--- title: "Support Groups" date: 2020-02-12 author: "Laurie Stroud" featured_image: "https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/SUPPORT-GROUP-FEATURE-IMAGE-2020-BCF-scaled.jpg" categories: - name: "Support Groups" url: "/category/support-groups.md" tags: - name: "Featured" url: "/tag/featured.md" --- # Support Groups Whether you’re looking for grief counseling, help with parenting, or support in your battle against cancer, the list below is a resource to help you find the support you need. Click on any of these topics to find support groups and their meeting times. We have included addresses, e-mails, phone numbers, and other contact information to help you connect. Do you have a support group you would like others to attend? Email Melissa@ChristianFamilyPublications.com, Subject Line: Support Groups. [Abortion Recovery](#abortion)[Addiction](#addiction) [ADHD Parent Support Group](#adhd) [Alzheimer’s Disease](#alzheimers) [Breast Cancer](#breastcancer) [Cancer](#cancer) [Celebrate Recovery](#celebrate) [COPD](#copd) [Divorce/ Grief Recovery](#divorcegrief) [Divorce](#divorce)[Family Support Group](#family) [Grief](#grief) [Infertility](#infertility) [Low Vision](#lowvision) [Lupus](#lupus) [Mental Health](#mentalhealth) [Multiple Myeloma](#multiplemyeloma) [Ostomy](#ostomy)[Parenting](#parenting) [Pet Loss](#petloss) [Pulmonary Hypertension](#hypertension) [Prostate Cancer](#prostate) [Sexual Addiction](#sexualaddiction) [Weight Loss](#weightloss) **Abortion Recovery** **Forgiven & Set Free** Chelsea, Fultondale, Helena, Hoover, and Springville. To learn more call 205-620-1344, [www.abortionrecoveryalabama.org](http://www.abortionrecoveryalabama.org) **Flow of the Spirit Church** Every Monday at 6:30pm, 90 Sheffield Dr, Ashville, call 205-240-4801 or 205-594-4888 **Grace Episcopal** Every Monday at 12:00pm, Nar Anon Family group meeting. Nar Anon provides support and information for families and friends of those suffering with addiction, 5712 First Ave. N, 35212, call 205-617-7911 **Pine Haven Church** Every Monday at 6:00pm, Christian support for people recovering from addiction or life issues. Family members affected by addiction also welcome, 3465 Shannon-Wenonah Road, Bessemer, call 205-260-0020 [Back To Top](#grid) --- **Addiction** **Parents of Addicted Loved Ones-** Free Group Meetings providing education and support for loved ones of those suffering from substance abuse. You don’t have to be a parent to attend. Two meeting places: The Moore Institute, 4126 Autumn Lane, Vestavia Hills, Thursdays at 6:30pm, call 205-616-8867 for more information; Double Oak Community Church, 112 Olmstead Street Room C-11, Birmingham, Mondays at 6:30pm, call 717-314-1918 for more information. **Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church-** AA: Monday/Wednesday, 8 p.m., Room 106; Alanon: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 12 p.m., Monday/Wednesday 8 p.m., Tuesday/Thursday 10:30 a.m. – all in Rm 102; Heroin Anonymous: Monday 6-8 p.m., Friday 8-9 p.m., both in Room 104; Narcotics Anonymous: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8 p.m., Room 107. Groups meet at VHUMC downstairs beneath Tyson Hall, [www.vhumc.org.](http://www.vhumc.org/) **Loved Ones of Addicts-** Beginning Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 6 p.m. at Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Giers 524. Recovering from addiction is hard. It demands sacrifice, patience, and grace for those in recovery and especially from those who walk alongside them. This safe, confidential, and supportive group is designed for parents, spouses, families, and friends of those suffering through addiction. [www.shades.org/care](http://www.shades.org/care) **Sober AA Meetings-** These groups are designed to help those suffering from alcohol addiction find help in Hoover. [Click here to find valuable resources](https://sober.com/aa-meetings/alabama/hoover/) for people at any stage of their recovery journey, along with a local AA meeting directory. **Narcotics Anonymous Meetings-** Addiction is a significant issue in Alabama. [Narcotics.com](http://Narcotics.com) connects people with local recovery resources, including: Free tools; Patient support; and Local NA meet-ups. [Click here to find the nearest support group](https://www.narcotics.com/na-meetings/alabama/) to you in Alabama. [Back To Top](#grid) --- **ADHD Parent Support Group** **Family Bridges and Grace Presbyterian Church** 4th Tuesday of every month. 6:00-7:30pm, 6110 Deerfoot Parkway, Trussville. Call Diane at 205-681-6431. Visit [www.fambridge.org](http://www.fambridge.org) [Back To Top](#grid) --- **Alzheimers** **Covenant Place, Gardendale** 2nd Thursday of month, 6:00pm-7:00pm **Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church** Hwy 119, 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 5:30pm **Our Lady of Sorrows, “A Faith Perspective”** 1st and 3rd Sunday 2:00pm, 1728 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood, Social Hall, 983-4030 / Chad **Viva Health Caregiver Support Group:** 1550-K Montgomery Hwy., Hoover AL 35216. 4th Wednesday of the month – 1:00 pm. For more information, contact Tiffany Nabors 205-978-4911. **Caregiver Support Group at The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany:** 1334 Montevallo Road SW, Leeds AL 35094. 1st Tuesday of the month – 6:30 pm. For more information, contact Julie Slagle 419-654-1149, jslagle@lakesidehospice.org. **Lakeside Hospice Caregiver Support Group:** 4010 Masters Rd., Pell City AL 35128. 2nd Tuesday of the month – 2:30 pm. For more information, contact Julie Slagle 419-654-1149, jslagle@lakesidehospice.org. **Caregiver Support Group:** Caring for someone with memory loss due to dementia, Alzheimer’s, or stroke? Find comfort among a community of friends the first and third Thursday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in Room 129. This fall, join us for an informative and interactive series of presentations given by Renée Harmon, MD, author of “Surfing the Waves of Alzheimer’s: Principles of Caregiving That Kept Me Upright.” Through engaging stories and lectures, you will gain knowledge, understanding, and a deeper compassion for persons living with all forms of dementia. The series is intended for persons who are currently caregivers as well as for those who want to learn how to best support these families. 2023 Schedule: September 7–Dementia 101: Just the Facts, M’am; October 5–Dementia 102: Communication Issues in Dementia; November 2—Dementia 103: Enter Their World; December 7—Dementia 104: Care for the Caregiver. No registration required. **Living with Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support Group at Brookdale University Park:** Are you caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia? Join our partners at Brookdale University Park, 400 University Park Drive, Homewood, 35209, for their monthly support group meetings. Meetings are held every third Tuesday of the month from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and welcome guest speakers on various topics. [Back To Top](#grid) --- **Breast Cancer** **St. Vincent’s Bruno Conference Center** 2nd Tuesday of month, Facilitator Judith Harrington, 12:00pm-1:30pm, free lunch provided. Call 930-2217, e-mail katherine.puckett@gmail.com to register **St. Vincent’s East, Cancer Treatment Center** 3rd Tuesday of the month. 12:00pm, free lunch provided. Call 838-3519 for details [Back To Top](#grid) --- **Cancer** **St. Vincent’s Bruno Conference Center** General Cancer Support Group, 1st Tuesday of month, Facilitator Louis Josof, 12:00pm-1:30pm, free lunch provided. Call 930-2217, e-mail katherine.puckett@gmail.com to register **St. Vincent’s East, Cancer Treatment Center** TOUCH General Cancer Support Group for Cancer Survivors & Families. First Wednesday of every month, 11:00am, free lunch provided. Call 838-3519 for details **Rays of Hope** Hunter Street Baptist 2600 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover, call 985-7295, email dianeghead@att.net [Back To Top](#grid) --- **Celebrate Recovery** **Calvary Baptist** Every Tuesday at 6:00pm, 7570 15th Street Road, Concord, call 205-491-1885, visit [calvaryalive.com](http://calvaryalive.com) **First Baptist Church Pelham** Every Sunday at 5:00pm for Big Group & 6:00pm for Small Group. Safe place where hurts can be healed, habits broken and hang-ups overcome. 2867 Pelham Parkway, 35124, call 663-7492 **Harvest Assembly of God** Every Wednesday at 6:30pm, meal provided, 81 Old Shocco Road, Talladega, 256-362-5973 **Harvest Community Church** Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 7:00pm, 4465 Pinson Valley Parkway, [www.harvestcpc.org ](http://www.harvestcpc.org) **Lakeview United Methodist Church** Meets every Thursday night. Dinner at 6:00-6:30pm, large group from 6:35-7:30pm and small group from 7:35-8:30pm. 1154 Hwy 11, Pelham, 35124. We are a 12 Step Bible-based program to help us with our hurts, habits and hang-ups. For more information, call 205-663-3309. **McElwain Baptist** Every Friday at 6:30pm, visit [www.celebraterecoverybirmingham.com](http://www.celebraterecoverybirmingham.com), 4445 Montevallo Road, 35213, call 956-0388 **North Gardendale Baptist** Every Thursday 6:00pm dinner, 7:00pm worship and large group, 125 Belcher Hill Road, call 410-2156 **One Eighty/Clearbranch** UMC Ministry, Every Friday at 6:00pm, 5770 U.S. Highway 11, Springville, 35146, visit [www.turnoneeighty.org](http://www.turnoneeighty.org), call 238-8075 **Palmerdale United Methodist** Sundays 5:00pm, 7778 Alabama Highway 75, Pinson, 35126, call 681-9762 [Back To Top](#grid) --- **COPD** **St. Vincent’s Blount** First Tuesday of every month, 6:00pm [Back To Top](#grid) --- **Divorce/Grief Recovery** **Rebuilding** A Divorce and Grief Recovery Group- Interdenominational, Family Life Center Assembly Hall Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Homewood 6:00-8:30pm every Tuesday, [www.ourrebuilding.org](http://www.ourrebuilding.org), No pre-registration required, $25 for 10 week session, call 969-0062 [Back To Top](#grid) --- **Divorce** **DivorceCare** The Church at Brook Hills provides DivorceCare support care for an only women group. Current Date and Location: August 17th – November 9th meeting every Sunday 2:00-3:30 pm, Room C114, For more information visit w[ww.brookhills.org/news/divorcecare](http://ww.brookhills.org/news/divorcecare), or call (205) 313-7736 **DivorceCare & (DC4K) DivorceCare for Kids** start Monday evening August 14 from 6-8 PM. Inverness Vineyard Church, 4733 Valleydale Road Birmingham, AL 35242. We meet in the main sanctuary foyer. Find out more about DivorceCare at [invernessvineyard.org](http://invernessvineyard.org/) under the “Get Help” tab. Or call 205-910-3962. **Divorce Care-** Beginning Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Dobbins 527. Navigating divorce can be one of life’s most challenging journeys, filled with complex emotions and unexpected hurdles. But you don’t have to face this difficult time alone. DivorceCare offers a supportive 13-week program designed to help you heal and move forward. [www.shades.org/care](http://www.shades.org/care) **Divorce Care at Double Oak Community Church-** Divorce Care is a video-based support group that provides practical tools for coping with separation or divorce. This group is open to anyone in our community to attend free of charge. The Divorce Care workbook is available for a discounted rate of $10. Divorce Care will meet on Wednesdays starting August 13 through November 19, 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm. The group will meet in The Annex (located on the back side of the Double Oak Community Church-Community Building located at 112 Olmsted Street). A small parking lot area is located on the back side of the building and the entrance to the Annex faces that parking lot. Divorce Care is a part of the church’s MidWeek programming, so events will be taking place at the same time for Preschool (Birth-PreK), Kids (K-5th), Middle School (6th-8th) and High School (9th-12th) should you have children that would like to attend. Please contact Bud & Mary Ussery for more information about Divorce Care (maryussery@victoryrpm.com) or call the church for details at 205-995-9752. **DivorceCare** South Highland Presbyterian. Wednesday, G16, 6:00-7:30pm. Registration, call 933-0790 **DivorceCare** Asbury United Methodist, Sundays, September 18 – November 27, 4:00-5:30pm, 6690 Cahaba Valley Rd (119), [www.asburyonline.org](http://www.asburyonline.org), call 995-1700 [Back To Top](#grid) --- **Family Support Group** **Special Needs Parent Support-** Begins Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Shades Mountain Baptist Church at 6 p.m. in Giers 512. Monthly meetings on 8/28/24, 9/4/24, 10/2/24 ,11/6/24, 12/11/24. The Special Needs Parent Support Group is a welcoming space for those caring for children or adults with developmental disabilities. Find encouragement, share experiences, and gain practical wisdom from others on similar journeys. This supportive community offers a place to process both the joys and challenges of everyday life while connecting with those who understand your unique situation. **Childcare is provided** for children not attending Midweek classes, ensuring accessibility for all. [www.shades.org/care](http://www.shades.org/care) **Parents of Wayward Children-** Begins Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Shades Mountain Baptist Church at 6 p.m. in Dobbins 542. Monthly meetings on 8/28/24, 9/4/24, 10/2/24, 11/6/24, 12/11/24. Our child turned away from his or her faith. Why did this happen? How do we respond? If you are a parent who’s asked similar questions, come join other parents navigating difficult emotions and challenging situations from loving and relating to children who’ve wandered from faith and family. Join to find support, wisdom, and community as you navigate the delicate balance of maintaining relationships while holding onto hope for your child’s return to faith. [www.shades.org/care](http://www.shades.org/care) **Grandparents Raising Grandkids-** Begins Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Shades Mountain Baptist Church at 6pm in Giers 516. Monthly meetings on 8/28/24, 9/4/24, 10/2/24, 11/6/24, 12/11/24. More than 2.6 million children are raised by grandparents or an extended family. What do you do when your role shifts from grandparent to parent of your grandchild? In this monthly group, you’ll find a supportive, encouraging community for discussing the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual challenges of raising grandkids. [www.shades.org/care](http://www.shades.org/care) **Safe Harbor** Every Tuesday faith-based support for those who have teens in rebellion. Signs of rebellion can be disrespect, social withdrawal, dropping grades, truancy, substance abuse, call 205-981-0995, visit [www.thesafeharbor.org](http://www.thesafeharbor.org) [Back To Top](#grid) --- **Grief** **GriefShare with Brook Hills:** GriefShare is a thirteen-week support group that is designed to help individuals deal with their grief in a community. Join us Sunday, August 17th through November 9th, 2:00-3:30pm in room C105. For more information visit [www.brookhills.org/news/griefshare-2025](http://www.brookhills.org/news/griefshare-2025),or call (205) 313-7736. **Faith Presbyterian GriefShare:** If you’ve lost a spouse, parent, sibling, child, or other close family member, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before. *GriefShare* provides a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you. Trained facilitators who have experienced grief just like you will guide you through one of life’s most difficult experiences and provide you with the tools and resources to move forward. Meetings will be held at Faith Church (Lower Level), 4601 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL 35242 on Thursday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., starting February 5. You are welcome to join us at any time during the 14-week series. If you are college age or older and have lost a close family member, please call 205-908-6529 or email FromMourningToJoy@gmail.com for questions and/or registration. Or you may visit [www.griefshare.org/groups/282643](http://www.griefshare.org/groups/282643). *Registration Fee:* $25.00 (includes workbook and refreshments). **Briarwood Griefshare:** Mark Cushman • W202 • Wednesdays, Sept. 5–Nov. 28 A 13-week seminar and support group for those who are grieving the death of a loved one. Each session includes a discussion based on video presentations dealing with grief. Participants are welcome to start attending any time during the quarter. Contact Mark Cushman, 776-5227 or for more information. W202 is above the foyer to the Worship Center, next to the elevator. Cost: $15 for workbook. **Community Grief Support** offers various support groups for different types of grief. By gathering people with like losses together, great support is received—both from the leaders and volunteers, and from one other. Various locations are available, so please choose the group that is most convenient to you and communicate your choice to us so we can contact you prior to the first meeting. Call us at 205.870.8667 to sign up. Community Grief Support (CGS) offers video and phone grief counseling, as well. Call 205-870-8667 for information. CGS offers free grief support services for bereaved adults who are rebuilding their lives after the loss of a loved one, [www.communitygriefsupport.org](http://www.communitygriefsupport.org/). **Meadow Brook Baptist GriefShare:** 13-week cycle beginning on January 6, 2021 from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Group led by Mrs. Judy Sheppard. Call 205-612-7240 or click [here](https://www.griefshare.org/groups/126067) for more information. **Shades Mountain Baptist’s GriefShare:** Beginning Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 6 p.m. in Dobbins 535. GriefShare is a safe, welcoming place to understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you will discover what to expect, what’s “normal” and learn helpful ways to coping with grief’s unpredictability while gaining solid support each step of the way. [www.shades.org/care](http://www.shades.org/care) **GriefShare at Double Oak Community Church-** GriefShare Grief & Loss Support Group at Double Oak Community Church is open to anyone who has lost a loved one to death and is still struggling with navigating the grief process. This group is open to anyone to attend free of charge. GriefShare will meet on Mondays starting August 11 through November 17 (not meeting on designated holidays), 6 pm – 7:30 pm each week. The group will meet in The Annex (located on the back side of the Double Oak Community Church-Community Building located at 112 Olmsted Street). A small parking lot area is located on the back side of the building and the entrance to the Annex faces that parking lot. Please contact Kelly Stephenson if you have any questions and are interested in joining the group. For more details, contact Kelly Stephenson at kstephenson@docc.org or call 205-995-9752. **Daytime Widowed Support Groups (Age 70+): Over-the-Mountain Area: Location:** Vestavia Hills Methodist Church, 2061 Kentucky Avenue, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. **Time:** 10 – 11:30am. **Days:** 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, Year Round. **Riverchase/Hoover Area: Location:** Riverchase United Methodist Church, 1953 Old Montgomery Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35244. **Time:** 10:00 – 11:30am. **Days:** 1st & 3rd Thursdays, Year Round. **Huffman/Roebuck Area: Location:** Huffman Baptist Church, 700 Huffman Road, Birmingham, AL 35125. **Time:** 10:00 – 11:30am. **Days:** 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, Year Round**.** **Homewood Working Widowed:** facilitated by Bob House and Deb Kattus; to convene via videoconferencing on Tuesday, September 22, at 6:30 p.m., 205-870-8667. **Trussville Working Widowed:** facilitated by Bob Butler and Peggy Hicks; to convene at Trussville First UMC on Thursday, September 17, at 5:30 p.m., 205-870-8667. **Midtown Working Widowed:** facilitated by Claudia Williams; to convene via videoconferencing on Monday, September 14, at 6 p.m., 205-870-8667. **Riverchase Retirees’ Spousal Loss:** facilitated by Steve Sweatt; to reconvene in-person at Riverchase UMC, Hoover, in Riverchase Room B on Thursday, September 17, at 10 a.m., 205-870-8667. **Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church Grief Support Group-** 7 week Grief Support Group with fellow grief survivors, designed to help navigate challenges faced by those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Dinner is provided and there is no cost to attend. Group meets at VHUMC from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., [vhumc.org](http://vhumc.org). **Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church Spousal Loss Group: Location:** Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church, 3736 Montrose Rd, Mountain Brook, AL 35213. **Time:** 5:30-7pm. **Days:** Wednesdays April 19-June 21, 2023. **Facilitator Contact:** Dr. Larry Michael. **Collat Jewish Family Services Spousal Loss Group: Location:** Levite Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Rd Birmingham, AL 35213. **Time:**10-11:30am. **Days:** Wednesdays April 17-June 26, 2023. **Spousal Loss Support Group:** If you or a loved one has recently lost their spouse, Asbury offers a spousal-loss support group called “Healing Hearts.” The group is facilitated by Asbury Member Sunny Gilliam, working with [Community Grief Support.](https://www.communitygriefsupport.org/) A new class this fall from Sept. 6- Nov. 8 at 10:30 a.m. Register at . **Other Loss Support Groups** **Loss of Adult Child Support Group:** A grief support group for those who lost a child aged 18 or older. Held on Tuesdays from June 4-July 30, 2024 (no meeting on July 4) from 5:30-6:30pm at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church, North Building, Room 258, 1114 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, 35209, [www.communitygriefsupport.org](http://www.communitygriefsupport.org). **Young Adult Parent-Grandparent-Sibling-Friend Loss Support Group:** Pre-consultation is required for this loss specific group. If interested, call Steve Sweatt, CGS Clinical Director, 205-870-8667. **Location:** Dawson Memorial Baptist Church, 255 North Building. **Time:** 6pm -7:30pm. **Days:** Thursdays starting May 25, 2023. **Loss of Adult Child Support Group:** Pre-consultation is required to register for this loss specific group. If interested, call Steve Sweatt, CGS Clinical Director, at 205-870-8667. This support group is led by Steve Sweatt, LPC, LMFT. **Location:** Room 255 North Building, Dawson Memorial Baptist Church. **Time:** 4pm -5:30pm. **Days:** Mondays starting May 16, 2023. [Back To Top](#grid) --- **Infertility** Infertility and Infant Loss- Begins Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Shades Mountain Baptist Church at 6pm in Giers 525. Monthly meetings on 8/28/24, 9/4/24, 10/2/24, 11/6/24, 12/11/24. If you have experienced infant loss or a season of infertility, you know the pain of grief and isolation it can bring. This type of grief is unique, but you are not alone. This group offers a place of mutual support and care during a difficult season. This group provides a regular, safe place to process your experiences and find hope amidst the struggle. [www.shades.org/care](http://www.shades.org/care) **Homewood Library** RESOLVE (The National Infertility Association) Peer Support Group, 1st Monday of month, 6:00-7:30pm, call 868-1252 or email resolvebham1@yahoo.com [Back To Top](#grid) --- **Low Vision** **St. Vincent’s East** Classrooms 1-2. For individuals and supporting individuals living with Low Vision. Last Wednesday of month 11:30am-1:00pm. Lunch $5, first time attending free, 838-3162 **Shelby County: First Presbyterian Church of Alabaster (8828 AL-119, Alabaster, AL 35007)** Meet the 1st Tuesday of each month, 10:00am-12:00pm, The meetings are led by Sue Schulgin who works with the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, Individuals are welcome to join us whether you have vision, low vision, some vision or no vision, Call Gwendolyn Brown [205-685-0570](tel:(205)%20685-0570) for more information. [Back To Top](#grid) --- **Lupus** **St. Vincent’s 119** 1st Saturday of month, 10:00am – Noon, 7191 Cahaba Valley Rd, 35242, call 408-6551 [Back To Top](#grid) --- **Mental Health** **NAMI Shelby Family Support Group** 4th Tuesday of the Month, 6pm Shelby Baptist Physician’s Center: 1000 1st Street, Second Floor, Suite 240 North Alabaster, Al 35007 Free peer-led support group for family, partner and friends of individuals with mental illness, [www.namishelby.com](http://www.namishelby.com/), 205-202-0827. **NAMI Connections Support Group** 4th Tuesday of the Month, 6pm Shelby Baptist Physician’s Center: 1000 1st Street, Second Floor, Suite 240 North Alabaster, Al 35007 Free, recovery support group for individuals living with mental illness where people learn from one another’s experiences, share coping strategies and offer mutual encouragement and understanding. Facilitated by peers living in recovery, [www.namishelby.com,205-202-0827](http://www.namishelby.com,205-202-0827/). [Back To Top](#grid) --- **Multiple Myeloma** **Southern Legacy BBQ** 2943 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover, AL 35244, 2nd Saturday of month, 11:00am-1pm, email erichuck@bellsouth.net [Back To Top](#grid) --- **Ostomy** **St. Vincent’s 119** September 11, 2:30pm-4:30 p.m. B’ham Ostomy Association, call Lyn Hayes at 907-3706 or Sydney Bloom at 995-0149 [Back To Top](#grid) --- **Parenting** **Alabama Family Rights-** call 626-9458, visit www.alfra.org, Hoover Library, 200 Municipal Drive, email alfra.bhm.epr@gmail.com **5 Conversations-** This book study addresses the dynamic social and spiritual issues affecting our kids from cradle to college. This study helps parents prepare the ongoing discussions needed in your daughters and sons formative years. Group meets at Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church for 5 weeks: Daughters: 4-5 p.m.; Sons 5:15-6:15 p.m., [vhumc.org](http://vhumc.org). **Fourth Trimester-** Begins Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Shades Mountain Baptist Church at 6pm in Worship Center 426. Monthly meetings on 8/28/24, 9/4/24, 10/2/24, 11/6/24, 12/11/24. Moms, have you had a baby in the last year? Join us for this unique ‘Fourth Trimester” support group as we laugh, maybe cry a little and learn to be new moms together. [www.shades.org/care](http://www.shades.org/care) **Baby Café-**Free resource for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers offered through Monogram Maternity at St. Vincent’s that provides support from specifically-trained staff and the opportunity to share experiences and made friends. Refreshments, comfortable seating and open-forum discussions are also provided. Meeting times and locations: St. Vincent’s 119 (Conference Center Room), Wednesdays, 10am-12 Noon; St. Vincent’s Birmingham (4th fl. Women’s and Children’s Bldg. down the hall from Monogram Maternity), Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1pm-3pm; St. Vincent’s East (2nd floor classroom #4), Fridays 10am-12pm; Prince of Peace Catholic Parish in Hoover, (St. Elizabeth Room), Mondays 10am-12pm; Crossroads Baptist Church in Warrior (Mommy & Me Room), Thursdays 9am-11am. For more details, email or call 205-212-6667. [Back To Top](#top) --- **Pet Loss** **Dixie’s Group, Homewood Library** Last Tuesday of mo., 5:30-7pm. Led by Dr. Larry Michael. Free, walk-ins welcome. For further details call 492–9992. [Back To Top](#grid) --- **Pulmonary Hypertension** **The Kirklin Clinic: 4th Floor Conference Room (2000 6th Ave south, 35294)** 2nd Tuesday of the month, 12:00pm, free lunch is provided, call [2055855603](tel:(205)%20585-5603) to RSVP. [Back To Top](#grid) --- **Prostate Cancer** **St. Vincent’s East, Cancer Treatment Center** 2nd Wednesday of the month. 12:00pm, free lunch provided. Call 838-3519 [Back To Top](#grid) --- **Sexual Addiction** **Route 1520** Recovery groups for men struggling with pornography, sexual brokenness and sex addiction. Also groups for their spouses. Visit [www.route1520.com](http://www.route1520.com) for locations, dates, times throughout the Birmingham area [Back To Top](#grid) --- **Weight Loss** **Indian Springs First Baptist** Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm, 3375 Cahaba Valley Rd, www.tops.org, Facebook: TOPS Indian Springs AL [Back To Top](#grid)