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Support Groups


Alzheimer's Support Group

Details:

Informational sessions for caregivers, family members and those suffering with Alzheimer’s / Dementia.

Meet:

2nd Monday of each month.
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Usually meet in Classroom “F” / approx. 6 - 8 participants
(No meeting in December)

Contact:

Alexandra Dillon
PO Box 1351
Kearney, NE 68848
alexandra.dillon@alz.org
308-440-7773


 

Diabetes Education & Support Group

Details:

Hastings Area Diabetes Education & Support Group

Meet:

3rd Thursday of each month. (Except 2nd Thursday in November)
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Usually meet in Classroom “C” / approx. 10-20 participants
(No meeting in Jan, May, June, and Dec. 2013)

Contact:

DeAnn Carpenter, MLMH – Rehab Dept.
402-461-5318


 

Gambler's Anonymous

Details:

Support group for those who have a gambling addiction.

Meet:

Every Monday of each month.
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Usually meet in Classroom “G” / approx. 4- 8 participants 

Contact:

Kelly Lambert
PO Box 127
Trumbull, NE 68980
dqmama79@hotmail.com
402-631-7067


 

Hastings Family Planning

Details:

Board of Directors meetings. No meetings in July and December 2013.

Meet:

2nd Tuesday of each month.
8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Usually meet in Classroom “G" / approx. 12-14 participants

Contact:

Barbara Frei
422 N. Hastings, Suite # 204
Hastings, NE 68901
402-463-5687                                                                                                                                                                                                                  barbara3201@gmail.com


 Miscarriage, Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support Group

Details:

Support group for those who have experienced or who are affected by an infant loss, miscarriage or still birth.  This start up group will hold its first meeting on April 25, 2013 and have scheduled to October 24, 2013.

Meet:

Last Thursday of each month. (Except Oct. 24, 2013)
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Usually meet in Classroom “G” / approx. 2-10 participants

Contact:

Kara Jacobsen
1219 N. 7th Avenue
Hastings, NE 68901
402-461-5151

kara_jacobsen@yahoo.com


 

 MS Support Group

Details:

Support group for those who are affected by multiple sclerosis.

Meet:

2nd Tuesday of each month.
7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Usually meet in Classroom “G” or "H" / approx. 3-6 participants

Contact:

Susan Blincow
1115 W. 5th
Hastings, NE 68901
402-463-5203

Marilyn Johnson
121 E. 13th
Hastings, NE 68901
402-463-2867


 

NAMI - Family to Family

Details:

Free education & support for families & friends of individuals with severe brain disorders called mental illness.

Meet:

1st Tuesday of each month. (Except Jan. 8, 2013.)
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Usually meet in Classroom “F” / approx. 8-10 participants

Contact:

Sharyl Gilles
710 S. Chicago Ave.
Hastings, NE 68901

402-463-6060 (hm.)
402-984-0939 (cell)                                                                                                                                                                                                          curiousreader@charter.net


 

NAMI - FORSE

Details:

FORSE = Family Organization for Resources, Support and Education This organization provides support and education regarding brain diseases.

Meet:

1st Friday of each month.
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Usually meet in Classroom “G” / approx. 6 - 8 participants
(No meeting in July and Sept. 2013)

Contact:

Cindy Scott
PO Box 25
Juniata, NE 68955
402-751-2226


 

SASA (DVIC) Men's Education Group

Details:

DVIC = Domestic Violence Intervention Coalition

Meet:

Every Tuesday of each month.
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Usually meet in Classroom “C” / approx. 15 participants

Contact:

Laura Schutte, SASA Crisis Ctr
PO Box 8
Hastings, NE 68902
402-463-5810
Hotline: 402-463-4677


 

Stroke of Luck & Traumatic Brain Injury (T.B.I.) Support Group

Details:

This support organization is for individuals who have experienced a stroke or a traumatic brain injury. Family members, friends and care givers are encouraged to attend for support and to share experiences.

Meet:

1st Tuesday of each month except Jan. 8 & Sept. 10, 2013.
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Usually meet in Classroom “G” / approx. 15 participants
(No meeting in July and December 2013)

Contact:

Kathleen Smith, MLMH – Rehab Dept.
ksmith@marylanning.org
402-460-5763