The Community Organizations database provides information about Monroe County nonprofits and groups.

 

Support Groups - Community Organizations

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Aktion Club of LIFEDesigns (formerly Options)

Description: 

Aktion Club is a service leadership program of Kiwanis International for adults living with disabilities
We meet on the second Friday of every month at the Bloomington office of LIFEDesigns Inc.

Year Established: 
2008 (all day)
Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
200 E Winslow Road
Bloomington
IN
47401
Contact
Aaron
Smith
812-322-0506
Vanesssa McClary
812-327-8575

Autism Society of America

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.

Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
Bethesda
MD
Contact
Jody Goddard
812-876-3311

Bloomington, Indiana Divorce Support Group

Description: 

What we are:

An informal group for divorcing, separating, or divorced individuals residing in the Bloomington, Indiana area who are looking for support while navigating their new circumstances.

While our individual stories differ they all involve the ending of serious relationships initially entered into with the belief that they would last a lifetime. We gather to support one another at weekly meetings where we share our feelings, concerns, and experiences with other members who are facing similar issues of adjustment.

Participants are expected to be willing and able to meet in person on a fairly regular basis.

LGBTQIA - friendly.

What we are not:

  • This is not a therapy group.
  • This is not a dating group.
  • This is not a place for seeking hook ups.
  • This is not a group for those simply looking to meet new people to hang out with and activities to fill their time.

The group currently meets weekly from 6 - 8 p.m. on Monday evenings. For information regarding meetings please email:

b-town-divsup [at] googlegroups.com

Year Established: 
2022 (all day)
Incorporation Status: 
Unincorporated
Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
Bloomington
IN
Contact
Linda
812-332-9970

Care Circle

Description: 

This group provides information, sharing and support for families and caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease, other dementias, or stroke. Meetings are flexible and informal; drop-ins are welcome.

Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
Bloomington Hospital's Alzheimer's Resource Center
431 S. College Avenue
Bloomington
IN
47403
Contact

Debtors Anonymous

Description: 

Debtors Anonymous offers hope for those whose debting causes suffering in their lives & the lives of others. 500+ weekly meetings in 9 countries.

The group meets Sundays from 5:30 p.m.to 7:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Room 27. Entrance is from the downstairs Lincoln Street Entrance. For those needing handicapped accessibility please call Sue at 812-345-4445 and leave a message.

Year Established: 
1971 (all day)
Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
221
East Sixth
Bloomington
IN
47408

La Leche League

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.)

Address
Bloomington
IN
Contact
Joan
812-334-2698
Kelly
812-822-2220

NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness

Description: 

The purpose of NAMI Greater Bloomington Area is: To provide emotional support, education, and advocacy for persons with mental illness, their families, and friends- To promote better quality of care, rights, and interests of citizens with mental illness, particularly of those who cannot speak for themselves- To advocate policies at the local, state, and national levels to accomplish these objectives.

Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
P.O. Box 7794
Bloomington
IN
47407
Contact
Jill
Taylor
President - Board of Directors
812-369-3119

Narcotics Anonymous

Description: 

To support recovering addicts; requires complete abstinence for all. For local information call 812-331-9767 or call national Narcotics Anonymous Help line for meeting information (818) 773-9999.

Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
205 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Bloomington
IN
47402
Contact
812-331-9767
(818) 773-9999

Parkinson's Awareness Association of Central Indiana, Bloomington Chapter

Description: 

The mission of the PAACI is to be a major source of information and education about Parkinson's Disease and a strong advocate for improvement of services, quality of care, and research support for Parkinsonians in Indiana.

We meet on the first and third Mondays of each month. First Monday is for people with PD and their care partners: 2pm at UU church.
Third Monday: Care Partners support group. 2pm 1141 E. Carnaby, Bloomington

Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
P.O.Box 19575
Indianapolis
IN
46219
Additional Address
Contact
812-318-06

Schizophrenic Anonymous

Description: 

Free and confidential support group for people with Schizophrenia. Meets second and fourth Thursday at 7:00 pm at the Fairview United Methodist Church.

Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
Fairview United Methodist Church, Wesley Room
600 West 6th St
Bloomington
IN
47404
Contact
Valerie
Markley
Contact Person
812-323-9720

South Central Community Action Program Thriving Connections

Description: 

SCCAP  Thriving Connections builds on the power of relationships to bring people together for change. A local Guiding Coalition provides the framework to increase the emotional and financial stability of participating families and reduce their use of welfare benefits. Just as importantly, SCCAP Thriving Connections brings the experience of poverty into the hearts and minds of community members and leaders, taking us one step closer to a national commitment to end poverty.

Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
1500 W. 15th Street
Bloomington
IN
47404
Contact
Linda
Patton
Thriving Connections Coordinator
812-339-3447

TOPS #IN 0131

Description: 

A support group to help people lose weight sensibly. Call for information. TOPS stand for Take Off Pounds Sensibly.

Meeting day: Wed Meeting time: 6:30/7:00 PM Meeting Location: St. Paul's Methodist Church

Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
4201 W. 3rd St.
Bloomington
IN
47404
Contact
Hester
Morris
Coordinator
812-232-4751
Robert
Day
Area Captain
317-838-7165