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Al-Anon/Alateen
Description: Al-Anon is a fellowship of people who have been affected by the alcohol abuse of someone. The website below lists many regular meetings held throughout the valley.
Meetings:
Harlingen Al-Anon Family Group:
Every Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 pm
205 W. Adams, Harlingen, TX
Contact:
http://www.texas-al-anon.org
web@texas-al-anon.org
(888)425-2666
Alcoholics Anonymous
Description: Fellowship of men and women who support each other in recovering from alcoholism and maintain sobriety. No fees or dues.
Meetings:
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 12:10 pm and 8:00pm
Every Sunday, 9:30 am and 8:00 pm
205 W. Adams, Harlingen, TX
Contact:
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
(956)428-9561
(956)425-9300
Alzheimer Association - Rio Grande Valley
Description: Education for care givers, families and health care professionals who have loved ones with Alzheimer disease and related disease and wish to learn more about it.
Meetings:
First United Methodist Church
4200 N. McColl Rd., McAllen, TX
3rd Tuesday monthly at 2:00 & 7:00 pm
Contact:
www.alztexas.org
(800)272-3900 Toll-free
American Cancer Society
Description: General Cancer Support Group offers Information on cancer and cancer prevention, living with cancer and support for patients, family and friends. Bereavement and Grief helps family and friends cope with the loss of a loved one due to cancer. Reach to Recovery is a one-on-one support program for those with breast cancer. Additional information and support is also online.
Meetings:
General Cancer Support Group: Valley Baptist Medical Center, Harlingen; 1st Wednesday monthly, 12:30 pm
Bereavement and Grief: First United Methodist Church in Pt. Isabel, call (956)682-8329 for times. Bereavement and Grief: American Cancer Society Office, call (956)682-8320, option 3, for times.
Reach to Recovery, call (956)682-8320, select option 3, to make arrangements
Contact:
www.cancer.org
(956)682-8320, select option 3
(800)227-2345 Toll-free
5413 South McColl,
Edinburg, TX 78539
Cancer Support Group
Description: Current patients, survivors, family, friends, and caretakers support each other in learning about and living with cancer.
Meetings:
2nd Tuesday of every month, 5:30 pm
4501 S. Expressway 83, Harlingen
Contact:
(956)821-3943
(956)459-3415
Cocaine Anonymous
Description: Twelve step program for all men and women who want to stop using and stay free from mind-altering substances. No fees or dues.
Meetings:
Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6:30 p.m.,
First Presbyterian Church, 402 E. Jackson, Harlingen
Contact:
www.ca.org
www.ca-tva.org
(877)240-9271
Compassionate Friends
Description: Support group dedicated to the needs for parents and grandparents who have lost a child through death. Local contact and meeting information is available from the National Office.
Contact:
www.compassionatefriends.org
nationaloffice@compassionatefriends.org
(877)969-0010 Toll-free
(630)990-0246 Fax
The Compassionate Friends
PO Box 3696
Oak Brook, IL 60522-3696
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous (CEA-HOW)
Description: Fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength, and hope are recovering from compulsive eating and food addiction.
Meetings:
9:00 am, Saturdays
Fellowship Hall, Treasure Hills Presbyterian Church (Ed Carey & Haine Dr.) Harlingen, TX
Contact:
www.ceahow.org/
(956)423-3485
Easter Seals Rio Grande Valley
Description: Support groups for parents of children with disabilities.
Meetings:
Call for information
Contact:
(956)631-9171
(800)728-5491 Toll-free
1217 Houston Street
McAllen, TX 78505
Friends’ Cancer Support
Description: The Friends’ Cancer Support Group is an education and support opportunity for individuals who have lived with Cancer or are currently battling this disease, as well as their family members and friends. Concerns and personal experiences can be shared in this confidential setting. Guest speakers.
Meetings:
Last Saturday of each month, 9:30am – 11:30am
Game Room at Golden Palms, 2101 Treasure Hills Blvd., Harlingen, TX
Contact:
(956)423-0959 Facilitator
Grief and Loss Center Support Group
Description: Individual and group counseling.
Meetings: Wednesdays, 5:00-7:00 pm
Call for location
Contact:
(956)343-8446 or 542-4544
Life After Loss
Description: The Chaplain’s Program at Valley Baptist Medical Center offers this support group throughout the year for those experiencing the grief of loosing a loved one.
Meetings:
Call facilitator for information
Contact:
(956)389-4097 Facilitator
Men’s Resource Center Support Groups
Description: Programs help men find ways to manage their insecurity, pain, confusion, or disappointment before these feelings turn into violence against their partners, children, classmates, or other men and women in the community.
Meetings:
Every Thursday, 7:00 pm
204 N. 1st St, Harlingen
Contact:
http://www.mrcofsouthtexas.org/
956-425-6110
204 N. 1st St
Harlingen, TX 78550
Mothers Against Drunk Driving - MADD
Description: Assist victims of alcohol related crashes, educates the public of the dangers of drunk and drugged driving.
Contact:
(956)383-7400
(877)770-6233 Toll-free
315 West University Drive
Edinburg, TX 78539
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Rio Grande Valley (NAMI)
Description: All caregivers and family members of those diagnosed with a mental illness are invited to learn more about brain disorders, educational information and updates concerning mental illness. Meetings:
Meetings:
4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm
Call or email for location and more information
Contact:
Diana Rivera, President
RIVERALAWFIRM@aol.com
(956)631-2197
(800)633-3760 Toll-free NAMI Texas
Overeaters Anonymous
Description: A 12-step program for recovery from compulsive overeating that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. No dues or fees.
Meetings:
Every Monday, 7:30 pm
Treasure Hills Presbyterian Church, corner of Ed Carey Dr. and Haine Dr.
Contact:
(956)423-8422
Parkinson’s Support Group
Description: The Parkinson’s Support Group welcomes anyone who would like to become better informed about this disease. Meetings last from one – two hours with an education and support opportunity for individuals who live with this disease as well as their family members. Specifically chosen exercises for Parkinson’s Disease are conducted prior to each meeting.
Meetings:
3rd Tuesday of the month, 2:30 pm
Texas Room at Golden Palms, 2101 Treasure Hills Blvd., Harlingen, TX
Contact:
(956)421-3360 Facilitator
The Rio Grande Valley Epilepsy Support Group
Description: Individuals with epilepsy and their families and friends receive support and information about living with epilepsy. Call for meeting topics and speakers. No children under 12, please.
Meetings:
Call for meeting information
Contact:
www.epilepsyfoundation.org
(888)606-5353
(956)688-3320
The Stroke Support Group
Description: The Stroke Support Group is an education and support opportunity for individuals who have suffered stroke as well as their friends and family members. Physicians are on hand to offer education and answer questions.
Meetings:
Call for information
Contact:
(956)389-1494 Facilitator
Texas Organ Sharing Alliance - Second Chance Support Group
Description: Second Chance Support Group is open to organ transplant recipients and the families of donor, friends and people on transplant waiting lists.
Meetings:
3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:30 pm
Meeting places alternate between McAllen and Harlingen, call for location
Contact:
(956)630-0884 Main
2217 Primrose Avenue
McAllen, TX 78504
T.O.P.S. Weight Loss Support Group (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) #0710
Description: T.O.P.S. is a non-profit, weight loss support group providing information on nutrition and exercise as well as advice on loosing weight sensibly.
Meetings:
Every Thursday 8:30 am
St. Paul’s Luteran Church, 602 Morgan, Harlingen, TX
Contact:
http://www.tops.org
(956)421-3933 or 244-4159 Facilitator
T.O.P.S. Weight Loss Support Group (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) #1811
Description: T.O.P.S. is a non-profit, weight loss support group providing information on nutrition and exercise as well as advice on loosing weight sensibly.
Meetings:
Every Tuesday 5:30 pm
6th Floor Lounge at Golden Palms, 2101 Treasure Hills Blvd., Harlingen, TX
Contact:
http://www.tops.org
(956)423-6349 Facilitator
Visually Impaired Support Group
Description: Fellowship of individuals with vision loss or blindness.
Meetings:
10:00 am, second Saturday of the month
First Community Bank, Harlingen
Weight Watchers
Description: Learn how to lose weight and keep it off. Meetings provide a motivating environment led by a leader who has lost weight with Weight Watchers and kept it off. Each weigh-in is confidential.
Meetings:
7:30 am, 9:30 am, and 6:00 pm
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1920 E. Washington, Harlingen, TX
Go online for additional meetings
Contact:
www.weightwatchers.com
(956)412-0102
Women’s Support Group
Description: Support groups for women and their children who are victims of family domestic violence or sexual assault.
Meetings:
Every Thursday, 6:00-8:00 pm
616 W. Taylor, Harlingen, TX
Contact:
(956)423-9304
(866)423-9304
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