Support Groups
DivorceCare
You don’t have to go through it alone DivorceCare is a special weekly support group and seminar conducted by people who understand what you are experiencing. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. DivorceCare is nondenominational and features Biblical teaching for recovering from divorce and separation. FOR: anyone who is separated, in the process of divorce or divorced
WHEN: every Monday night from 6:30 -8:30pm
WHERE: Santa Cruz Bible Church, 440 Frederick Street (corner Frederick and Broadway); AC 10 (our coffee house)
DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K)
DC4K is a special group to help children recover from the hurt of divorce. It is run concurrently with the Monday night DivorceCare. The next DC4K will begin September 14th.
Help & Education for Liver Patients (HELP!)
HELP! provides support, education, advocacy, resource referral, and counseling at all stages of liver disease, from newly-diagnosed to end-of-life. HELP! specializes in hepatitis C, liver transplantation, organ donor advocacy, and integrated services for addicts in recovery.As well as periodic guest specialists, the HELP! 3rd-Monday Education Group – now in its 11th year – features written materials on liver health & function, understanding lab tests, biopsy, disease progression, treatment & symptom management, herbs, diet, HCV/HIV co-infection, and more. There is no cost to attend, and patients are encouraged to attend with a support person. A separate meeting exclusively for support-persons is held on the 2nd Monday of every month.Contact (831) 462-2979, help4hcv@yahoo.com, or http://help4hcv.org.LIVER EDUCATION GROUPS(meetings are subject to change – confirm ahead)HELP! 3rd-MONDAY EDUCATION GROUP FOR: liver patients & family members, health-care providers, interested othersWHEN: 3rd Monday of every month, 6:30-8:30 PMWHERE: Santa Cruz Bible Church, 440 Frederick Street @ Broadway, Santa Cruz HELP! SUPPORT-PERSONS GROUPFOR: family, friends, caregivers onlyWHEN: 2nd Monday of every month, 6-8 PMWHERE: Jeffery’s Restaurant, 2050 Soquel Ave @ Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz
H.O.P.E. ~ a Christian Based Support Group
H.O.P.E. is for those coping with bipolar disorder and/or chronic depression, as well as families and friends of those coping with these mental illnesses. Education about these illnesses through videos, speakers and other credible resources is provided. Christian friendship, fellowship and prayer support is provided in a safe, confidential environment.
Contact 336-5740, janiceseals@sbcglobal.net
FOR: all those who need help coping with mental illness (bipolar disorder, chronic depression), whether seeking self-help or help for a loved one.
WHEN: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 6:30 - 8:15pm
WHERE: Santa Cruz Bible Church Worship Center, 440 Frederick Street (corner Frederick and Broadway); 2nd Floor, Room 21