Support Groups

Fibromyalgia Syndrome Support Group

Contact	Rachel Norton, MS, OT
Phone	353-5534
Email	rnorton [at] bloomhealth [dot] org
Hours	The Fibromyalgia Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at First United Methodist Church in room 316. Time: 6-
Description	An organized group meeting for individuals with Fibromyalgia Syndrome facilitated by health care professionals to discuss topics and articles that assist the individuals in managing their symptoms.
Subjects	Support Groups

Brain Tumor Support Group

URL	http://www.braintumor.org
Contact	Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
Phone	(812) 335-0459
Email	drjill [at] drjilltaylor [dot] com.
Hours	Every other Wednesday from 6:30-8pm
Description	Patients and caregivers connect with others who have coped with a brain tumor diagnosis. NBTS Patient and Caregiver Support Network provides an opportunity for those who are newly diagnosed, long-term survivors, or caregivers to connect with other survivors and caregivers over the phone or by email. The Support Network members are volunteers who would offer their support and experience to help others
Phone	1-800-934-2873
Subjects	Cancer Support Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous

Phone	812-330-3978
Email	bloomington [dot] in [dot] aa [at] hotmail [dot] com
Description	Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Phone	334-8191
Phone	1-800-589-8153
Subjects	Alcoholism Support Groups

La Leche League

URL	http://www.lllofindiana.org/bloomington
Contact	Joan
Phone	812-334-2698
Description	The mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and the mother. Evening Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month (no evening meeting in January and July) at 7:00 p.m., at Bloomington Area Birth Services, 2458 South Walnut Street (NW corner of Walnut & Country Club/Winslow). Morning meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the First United Church, Room #1, 2420 East Third Street (SW corner of E. 3rd St. & S. Woodcrest Ave.)
Additional Contact	Kelly
Phone	812-822-2220
Additional Contact	MaryAnn
Phone	812-824-6497
Email	mamartin [at] kiva [dot] net
Subjects	Breast Feeding Health Services Pregnancy and Childbirth Support Groups

Overeaters Anonymous

Phone	812-335-3839
Hours	Please visit website for meeting times and locations.
Description	OA is a fellowship of men and women who help each other arrest their disease of compulsive overeating one day at a time. Our primary purpose is to abstain from compulsive overeating and to carry this message of recovery to those who still suffer.
Subjects	Support Groups Weight Control

Quarryland Men's Chorus

URL	http://quarryland.org
Phone	(812) 876-4175
Address	First United Church 2420 East 3rd Street, Bloomington
Hours	Tuesdays at 7:30 pm
Description	The Quarryland Men's Chorus provides a positive performance-based community for gay and bisexual men and their allies in South Central Indiana. We foster talent, fellowship, pride, and understanding through excellence in vocal music.
Phone	855-1764
Subjects	Bisexuality Gays Homosexuality Men Music Singing Groups Support Groups

The Autism Society of Indiana (ASI)

URL	http://support.autism-society.org/site/Clubs?club_id=1259&pg=main
Phone	317-695-0252
Email	info [at] inautism [dot] org
Description	The Autism Society, the nation's leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.
Phone	1-800-3AUTISM
Subjects	Autism Indianapolis organizations Support Groups

American Diabetes Association - Regional office

URL	http://www.diabetes.org/about-us/local-offices/?state=IN
Phone	(317) 352-9226
Email	AskADA [at] diabetes [dot] org
Description	The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
Phone	1-888-DIABETES
Subjects	Diabetes Support Groups

TLC (Together we Learn to Cope)

URL	http://www.namibloomington.org/what_we_do.html
Phone	339-1551 ext. 17
Hours	first Monday of each month at First United Methodist Church., Room 302 at 7:00 pm.
Description	Support, education and advocacy for family and friends of people affected by severe mental illness.
Subjects	Mental Health Support Groups

Bi-Polar/Depression Support Group

Contact	Valerie Markley
Phone	812-332-7164
Email	markley [at] indiana [dot] edu
Hours	7-9pm
Description	Meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Subjects	Mental Health Support Groups