The Merchandiser will print your support group meetings once a month, free of charge. In order to provide a current listing to our readers we will need you to submit your group meeting to us at: The Merchandiser, Support Groups, PO Box 840, Lebanon, PA 17042; fax to 717-273-0420; e-mail editor@themerchandiser.com or drop off the information at your local Merchandiser office.

ACOA/CODA - 12-step program for Adult Children of Alcoholics and other Codependents from dysfunctional families. Meets Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. at the YWCA, 23 W. Chestnut St., Hanover. Call 717-637-2125.

Adult Grief & Loss Support Group - Six-week program offered three times per year. For more info, call 334-2012.

Al-Anon Family Group - Mondays, 8 p.m., Hanover Church of the Brethren; Wednesdays, 8 p.m., Grace UMC, Hanover; Fridays, 7 p.m., St. John's Lutheran Church, Abbottstown. For info all 717-965-2991.

Alzheimer’s Support Group - Meets the first Friday of the month from 1:30-3 p.m. in the Heritage Lounge (Main Health Care Center Building) at Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community at Cross Keys/New Oxford. Call 717-624-5389 for info.

Alzheimer’s Support Group - Meets the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Village at Sprenkle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 1801 Folkemer Circle in York. Open to the public and affiliated with the Alzheimer’s Association. For info, Marie at 717.764.9994.

Alzheimer’s Support Group - Meets the third Thursday of each month at Senior Commons at Powder Mill, 1775 Powder Mill Road, York. For info call Denise, 717-741-0961.

Autism Support Group - Hanover area meets at the Hanover Chapter of the Red Cross. Call 717-487-7878 for details.

A.W.A.K.E. Support Group - For those with sleep apnea, their families and friends. Meets every other month at the Hanover Hospital. For dates and time, call 633-2229.

Bereavement Class - 8-session class. Scheduled as needed. For info, call York Cancer Center, 741-8100.

Bereavement Ministry -The Bridge, meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. Gettysburg Baptist Church, 95 Fairview Road, Gettysburg. Call 337-1160 for info.

Bipolar Support Group - Meets the 2nd Thursday of month on the 3rd floor of the Adams County Library, corner of Baltimore and High Sts. from 6:30-8 p.m.

Blue Star Mothers - Meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month to support our children who are serving or have served in the military at the VFW, 19 S. McKinley Avenue in Hanover. For info call Laurie, 451-3934 or remingtonis@comcast.net.

Body and Soul Weight Loss Support Group - Meeting every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., in fellowship hall at Grace United Church of Christ, 100 Fourth Street, Hanover. For information call 717-632-1146.

Breastfeeding Support Group - Share information, experiences and concerns. Meeting in English, first Thursday of month at 1 p.m. at WIC office, 153 North Stratton St., Gettysburg; meeting in Spanish, last Wednesday of month from 5-6 p.m. at the WIC office. Call to confirm date and time/info 717-334-7634, ext. 132.

Cancer Care Association - York Cancer Center. For people coping with chronic cancer. Meets third Wednesday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. Suite 94 at the Apple Hill Medical Center, 25 Monument Rd., York. For info, 741-8100.

Cancer Support Group - Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. West York Church of the Brethren, 5101 Darlington Road, York. Call 792-9260 or Cindy Heist, 792-2449.

Cardiac Support Group - Meets at Hanover Hospital. For info or to register call the Case Management Department at 633-2123.

Caregiver Support Group - Meets 4th Monday of every month from 6:30-7:45 p.m. at Gettysburg Hospital’s Community Room A. 717-337-3483 or 717-338-2009.

Caregiver Support Group - Meets  3rd Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m. on Senior Center side of Golden Visions, 250 Fame Ave., Suite 125, Hanover. Call Rose for info, 717-633-5072.

Celebrate Recovery - Meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. For all forms of addiction. Fairfield Mennonite Church, Main St., Fairfield. For info call 717-642-9876

Celebrate Recovery - Hanover Foursquare Church, starting Wed, April 6th, at 7:00 pm.  Anyone recovering from any addiction is welcome. Contact Charles or Dee Miller at 334-1177.

Celebrate Recovery - Experience freedom from hurts,hangups and addictions. Meets every Monday night from 7 until 9 at Foursquare church in Gettysburg. Contact Mark or Jenny Punchard at 717-309-6066 or 717-398-6725

Celiac Disease Support Group - Informal support group for those living with gluten-free diet. Gettysburg Hospital Community Room. Call 717-642-6053 or 717-337-1557.

Children’s Aid Society Parent Support Groups - Thursday, 12:30 - 2:30pm at The Lehman Center, 400 W. Market St., York. Thursday, 6 - 8pm at Christ Lutheran Church, 126 W. Main Street, Dallastown FREE to all parents and caregivers. FREE child care for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. FREE snacks for adults and children. If interested, and attending for the first time, please call The Lehman Center at 717.845.5771 ext. 105.

CoDependents Anonymous - (CoDA) Twelve-Step Fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is recovery from codependence and the development and maintenance of healthy relationships. 6 p.m., Mondays, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 4200 Londonderry Rd., Harrisburg, men & women; 9 a.m., Saturdays, Community UMC, 16th & Bridge St., New Cumberland, men only. For info, call 865-6104.

Compassionate Friends - York Chapter meets 2nd Monday of each month 7-9 at Zion United Methodist Church, 1030 Carlisle Road, York. A support group for bereaved parents. Call 717-292-6046 for info. Gettysburg Chapter meets on the 4th Monday of each month from 7-9 at the Trinity United Church of Christ, 60 East High Street, Gettysburg. Call 717-642-9897 for info. Camp Hill Chapter meets the 4th Tuesday of each month from 7-9 at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 3435 Trindle Road, Camp Hill. Call 717-731-0379 for info.

Courage Club - Meets 1st Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Hanover Hospital. Free monthly gathering and discussion group dedicated to the exploration, encouragement and support of a tobacco-free life. No registration or membership required. For further information, call 717-633-8894.

Cumberland Valley Stroke Club - Meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month. Rehab dining room on the fourth floor of the Chambersburg Hospital. Call for info, 267-7901.

Dementia Care Caregiver Support Group - Meets the last Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Adult Day Services building at Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community at Cross Keys/New Oxford, Village Drive Campus entrance. Call 717-624-5500 for info. (Formerly known as "Compassionate Friends.)

Depression and Bipolar Disorder Support Group - A mutual-help support group for persons with depression or bipolar disorder meets in Emmitsburg, Maryland.  Sponsored by the DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance), the group meets on the first Thursday of each month from 6:30-7:45 p.m. There is no charge to attend. For more information and location, call: Paul at 301-447-2207.

Depression Recovery Program -  Gettysburg Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1495 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg. Call 334-4947.

Depression Support Group - Meets Tuesdays at the Hanover Hospital Chapel at 7 p.m. For info call 646-6905. No registration required.

Diabetes Support Group - Meets second Thursday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Charles Way, York. For info, 851-5347.

Diabetes Support Group (Spanish) - Meets third Tuesday of every other month at the York Spanish American Center. For info, 846-9434.

DivorceCare Support Group - Meets Tuesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. Hanover First Church of God. For info call 637-1100.

DivorceCare Recovery Seminar and Support Group - Meets Mondays at Shrewsbury Assembly of God, 234 North Main St., Shrewsbury. For info call 717-235-9300.

DivorceCare Support Group - Meets Tuesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. Hanover First Church of God. For info call 637-1100.

Divorce or Separation Support Group - Fishing Creek Salem UMC, 402 Valley Road, Etters. To find out when the next class begins, please contact Laurie Murry, Director of Outreach & Nurture Ministries at (717) 938-1928 (ext. 241).

Easy Breathers Club - Meets at the Hillside Medical Center, 250 Fame Ave., Hanover. Room 209. For those with lung disease and their families. For info please call 633-2159.

Epilepsy Support Group - Meets at WellSpan Neurology Conference Room, 290 St. Charles Way, York. For info, 717-851-4585.

Families Anonymous - 12-step support group for families and friends of addicted or emotionally-disturbed individuals of all ages. Meets Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Emmanuel UCC, 124 Broadway, Hanover. Call 630-2774 or 337-1529.

Friends & Family of the Mentally Ill - Support group meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Hanover. For info call 717-632-0435.

Gastric Bypass Support Group - Meets first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the York County School of Technology, 2179 S. Queen St., York. Daytime group also meets the third Thursday of the month at 11 a.m. at the Apple Hill Medical Center, Suite 188. Team motivation support group meets third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Clinical Weight Loss Program, 2339 S. George St., lower level.

Gettysburg Gluten-free Support Group - Meets at the Gettysburg Hospital Community Room. For info call 717-642-6053.

Greater York County Chapter of Mended Hearts - Meets the third Monday of every month except for December at 6:00 p.m. at Apple Hill Medical Center, Suite 188.  For more information contact Jane Girton at 755-5694.  It is best to check meeting location as sometimes we take "field trips" for specific programs at one of the hospitals.

Grief Support Group - AseraCare Hospice offers support group for those experiencing the loss of a loved one. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. AseraCare Library, 44 Bowman Road, York. For info call Debe Snyder, 717-845-8599 or 1-888-273-093.

Guiding Hearts with Hope - For family and friends in recovery affected with the disease of substance abuse and addiction. Meets 2nd and fourth Thursday from 6:45 p.m.-8 p.m. St. Joseph's Church, 5125 Grandview Road, Hanover, Room No. 1 at the parish center. For info call 717-968-3083 or advocacymom@embarqmail.com.

Hampstead Mom's Club - For stay-at-home Mom's in the Hampstead and surrounding areas. We offer Play dates, Park days, Holiday parties, Mom's night out, Kid's day out, Walking club, Book club and much more! Monthly meeting in North Carroll Library. Visit www.hampsteadmoms.com for more info.

Hanover Alcoholics Anonymous Intergroup - Help and meeting information line, 717-633-2661.Website, www.hanoverintergroup.org.

Hanover Area Breast Cancer  Support Group - Meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at LifeChanges Boutique, 400 York St., Hanover. Call (717)633-1111.

Hanover Mothers’ Center - Holds weekly playgroups on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 10 a.m.-12 noon. For info on joining email hanovermotherscntr@yahoo.com.

Healthy Hearts Support Group - Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Gettysburg Hospital Community Room. Register at 717-337-4164.

Hearing Loss Association - Of Capital Region meets the 4th Monday of the month Sept. to June. For info, call 534-0820 or 777-0030.

Hearing Loss Association - Adams/York Chapter meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. in Nicarry Meetinghouse at Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community at Cross Keys/New Oxford, Village Drive campus entrance. Call Neil Bauman, 717-993-8555, or you can email neil@hearinglosshelp.com for info.

Injured & Disabled Persons Resource & Support Group - Meets third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Gettysburg Hospital Community Room. For info, 717-337-3111.

Life & Breath Club - York Hospital Pulmonary Services & The American Lung Association. Meets the second Tuesday of the month from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Apple Hill Medical Center, 25 Monument Rd., York. Info, 845-5864.

Look Good Feel Better - Classes the thrid Monday of month from 1-2:30 p.m. at LifeChanges Boutique, 400 York St., Hanover. Free. For info or to register call Ashlee Hoke, 717-633-1111.

Lupus Support Group - Second Monday of the month from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Hanover Wellness and Education Building, 400 York St., Conference Room. For info or to register, call  Leslie Kiger, 717-624-3379.

Lyme Disease Support Group - Meets the 1st Sunday of the month 1-4 p.m. Gettysburg Hospital Community Room. Call Vicki Karam Smith, 717-334-6806 or Lovette Mott, 717-334-6339.

Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer Support Group - Meets fourth Thursday of the month from 7-9 p.m. in Suite 193 at the Apple Hill Medical Center, 25 Monument Rd., York. For info, 741-8100.

Men Supporting Women with Breast Cancer Group - Women and men meet together then split into separate groups for learning. Meets third Wednesday of the month from 7-9 p.m. in Suite 193 at the Apple Hill Medical Center, 25 Monument Rd., York. For info, 741-8100.

MommyTalk - New moms welcome third Monday of the month from 7-8 p.m. at WellSpan Women’s Center, 35 Monument Rd., 2nd Floor Classroom, York. For info, 717-851-4305.

Moms and Tots - For caregivers and children 3 and under. 3rd Monday of month. Friedensaal Lutheran Church, 9138 White Church Road, Seven Valleys. Call to register or for info, 428-3453.

MOPS - Support group for working moms of preschoolers meets the second Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m. Christ American Baptist Chirch, Menges Mill. For info, 225-1876.

Multiple Madness Mom’s Club - For moms of twins and triplets and more meets the last Tuesday of every month at the Redeemer’s UCC, 107 E. King St., Littlestown. Call 717-334-8343 or visit www.geocities.com/multiplemadnessmomsclub

NAMI -Connection support groups, which are specifically for those who are coping with a mental illness, are held every Monday from 3:30-5:00 pm at Adams Hanover Counseling Services, 33 Frederick Street in Hanover.  These meetings are facilitated by other individuals who are in recovery.  You do not need to be a client of Adams Hanover Counseling Services in order to attend.  Also, Wednesdays from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm at NHS Human Services’ Arts and Recreation Building, 651 Albright Avenue, York; Thursdays from 10:00 am - 11:30 am at the NAMI office, 140 Roosevelt Avenue, 2nd floor, York. For further information, contact Rose Alberghini at 717-848-3784.

NAMI - Hanover affiliate meets from 7-9 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church,  129 Charles St., Hanover. For info call Doris, 717-632-0435. Also at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 175 E. Main St., New Freedom. For info call Paty, 717-227-0211 or Susan, 717-309-1354.

Nar-Anon Family Group - Families Living With Addiction - Mondays, 7:00-8:00 pm., Freedom Valley Worship Center; 3185 York Road, Gettysburg - Room 103 For more info: 717-965-5934 or www.nar-anon.org.

Nar-Anon/Nar-A-Teen - Hope and support for families and friends of loved ones who abuse drugs. Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. Hanover Church of God (rear entrance), 600 Fairview Dr., Hanover. Info, 800-477-6291 or www.nar-anon.org.

Narcotics Anonymous - Meetings at St. James Lutheran Church, San Francisco Javier Church (Spanish), Gettysburg; First Lutheran Church, New Oxford; Trinity Lutheran Church, Codorus; St. Joseph's Comm. Bldg., Bonneauville; Trinity UCC Annex, Hanover Council of Churches, Brethren in Christ Church, Hanover. For times and days call HELPLINE: 717-642-3733(FREE) or 1-800-445-3889. Non-smoking and open.

New Oxford Alcoholics Anonymous - Meets Wednesday nights at 7:15PM in the St. Pauls United Church of Christ located at 20 South Peter Street in New Oxford. You can email the New Oxford Group with questions at TheNewOxfordGrp@aol.com.

Overcoming Powerlessness - Support group enabling women to break the patterns that maintain abusive behavior. For info, call Bonnie Wilt, 927-6873 or Lisa Calkins, 840-0707 or visit www.overcomingpowerlessness.com

Overeaters Anonymous - Support group meets Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. York Memorial Hospital, 325 S. Belmont St., Ortenzio Suite, York. Contact, 717-767-1135.

Parents of Military Children Support Group - Meets Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. at the YMCA, 500 George St., Hanover. Everyone welcome. For info call Carol Keller, 717-624-7351.

Peer Support for Children - 6:30-7:30 P.M. 6 week support group for children, ages 4-18 grieving a loss or life altering change in their families.  St Paul's Lutheran Church, 127  York St., Hanover 6:30. No cost. Call 717 637-5941 to register.

Pleasant Valley Playgroup - Meets Fridays from 10 a.m.-noon at St. Matthew’s UCC, 1427 Pleasant Valley Road, Westminster. Open to families with children ages infant to 5 years. No fees or dues. For info, 410-848-5163.

Recovery Group - Meets at South Carroll Senior and Community Center, 5928 Mineral Hill Road, Eldersburg, MD. First and third Mondays at 6:30p.m.  Open to those in recovery or those living with others who are. For info call 443-340-8677 or 410-802-6426.

Restoring Life Support Group - Weekly on Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. The Courage House, 6945 York Road, Suite 2, Abbottstown. Info, 717-624-0177.

Saints Alive - Christian based group for 55 or older meets the second Tuesday of each month throughout the school year. Round Hill Church, 7362 Church Rd., Felton. 11:30 a.m. For info, St. Paul Church, 717-993-5208.

SHHH (Self Help for Hard of Hearing people) - Meets at 2 p.m. at  Nicarry Meetinghouse, The Brethren Home Community, 2990 Carlisle Pike, New Oxford. Call 717-993-8555 or 717-632-5738. No meetings July, Nov. & Dec

Single Parent Support Group - Children’s Aid Society, The Nicarry Center. 343 Lincoln Way West, New Oxford. 1st & 3rd Tuesday evenings from 6 – 7:30pm. FREE to single parents/caregivers; child care for children 6 weeks to 12 years; refreshments for children and adults. If interested in attending, please call 717.845.5771 ext. 105.

Smoking Cessation Support Group - Meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Gettysburg Hospital Community Room. For info, 338-3259.

SOS Support Group - Survivors of Suicide group meets the third Monday of the month at St. Marks Church, 129 Charles St., Hanover from 7-8:30 p.m. Anyone dealing with the loss of a loved one to suicide is welcome. No meeting during June, July or August. For info, call 633-1227 or 624-2055.

Stroke Support Group - Meets the first Tuesday of the month (No meetings in Jan. or Feb.) 12-1 p.m. Gettysburg Hospital Community Room. Call Amy Myers or Anna McIntire, 337-4143.

Stroke Support Group - Meets on the second Tuesday of odd-numbered months: May, July, Sept., Nov., Jan., March. 6-8 p.m. Meets at Hillside Medical Center, 2nd floor conference room, 250 Fame Avenue, Hanover. For info or directions, call 717-633-2156.

Struggling with Drugs/Alcohol Addiction - Recovery/support group meets at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at Harvest Chapel, 6947 York Rd., Abbottstown. Call 717-887-6911 for info.  

Survivors Suicide Support Group - For family members or friends who have lost a loved one thru suicide. Meets the second Thursday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. at WellSpan Behavioral Health, 1101 S. Edgar St., Suite A, York. For info, 851-1529.

Surviving Breast Cancer Support Group - Meets third Wednesday of the month from 7-9 p.m. Suite 193 at the Apple Hill Medical Center, 25 Monument Rd., York. For info, 741-8100.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) - Glen Rock 1561 Chapter meets Tuesdays, 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion Potosi UMC, 10730 Mt. Zion Road, Glen Rock, PA. Call Annette, 717-226-3917.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) - MD#0337, Hampstead meets Mondays at St. John’s Methodist Church, 1205 N. Main St., Hampstead, MD. Weigh-in 6:45 p.m.; meeting/program, 7:30 p.m. Call?Ashley, 410-908-6655.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) - YWCA  of Hanover. For dates and times contact the YWCA at 717-637-2125

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) - PA #0210 meets at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 127 York St., rear entrance. 5:30-7 p.m. For information call Gina, 717-633-6122.

Tourette Syndrome Support Group - For children and adults with Tourette Syndrome and their families. Meets the third Saturday of every month at the Gettysburg Hospital Community Room A, 2-4 p.m. Call 334-4895 or email meltex@adelphia.net for info.

Toward Peace - Grief support group meets Mondays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Calvary Assembly of God Education Building, 95 Pumping Station Rd., Hanover. Free & open to the public. Info, 717-873-5439 or 717-637-9706.

Transplant Support Group (York Area) - Meets fourth Monday of the month from 7-9 p.m. Suite 193 at the Apple Hill Medical Center, 25 Monument Rd., York. For info, 764-2320.

Vegetarian Resource Group - Gettysburg area. For info, 717-624-6364.

Vision Impaired Caregiver Support Group - Meets 4th Monday of the month. 6:30-7:45 p.m. at Gettysburg Hospital’s Community Room A. Call 717-337-3483 or 717-338-2009.

WDOMD Group - For women over age 18 who have depression and/or any other mood disorder. Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month at Emanuel Methodist Church, 40 Main St., Loganville. For info call Mickie, 747-8924 or mindhearthealing@comcast.net.

Zipper Club - American Heart Association and the York Hospital Heart Center. Meets third Monday, every other month, at 7 p.m. at Country Meadows, Leader Heights Rd., York. Patients and families of pre- and post- open heart surgery as well as stent patients. For info, 717-843-7541 or 717-428-3156.