Arc of LENOWISCO

   Second Tuesday of the Month
   March, June, September, December
   6 p.m.
   Developmental Services, Big Stone Gap

The Arc of LENOWISCO is a regional organization formed to provide support, advocacy, education, and community awareness for individuals with disabilities and special needs, their families, and other people involved in their care. Training is offered on various topics of interest to within the community. The organization also advocates with local and state legislators to increase services in the region. The Arc of LENOWISCO serves individuals in Wise, Lee, and Scott counties and the City of Norton. The Arc meets on the second Tuesday of December, March, June, and September at 6:00 p.m. at various locations. For respite or childcare arrangements, please call one week prior. For directions or more information, call (276) 523-0682.

Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee - Northeast
   First Tuesday of every month

   Holston Room, First Presbyterian Church in

   Johnson City

   7 p.m.

The Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee - Northeast Families Supporting Families Support Group in Johnson City. Contact (423) 439-8000, for more information.

Down Syndrome Support Group

   Fourth Tuesday of every month
   Bristol Regional Medical Center
   6 p.m.
Down Syndrome Support Group is for people impacted by Down Syndrome. For more information, call (423) 844-4210.

Lee County Foster Parent Support Group 

A newly formed support group for foster parents in Lee County to provide education, support and information. Call (276) 523-8300.

Moral Reconation Therapy Group
   Wednesdays
   2-4 p.m.
   Wise County Behavioral Health Services
A Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) Group meets each Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. The group will be ongoing and juveniles ages 13-17 may join any time. Call (276) 523-8370 to register. MRT is a group designed to help juveniles on probation or who have a criminal or substance abuse history to make good choices by doing what is right.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Bristol

  1st Tuesday

  6:30 p.m.

  Redeemer Lutheran Church

Membership is never required to attend a NAMI affiliate meeting, however membership offers informative national, state and local newsletters. Classes are available to family members to help them better understand various mental illnesses, as well as medications, coping skills, communication skills and hope for a brighter future. All classes are free to the public, with materials being provided through a grant from the Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities. For more information, call (423) 234-2516.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Greene County
  7 p.m.
  2nd Tuesday
  Church Street Pavilion
NAMI of Greene County meetings are open to family members, friends or professionals who know firsthand the challenges that mental illness presents. NAMI helps families know they are not alone, and offers education, understanding, support and most of all hope. For more information, call (423) 234-2516.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Hamblen County
  7 p.m.
  4th Monday
  Morristown Utilities Building Community Room
NAMI of Hamblen County meetings are open to family members, friends or professionals who know firsthand the challenges that mental illness presents. NAMI helps families know they are not alone, and offers education, understanding, support and most of all hope. For more information, call (423) 234-2516.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Johnson County
   3rd Tuesday
   6 p.m.
   Higher Grounds Peer Support Center
NAMI Support Group families know they are not alone, and offers education, understanding, and support. For more information, call (423) 727-5605.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Kingsport
  7 p.m.
  1st Thursday
  First Baptist Church of Kingsport Welcome
  Center
NAMI of Kingsport meetings are open to family members, friends or professionals who know firsthand the challenges that mental illness presents. NAMI helps families know they are not alone, and offers education, understanding, support and most of all hope. For more information, call (423) 234-2516.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

Norton
7 p.m.
2nd Wednesday

Norton United Methodist Church
The group will provide support, education and advocacy for change. Meetings are open to family members, friends or professionals who know firsthand the challenges that mental illness presents.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Washington County
   2nd Thursday
   7 p.m.
   Harrison Christian Church, Johnson City
Journey of Hope is open to family members and friends of those who suffer from a neurobiological brain disease. Bridges Support Group meets with Journey of Hope before breaking off into a separate meeting. It is for mental health consumers of all diagnoses. For more information, call (423) 543-4315.

SAFE House Domestic Violence Support Group
  Weekly in Kingsport
For information on the location and time of meetings, please call (423) 246-2273.

SAMSON Support Group
  Mondays
  7 p.m.
   His Ministries, 407 Wood Ave., Big Stone Gap
SAMSON Support Group for people with addictions meets weekly on Mondays. SAMSON, or Steps and More Strength Overcoming Narcotics, helps individuals face everyday life situations, overcome their addictions and create purpose through a step process, education, life skills training and most important, unconditional love. Call (276) 523-7447, for more information.

Survivors of Suicide Support Group -
  Fourth Monday
  6 p.m. 

  Johnson City Medical Center, 5th Floor

SOS is for individuals who have lost someone by suicide, or for individuals who are interested in suicide prevention or who might have helpful information for those who do. The group meets the 4th Monday of each month from 6-8 p.m. Call Dorothy Gregory for more information, (423) 224-1300.

Survivors of Suicide Support Group - Virginia

  4th Thursday

 6 p.m.

 Lee Regional Medical Center
A support group for Survivors of Suicide is being held every 4th Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. For more information contact Bill Russell at (276) 346-1641.

Total Home Care Hospice Grief Support

   Wednesdays

   3 p.m.

   Norton Community Hospital

Total Home Care Hospice offers a support group for anyone in the community who's dealing with grief surrounding the loss of a loved one. Meets in the day room from 3 to 4 p.m. Call (800) 424-6682 for more information.

Victims of Domestic Violence Support Group
  Thursdays
  1 p.m.

  St. Bernard Catholic Church
Hope House of Scott County offers a Support Group for Victims of Domestic Violence. For more information, call (276) 386-1313 or email: dvhope@mounet.com. All services are free and confidential.