AIDS/HIV Services Group - A variety of educational and support services offered, regular meetings. 979-7714
Alcoholics Anonymous - Meets daily. 293-6565
Al-Anon/Alateen - Support for families and friends of alcoholics. For local meeting times and locations, visit va-al-anon.org.
Awareness of Body Image and Disordered Eating - 953-7220
Blue Ridge Family Alliance for the Mentally Ill - 970-1257
Central Virginia Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia Association, Inc. - A support group for sufferers and their family. 984-3419
Charlottesville Parkinson's Disease Support Group - 982-4482
Compassionate Friends - Friendship and understanding for bereaved parents. Monthly meetings at 7pm on the fourth tuesday at the Church of Our Savior on Rio Road. 973-8844 or pctcf@avenue.org.
Families Anonymous - Support group for people who are experiencing conflict or pain as the result of a family member. Meets every Monday 7-8pm at Aldersgate United Methodist Church on Rio Road. 923-7929
FOCUS - 953 Second Street, S.E., Charlottesville, VA 22902 :: 434-293-2222 - web site: http://www.avenue.org/focus/
Freedom From Smoking - Eight-week course for anyone trying to quit smoking. Nearest chapter in Waynesboro, 540-946-8023
Hospice of the Piedmont Bereavement Groups - For adults, children, and adolescents who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Contact Erin Webb at 817-6900 or erin.webb@hopva.org.
La Leche League of Charlottesville - To promote breastfeeding and provide support for mothers. Weekly morning and evening meetings in Charlottesville Info: Adrienne, 984-4665.
Lupus Foundation of Virginia - For dealing with the disease. 804-270-1626
Mental Health Mondays - A public lecture series held every Monday on the Downtown Mall. 977-4673
Mental Wellness Mutual Support Group - Meeting the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. For all ages. 977-4673
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Blue Ridge Chapter - 971-8010
Overeaters Anonymous - Available at many sites throughout Charlottesville, morning and evening times. 980-1777
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays - 296-6747
Single Mothers' Support Group - Childcare provided at meetings. Registration required. 979-8888.
Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA) - Intervention and support for survivors of sexual assault. Hotline: 977-7273. Office: 295-7273.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Numerous healthy weight loss programs throughout the area. Info: Ruth Walker at 295-1435. United Support- For men and women in abusive relationships. 293-2273
The Women’s Initiative - The mission of The Women's Initiative is to provide effective education, social support, and counseling services to empower women of all ages to transform challenging life situations into opportunities for personal growth and renewed well being. Info: 434-872-0047 or www.thewomensinitiative.org
