Community Calendar

Beyond Boobs! Support Group for Young Women with Breast Cancer

Network of Care for Mental Health

First Sun of every month

Categories:

This Group is for women in their 40s or younger who have just been diagnosed, are in treatment, or are beyond. We offer tea and talk, encouragement, laughter, and someone to talk with who "has been there." We have ladies from the Williamsburg area, Newport News, Hampton, and Poquoson. The group meets one Sunday a month in Rene's home. Call for SPECIFIC MEETING TIMES and more details. Meeting times can chance NO SET SCHEDULE FOR MEETINGS OTHER THAN ONE SUNDAY A MONTH

Min. Age:

PARKING is available

Rene Bowditch

Phone: (757) 561- 4749

Admission:

Look Good Feel Better

Network of Care for Mental Health

Second Mon of every month

Categories:

Look Good Feel Better is a free program that teaches grooming and beauty techniques to women in active treatment to help them combat and cope with the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment.

Min. Age:

Where:
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
100 Sentara Circle
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: (757) 345-4201

PARKING is available

Admission:

AA: Early Morning Reflections-Newport News

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Sat starting at 7:00am

Categories:

Located in Banquet room, breakfast at 6:45 a.m.

Min. Age:

Where:
Angelo's Restaurant
755 J. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Newport News, Va 23601

PARKING is available

Admission: FREE

(Online Meeting) AA - Early Bird Group - Williamsburg

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Sat starting at 8:00am

Categories:

HOSTING ONLINE MEETINGS SATURDAYS @ 8:00AM VIA TELEPHONE, ZOOM APP, OR WEBSITE
TELEPHONE: (1+ (253) 215-8782
ZOOM APP: ID 622 772 011

https://bayriverstelehealth.zoom.us/j/622772011?status=success

Min. Age:

Where:
Williamsburg House of Mercy
10 Harrison Avenue
Williamsburg, VA 23185

PARKING is available

Admission: FREE

(Temporarily Suspended) Overeaters Anonymous (Open/Big Book Meeting)

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Sat starting at 8:00am

Categories:

A Vision For You Big book meeting.

Min. Age:

Where:
Yorktown Baptist Church
237 Nelson St
Yorktown, VA 23690

PARKING is available

Ann

Phone: 757-329-7857

Admission: Free

(Online Meeting) AA: Stepping Sunday-Williamsburg (Open/Step meeting)

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Sun starting at 8:30am

Categories:

ZOOM MEETINGS
ID:722 106 801

Min. Age:

Where:
Triangle Stepping Stones Sober Club
3279 Lake Powell Rd
Williamsburg, VA Phone: (757) 253-1234

PARKING is available

Web: AA

Admission: Free

AA: Morning Serenity Group-Williamsburg

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Mon starting at 8:30am

Categories:

Min. Age:

Related Web site: http://www.trianglesteppingstones.com/my-calendar/

Where:
Triangle Stepping Stones Sober Club
3279 Lake Powell Rd
Williamsburg, VA Phone: (757) 253-1234

PARKING is available

Admission: Free

AA: Morning Serenity Group-Williamsburg

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Tue starting at 8:30am

Categories:

Min. Age:

Related Web site: http://www.trianglesteppingstones.com/my-calendar/

Where:
Triangle Stepping Stones Sober Club
3279 Lake Powell Rd
Williamsburg, VA Phone: (757) 253-1234

PARKING is available

Admission: Free

AA: Morning Serenity Group-Williamsburg

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Wed starting at 8:30am

Categories:

Min. Age:

Related Web site: http://www.trianglesteppingstones.com/my-calendar/

Where:
Triangle Stepping Stones Sober Club
3279 Lake Powell Rd
Williamsburg, VA Phone: (757) 253-1234

PARKING is available

Admission: Free

AA: Morning Serenity Group-Williamsburg

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Thu starting at 8:30am

Categories:

Min. Age:

Related Web site: http://www.trianglesteppingstones.com/my-calendar/

Where:
Triangle Stepping Stones Sober Club
3279 Lake Powell Rd
Williamsburg, VA Phone: (757) 253-1234

PARKING is available

Admission: Free

AA: Morning Serenity Group-Williamsburg

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Fri starting at 8:30am

Categories:

Min. Age:

Related Web site: http://www.trianglesteppingstones.com/my-calendar/

Where:
Triangle Stepping Stones Sober Club
3279 Lake Powell Rd
Williamsburg, VA Phone: (757) 253-1234

PARKING is available

Admission: Free

(Online/Phone) ?Co-Parenting: In the Child?s Best Interest? Child Custody and Visitation VIRTUAL seminars.

Network of Care for Mental Health

9:00am

Categories:

This four-hour custody and visitation parent education workshop is devoted to:

? Discussing the impact of family disruption on parents and children and how to best meet the needs of children when designing and working with parenting plans.

? Helping parents learn to reduce conflicts and improve communication.

? Helping parents guide their children through recovery, while establishing a positive, long-term relationship with the child?s other parent.

? Helping parents recognize the importance of two parents for every child and to facilitate their efforts in co-parenting.

This workshop helps parents comply with the requirements of
Section 20-103 of the Code of Virginia. Participants must attend only one of the three sessions to meet court requirements. Certificates are given to participants completing the course.

Min. Age:

Admission: Free
To register, or for more information, please email delores_price@bshsi.org or call 757-886-6511.

Car Seat Safety Class--En Espanol

Network of Care for Mental Health

Second Thu of every month starting at 9:00am

Categories:

The Peninsula Health District offers free car seats and booster seats along with education to income eligible families residing in James City County, Williamsburg, York County, Poquoson, and Newport News.

Program seats are available for children - Birth up to 8 yrs. of age.

Call 757-594-8579 for more information regarding eligibility, applications and scheduling.

Min. Age:

Where:
Peninsula Health Dept. Williamsburg Office
4095 Ironbound Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 757-603-4252

PARKING is available

Admission:

Mary Immaculate Diabetes Class - FREE

Network of Care for Mental Health

Fourth Tue of every month starting at 9:00am

Categories:

Diabetes is a disease that affects the whole family whether you are the patient, spouse/significant other or family member.

At Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital, diabetes classes are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, from 9:00 AM -12:00 PM. We offer outpatient diabetes classes in order to provide the education you and your family need to live healthier lives. Topics covered in these classes include:
?Basic Information about Diabetes
?Eating and Nutrition
?Exercise
?Glucose Monitoring
?Medication Management
?Sick Day Management
?Preventing Complications

Min. Age:

Where:
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital - Health Resource Center
2 Bernardine Drive
Ruth Belle Classroom
Newport News, VA 23602

PARKING is available

Admission:
FREE - No insurance necessary

To register or for more information, call 889-CARE (2273)

Mary Immaculate Diabetes Class - FREE

Network of Care for Mental Health

Second Tue of every month starting at 9:00am

Categories:

Diabetes is a disease that affects the whole family whether you are the patient, spouse/significant other or family member.

At Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital, diabetes classes are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, from 9:00 AM -12:00 PM. We offer outpatient diabetes classes in order to provide the education you and your family need to live healthier lives. Topics covered in these classes include:
?Basic Information about Diabetes
?Eating and Nutrition
?Exercise
?Glucose Monitoring
?Medication Management
?Sick Day Management
?Preventing Complications

Min. Age:

PARKING is available

Admission:
FREE - No insurance necessary

To register or for more information, call 889-CARE (2273)

(Temporarily Suspended) AA: Williamsburg Men's Meeting-Williamsburg (Closed/Discussion/men's meeting)

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Sat starting at 10:00am

Categories:

Rt. 199E to 1st light after intersection with Jamestown Rd. Turn right onto Brookwood Drive then turn right onto Lake Powell Rd. Club is a one-story gray building on left.

Min. Age:

Where:
Triangle Stepping Stones Sober Club
3279 Lake Powell Rd
Williamsburg, VA Phone: (757) 253-1234

Phone: 757 253-1234
Web: AA

Admission: Free

(Temporarily Suspended) Al-Anon: Courage to Change AFG (Open Meeting)-Newport News

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Sat starting at 10:00am

Categories:

Con current AA Meeting. Handicapped accommodations.

The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.

Min. Age:

Where:
Denbigh First Presbyterian Church
302 Denbigh Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608

PARKING is available

Mary

Phone: 757-813-6067

Admission: Free

(Temporarily Suspended) Al-Anon: Welcoming Wednesdays AFG (Opening Meeting) - Williamsburg

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Wed starting at 10:00am

Categories:

The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.

Min. Age:

Where:
Triangle Stepping Stones Sober Club
3279 Lake Powell Rd
Williamsburg, VA Phone: (757) 253-1234

PARKING is available

Sandy

Phone: 757-788-9211

Admission: Free

(Temporarily Suspended) Memory Cafe'

Network of Care for Mental Health

Third Wed of every month starting at 10:00am

Categories:

A Memory Caf is a social gathering for those personally dealing with memory loss and those who help care for those with these challenges. The Caf is organized and hosted by trained volunteers. CEALH and Peninsula Agency on Aging teamed up with community advocates to create this free program.

Each Caf will offer its guests the chance for unstructured conversation, refreshments, and some enjoyable activities that change from month to month. The goal is to have some fun, get to know others in the community with similar challenges, to enjoy a morning with caring people that understand those living with memory loss.

Anyone with memory loss or concerns with memory loss is welcome to come. Care partners and or spouses are expected to attend as well.

RSVP is not required and there is no cost to attend.Participants are welcome to drop in at any time during the Memory Caf hours from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm.

Min. Age:

Related Web site: https://www.riversideonline.com/cealh/services/memory-cafe.cfm

Where:
Clubhouse at Braemar Creek
50 Braemer Creek
Williamsburg, VA 23188

PARKING is available

Admission: Free
If you have any questions about Memory Caf, please call at Denise at 757-220-4751

AA: Sister's in Sobriety-Gloucester (Open Discussion Meeting)

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Tue starting at 10:00am

Categories:

Min. Age:

Where:
White Marsh Baptist Church
5123 George Washington Memorial Hwy
Gloucester, VA 23061

PARKING is available

Admission: FREE

Al-Anon: The Breakfast Club-Williamsburg (Open Meeting)

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Mon starting at 10:00am

Categories:

Min. Age:

Where:
Triangle Stepping Stones Sober Club
3279 Lake Powell Rd
Williamsburg, VA Phone: (757) 253-1234

PARKING is available

June

Phone: 757-348-4140

Admission: Free

Catholic Charities Caregivers' Support Group

Network of Care for Mental Health

First Tue of every month starting at 10:00am

Categories:

Saint Bede Catholic Church in Williamsburg provides a support system for individuals who care for someone, whether on a physical, emotional, spiritual, or social level.

Min. Age:

Where:
St. Bede Catholic Church
3686 Ironbound Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23188

PARKING is available

Bob Cork

Phone: (757) 875-1220

Admission:

Food Pantry - Breakthrough Worship Center

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Mon starting at 10:00am

Categories:

To assist those in need of food. We service the entire Peninsula area.

Min. Age:

Where:
Breakthrough Worship Center
1709 Hampton Highway
Yorktown, VA 23693
Phone: 757-865-1189

PARKING is available

Admission: Free

Narcotics Anonymous (NA): Living Life on Life's Terms-Williamsburg (Outdoor Meeting)

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Sat starting at 10:00am

Categories:

Alternate Outdoor Meeting Place: 4622 Rochambeau, Bring chairs

Thayne F. 757-603-2131 Brian G. 757-879-2344

(Open/How & Why study meeting)

Min. Age:

Where:
Wesley Foundation
526 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, Va 23185

PARKING is available

Admission: Free

(Temporarily Suspended) Hospice House Walking/Social Group

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Sat starting at 11:00am

Categories:

The Hospice House Walking/Social Group exists to provide a healing community for those that are grieving the death of a loved one particularly in the first year and in times of struggle. Participation in this group means a willingness to keep stories confidential, to listen free of judgment, and to be equally hospitable to all. The extent of participation will need to be determined by one?s own physical health and good judgement.

Led by trained Hospice House volunteers, Walks are held on a weekly basis and are followed by meal gatherings.

Saturdays:
Meet at 11:00 AM at the College Bookstore in Merchant?s Square
Located at: 345 W. Duke of Gloucester St.
Walk Length: Roughly One Hour
Lunch follows at an area restaurant of the walk leader?s choice.

Min. Age: 18+

Where:
College Bookstore
345 W. Duke of Gloucester St.
Williamsburg, VA 23185

For more information contact:
Hannah Creager
4445 Powhatan Parkway
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Email: bereavement@williamsburghospice.org
Phone: 7572061177
Web: www.williamsburghospice.org

Admission: None
*Meals are pay-your-own way

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group - Williamsburg

Network of Care for Mental Health

Second Thu of every month starting at 11:00am

Categories:

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group is held in the Resource Library.

Individuals must pre-register by calling 757-229-1771.

Min. Age:

Where:
Williamsburg United Methodist Church
500 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185

PARKING is available

Serah Serra

Phone: 1-800-272-3900

Admission: FREE

Alzheimer's Support Group-Williamsburg

Network of Care for Mental Health

First Tue of every month starting at 11:00am

Categories:

The Alzheimer's Disease Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m.

Call to Register: 757-897-3075

Min. Age:

Where:
Alzheimer's Association of Williamsburg Branch Office
213 McLaws Circle, Suite 2B
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 757-897-3075

PARKING is available

Admission: FREE

(Online/Phone Event) Wellness Wednesdays - Virtual Health & Wellness Series

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Wed starting at 11:30am

Categories:

Wellness Wednesdays begins August 26! Topics include Health (Physical & Mental), Nutrition, Insurance & Financial Planning.

Order of presentations will vary to include:

Healthy Substitutions for Our Favorite Meals-August 26

The 5 Food Groups with Herbs & Spices
What to Do if You Can?t Pay Your Bills
Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance
Grocery Shopping on a Budget
Creating a Spending Plan
Finding & Maintaining Happiness
It?s OK to ask for Help


The Virtual Heath & Wellness Series is brought to you by the Peninsula Agency on Aging in partnership with Bay Health Solutions and the Virginia Cooperative Extension.

Min. Age:

Related Web site: https://paainc.org/wellness-classes.html

Admission: Free
Free and open to the public.

For more information call, 757-873-0541; register online at www.paainc.org

(Temporarily Suspended) Caregiver Support Group

Network of Care for Mental Health

Second Tue of every month starting at 11:30am

Categories:

Min. Age:

Where:
Messmer Community Services Center
312 Waller Mill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185

PARKING is available

Laurie Padgett

Email: information2@paainc.org
Phone: 757-345-6277

Admission: Free

(Online Meeting) AA: Women's Step Meeting-Williamsburg (Closed/Discussion meeting)

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Fri starting at 12:00pm

Categories:

Zoom Meeting ID: 441 049 488

Min. Age:

Where:
Walnut Hills baptist Church
1014 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185

PARKING is available

Admission: Free

(Temporarily Suspended) AA: High Nooners Group-Gloucester (Open Meeting)

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Wed starting at 12:00pm

Categories:

Min. Age:

Where:
Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church
1677 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185

PARKING is available

Admission: FREE

(Temporarily Suspended) AA: Mens Meeting-Williamsburg (Open Discussion meeting)

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Thu starting at 12:00pm

Categories:

Min. Age:

Where:
Triangle Stepping Stones Sober Club
3279 Lake Powell Rd
Williamsburg, VA Phone: (757) 253-1234

PARKING is available

Admission: Free

(Temporarily Suspended) Narcotics Anonymous (NA): Faith (Open Meeting) Hampton

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Sun starting at 12:00pm

Categories:

Discussion/Participation
Just for Today Study
Literature Study

Min. Age:

Where:
Riverside Behavioral Health Center
Pile Conference Center
2244 Executive Drive
Hampton, VA 23666
Phone: 757-827-1001

PARKING is available

Admission: Free

(Temporarily Suspended) Narcotics Anonymous (NA): Recovery at Noon-Williamsburg

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Wed starting at 12:00pm

Categories:

(Open Meeting)

Min. Age:

Where:
Triangle Stepping Stones Sober Club
3279 Lake Powell Rd
Williamsburg, VA Phone: (757) 253-1234

PARKING is available

Admission: Free

Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Network of Care for Mental Health

Third Thu of every month starting at 12:30pm

Categories:

Conducted by trained facilitators, this support group offers a safe place for caregivers, family members, and friends of patients with Frontotemporal Dementia, or FTD. Participants will learn about educational topics such as disease information, legal matters, driving and other concerns. This group is designed to provide a network of supportive people with a common experience.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required at Riverside Neurology Specialists at 757-637-7500.

Min. Age:

Related Web site: https://riversideonline.com/services/neurology/support/FTD.cfm

Where:
Riverside Neurology Specialists
850 Enterprise Parkway
Conference Room
Hamtpon, VA Phone: 757-637-7500

PARKING is available

Admission: FREE

The York County Church Women United Food Closet

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Mon starting at 12:30pm

Categories:

?Recipients must be residents of York County or Poquoson
?Proof of residency must be shown at each visit: either a current VA Driver's license, an ID Card with a current address OR official mail, such as utility bill or rent receipt with correct name and address.
* Referral is not required
* Eligible clients may be assisted 8 times per year
* Clients will be provided with 3 large bags of groceries plus a Food Lion gift card ($10) to help buy the perishables we are unable to provide

Min. Age:

Where:
St. Luke's United Methodist Church
300 Ella Taylor Road
Grafton, VA 23692

PARKING is available

Admission: Free

The York County Church Women United Food Closet

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Wed starting at 12:30pm

Categories:

?Recipients must be residents of York County or Poquoson
?Proof of residency must be shown at each visit: either a current VA Driver's license, an ID Card with a current address OR official mail, such as utility bill or rent receipt with correct name and address.
* Referral is not required
* Eligible clients may be assisted 8 times per year
* Clients will be provided with 3 large bags of groceries plus a Food Lion gift card ($10) to help buy the perishables we are unable to provide

Min. Age:

Where:
St. Luke's United Methodist Church
300 Ella Taylor Road
Grafton, VA 23692

PARKING is available

Admission: Free

The York County Church Women United Food Closet

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Fri starting at 12:30pm

Categories:

?Recipients must be residents of York County or Poquoson
?Proof of residency must be shown at each visit: either a current VA Driver's license, an ID Card with a current address OR official mail, such as utility bill or rent receipt with correct name and address.
* Referral is not required
* Eligible clients may be assisted 8 times per year
* Clients will be provided with 3 large bags of groceries plus a Food Lion gift card ($10) to help buy the perishables we are unable to provide

Min. Age:

Where:
St. Luke's United Methodist Church
300 Ella Taylor Road
Grafton, VA 23692

PARKING is available

Admission: Free

(Online Meeting) Sentara: Lung Cancer Support Group

Network of Care for Mental Health

Second Tue of every month starting at 1:00pm

Categories:

This Lung Cancer Support Group meets via teleconference on the second Tuesday of each month, except July, from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.

Contact Connie Bush, BSN, RN Community Outreach Coordinator 757-827-2438. This group is open to lung cancer survivors, their families, and friends to meet their unique needs.

The goal is to assist patients in dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and nutritional aspects of lung cancer. This group will provide physical and emotional support through peer participation and educational resources.

Call to Register:(877) 466-2185
Access Code 892285

Min. Age:

PARKING is available

Admission: FREE

(Temporarily Suspended) Memory Cafe' - Yorktown

Network of Care for Mental Health

Fourth Wed of every month starting at 1:00pm

Categories:

Join us the fourth Wednesday each month at our Memory Caf. This social gathering is for those personally dealing with memory loss and their partners who provide care for those with those challenges. The Caf is organized and hosted by trained facilitators.

Anyone with memory loss or concerns with memory loss are welcome to come. Care Partners and/or spouses are expected to attend as well. RSVP is not required and there is no cost to attend.

For more information contact (757) 345-6277 or (757) 220-4751.

Min. Age:

Where:
Tabb Library
100 Long Green Blvd.
Yorktown, VA

PARKING is available

Admission: Free

(Temporarily Suspended) Parkinson's Disease (Patient & Caregivers) - Williamsburg

Network of Care for Mental Health

Second Mon of every month starting at 1:00pm

Categories:

No meetings in July & August

Min. Age:

Where:
Williamsburg Landing
3000 The Mall
Health Club & Spa
Williamsburg, VA 23185

PARKING is available

Jacob Hostetter

Email: wpsg@cox.net
Phone: 757-221-0160

Admission: Free

(Temporarily Suspended) Yoga and Meditation for Adults 60 and over - FREE

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Mon starting at 1:00pm

Categories:

Peninsula Agency on Aging has partnered with Shanti Garudasana, Inc., a non-profit promoting mindful movement, to offer a weekly Chair Yoga class. People with chronic pain and challenges with balance are welcome.

Come alone - Bring a friend - Family caregivers - bring your
loved one

Chair Yoga can help you rediscover freedom of movement and the inner power to live life on your own terms. We will use chairs, straps, blocks and other props to move through a gentle series of movements that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and open. Medical research has shown that yoga can have both physical and psychological benefits.

Caregivers and Their Loved Ones are encouraged to attend!
This program enables Family Caregivers to participate in a yoga class while their loved ones participate in gentle chair yoga at the same time. This is not a drop off program, if you bring a loved one, you must stay and participate in the session.

Min. Age: 60

Where:
Messmer Community Services Center
312 Waller Mill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185

PARKING is available

Admission: FREE
No registration required, just show up!

Alzheimer's Association Support Group

Network of Care for Mental Health

First Wed of every month starting at 1:00pm

Categories:

Build a support system with people who understand. Alzheimer's Association caregiver support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to:

* Develop a support system
* Exchange practical information on care given challenges and
possible solutions.
* Talk through issues and ways of coping
* Share feelings, needs and concerns
* Learn about community resources

NO COST TO ATTEND

Min. Age:

Where:
Williamsburg Community Chapel
3899 John Tyler Hwy.
Room #118
Williamsburg, VA 23185

PARKING is available

Laurie Padgett

Phone: 757-220-2863

Admission: Free

Car Seat Safety Class in English

Network of Care for Mental Health

Second Thu of every month starting at 1:00pm

Categories:

The Peninsula Health District offers free car seats and booster seats along with education to income eligible families residing in James City County, Williamsburg, York County, Poquoson, and Newport News.

Program seats are available for children - Birth up to 8 yrs. of age.

Call 757-594-7311 for more information regarding eligibility, applications and scheduling.

Min. Age:

Where:
Peninsula Health Dept. Williamsburg Office
4095 Ironbound Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 757-603-4252

PARKING is available

Admission:

Caregiver Support Group

Network of Care for Mental Health

First Mon of every month starting at 1:00pm

Categories:

Min. Age:

Where:
Williamsburg Presbyterian Church
215 Richmond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185

PARKING is available

Pat Healy

Email: mhealy120@aol.com
Phone: 757-220-0638

Admission: Free

Catholic Charities Bereavment Support Group

Network of Care for Mental Health

First Tue of every month starting at 1:00pm

Categories:

Guides Individuals through the grief process by providing support and information.

Min. Age:

Where:
St. Bede Catholic Church
3686 Ironbound Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23188

PARKING is available

Bob Cork

Phone: (757) 857- 0060

Admission:

Colorectal Cancer Support Group

Network of Care for Mental Health

Third Wed of every month starting at 1:00pm

Categories:

This group offers emotional and educational support to patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer. They meet the third Wednesday of each month from 1 - 2:30 p.m. at Sentara CarePlex Hospital Conference Rooms.

For more information, please contact Nanette Sandberg, RN, MSN, ColoRectal Program Coordinator at 757-736-1234.

Min. Age:

Where:
Sentara CarePlex Hospital
3000 Coliseum Drive
Conference Room A
Hampton, VA 23666

PARKING is available

Admission: FREE

Parkinson's Disease (Patient & Caregivers) - Williamsburg

Network of Care for Mental Health

First Thu of every month starting at 1:00pm

Categories:

Min. Age:

Where:
Brookdale Senior Living
3800 Treyburn Dr,
Williamburg, VA

PARKING is available

Phone: 757-220-1839

Admission: FREE

Parkinson's Disease Caregiver Support Group - Newport News

Network of Care for Mental Health

Third Wed of every month starting at 1:00pm

Categories:

Min. Age:

Where:
Mary Immaculate Resoure Center
2 Bernardine Drive
Newport News, VA 23602

PARKING is available

Cindy Dowd

Email: Bernard_Magill@bshsi.org
Phone: 757-866-2711

Admission: FREE

Grief Support Group (HarborPointe Community Church)

Network of Care for Mental Health

Second Thu of every month starting at 1:30pm

Categories:

The Grief Support Group (HarborPointe Community Church) meets the 2nd Thursday of each month from 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm. Contact: Tom and Ann Andrews, 757-719-4026

Min. Age:

Related Web site: https://bonsecours.com/hampton-roads/patients-and-visitors/classes-and-events/Grief-Support-Group-HarborPointe-Community-Church/

Where:
HarborPointe Community Church
351 East Mercury Blvd
Hampton, VA 23663

PARKING is available

Admission:

Hospice Caregivers Support Group

Network of Care for Mental Health

First Tue of every month starting at 1:30pm

Categories:

Meets first and third Tuesday of each month.

Min. Age:

Where:
Williamsburg Hospice House
4445 Powhatan Pkwy
Williamsburg, VA 23188

PARKING is available

Bell-Jo Rodgers: nurse consultant

Web: williasmburghospice.org

Admission:

Living Proof Baptist Church: Clothes Closet & Lunch

Network of Care for Mental Health

Second Fri of every month starting at 1:30pm

Categories:

Our Clothing Closet distributes lunches and gently used clothes to our neighbors in need every second and fourth Friday of the month from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

We have the privilege of interacting with nearly one hundred people each time we are open. Our desire is to provide real care by meeting physical needs. Ultimately, we desire to meet our friends? greatest needs by seeming them become fully devoted followers of Jesus.

Min. Age:

Where:
Living Proof Baptist Church
309 Waltz Farm Drive
Williamsburg, VA 23188

PARKING is available

Admission: Free

WINGS: Breast Cancer Support Group

Network of Care for Mental Health

First Mon of every month starting at 1:30pm

Categories:

Breast Cancer Support Group

Min. Age:

Where:
Pat
Phone: (757) 258-4540

PARKING is available

Dottie

Phone: (757) 229-6152

Admission:

(Online Meeting) AA-Room to Grow - Williamsburg

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Sat starting at 2:00pm

Categories:

Zoom Meeting ID# 804 896 1667
Password: Honesty



Want to bring your children with you to a meeting? Children of all ages now welcome. Child care will be available from 15 minutes before to 15 minutes after the meeting.

Min. Age:

Where:
St. Stephan Lutheran Church
612 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185

PARKING is available

Admission: FREE

(Online) Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group - Williamsburg

Network of Care for Mental Health

First Thu of every month starting at 2:00pm

Categories:

Based on the guidance from local public health agencies, this support group will be held online with audio and video. You may join via internet or by phone.

You must register to participate. Sign-in details for the meeting will be emailed to you following registration.

Re​gister here: https://w​ww.communityres​ourcefinder.org​/ResourceView/I​ndex?id=1821161​&profileDefinit​ionId=91 or call 1-800-272-3900

Min. Age:

Where:
Williamsburg Community Chapel
3899 John Tyler Hwy.
Room #118
Williamsburg, VA 23185

PARKING is available

Phone: 1-800-272-3900

Admission: FREE

(Temporarily Suspended) Al-Anon: Tuesday at Two (Open Meeting)-Williamsburg

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Tue starting at 2:00pm

Categories:

Min. Age:

Where:
Williamsburg United Methodist Church
500 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185

Admission: FREE

(Temporarily Suspended) Narcotics Anonymous (NA): Living Clean (Open Meeting) Gloucester

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Sun starting at 2:00pm

Categories:

Min. Age:

Where:
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
Cancer Center Waiting Room
7519 Hospital Drive
Gloucester, VA

PARKING is available

Admission: FREE

(Temporarily Suspended) Parkinson's Disease (Patient & Caregivers) - Williamsburg

Network of Care for Mental Health

Fourth Tue of every month starting at 2:00pm

Categories:

No meetings in December.

Min. Age:

Where:
Riverside Doctors Hospital - Williamsburg
Community Room
1500 Commonwealth Ave, VA 23185

PARKING is available

Phone: 757-221-0110

Admission: FREE

ALS Support Group

Network of Care for Mental Health

Second Tue of every month starting at 2:00pm

Categories:

Jeri Prosser facilitates the ALS support group on the Virginia Peninsula.

Min. Age:

Where:
Riverside Regional Medical Center - Office Building
12200 Warwick Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23602
Phone: (757) 875-7880

PARKING is available

Admission:

ALS Support Group - Newport News

Network of Care for Mental Health

Second Tue of every month starting at 2:00pm

Categories:

Jeri Prosser facilitates the ALS support group on the Virginia Peninsula.

The group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Neurosciences Conference Room, located in the Medical Office Building on the campus of Riverside Regional Medical Center.

Min. Age:

Related Web site: https://riversideonline.com/services/neurology/support/

Where:
Neurosciences Conference Room, Riverside Medical Office Building
12200 Warwick Boulevard
Newport News, VA

PARKING is available

Admission: FREE

Amputee Support Group

Network of Care for Mental Health

Fourth Wed of every month starting at 2:00pm

Categories:

This group supports those who have had amputations as well as their family members and friends.

Min. Age:

Where:
Riverside Rehabilitation Institute
245 Chesapeake Ave.
Newport News, VA 23607
Phone: (757) 534-9673

PARKING is available

Admission:

Bon Secours: Caregiver Support Group

Network of Care for Mental Health

Third Fri of every month starting at 2:00pm

Categories:

The Caregivers Support Group meets the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 2-3:30pm.

For more information, contact Sr. Bernard Magill at Bernard_Magill@bshsi.org or 757-876-2711.

Min. Age:

Related Web site: https://bonsecours.com/hampton-roads/patients-and-visitors/classes-and-events/Caregivers-Support-Group/db9a3ac6-5154-4a76-9f67-2

Where:
Bon Secours Hampton Roads Bereavement Center
716 Denbigh Blvd.
Suite B#
Newport News, VA 23608

PARKING is available

Admission: Free

Bon Secours: Caregivers Support Group

Network of Care for Mental Health

First Fri of every month starting at 2:00pm

Categories:

The Caregivers Support Group meets the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 2-3:30pm.

For more information, contact Sr. Bernard Magill at bernard_Magill@bshsi.org 0r 757-876-2711.

Min. Age:

Related Web site: https://bonsecours.com/hampton-roads/patients-and-visitors/classes-and-events/Caregivers-Support-Group/db9a3ac6-5154-4a76-9f67-2

Where:
Bon Secours Hampton Roads Bereavement Center
716 Denbigh Blvd.
Suite B#
Newport News, VA 23608

PARKING is available

Admission: Free

Brain Injury Support Group

Network of Care for Mental Health

Second Mon of every month starting at 2:00pm

Categories:

This group is for individuals who have suffered a brain injury. This support group emphasizes the social, emotional and psychological aspects of the brain injury recovery process.

Min. Age:

Where:
Riverside Rehabilitation Institute
245 Chesapeake Ave.
Newport News, VA 23607
Phone: (757) 534-9673

PARKING is available

Admission:

Breast Cancer Support Group - "Beyond Boobs"

Network of Care for Mental Health

Third Sun of every month starting at 2:00pm

Categories:

This group offers emotional and educational support to women diagnosed with breast cancer pre-menopause to help them during and after their treatment through meetings, on-line, phone and face-to-face contact. They meet the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at Members' Homes.

For more information, please contact 757-561-4749 or www.beyondboobsinc.org

Min. Age:

PARKING is available

Admission: FREE

Caregiver Support Group

Network of Care for Mental Health

Third Mon of every month starting at 2:00pm

Categories:

Min. Age:

Where:
Williamsburg Presbyterian Church
215 Richmond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185

PARKING is available

Pat Healy

Phone: 757-220-0638

Admission: FREE

Erase the Need Center: Bread Distribution

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Wed starting at 2:00pm

Categories:

Each Wednesday from 2-4:30pm, bread and canned goods are distributed along with occasional donations of food from local restaurants, and fresh produce from local farmers.

No referral needed for bread.

Min. Age:

Where:
Erase the Need Center
701 Sentara Circle
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 757-903-1394

PARKING is available

Admission: Free

Erase the Need: Bread Distribution

Network of Care for Mental Health

Third Wed of every month starting at 2:00pm

Categories:

Each Wednesday from 2-4:30pm, bread and canned goods are distributed along with occasional donations of food from local restaurants, and fresh produce from local farmers.

No referral needed for bread.

Min. Age:

Where:
Erase the Need Center
701 Sentara Circle
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 757-903-1394

PARKING is available

Admission: Free

Health, Hope and Healing: Breast Cancer Support Services

Network of Care for Mental Health

Third Sun of every month starting at 2:00pm

Categories:

Services offered to individuals and their families dealing with breast cancer and the feelings that such a diagnosis can bring. Concerns about treatments and managing side effects, hospital stays and medical bills are common, as well as worrying about caring for your family, keeping your job or continuing daily activities.

Min. Age:

Where:
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
100 Sentara Circle
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: (757) 345-4201

PARKING is available

Mary

Phone: (757) 870-7758

Admission:

(Temporarily Suspended) AA: Room to Spare - Williamsburg

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Sun starting at 2:30pm

Categories:

Open/Discussion meeting)
Rt. 199E to 1st light after intersection with Jamestown Rd. Turn right onto Brookwood Drive then turn right onto Lake Powell Rd. Club is a one-story gray building on left.

Min. Age:

Where:
Triangle Stepping Stones Sober Club
3279 Lake Powell Rd
Williamsburg, VA Phone: (757) 253-1234

Phone: 757 253-1234
Web: AA

Admission: Free

(Temporarily Suspended) Al-Anon: Openness and Friendship

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Fri starting at 3:00pm

Categories:

Min. Age:

Where:
St. Stephan Lutheran Church
612 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185

Admission: FREE

Brain Injury Association: Williamsburg Support Group

Network of Care for Mental Health

First Thu of every month starting at 3:00pm

Categories:

Anyone who has experienced a brain injury, either their own or that of a friend or loved one, understands the worry, confusion, and stress it creates. This support group is for people who have brain injuries due to trauma (TBI), stroke, aneurysm, tumor, disease, or other neurological incident.

Support groups provide a chance to learn from others who have been living with brain injury, share your own experiences, and give and get encouragement from those who really understand.

Min. Age:

Where:
Riverside Doctors Hospital - Williamsburg
Community Room
1500 Commonwealth Ave, VA 23185

PARKING is available

Admission: Free
Contact:
Sara Lewis: 757-784-0344 or slewis@cox.net
Lisa Kavitz: 757-784-0952 or lisa@kavitz.com

Brain Injury Survivors Support Group - Williamsburg

Network of Care for Mental Health

First Thu of every month starting at 3:00pm

Categories:

This support group is for people who have brain injuries due to trauma (TBI), stroke, aneurysm, tumor, disease, or other neurological incident. Family and friends are also welcomed.

For more information email: wbrgbraininjurygroup@gmail.com

Min. Age:

Related Web site: https://riversideonline.com/rdhw/support-groups.cfm

Where:
Riverside Doctors Hospital - Williamsburg
Community Room
1500 Commonwealth Ave, VA 23185

PARKING is available

Admission: FREE

Grief Share

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Sun starting at 3:00pm

Categories:

Adult admission price: 0.00.

Related Web site: http://www.griefshare.org

Where:
Northside Christian Church
1300 George Washington Memorial Hwy
Yorktown, VA 23693
Phone: 757-595-5890

Admission:

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group - Newport News

Network of Care for Mental Health

Fourth Tue of every month starting at 3:00pm

Categories:

The Multiple Sclerosis Support Group is your chance to have a voice about your life with MS in a setting where you can feel safe, confident and understood.

Join the Multiple Sclerosis Support Group. It's a great opportunity to share your story, with all its achievements, challenges, hopes and frustrations with individuals who understand the challenges of managing MS. The support group serves as a guide to services and resources and an update on what's new in treatment and research.

Min. Age:

Related Web site: https://riversideonline.com/calendar/index.cfm

Where:
Neurosciences Conference Room, Riverside Medical Office Building
12200 Warwick Boulevard
Newport News, VA

PARKING is available

Admission: FREE
If you want to join one of our support groups or you want to start a support group of your own, please contact Riverside at 757-875-7880 or toll free 800-675-6368.

Grief Support Group (Seton Manor)

Network of Care for Mental Health

Fourth Thu of every month starting at 3:15pm

Categories:

The Grief Support Group (Seton Manor) meets the 4th Thursday of each month from 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm. Contact: Tom and Ann Andrews, 757-719-4026

Min. Age:

Related Web site: https://bonsecours.com/hampton-roads/patients-and-visitors/classes-and-events/Grief-Support-Group-Seton-Manor/5cc4054b-5c06-4b88

Where:
Seton Manor
215 Marcella Road
Hampton, VA 23666

PARKING is available

Admission:

A Gift from Ben: Food Pantry

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Mon starting at 3:30pm

Categories:

Min. Age:

Where:
Living Proof Baptist Church
309 Waltz Farm Drive
Williamsburg, VA 23188

PARKING is available

Admission: Free

A Gift from Ben: Food Pantry

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Fri starting at 3:30pm

Categories:

Min. Age:

Where:
Living Proof Baptist Church
309 Waltz Farm Drive
Williamsburg, VA 23188

PARKING is available

Admission: Free

(Postponed) Teen Tournaments (boys and girls ages 12-19) Free!

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Thu starting at 4:00pm

Categories:

Come out for weekly Xbox game tournaments and competitive active game tournaments. These safe, free and fun nights challenge you to play in competitive tournaments against other gamers in your age group.

Info: 757-887-5810.

Min. Age:

Where:
Abram Fink Jr. Community Center
8901 Pocahontas Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185

PARKING is available

Admission: FREE

(Temporarily Suspended) Alateen-Williamsburg

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Sun starting at 4:00pm

Categories:

Alateen offers help and hope to the younger members of families and friends of alcoholics. Alateen meetings are for younger members of Al-Anon, age 19 or younger. Except for Alateen sponsors or during special events, adults are not allowed to attend Alateen meetings. This creates an atmosphere in which the members of Alateen are more comfortable sharing.

Al-Anon meeting offered concurrent at Spiritworks

Min. Age:

Where:
Spiritworks @ Common Grounds
5810-C Mooretown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188

PARKING is available

Admission: FREE

Stroke Support Group - Williamsburg

Network of Care for Mental Health

Third Wed of every month starting at 4:00pm

Categories:

Come share your experiences with friends! All ages are welcome to attend our Stroke Support Group.

We meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 4 PM at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center in the Robert Graves Conference Room.

For more information call 757-984-9900.

Min. Age:

Related Web site: https://www.sentara.com/hampton-roads-virginia/classesevents/support-groups/stroke-support-group-williamsburg.aspx

Where:
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
100 Sentara Circle
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: (757) 345-4201

PARKING is available

Admission: FREE

The York County Church Women United Food Closet

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Mon starting at 4:00pm

Categories:

WHO WE HELP
?Recipients must be residents of York County or Poquoson
?Proof of residency must be shown at each visit: either a current VA Driver?s license, an ID Card with a current address OR official mail, such as utility bill or rent receipt with correct name and address.
?Referral is not required
?Eligible clients may be assisted 8 times per year
?Clients will be provided with 3 large bags of groceries plus a Food Lion gift card ($10) to help buy the perishables we are unable to provide

Min. Age:

Where:
St. Luke's United Methodist Church
300 Ella Taylor Road
Grafton, VA 23692

PARKING is available

Admission: Free

(Temporarily Suspended) Williamsburg CODA Meeting

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Tue starting at 5:15pm

Categories:

This is an open 12 step meeting of Co-Dependents Anonymous, a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships

Min. Age:

Where:
Spiritworks Foundation
5800 Mooretown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 757-564-0001

PARKING is available

Admission: Free

(Phone Meeting) AA: Happier Hour Meeting-Williamsburg (Open/Discussion/Big Book Study Meeting)

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Mon starting at 5:30pm

Categories:

Handicapped Accessible

1+ (717) 275-8940
ID#: 881-8153

Min. Age:

Where:
St. Martin's Episcopal Church
1333 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185

PARKING is available

Admission: Free

(Phone Meeting) AA: Happier Hour Meeting-Williamsburg (Open/Discussion/Big Book Study Meeting)

Network of Care for Mental Health

Weekly on Tue starting at 5:30pm

Categories:

Handicapped Accessible

1+ (717) 275-8940
ID#: 881-8153

Min. Age:

Where:
St. Martin's Episcopal Church
1333 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185

PARKING is available

Admission: Free