Other Programs

* Amputees Support Group. Support, information and understanding: Ken, 261-5237.
* Autism Family Network, www.afnlincoln.org.
* Birth Parent Support Group, for those who have placed a child for adoption in the past or are considering placing for adoption, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nebraska Children’s Home office, 4700 Valley Road. 483-7879.
* Brain Injury Support Group, 7 p.m. March 11, First United Methodist Church, 2723 N. 50th St. 890-4521.
* Breast-feeding Support Group, for moms nursing babies ages 9 months and older, March 11, 10-11:30 a.m., Warren United Methodist Church, 45th and Orchard streets. Rose, 488-7741 or La Leche League, 441-9509.
* Breast-feeding Support Groups: Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m. BryanLGH College of Health Sciences, Room 200, 5035 Everett St., 481-3328; Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Eiseley Branch Library, Room No. 2, 1530 Superior St.
* Breast-feeding Telephone Support, also, weekly educational support meetings for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Topics include breastfeeding, birth choices, child development and nutrition. LaLeche League, 441-9509.
* Bright Ideas Support Group, for survivors of brain injury, Barkley Memorial Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus, east of 40th and Holdrege streets. Meeting times/information: brightideas_group@yahoo.com or Gina, 472-5462.
* Cancer Support Group, 7-8 p.m. March 11, BryanLGH Medical Center West, 2300 S. 16th St. For people with any cancer diagnosis, their families and friends. Pam, 421-8688.
* Caregiver Support & Education Group, sponsored by Life/ElderCare Connection, 7-9 p.m. March 13, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Meeting Room, 5401 South St. 441-7070.
* CASA (Kleptomaniacs and Shoplifters Anonymous), 7 p.m., Tuesdays, The Unity Room, 2729 N. 12th St. Jody, 786-3959.
* CEDARS 24-hour Emergency Crisis Line, for teens and families, Cedars’ Freeway Station. 437-8888.
* CEDARS 24-hour Warmline, for pregnant and parenting teens and their families, Cedars’ TLC Program. 437-8850.
* Celebrate Recovery support groups, for adults who want to recover from hurts, habits and hangups through spiritual growth and healing. Tuesdays: 7 p.m., First Evangelical Free Church, 3300 S. 84th St. (north door), lower level (child care provided). Church, 483-7635 or Ron, 325-7002. Fridays: 7-9 p.m., MiddleCross Church, 2820 O St. 420-2190; 6:30 p.m., Southview Baptist Church (west door), 3434 S. 13th St. (child care provided). 423-5062.
* Celiac Disease Support Group, Star City Chapter, CSA, for people with celiac disease and dermatisis herpetaformis. Family welcome. Information/meeting dates: 441-9621 or www.lincolnceliacs.org.
* Community Justice Center Support Group, crime victims/concerned citizens Web-based support system — a safe, anonymous way to express feelings (anger) with incarcerated offenders. 429-1050 or www.communityjusticecenter.org.
* Community Mental Health Family Support Group, for parents and family members of people with mental illness, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, 2201 S. 17th St. 441-7940.
* COPD Matters, support/education group for those diagnosed with COPD. geiercraft@gmail.com or Kathy, 202-8468.
* Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Support Group, 7-8:30 p.m. March 11, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Nemaha Room, 5401 South St. (402) 505-9901 or dgilbert@ccfa.org.
* Crystal Meth Anonymous, 12-step recovery. 434-3968.
n Depression Support Group, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 8550 Pioneers Blvd.
* Domestic Violence Support Groups, for victims of domestic violence. Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9-10:30 a.m., Voices of Hope, 2545 N St. Child care: 476-2110. Crisis line: 475-7273.
* Endometriosis Support Group, 416-0764 or lincolnendo@yahoo.com.
* Families with Homosexuals, sponsored by Lincoln Berean Church, meets monthly. fwh@neb.rr.com.
* Family and Friends of Inmates, for information/meeting times, call Ret at 477-8568 or 601-0895.
* Gamblers Anonymous and Gamanon, 473-7933.
* Gamblers 12-Step Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Sundays, 210 Gateway Green Tree Court, Suite 342 (next to Circuit City).
* Gay and Bisexual Men’s Discussion and Support Group, meeting times and locations: 434-9880 or 476-9668.
* Get Pumped, for children ages 4 and over with Type 1 Diabetes, 6:30-8 p.m. March 11, Bonacum Room, Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center, 555 S. 70th St. 484-8300.
* Grief Recovery Outreach Program, Call John Lemon, 423-1515.
* Hearts of Hope, for children, youth and their families dealing with grief or serious illness, 6:30-8 p.m. March 13, Mourning Hope Grief Center, 4919 Baldwin Ave. Pre-registration required, 488-8989.
* Hidden Victims, for people responsible for death or serious injury to another. 476-9668.
* Hispanic Women’s Support Group, for Spanish-speaking victims of domestic violence, 12:30-2 p.m. Thursdays, El Centro de Las Americas, 2615 O St., Suite D. Child care provided. Blanca, 476-2110, or Diana, 474-3950.
* Interstitial Cystitis, for support and information, 476-9668.
* The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Support Group, 7-8 p.m. March 10, for those diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, myeloma, and myelodysplastic syndromes, their families and friends. For location, call 438-2242; ask for Tonya.
* Lincoln Area Families with Multiples, call, 434-6533, voice mail box (calls will be returned) or www.lincolnmultiples.org.
* Menopause and Beyond Support Group, information and support for peri-menopausal, menopausal and post-menopausal women. (402) 788-2293.
* Mourning Hope, for youth and their families grieving the death of someone significant in their lives. Mourning Hope Grief Center, 4919 Baldwin Ave. 488-8989.
* NAMI — CARE, support group for mental disorders, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., BryanLGH West, mental health wing, lower level, classroom 1, 16th and South streets. Monday group, 438-4943; Wednesday group, 325-2060.
* Narcotics Anonymous, 474-0405, 24 hours.
* Nebraska Stroke Foundation Support Groups, (888) 808-5678.
* Neuropathy Support Group, 483-4908.
* Nicotine Anonymous, 476-9668.
* Overcomers Outreach, 12-step group based on Christian principles for any addiction or compulsive behavior, 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Holy Savior Lutheran Church, 4710 N. 10th St. 434-3325 or Chuck at 464-3262.
* Overeaters Anonymous, 24 hours, 473-1952.
* PFLAG (Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians and Gays), for meeting times or information, 434-9880.
* Parkinson’s Support Group, for patients, family members and friends. (402) 486-4810.
* Pet Loss Support Group, helping people deal with their grief after losing a pet, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Family Resource Center, 1100 Seaton Hall.
* Phenomenal Women Healing Group, support group for African-American victims of domestic violence, 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Voices of Hope, 2545 N St. Child care provided. 476-2110.
* Polio Support Group, for polio survivors, spouses and/or support persons. Call Pat, 761-2823, Marian, 341-0710, or Gene, 477-2188.
* Prostrate Cancer Support Group, 7:30 p.m., March 13, BryanLGH Medical Center West, 2300 S. 16th St. 481-5400.
* Ray of Hope, survivors of people who complete suicide, 477-8610, 483-2099 or 476-9668.
* RCA (Recovering Couples Anonymous), helping recovering couples restore their relationships by sharing experiences, strengths and hopes, 1700 S. 24th St. Tracy, 540-8381, or www.recovering-couples.org.
* Recovery Inc., nervous symptoms, fears, anger, panic, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, Mondays, 7 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 26th and South streets (east door); Sundays, 2:30 p.m., The Antlers, 2101 Sheridan Blvd. (south door). 476-9668 or www.recovery-inc.org.
* Restless Legs Syndrome support group. bostontrr@yahoo.com.
* Schizophrenics Anonymous, 3 p.m. Friday, Region V Services, 1645 N St., Suite A. 432-5625.
* Sex Addicts. 476-9668.
* Sexual Trauma Support Groups, for victims of sexual assault/incest, Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Voices of Hope, 2545 N St. Child care: 476-2110. Crisis line: 475-7273.
* Single Parent Christian Support Group, discussion of parenting issues and special topics. Child care available. Call Christy, 805-0149.
* SMART (Self Management and Recovery Training) Recovery group, helps people gain independence from addictive behavior (substances or activities), 6-7 p.m. Fridays, 1700 S. 24th St. (east entrance). Ed, 805-0537.
* Spanish-Speaking Support Groups: Mujeres Unidas, Mujeres en Confianza. Call Blanca, 476-2110.
* Straight Spouse Network, for straight people whose current or former spouses/partners are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered. 429-6094 or lettey54@aol.com.
* Tourette Syndrome Association of Nebraska, 467-9077.
n Vietnam Veterans Group, 6-7:30 p.m. March 11, Lincoln Vet Center, 920 L St. 476-9736.
* Wives of Sex Addicts, 476-9668.
* Tuesday WomenHeart Support Group, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. March 11, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Sheridan A/B Rooms, 5401 South St.; Thursday WomenHeart Support Group, 7-8:30 p.m. March 13, York Room, Madonna, 5401 South St. For women who have had a heart event.
* WWII Combat Veterans Group, 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Lincoln Vet Center, 920 L St. 476-9736.