Support Groups

Support Groups are ongoing groups that offer continued support throughout the year at a regular date and time.  

AA membership is open to all who desire to do something about a drinking problem. The primary purpose of AA is to carry a message of recovery to the alcoholic seeking help. AA can serve as a source of personal experience and be an ongoing support system for recovering alcoholics
 
Mondays, 12:00 pm (in person) 
Fridays, 7:00 pm (in person and online) 
Saturdays, 9:00 am (in person and online) 
Sundays, 5:00 pm (in person and online) 

Al-Anon is a fellowship of relatives and friends of those struggling with alcohol who share experiences, strength and hope. This group will meet in person, but group size is limited.
 
Sundays, 5:00 pm (in person and online) 

Being a caregiver to a loved one with dementia is hard, but having others to support you through it can help. Join us for a time to share, pray and care for one another. 
 
Fourth Tuesday of the month, 6:30 pm 

Here to support those with diabetes. To fulfill a need for those in Iowa (60-90 miles from Des Moines) with diabetes, their caretakers and loved ones who desire more resources and support.
 
Quarterly, on Tuesdays, Sept. 24 and Dec. 17, 5:30-8:30 pm 

Foster and adoptive parents surround themselves with people who can encourage them when things are difficult. 
 
Second Tuesday of the month, 6:00 pm 

This program is based on recovery for compulsive gamblers, debtors/spenders and anyone who seeks recovery from their addictions. Meetings emphasize a solution rather than the problem. 
 
Mondays, 6:00 pm 

This group provides comfort, hope and support to every mother experiencing the loss of a son or daughter.

First Monday of the month, 6:00 pm

This group provides a safe place where folks who identify as LGBTQIA+ and their loved ones can come and share, love and support one another. It is not an advocacy group. The purpose of this group is to reflect the heart of Jesus for one another: to love, to listen and to encourage one another as fully welcomed members of the body of Christ regardless of sexual identity.
 
Every other month on the second Tuesday of the month (February, April, June, August, October, December), 6:30-8:00 pm

A safe place for parents and families affected by special needs to come together and get much-needed information and emotional support. Please email Jill Smith to register.
 
Meets quarterly on Mondays on Oct. 14, 2024; and Jan. 13, April 14, July 14 & Oct. 13, 2025, from 8:00-9:00 pm

This is a support group of parents helping parents, meeting weekly, to offer education and support, at no cost, for parents who are dealing with a son or daughter battling addiction. PAL can also help spouses who have a partner with addiction issues. PAL is especially helpful for parents and spouses, but all other sober family members and friends (age 18 and older) are welcome. You will have an opportunity to give support and receive support from others facing the same challenges. This class meets in person. 
 
Mondays, 6:30 pm