, brother, sister, grandparent, other relative or close friend. A separate camp for adult family members, age 19 and above, is also offered. The camps are held three times per year.
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity) of Southeastern Wisconsin
P.O. Box 1477
Milwaukee, WI 53201
414-299-9442
sewichadd@aol.com
www.chadd.org
Provides a support network for parents and caregivers; a forum for continuing education; and community resource information about AD/HD for parents, educators, adults, professionals, and the media. Local activities are held at Small Stones Community Center, 17145 N. Bluemound Road, Brookfield. For more detailed information on local events and group meetings, contact CHADD of Southeastern Wisconsin.
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance Milwaukee Southside (DBSA-MS)
P.O. Box 11225
Shorewood, WI 53211
414-964-2586
Peer run support groups for children, adolescents and adults provide mutual support; hope; self-empowerment; and promotes wellness in the lives of people living with a mood disorder and their loved ones. Confidentiality is respected. Children and meet separately from adult group. Other educational programs and social programs are often offered in addition to the group. Child care arrangements must be made one week in advance with the Family Life Center by calling 414-483-2658. Meets at St. Stephens Family Life Center, 5880 S. Howell Avenue. Call the group facilitator at 414-964-2586 or visit
MHA's web site for dates and times.
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance Milwaukee Southside (DBSA-MS)
Veterans Support Group
P.O. Box 11225
Shorewood, WI 53211
414-964-2586
A peer-run support group for veterans and their loved ones who experience depression, bipolar disorder and other related mood disorders such as panic/anxiety or PTSD. This group is an outreach effort of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance- Milwaukee Southside. Confidentiality is respected. Open to voluntary participation by veteran in-patients, outpatients, and their family members. Meets at Zablocki Medical Center, 5000 W. National Avenue. Contact the group facilitator at 414-964-2586 for dates and times or visit
MHA's web site.
HOPE Network for Single Mothers
N88 W17658 Christman Road
Good Shepherd Church #201
Menomonee Falls, WI 53052
262-251-7333
info@hopenetworkinc.org
www.hopenetworkinc.org
A volunteer-based grass roots support system providing emotional and material support to single mothers and their children in the greater Milwaukee area. Programs are designed to help mothers gain a sense of community; enhance their parenting skills; and develop self-reliance. Free services include a monthly speaker and support group with free childcare.
Horizon Grief Resource Center
8949 N. Deerbrook Trail
Brown Deer, WI 53223
414-586-8383
A walk-in center dedicated to grief, bereavement and healing that serves as a safe haven for individuals and families who’ve suffered a significant loss – including the death of a loved one, a beloved pet, a job, or another life-changing circumstance.
Support groups include: Loss of Friend/Family Member; Survivor of Suicide; Divorce/Relationship Ending; Children's Group, Teen Group, Loss of a Spouse Group, Loss of a Parent Group, and Loss of a Child.
Kyle's Korner
7106 W. North Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
414-777-1585
www.kyleskorner.com
Provides a warm, welcoming and safe place where grieiving children and families retreat, meet, heal and prosper with the guidance of specially trained bereavement volunteer facilitators. We offer bimonthly ongoing grief support groups for children 3-18 years old and their parents or caregivers.
734 N. 4th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53203 414-276-3119
info@mhawisconsin.org
www.mhawisconsin.org
Provides support; social and community connections; and education to willing parents whose mental health affects the stability and functioning of their family. Offers on-going classes; family events and outings; monthly activities; and support groups.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)- Greater Milwaukee
3732 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53208
414-344-0447
help@namigrm.org
www.namigrm.org
Helpline; information and referral; support groups for families and loved ones of someone with a mental illness; monthly educational meetings; and quarterly newsletter.
Parenting Network, The
7516 N. Burleigh Street
Milwaukee, WI 53210
414-671-5575
info@theparentingnetwork.org
www.theparentingnetwork.org
Wide variety of weekly parenting programs including Circle of Parents; Effective Black Parenting; Love and Logic Parenting; Positive Parenting; Anger Management; and Money Matters. Child care provided. For more information, call the Parent Helpline 414-671-0566.
Wisconsin FACETS
2714 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53212
414-374-4645
wifacets@wifacets.org
www.wifacets.org
Information; resource referral; workshops and training; and individual support for parents of children with disabilities and others who support them related to education issues. Several parent support groups. ServesMilwaukeeCounty and statewide through seven regional centers. For a listing of various area support groups in the Milwaukee area, including dates, times and contact information, please visit the MHA web site at www.mhawisconsin.org or call 414-276-3122.
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