ACADA Support Groups:   Contact Triste Thach   374-6688

This offers presentations and curriculum based support groups for youth 5-17.  The cost of these services is free.

Al-Anon/Al-Ateen  371-6366

Support group for family and friends who are affected by alcohol. There are dues or fees. www.alaonon.com

The Arc: Linda Cherryhomes  351-3212

This is a non-profit agency that serves children and adults with disabilities in the Panhandle.  Services include respite care, and equipment library, summer camp, conferences and emergency funds.

Back on Track: Call Cindy Peters @ 342-2507

A family stabilization Program. 

Caregiver Support Group Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle: 

331-2227     415 W. 8th      Contact Teana Weller
Monthly support groups for caregivers caring for an elderly loved one.  Meets 1st Monday of the month (except holiday then it would be the 2nd Monday of the month) from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm.

Child Enrichment Center: phone 1-800-594-7919

This is an hour long video that provides step by step guidelines for dealing with the most common situations parents encounter during their divorce.  For more information, view their website at www.ChildEnrichment.com

Odyssey Health Care372-7696  www.odysseyhealth.com
Several support groups are offered:  Life After Loss, Life, Loss and transition, Holiday Bereavement, SKY youth bereavement program.  Call for dates.  No charge.

Family Support Services:  1001 S. Polk   342-3202
They have groups and individual counseling for divorce, anger, and crisis situations.
The Crisis Hotline: (806) 374-LIFE

Grandparents As Parents:   Pam Ashraf 806-359-4463

Classes for grandparents who've had to assume the duties of parents.

Grandparents raising Grandchildren:  Trinity Fellowship Church
355-8955  John Bowlin
They offer support groups each first and third Sunday of the month.  Time is  5:30-7:00 pm in the North Ministry Bldg, room 101-1 and 101-2.

GrandsPlace:  Internet resource for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.  In Connecticut contact Kathlyn Reynolds @ (860) 763-5789  Fax:  (860) 1568    www.grandsplace.com

Hope and Healing Place:  1721 S. Tyler Street  Contact -   Beth Keen or Tricia Trimble @ (806)376-4030

This is a program for children from Kindergarten through High School who have suffered the loss of a significant loved one. The child must have an adult who will attend his/her sessions.

HOPE Group:  Odyssey Health Care   Contact Elizabeth Smith 372-7696        1000 S. Jefferson, Amarillo

For parents grieving the death of a child (pregnancy to 18 years).  Meets on Thursdays at 7:00pm 
www.www.odysseyhealth.com

Journey of Hope:  TPMHMR  Contact Patty Robertson @ 426-9454 337-1000  
This class is offered at different times of the year.  Call for next session.  They are free and last 8 sessions.  This group is designed for families that have family members and/or friends that have mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bi-polar, obsessive compulsive disorder, and major depression.  The class provides support, education and coping skills.

Kairos Outside:  P.O. Box 51012   Amarillo, TX  79159

This is an outreach program for families of prisoners.  It conducts free weekend retreats designed to inform, encourage, and offer emotional support to women.  For an application, write to the above address, or contact the prison chaplain.

Life After Loss:  Odyssey Health Care  Contact Elizabeth Smith @ 372-7696   www.odyssey.com
A program of the American Cancer Society for anyone grieving the death of a loved one regardless of the cause of death.  Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 pm.  These classes are not constant…….call for new class dates.

Care Divorce Group:  Paramount Terrace Christian Church Contact Penney 353-6615  ext. 175

www.ptcc.org
They offer this group at different times of the year for newly divorced or people who have divorced many years that are having difficulty.  Call for details and start dates.

Southwest Church of Christ Family Center:  352-5647

Besides, basic needs like food, clothing and house wares, they have counseling - marriage, spiritual, financial and employment.  By appointment only.  They also have a Single Mom's Program, Sonshiners' Program for Seniors, etc..  Call for details or go to: www.souwthwestcofc.org

Uniting Parents:       337-1700     Maria Garcia
This is an advocacy group designed for parents of children with disabilities.  They will help families find resources, provide support, and educate families of their rights in the schools and other places.  They have workshops and training for parents.

Visions for Tomorrow:  Carol Vaughn @ 349-5663

Teaches the parent to be an advocate for a child with a mental illness.  (i.e.  working with school personnel, ARDs)

Waiting Wives:    Contact Sue Gray @   353-1402   or 355-9703 extension 7306

Women with husbands in Iraq or deported in war

With Hope in Mind:  Carol Ann Vaughn @ 349-5663