Support Groups

Amputee Support Group                                                                                                       Information and social support for amputees, families and caregivers.  Topic speakers will include dietician, would specialist and prosthesiologist.  Last Wednesday of each month, 2:00pm at Rocky Knoll West Activity Room, Plymouth.  Call Janice at 920.892.4397 or Lori at 920.627.5586.

Carin' 4 Sheboygan: Children And Relatives of the Incarcerated                                  Provides peer support services for children ages 5-16 years (and their caregivers) of those who are incarcerated.  Topics include: 

  • You are not to Blame
  • Forgiveness
  • Self-Esteem

 Call 920.917.9232 for more information.

Children's & Teens' Structured Support Group                             What do Outburst, Charades and tie-dying have in common?  They're all fun things we do in the Chidlren's & Teens' Structured Group at Safe Harbor.  This group focuses on learning about different cultures in our community, making positive life choices, and developing self-respect.  Open to all children in the community; basic reading and writing skills needed to participate.                                                   When: Every Wednesday, 6:00-7:30pm                                           Where: Safe Harbor, 929 Niagara Avenue, Sheboygan                       Cost: Free                                                                                       Call: 920.452.7640 for more information

Climbing the Mountain of Grief: Youth Grief Support                  Young people who experience the death of a loved one often feel alone and experience grief differently than adults do.  Grief facilitators help youth work through their grief following their own natural grieving patterns.  Through age-appropriate activities, participants learn to accept the reality of the loss, express feelings in appropriate ways, commemorate the life that is finished, and learn to go on with life and loving.  Call 920.457.5770 for further information and registration.  Sponsored by St. Nicholas Hospital.

Cup of Hope Grief Support & Information Group                                                                                                 Group available to individuals experiencing the death of a loved one, regardless of where they were cared for.  There is no charge or pre-registration required for participation.  The group is offered to the public as a community resource by the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.                                                                        When: 4th Wednesday of the month, 10:30am-Noon                          Where: Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, W2850 Hwy28,            Sheboygan Falls                                                                       Cost: Free                                                                                        Call: Donna Olig at 920.467.1800 or 1.866.467.2011 for more information/childcare

Divorce Care                                                                                  This is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced.  It's a place where you can be around people who understand what you are feeling and learn ways to heal from the hurt of divorce.                                                                              When: Tuesdays, February 17 through May 12, 2009                        Where: Christian LIfe Assembly of God, 933 Krumrey St, Plymouth     Cost: $12; scholarships available                                                      Call: Roger Paul, 892.4888 or church office, 920.892.4080

Great Kids                                                                                                        A family-focused educational program, Great Kids provides a supportive environment for parents with young children.  Some meetings will welcome guest speakers, while other meetings will be member-led, both promising thoughtful and entertaining group discussion on varying parental issues.  Childcare is provided by experienced caregivers.  Three sessions: fall, winter, spring; 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month, 9-11am.  Cost is $30/session or $85 for all three sessions; scholarships available.  Held at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 623 Ontario Avenue, Sheboygan.  Call Rachel at 920.458.3461 or visit www.stluke.net (click on ministries/adult).

HALO (Hope after Loss Organization)                                         Pregnancy Loss and Newborn Death                                          HALO (Hope after Loss Organization) provides supportive services and resources for anyone who has experienced pregnancy loss and newborn death, no matter if they are directly involved in the loss or not.  This support is available to anyone whether the loss was recent or many years ago.  Sponsored by St. Nicholas Hospital. Call 920.451.7572 for more information.

La Leche League                                                                                                Support group for breastfeeding mothers and those who are interested in learning more about breastfeeding.  Series of 4 meetings, discussion facilitated by accredited La Leche League Leaders.  Babies and children are always welcome.  Lending library.  Morning Group meets 4th Monday of the month at 9:30am in Sheboygan.  Evening Group meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm in Plymouth.  Call any Leader for breastfeeding information, or meeting locations: Roni 920.451.7110; Sara 920.565.3874; Megan 920.467.9408; Tiana 920.918.6416

Miitary Families ConnectFRC
We invite military families in the Sheboygan County area to network and connect with other military families. Family members from all branches of the active armed forces including Reserve, National Guard, Cost Guard and full-time military units are welcome to join us for our monthly meetings, which begin with a potluck meal, followed by a speaker or group activity. For more information, call Karen Degner, Military Families Connect Coordinator, at 920-892-6706. Held the 4th Monday of each month, 5:30pm.
Most meetings held at the American Legion Post, 40 Stafford Street, Plymouth
Call the Family Resource Center at 892-6706 or 457-1888 to register forthe upcoming meeting. Children’s activities are provided; please call to register with your child’s name and age.

MOPs                                                                                             For mothers seeking friendships, an ear to listen, times to laugh and cry, and to just have a great time. Meetings typically include a speaker plus time to newtowk with ohter mothers; children are lovingly cared for in the Moppets program.  All groups meet September through May.                                                                                           Plymouth Area MOPs                                                                         When: 1st & 3rd Wed of the month, 9:30-11:30am                            Where: Plymouth Alliance Church, 1110 Davenport Road                    Call: Leslie, 920.889.8348                                                                Sheboygan MOPs                                                                             When: 1st Tuesday of the month, 9:00-11:00am                               Where: Bethlehem Lutheran Church & School, 1121 Georgia Avenue   Call: Renee, 920.208.7875                                                                Sheboygan Evening MOPs                                                                  When: 2nd Monday of the month, 6:30-8:30pm                                 Where: Southside Alliance Church, 4321 County Road A, Sheboygan   Call: Sara, 920.803.9094                                                                 Oostburg Area MOPs                                                                        When: 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month, 9:00-11:00am                Where: First Reformed Church, 927 Superior Avenue, Oostburg         Call: Bridget, 920.564.6595                                                              Sheboygan Teen MOPs                                                                    When: Every Tuesday, 5:30-7:30pm (includes dinner)                     Where: Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 2313 Saemann Avenue     Call: Andrea, 920.564.5102                                                             More information can be found at www.mops.org

 

RAINBOWS, SPECTRUM and PRISM                                                                                       Peer support groups for children, youth and adults who are grieving because of death, divorce, separation, or abandonment.  Groups of similar age meet once a week for 14 weeks and several sessions are offered each school year.  RAINBOWS: elementary/middle school; SPECTRUM: high school; PRISM: adults.  No cost.  Call Rainbow Kids at 920.452.2838 for registration/information.

Silver Linings                                                                                                      Peer support groups for children and adults dealing with a loved one in the military.  Groups of similar age meet once a week for six (6) weeks.  This support group is offered when requested.  No cost.  Call Rainbow Kids at 920.452.2838 for more information.