Support Groups

Divorce Care Weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. Learn ways to heal from the hurt of divorce.

When: Beginning in August, 2009

Where: Christian LIfe Assembly of God, 933 Krumrey Street, Plymouth

Cost: $12; scholarships available

Call: Roger Paul at 920-892-4080 or RGPaul2898@wi.rr.com

Great Kids Family-focused educational program for parents with young children. Childcare is provided by experienced caregivers.

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)

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: Delda 920-892-6766

Sheboygan MOPs

When: Kick-off September 15, then 1st Tuesday of the month, 9:00-11:00am

Where: Bethlehem Lutheran Church & School, 1121 Georgia Avenue, Sheboygan

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, Sheboygan

Call: Andrea 920-564-5102

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

Safe Harbor Support Groups

Ongoing daytime and evening educational/support groups for individuals affected by domestic violence and sexual assault.

When: Call for dates and times.

Where: 929 Niagara Avenue, Sheboygan

Cost: Free; some childcare is available

Call: 920-452-7640 or email KatyP@sheboygansafeharbor.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: Concord Building, 325 North Commercial Street, Suite 400, Neenah, WI 54956. Phone 920-969-5325

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.

Mental Health Support

The Open Door

A recreational and leisure center for adults with mental illness, offering activities, support and socializing in a safe and friendly environment. The Open Door also maintains a free clothing closet for those in need.

When: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am-4pm; Thursday, 9am-Noon; Saturday, 10am-2pm.

Where: 817 N. 8th Street, Sheboygan

Cost: Free

Call: 920-452-6875 for more information

Mental Health America Programs

There Is Hope-A walk for suicide awareness & prevention, August 21, 2010
Compassionate Parents (support group for parents who have lost a child)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI-a Suicide Loss Support Group)
Postpartum Depression
Suicide Loss Support Group
Health and Hope Support Group (for adults with major depression)
Confidential Screenings for Common Mental Health Disorders (at www.mhasheboygan.org)

Where: 2020 Erie Avenue, Sheboygan

Call: 920-458-3951

Grief Support

Climbing the Mountain of Grief: Youth Grief Support

Grief facilitators help youth work through their grief following their own natural grieving patterns, through age-appropriate activities. Call St. Nicholas Hospital, 920-457-5770 for further information and registration.

Cup of Hope Grief Support & Information Group

For individuals experiencing the death of a loved one, regardless of 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

Cost: Free

Call: Stephanie Pritzl, 920-467-1800 or 1-800-866-2011 for more information/childcare

Experiencing Grief Support Group

The group provides an opportunity to share with others the experience of the loss of a loved one. Registration is not required.

When: 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, 10:00-11:30am

Where: St. Nicholas Hospital, Francis Room

Cost: Free

Call: 920-459-4636 for more information

Hope After Loss Organization (HALO) - Pregnancy Loss and Newborn Death

Hope After Loss Organization (HALO) 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.

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.

Cost: Free

Call: Rainbow Kids, 920-452-2838 for registration/information

Military Support

Support the Troops Project

Military Families Connect (MFC) maintains a database of military members currently serving overseas so they may be included in our "support the troops" projects. If you would like to add your loved one to the list for future mailings, please call the Family Resource Center (920-892-6706 or 920-457-1888) or email mfc@excel.net with his/her contact information along with your name and phone number. Service members' mailing addresses are not shared with others outside of MFC staff.

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.

Cost: Free

Call: Rainbow Kids, 920-452-2838 for more information

Military Families Connect (MFC)

Military Families Connect (MFC) welcomes family members, friends and service members form all branches of the Armed Forces, Active, Guard and Reserves. Meetings include a potluck meal and exchange or information, followed by an activity or speaker. Children are welcome and activities are provided. Registrations appreciated for meeting planning. Meetings begin at 5:30pm with a potluck meal, and a speaker/activity typically follows the meal. Consult the current Family Resource Center Catalog for specific dates and activities.

When: 4th Monday of the month, 5:30pm

Where: American Legion Post 243, 40 Stafford Street, Plymouth

Cost: Free

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