Don’t try to go through this whole process alone. Link up with one of Northside's support groups. It’s a place where you’ll find caring people who understand the issues you face.
DivorceCare for Adults
New session will begin August 28th
Separation and divorce are among life’s most painful experiences. You will find the help and encouragement of others in DivorceCare. This group has a 13 week cycle that offers a place to find information, encouragement and sharing. This group meets Thursday nights from 6:15 - 8:30 p.m. in room 106. Childcare is provided for children ages 12 and under upon request. For more information please contact Paul @ (502) 639-8952 or email him pmnypaver@yahoo.com. This is the first of two divorce support and recovery classes offered at Northside.
DivorceCare for KIDS
New session will begin August 28th
DivorceCare for Kids is a special group that helps children 6 to 12 years of age recover from the hurt of divorce. Children caught in a divorce, often times blame themselves and therefore need help processing their feelings. Our prayer is that this group will help children talk to their parents during this very difficult time. If you have questions please contact Jo Ann 812-284-5779 or email her at dwjw@insightbb.com.
A Time For Healing
New session will begin August 28th
After completing DivorceCare and receiving a strong foundation; members of this group will embark upon an intense journey of self examination and emotional recovery form the pain of divorce. What matters most is not so much what happens to you, but how you choose to respond to it. If you have made a decision to do the very difficult work of healing, this group is where you belong. Join us in an environment of support, trust and guidance on the road to complete divorce recovery. This class meets Thursday nights from 6:15-8:30pm in room 107. Childcare is provided for children ages 12 and under upon request. Please contact Tim at 542-4049 or email tanderson@mynorthside.com, prerequisite: full session of DivorceCare.
ARC (Addicts Redeemed by Christ) For Men
Support group for men struggling with sexual addiction. Call 542-4060. This mailbox can only be accessed by the group facilitator, who will contact you regarding meeting times and dates. All information is strictly confidential and will not be shared with staff or others.
HOPE FOR ORPHANS
Is an educational and mutual support ministry dedicated to encouraging adoptive parents to helping couples considering adoption connect with waiting orphans, and reaching out in various ways to children still without permanent families, both domestically and internationally.
Hope for Orphans has a playgroup that meets the second Friday of each month. For more info contact Ginger Jones @812-923-7279
CROSSROADS
A ministry that provides a place where ex-offenders can receive encouragement, support and assist one another in obtaining a Christ-centered lifestyle. Call 542-4062 to leave a message in a confidential voice mailbox. This mailbox can only be accessed by the group facilitator, who will contact you regarding meeting times and dates. All information is strictly confidential and will not be shared with staff or others.
GRIEF SHARE
It may be hard to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you’ve probably found that few people understand the deep hurt you feel. This group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time. For more info contact Wade Thaxton at 502-550-7185 & wthaxton@insightbb.com
Northside also offers these community based programs for support at our campus.
AL-ANON
For family and friends of loved ones with addiction problems,
meets Wednesdays 8:00 pm in Room 108. For more information contact Flo at 502-592-4196.
Alcoholics Anonymous/AA
This open group for men and women meets Wednesdays, 8:00pm at the Brick House Front Living Room. For more information contact Joe at 923-7851.
Narcotics Anonymous /NA
This open group for men and women meets Wednesdays,
7:30 PM in the fire place room in the Brick House. For more information contact Tim at 542-4049 or email him
at tanderson@mynorthside.com.
S.O.A.R. (Survivors of Abuse Restored)
S.O.A.R. is a Christ-centered group that is a safe place for women to share the emotional pain of sexual abuse that has broken their hearts and injured their souls. Only God can reach down and heal those kinds of hurts.
It is easy to say God can heal all wounds but it is not so easy to let God into these places in our hearts. Together women share and learn how deep these wounds are. Once you can acknowledge and understand what has happened and what damage it has caused in life then you are ready to let God heal you. You then become a brand new person in Christ. Whole again. For more info contact Leslie @ 923-8551.
Men Walking With Christ
A confidential Christ-centered 12 Step men's Bible study and recovery group finding freedom in Christ from spending, alcohol, drugs, porn, affairs, relationships, food, jobs, gambling, codependency, compulsive behavior, addictions...sin. Call for confidential information, 502-797-4127 or email tanderson@mynorthside.com.
Choosing Wisely Before You Divorce
You face one of the most serious decisions of your life. Your marriage is in trouble and you must choose between staying together and getting a divorce. Choosing Wisely Before You
Divorce is designed to provide you with solid information about the divorce process. It will help you step back from the emotional turmoil you now face and take an objective view of how divorce (if you select that path) will affect your life in several different areas including Legal, Physical, Financial, Spiritual, Emotional, and Effects on children. It is essential that you have this information before making your decision. New session will
begin this fall and will be held on Monday nights, 6:30pm 8:00pm. Date and location will be announced in the near future.
