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.

Divorce Care for Adults

Separation and divorce are among life’s most painful experiences. This group offers a place to find information, encouragement, and sharing. New Session January 7th; Room 106. Thursdays at 6:15 pm. Call Connie Roudenbush at (812) 542-4018 or email croudenbush@mynorthside.com

Divorce Care for Kids

Helps children 6–12 years of age recover from the hurt of divorce. Children caught in divorce often blame themselves, and therefore need help processing their feelings. New session January 7th. Thursdays at 6 pm, Northside Room 218 Call Joann at (812) 284-5779

Grief Share

New Session February 9th. 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 facilitated by those who understand what you are experiencing and seeks to offer you comfort and encouragement in your loss. Tuesdays, 7 pm, Northside Room 106 Call Wade at (502) 550-7185

Reach In

This group provides emotional strength and spiritual guidance to the parents and caregivers of all challenged children and young adults. Thursdays at 7 pm, Northside Rooms 226 & 228. Call Tracy at (812) 736-9276

Crossroads

A confidential ministry that provides a place where ex-offenders can receive encouragement, support and assist one another in obtaining a Christ-centered lifestyle. Call (812) 542-4062. This mailbox can only be accessed by the group
facilitator who will contact you regarding meeting times and dates.

S.O.A.R. (Survivors of Abuse Restored)

Confidential Christ-centered group that is a safe place for women to share the emotional pain of sexual abuse. Call (812) 542-4061. This mailbox can only be accessed by the group facilitator who will contact you regarding meeting times and dates.

A Time For Healing

An intense journey of self-examination and emotional recovery from the pain of divorce. Divorce Care is a prerequisite. New session January 7th. Thursdays, 6:15–8:30 pm, Northside Room 107 Pre-registration required. Contact Bill (812) 786-5418 or email borjk@insightbb.com for class dates and times.

The Kentuckiana Transracial Adoption Support Group (K-TAG) brings

together racially diverse families built through adoption. The group offers opportunities for adults to share the struggles and victories of parenting and children to socialize with peers. Last Tuesday of each month, room 103/105, 6:30–8:30 pm. For more information, please contact Amy Akin at aravdez1@yahoo.com or Terri Cassel at teri.cassel@insightbb.com.

Choosing Wisely Before You Divorce

Step back from the emotional turmoil you face and take an objective view of how divorce will affect your life, if that is the choice you make. DVD's are available to view, contact Connie 542-4018.

Confidential, Biblically-based recovery groups finding freedom in Christ from dependencies, addictions and compulsive behavior:

WOMEN WALKING WITH CHRIST

Mondays at 6:30 pm, Northside Room 109
Call Linda at (502) 974-9050

MEN WALKING WITH CHRIST

Mondays at 6:30 pm, Northside room 107
Call Bob at (502) 797-4127 or Ed at (812) 945-6145

NA – Narcotics Anonymous

12-step group for men and women
Wednesdays at 7:30 pm, Brickhouse Fireplace Room
Call Abby 502-644-3871 or email aet84@insightbb.com

AA – Alcoholics Anonymous

12-step group for men and women
Wednesdays at 8 pm, Brickhouse Front Living Room
Call Joe at (812) 923-7851

A NEW AA group!
Meeting at:
Northside on Oak
1423 E. Oak St New Albany
Tuesday nights starting January 5, 2010 6pm -7pm

AL-ANON

12-step group for relatives and friends of alcoholics
Wednesdays at 8 pm, Northside Room 106
Newcomers with AL-ANON at 8:00 pm
Call Kathy at (812) 948-8578

Alateen – For families and friends of alcoholics

A fellowship of young AL-ANON members, usually teenagers,
whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
Wednesdays, 8–9:30 pm, Northside Room 103
Call Mike at (502) 245-5506 or Rebecca at (502) 291-2481