Support Groups

Divorce Support/Grief Support

Divorce Care                                                                                                                 Friendly, caring group of people that meets weekly to hep you through one of life's most difficult experiences.                                                                                  When: Tuesdays, September 7-November 30, 2010, 7:00-8:30pm                              Where: Christian Life Assembly of God, 933 Krumrey, Street, Plymouth                    Cost: $13; scholarships available                                                                         Call: Roger Paul at 920-892-4080 or RGPaul2898@wi.rr.com

RAINBOWS, SPECTRUM, and PRISM - Peer support groups for children, youth and adults who are grieving a loss due to death, divorce, separation, abandonment, or other crises.  Groups of similar age meet once a week for 14 weeks.  RAINBOWS - elementary/middle school; SPECTRUM - hgh school; PRISM - adults.  Registration is required.                                                                                                     When: Fall sessions begin in September, 2010                                                        Cost: FREE                                                                                                         Call: Rainbow Kids at 920-452-2838 for registration/information

Compassionate Parents - a support group for parents who have lost a child.           When: 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00pm                                                        Where: United Way Building, 2020 Erie Avenue, Sheboygan                                    Cost: FREE                                                                                                        Call: Mental Health America 920-458-3951 for more information

HALO (Hope After Loss Organization): Pregnancy Loss and Newborn Death - Supportive services and resources for anyone who has experienced pregnancy loss and newborn death, directly or indirectly, recently or many years ago.  Sponsored by St. Nicholas Hospital.                                                                                            When: 1st Thursday of the month, 7-8pm                                                            Call: 920-451-7572 or csalchert@sns.hshs.org for more information

Cup of Hope Grief Support & Information Group - Free support group for individuals experiencing the death of a loved one, no matter where they were cared for.            When: 4th Wednesday of the month, 10:30am-Noon                                             Where: Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, W2850 Hwy 28, Sheboygan Falls     Call: Nancy Simenz at 920-467-1800 or 1-800-866-2011 for more information

Experiencing Grief Support Group - Free support group for individuals experiencing any kind of grief.                                                                                               When: 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, 10:00-11:30am                                      Where: St. Nicholas Hospital, Francis Room                                                             Call: 920-459-4636 for more information

Living Single Again - This seven-week DVE class tackles the tough areas of singleness and sexuality in an honest, straightforward and practical way.                                When: Tuesdays, December 20, 2020-February 8, 2011; 7:00-8:30pm                    Where: Christian Life Assembly of God, 933 Krumrey Street, Plymouth                       Cost: $8.00                                                                                                      Call: 920-892-4888

Mental Health Support

Health & Hope Support Group - A six-part series for adults who are receiving professional help for major depression.  Facilitated by an area therapist.                  When: Wednesdays, September 22-October 27, 2010, 6:00-7:30pm                         Where: United Way Building, 2020 Erie Avenue, Sheboygan                                     Cost: Free                                                                                                        Call: 920-458-3951

Mental Health America Programs

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI - a support group for tose affected by mental illness)
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Suicide Loss Support Group
  • Health and Hope Support Group (for adults with major depression)
  • Confidential Screenings for Common Mental Disorders (at www.mhasheboygan.org)

Where: 2020 Erie Avenue, Sheboygan                                                                   Call: 920-458-3951

The Open Door Drop-In Center - Leisure center for adults dealing with mental illness.  A place for support, camaraderie and acceptance.                                         When: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am-4pm; Thursday, 9am-Noon; Saturday, 10am-2pm                                                                                                          Where: 817 N. 8th Street, Sheboygan                                                                    Cost: FREE                                                                                                       Call: Mary Buchberger 920-452-6875 for more information

Military Families Support

Military Families Connect - Military Families Connect (MFC) welcomes spouses, children, parents, families and friends, service members in all brances of the Armed Forces.  Active Duty, Guard and Reserve, any duty status, are welcome at monthly meetings which usually begin with a potluck meal, followed by exchange of information and an activity or speaker.  Children's activities are provided.  Registration is appreciated for meeting planning.                                                                         When: Mondays:

September 27 - Military Kids Night at Above & Beyond Children's Museum in Sheboygan

October 25 - Creating cards for deployed troops

November 13 - Baking brownie "bricks" and troop care packages

November 29 - County Veteran Service Officer (CVSO)

December 20 - Holiday Meal

Where: American Legion Post 243, 40 Stafford Street, Plymouth, unless otherwise indicated                                                             

Cost: FREE

Call: Family Resource Center at 920-892-6706 or 920-457-1888 or email mfc@excel.net for more information

Silver Linings - Peer support groups for children and adults dealing with a loved one in the military.  Grops of similar age meet once a week for six (6) weeks.  This support group is offered when requested.                                                                         Cost: Free                                                                                                          Call: Rainbow Kids at 920-452-2838 for more information

Support the Troops Project - Military Families Connect maintains a confidential database of currently deployed military members  who receive packaged mailings three times a year.  To add your loved one to the database, call the FRC at 920-892-6706 or 920-457-1888 or email mfc@excel.net

Transition to Home After Deployment - This group, provided by Military Families Connect (MFC), meets monthly for veterans, service members and their family members who have experienced a deployment since 2001. It provides an opportunity to meet and discuss the transition to home - be it smooth or bumpy - with others sharing the same journey.  PRe-registration is appreciated for meeting planning.  Limited childcare is available; refreshements will be provided.                  When: Tuesdays, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7, 2010, 6:00-7:30pm                     Where: FRC-Plymouth site                                                                                  Cost: FREE                                                                                                      Register: 920-892-6706 or mfc@excel.net

Parenting Support

Great Kids                                                                                                        Supportive meetings held September through May for parents of young children, focusing on varying parental issues  Childcare available                                     When: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month, Sept.-May; 3 Sessions: Fall, Winter, Spring; 9:00-11:00am

Where: St. Luke United Methodist Church, 623 Ontario Avenue, Sheboygan

Cost: $30/session or $85 for all three sessions; scholarships available

Call: Rachael at 920-458-3461 for registration, or visit www.stluke.net (click on ministries/adult)

La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group - Monthly meetings to inform and support women interested in breastfeeding.  Discussion led by accredited Leader.  Lending library and phone help.  For meeting information or breastfeeding help, call:

Megan 920-889-9931

Roni 920-451-7110

Sara 920-565-3874

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 and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 9:30-11:30am

Where: Plymouth Alliance Church, 1110 Davenport Road, Plymouth

Call: Melissa 920-980-2201

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: Lauren 920-783-6220

Sheboygan Teen MOPs

When: Every Tuesday, 5:30-7:30pm (includes dinner)

Where: Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 2313 Saemann Avenue, Sheboygan

Call: Amy 920-458-0092

More information about MOPs can be found at www.mops.org

 

Special Needs Support

ADHD Resources

A collection of books and videos on attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder are available in Mental Health America's resource library.  Anyone interested in borrowing items for up to two weeks can stop at the office.

When: 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday

Where: 2020 Erie Avenue, Sheboygan

Call: 920-458-3951

Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)

Provides information, resources, referrals, parent support through trainings and connections to other parents, and service coordination through linkages to local public health departments.

Local contacts: Cindy Vander Weele, R.N. or Kari Keller, R.N. at 920-459-3030

Regional Center: 920-969-5325 or Toll Free: 1-877-568-5205

HearthStone Respite Care Program of Sheboygan County

This program is designed to provide respite cost reimbursement for families with developmentally disabled members.  It is our hope to positively support your family by helping to provide a much-needed break.  Co-sponsored by HearthStone of Wisconsin, Sheboygan County Department of Health and Human Services, and the Family Resource Center of Sheboygan County.  Contact the Family Resource Center at 920-892-6706 or 920-457-1888 for more information and to determine eligibility.

Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope (PATH)

Dynamic and creative ways of looking toward the future of a person with special needs.  An eight-step, person-centered planning tool, PATH utilizes the person's dreams and passions to develop a practical action plan to move them forward.  Contact Carol Rost 920-451-3164.

Safe Harbor Support Groups - Free and confidential ongoing support groups for survivors/victims of domestic violence and sexual assaults.  Call 920-452-764- for more information.

  • Confidential Women Group
  • Domestic Violence Survivor
  • New Beginnings
  • Sexual Assault Survivors
  • Our View Hmong Women's Support Group
  • Family Dynamics Group
  • AODA Relapse Prevention Group