Support Groups

When you are going through struggles, it is helpful to know you are not alone. Support groups provide non-professional peer support to build coping skills, problem solving skills and a greater sense of community. Support Groups are made up of people with common experiences or concerns who provide each other with encouragement, comfort, and advice.

This list is up to date to the best of our knowledge, but please call and confirm before attending. 

Mental Health

  • SARAH (Suicide Awareness Remember there is Always Help) Survivors of Suicide Support Group
    • 1st Tuesday of each month 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
    • Currently meeting on Zoom.
    • Please contact for the Zoom Link.
    • remember.sarah21@gmail.com
    • Emily Sullivan
      517-745-0403
    • Naomi Clark
      517-474-0909
  • Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance
    • FREE peer-led support group for those who have depression or bipolar. Listen to others, talk about your feelings and above all share with people who know what you’re going through.
    • 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM
    • Currently meeting on Zoom. 
    • jacksondbsa@gmail.com
    • 402.882.3272
    • Visit the Jackson DBSA Facebook page for details. 
    • Zoom link is posted the day before the meeting.
  • Brighter Days Peer Support Group
    • Peer-led support group for those who have depression. 
    • Christoff & Sons Community Room (Formerly Toy House)
    • 400 N Mechanic St, Jackson, MI 49201
    • Fridays 5-7 pm
    • Meeting Socially Distanced with Masks
    • Call Louis at 517-554-8410 for more information.
  • Henry Ford Allegiance Health Depression Support Group
    • On hold due to COVID-19.
    • Call 517-205-5971 for questions.
  •  Center for Family Health Anxiety & Depression Support Group
    • On hold due to COVID-19.
    • Call 517-748-5500 for questions.
  • Hillsdale County Depression Support Group
    • 2nd Thursday of every month at 4:00 p.m.
    • House of Refuge Church, 123 E. Carlton St. Hillsdale, MI 49242
    • Meeting Socially Distanced with Masks
    • Lorie Nichols: 517.437.1138 or 517.610.3620
    • Ruth Brown: 517.398.0116
  • Jackson Area Mentally Ill Support Group (JAMIS) (Formerly NAMI)
    • December 2020 meeting canceled
    • Will begin again in January of 2021
    • Meeting Socially Distanced with Masks
    • 2nd Monday of the month from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
    • JaxNaz Church, 3905 Clinton Road, Jackson, MI 49201
    • Contact Liann Clemet lhclemet@gmail.com

Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence

    Aware Shelter Support Groups, 706 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49201
    • Sexual Assault Group
      • Free group support for those who have experienced sexual assault.
      • Please call Valerie at 517.783.1638 Ext. 133 to sign up.
    • Domestic Violence Group
      • Thursday 1:30-3 PM
      • Free group support for those who have experienced domestic violence.
      • Please contact Aware for more information.
    • Kids’ Club
      • Free & confidential support for any child 6-12 whose parents have experienced domestic violence.
      • Please call Karis at 517.783.1638 Ext. 143 for dates and times.
  • Domestic Harmony Group Counseling 
    • For location, call 517.439.1454 or 1.888.439.1454 
    • Tuesday: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Thursday: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 231, Hillsdale, MI  49242
    • Free child care provided
  • A Right to Innoncence
    • A Self-Help Support Group for WOMEN who experienced incest or other sexual abuse as children or teens.
    • 1st Wednesday of every month from 6-8 PM
    • Osseo, Michigan (Hillsdale County)
    • 517.523.3526
    • nomoresecrets2014@outlook.com 
    • Please note: Our meeting will be held at Karen's House in Osseo, Michigan until further notice. Directions given upon contact. 
    • Mailing address: P.O. Box 56 Osseo, MI 49266

Grief Support

  • Heart O’ The Lakes Church, 7031 Jefferson Rd, Brooklyn, MI 49230
    • 517.592.8623
    • Thursday at 1 PM (12-week cycle) 
  • ADAM (Another Day Another Memory) Grief Support Group Meeting
    • Adult support groups meet at Catholic Charities Jackson 3425 Francis Street, Jackson, MI
    • There is no cost to attend.
    • This ongoing group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
    • Information on groups for children (age four and older) and teens is available by calling Robin Weber at 517-782-2551 ext. 1118.
    • Those interested in attending can call Catholic Charities at 517-782-2551.
    • Volunteers are also needed to assist on Wednesday evenings every other week.
  • Henry Ford Allegiance Health Living with Grief
    • Support is a very important part of the healthy reconciliation of grief issues. Family members and friends can be very supportive, but sometimes it helps to share your experience with others who are dealing with loss.
    • Sharing and discussion in a group setting can be a positive and rewarding experience. Our support groups are designed to address the emotional, educational and social needs of those who are coping with a death. This group is geared towards adults who have experienced any type of loss. 
    • All Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice grief support groups are free of charge and open to the public.
    • Monday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    • One Jackson Square, Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice, 4th Floor, 100 E Michigan Ave, Jackson, Michigan 49201
    • Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Immanuel Lutheran Church 1505 W Michigan Ave  Jackson, MI 49202
    • Please feel free to contact us at 517.205.6971 with questions about counseling services, support groups, resources and events.
  • SARAH (Suicide Awareness Remember there is Always Help) Survivors of Suicide Support Group

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.

  • First Presbyterian Church, 734 W Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49201 (Upstairs room to left)
    • 517.784.9175
    • 7 Nights a Week 7:30 PM
  • St. Marks Lutheran Church, 1151 Us Highway 12, Brooklyn, MI 49230
    • 517.467.4576
    • Wednesday 8 PM and Saturday 8:30 PM
  • All Saints Episcopal Church, 151 N Main St, Brooklyn, MI 49230   
    • 517.592.2244
    • Tuesday and Friday at 7:30 PM
  • Al Cameron Group, 3828 E Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI 49202
    • 517.764.4545
    • Friday at 7:30 PM
  • Grateful Group, 1716 Woodbridge Street, Jackson, MI 49203
    • 517.728.7391
    • Friday at 7:30 PM
  • Parma AA Group, United Methodist Church, 100 E Main St, Parma, MI 49269
    • Saturday at 10AM
  • First Congregational Church, 120 N. Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201
    • Saturday at Noon
  • Recovery First Group; Hope House, 401 US-12, Jonesville, MI
    • 517.849.2330
    • 7 Days a Week 10:30 AM & 7:30 PM
  • Hillsdale Group; 52 Ferris Street, Hillsdale, MI
    • Sunday 10 AM, Saturday 8 PM

Alanon Groups

Al-Anon is a worldwide fellowship of men and women from all walks of life who have been affected by the family disease of alcoholism. Some were born into an alcoholic family and lived in that situation their entire lives, while others came into contact with alcoholism later in life through various experiences.

  • First Presbyterian Church, 734 W Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49201 (Church Library)        
    • 517.784.9175
    • Monday and Friday 10:30 AM and 12 PM
  • St. Marks Lutheran Church, 11151 US Highway 12, Brooklyn, MI 49230
    • 517.467.4576
    • Wednesday 8:00 PM
  • All Saints Episcopal Church, 151 N. Main St, Brooklyn, MI 49230
    • 517.592.2244
    • Thursday 7 PM

Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. 

  • First Presbyterian Church, 734 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49201 (Downstairs)      
    • 517.784.9175
    • Monday, Friday, and Sunday 7:30 PM
  • Washington Way, 2424 W Washington Ave, Jackson, MI 49203       
    • 800.407.7195
    • Monday and Friday 12 PM and 7:30 PM
    • Tuesday and Thursday 12 PM
    • Sunday 7:30 PM

Substance Abuse

  • Community Support Meetings at Family Service and Children’s Aid
    • ​330 W. Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI 49201 
    • Please call if more information is needed: (517) 787-7920
    • Attendance sheets can be signed
    • Welcome to everyone
    • No appointment necessary
    • Family Group
      • Mondays 5:30-7 p.m.
      • This is an open group for individuals with challenges or issues related to substance use, co-occurring disorders, and mental health. This group provides a safe environment for families and supports ages 14 and older, to talk about communication, support, self-care, and various other topics. There is support available from the therapist and peer in recovery, if needed.
    • Peer Recovery Meetings
      • Co-Ed Tuesdays 2-3 p.m.
      • Women Only Thursdays 2-3 p.m.
      • These are open peer led meetings, providing an understanding environment for individuals to talk about issues related to their personal recovery pathway, supporting each other in an all-inclusive environment.
  • Family Support Group Families for HOPE (Heroin Opioid Prevention Effort)
    • Support group for family members of loved ones suffering from Opiate Addiction, either Heroin or Prescription Opioid Addiction
    • New Covenant Living Church, 2405 W. Washington, Jackson, MI 49203
    • 517.812.9883
    • 4th Tuesday of the month at 5:30 PM
    • Meetings vary please call to confirm
  • Home of New Vision
    • 407 W Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI 49201
    • 517.788.5596
      • SMART Recovery
        • 12 PM on Sunday
        • 7 PM on Friday
      • Refresh Recovery (Christian based 12-step group)
        • Sunday at 7 PM
      • 12-Step Women's Recovery Support Group
        • Wednesday at 5:30 PM
  • SOAR - Community Substance Abuse Support Group
    • Jackson Coffee Downtown, 201 S. Mechanic St, Jackson, MI 49201
    • Mondays 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM
    • Contact Michelle Cochran for details 517.914.5554 or Email 

Smoking Support Groups

  • Tobacco & You: Learn How to Quit Smoking
    • This 10-week drop-in style group focuses on the effects of smoking to help you quit. Open to the public.
    • Every Thursday 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    • LifeWays Meeting Rooms, 1200 N. West Ave. Jackson, MI 49202 (Entrance at the back of the building)
    • For more information please contact Chad Lige at 517.780.3380

Parent Education Classes

  • Family Service and Children’s Aid Parent Education Class
    • Tuesday 10 AM-12 PM or Thursday 6 PM-8 PM
    • Classes are on a 8-Week routating schedule. Parents may start at any time. 
    • Family Service & Children's Aid, 330 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI
    • Who can participate? Any caregiver of a child seeking new parenting skills or techniques.
    • What will I learn? During this 8-week course topics covered can include:
      • Discipline & Alternatives to Spanking
      • Growth & Development of Children
      • Communication & Nurturing Routines
      • Effects of Trauma
      • Safety & Self-Care
    • Please contact 517.787.7920
  • Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (CPCAN) Mini Parenting Workshops
    • Monthly
    • CPCAN Child and Parent Center, 606 Greenwood Place, Jackson, MI 49203
    • CPCAN Jackson: (517) 788-4239
    • Child and Parent Center: (517) 788-4445
    • See website for details CPCANJackson.org

Divorced or Separated

  • SMILE
  • Forget Me Not
    • Educational program for separated parents with children under the age of eighteen.
    • Contact Jackson County Friend of the Court Office: 517.788.4470

LGBTQ

  • Adult LGBTQ Support Group
    • ARE Group Room, 330 West Franklin Street, Jackson, MI 49201
    • Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    • Breanna Spiteri-Phillips, Group Facilitator
    • (517) 788-9147
    • brespiteri@yahoo.com

Alzheimer's Disease

  • Alzheimer's Association Community Support Groups -HILLSDALE
  • 4th Wednesday, 3:30 – 5:00 PM
  • Hillsdale County Senior Services Center 320 W. Bacon St.
  • Call Ahead for Respite Care – 517.437.2422
  • You’re invited to join a caregiver support group in your community and talk with others who are experiencing the challenges of caring for a person living with memory loss. All groups meet monthly and are confidential, free, and open to the public. Anyone involved in caring for or loving someone with memory loss is welcome to join. Please call the chapter office nearest you at 800.272.3900 to confirm meeting date and location.
  • Cancellation policy: If adult education classes are canceled due to dangerous weather conditions, the support group will be canceled.

Parkinson's Disease

  • Jackson County Parkinson's Support Group
    • Promoting education, supports, socializing and quality of life for individuals, care givers, family and friends affected by Parkinson's
    • Join us the second Tuesday of each month from 6:15 - 7:45 PM 
    • (first half hour is social time followed by program)
    • disAbility Connections (or alternate location, call to confirm)
    • For questions contact Carole Briggs - 517.783.6527
    • Affiliated with The Michigan Parkinson Foundation 800.582.9781

Breast Cancer Care and Share Support Group

  • A breast cancer support group for women with any stage breast cancer.
  • Contact: Sharon Petri, RN
  • 715-205-1576
  • Monday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Henry Ford Allegiance Health Professional Building, 1100 E. Michigan Avenue Jackson, MI 49201

Center For Family Health Support Groups and Classes

All CFH support groups are on hold due to COVID-19. Call (517) 748-5500 for any questions.

  • Weight Loss & Healthy Eating – Learn healthy habits that led to healthy weight loss and eating habits.
  • Anxiety & Depression – For adults only; provides group support focusing on anxiety and depression issues.
  • Basic Healthy Eating – Patients are scheduled for this class, which features learning how to cook and eat healthy meals.
  • Diabetes Support Group – This group strives to strengthen support and healthy habits for patients with diabetes. 

A.R.E. Drop In Centers Support Groups

  • Jackson Drop-In Center
    • 330 W. Franklin St.
    • Jackson, MI 49201
    • Office Phone: 517-788-9147
  • Hillsdale Drop-In Center
    • 64 Hillsdale Street
    • Hillsdale, MI 49242
    • Office Phone: 517-439-9730
  • Recovery & Support Groups
    • Traveler's Guide Group
    • WRAP Recovery Group
    • PATH Recovery Group
    • Diabetes PATH Group
    • Hearing Voices Group
    • Dual Recovery Group

Community Resource Navigation

If you need help navigating community resources call the Community Navigation Specialist at 517.796.4595.