A look at support groups available in west-central Illinois

Although some groups have resumed meetings, others’ schedules may have changed because of pandemic restrictions. It is recommended you contact the group in advance to verify details. Any changes in meeting schedules can be emailed to [email protected].

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

217-370-4002

Jacksonville locations:

First Baptist Church, 1701 Mound Ave. Wheelchair-accessible.

Club HOW, 638 S. Church St.

Monday

• Closed discussion, 7:30 a.m. at Club HOW.

• Closed discussion, noon at Club HOW.

• Closed discussion, 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church. “Bowen Group.”

• Closed discussion, 8 p.m. at Club HOW.

Tuesday

• Open discussion, noon at Club HOW.

• Women’s open meeting, 5:30 p.m., First Christian Church’s Fireside Room.

• VIRGINIA: Closed discussion, 7 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, Main and Washington streets.

• ROODHOUSE: Closed discussion, 12-step/12 traditions, 8 p.m. at Grace Center, 114 W. Palm St.

Wednesday

• Closed discussion, noon at Club HOW.

• Closed discussion, 8 p.m. at Club HOW.

Thursday

• Closed discussion, 7:30 a.m. at Club HOW.

• Closed discussion, noon at Club HOW.

• Closed discussion, 8 p.m. at Club HOW. “Newcomers Group.”

Friday

• Closed discussion, noon at Club HOW. “TGIF Group.”

• Closed discussion, 5:15 p.m., Big Book Study at Club HOW.

• VIRGINIA: Closed discussion, 8 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 401 E. Broadway Ave.

Saturday

• Open speaker, 8 p.m. at Club HOW.

• Open meeting, noon at Club HOW.

Sunday

• Closed discussion, 8 p.m. at Club HOW. “12 & 12 Group.”

• Closed discussion, 10 a.m. at Club HOW. (Second Sunday is open)

• SPRINGFIELD: AA for Women, 10 a.m. at Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St.
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AL-ANON

Meetings are nonsmoking and open to anyone. The only requirement is that there be a problem of alcohol with a loved one or friend. 217-248-6434.

Wednesday

• Al-Anon, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church, 331 E. State St. (use Morgan Street entrance).
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NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

All meetings are nonsmoking. Not affiliated with any religious organization.

Jacksonville location:

Christ Lutheran Church for the Deaf, 104 Finley St. (enter through back door). 217-883-1975.

Monday

• Open discussion group, 7 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church for the Deaf.

Wednesday

• Open discussion group, 8 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church for the Deaf.

Friday

• Open discussion group, 7:30 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church for the Deaf.

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OTHER MEETINGS

Monday

Addicts Victorious, 7-8 p.m. at Faith Tabernacle, 571 Sandusky St. Use side entrance to church hall.

PITTSFIELD: Addicts Victorious, 7-8 p.m. in the basement of Subway in Pittsfield. 1-800-323-1388.

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Tuesday

Jacksonville Sunrise Rotary, 7 a.m. Holiday Inn Express meeting room, South Jacksonville. 217-243-6895.

Bereavement support group, 10-11 a.m. Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, Meeting Room 4.

Jacksonville Area Landlords Association (JALA), 6 p.m. at the Morgan County Fairgrounds grandstand. Social time at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 217-243-1409 or 217-248-5416.

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Wednesday

Breastfeeding support group, 6 p.m., Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, Meeting Room 2.

ROODHOUSE: Women with Hearts of Love (WWHOL), 6-7 p.m. at House of Restoration, 208 W. Franklin St. 217-602-1670.

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Thursday

Jacksonville Area Chess Club, 6-9 p.m. at Jacksonville Public Library. 217-370-0882.

Jacksonville Kiwanis Club, noon at Hamilton’s.

WHITE HALL: Addicts Victorious, teens 5:30-6:30 p.m.; adults 7-8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of New Life Church, 626 Curtis St.

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Friday

Jacksonville Rotary Club, noon at Hamilton’s.

PITTSFIELD: Addicts Victorious, 6 p.m. at Assembly of God, 575 Piper St. 800-323-1388.

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Saturday

Jacksonville Amateur Radio Society’s Net, 9 p.m. Transmitted on K9JX repeater. K9JX.com.

 

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