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.

12-Step Program - For Addictions, Hangups, Hurts. Meets Mondays and Thursdays 6:30 p.m. 74 Bethel Rd./Rt. 501, Evangelical Church, Pine Grove. Call 570-345-0119 or 570-345-8422.

Adult Heart Support Program - Adult support group open to anyone who is diagnosed with and/or living with a person coping with heart disease or heart failure. Meets the  first Thursday of each month from 7 - 8 pm in the West Campus Health & Wellness Center, Hershey Med Center. For updated class information and to register, call 531-5030.

Adult Male Survivors - Of child abuse support group (Hope for Survivors) is now forming for men who have experienced some form of child abuse. We are a faith-based group (led by a survivor) believing there is hope for a survivor to overcome that after effects of child abuse. If interested contact (717) 507-8463,or hope4us@lebefee.org All inquiries are confidential. One to one counseling is also available.

Al-Anon Family Group - Meets at the CHEB building of the Good Samaritan Hospital at 223 S. 4th Street, Lebanon on Friday evenings at 8 p.m. For more info, call the Lancaster/Lebanon Al-Anon Intergroup at 1-800-671-5994.

Al-Anon Family Group - Step by Step to Recovery meets Wednesdays 7-8 p.m. at Grace UCC, Rt. 897, 1000 South 5th Ave., Lebanon.

Al-Anon Family Group - Meets Wed. night 7 PM at Trinity U.C.C. S. Railroad & Pine Sts. Palmyra. Call 838-2688 more info.

Al-Anon - Haven Al-Anon Family Group - Meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at Philhaven Hospital. For more info call 838-7529 or 964-2147.

Alley Center for the Blind - Offers various social and support groups. 2550 Hanford Dr., Lebanon. For a list of dates, times and groups, please call 717-274-6711. www.sabvi.com

Alzheimer’s Support Group - Meets at Cornwall Manor’s Multimedia Room at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month. For more info or directions, call Cornwall Manor, 717-273-2647, ext. 8399.

Alzheimer's Association Support Group of Eastern Lebanon County - First meeting will be Monday, January 16, 2012, at 6 pm and every third Monday thereafter at Stoneridge Town Center, Myerstown. For further info, Jeremy, 717-866-6541, ext. 2207.

Amputee Support Team of Lancaster - Meets the last Thursday of the month at 6:30pm at the Lancaster General Suburban Outpatient Pavilion, 2100 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, 3rd floor Conference Center.  Call Jim Yohn, 717-665-0139 or jjyohn@dejazzd.com or visit www.astlancaster.com.

Annville Moms and Tots - For moms and their children to socialize and make new friends. Meets Wednesdays at the Annville Church of the Brethren, East Maple and Ziegler Sts., Annville from 9:15-10:45 a.m. Contact, Tina Ulrey, 469-0975.

Autism Spectrum Support Group - Meets the third Tuesday from 7-8:30 p.m. Fairland Brethren in Christ Church, Cleona. Youth discussion group held at same time. Call if interested, 838-7946. Call 867-5559 for nursery care, leave a message with how many children you are bringing.

Beyond Affair Network  - (BAN) Support for the betrayed spouse in a group setting. Meetings held monthly and kept confidential. For more info email hersheyban@yahoo.com.

Caregiver Support Group - Sponsored by Mt. Hope Church Home, Manheim meets the first Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. 3026 Mt. Hope Home Road. For info, call 717-665-6365, ext. 234.

Celebrate Recovery® - Women's Support Group - 12-Step Program for Overspending; Anger; Overeating; Need to Control; Fear/Anxiety and more! Meetings are held every Friday from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Library at Bethesda and sponsored by Bethesda E.C. Church, 155 Reedsville Road, Schuylkill Haven. Call 570-739-2241 or visit www.bethesdaec.org

Celebrate Recovery Support Group - Every Saturday at Pathfinder Building, 410 N. 9th St., Lebanon. Dinner, 6-7 p.m.(cost); service, 7:15-8:15 p.m.; groups, 8:30-9:30 p.m.; coffee shop, 9:30-10 p.m. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.

C.H.A.D.D. (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder) - Meets at the Lebanon Community Library, 125 N. 7th St. Free. For info, call 838-0689.

Christian Alternative to AA - Weekly on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Tri-County Worship Center, Bethel. For info, call 717-272-0127 or 717-933-1040.

CFIDS/CFS - Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Support Group of Lebanon County meets the second Thursday of each month at Philhaven, 283 South Butler Road, Mt. Gretna, from 3-5 p.m. For info call Janet Krause at 717-273-9036.

Compassionate Friends -  Meets every fourth Monday of the month at Christ Presbyterian Church, 1300 Maple St., Lebanon. Offers friendship and understanding to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings, following the loss of a child. Call 717-274-2422 or 273-2168 for info.

Debtor’s Anonymous - For those struggling to manage their finances and/or compulsive spending. For help please visit the D.A. National website at www.debtorsanonymous.org.

Dementia Caregiver Support and Education Group - Meets every third Tuesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Masonic Village, One Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown. For info and to RSVP,  call 367-1121, ext. 33164.

Devine Hope - Support group for families & individuals with disabilities. For more info call: Wendy-717-383-6030.

Diabetes Support Group - For adults. Consists of speakers and group discussion. Meets third Thursday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at 35 Hope Drive, Hershey. For info, call 717-531-8395 or 1-800-243-1455.

DivorceCare Recovery Seminar - First ECC, 55 W. Main St., Palmyra. Meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. beginning Sept. 7. To pre-register or for info, call 838-3758.

Domestic Violence Support Group - Meets weekly. Contact Domestic Violence Intervention of Lebanon County, Lebanon at 273-7190.

Eating Disorders Support Group - For  families and friends of individuals undergoing treatment for eating disorders at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Meets the first Tuesday and third Thursday of the month from 6-7 p.m. at the Briarcrest Building in Hershey, second floor, Suite 250. For info, call 531-7230.

Families Joined - For families and friends of heroin users/abusers. Support group meets at Pennsylvania Counseling Services - Renaissance, 618 Cumberland St., Lebanon on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. For info, call 274-2741, ext. 113.

Family Support Meeting - The Family Support Fellowship of Friendship Community is lead by parents who have children with disabilities and provides information, friendship and support to families with members with disabilities. All meetings are open to the public. For info, Friendship Community Office, 1149 East Oregon Road, Lititz, or call 717-656-2466.

Gastric Bypass Support Group - Provides peer support and resources to individuals researching, awaiting or adapting to weight loss surgery at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Meets third Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. in the PSU Fitness Center. Call Janelle McLeod, 1-877-609-6848 for info.

Gluten Free Support Group - Held 3rd Saturday of the month from 2-4 p.m. at West Lawn United Methodist Church. For info visit http://glutenfreefoodsrock.com or email glutenfreefoodsrock@comcast.net.

Gluten Intolerance Group - Support Group for those who are gluten intolerant meets at Mast Natural and Bulk Foods, 158 N. Ramona Rd., Myerstown. 7 p.m. on Monday evenings. Call 269-5125.

Gluten Intolerance Group - Support Group for those with celiac disease. For info or to pre-register, call 717-520-9817 or e-mail Harrisburg@gluten.net.

Grief and Loss Support Group - AseraCare Hospice sponsors at Lebanon Valley Home. 2nd Tuesday of the month. 3 p.m. For more info call 888-262-8545 or 717-228-2775.

Grief and Loss Support Group - Meets the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at Compassionate Care Hospice in Elizabethtown. For info call Jennilu 800-777-5109.

GriefShare - 1:30 – 3:00 pm. Each GriefShare session has three distinct elements: Video Seminar with Experts, Support Group Discussion with Focus, and Workbook-based Personal Study and Reflection. 155 Reedsville Road, Schuylkill Haven. Call 570-739-2241 or visit www.bethesdaec.org.

GriefShare - a 13 week Seminar/Grief Support group for people grieving the death of someone close. Derry Presbyterian Church, 248 East Derry Road, Hershey. 2:00-4:00 pm Tuesdays January 10 - April 3. Free, advance registration required. Call 717-533-9667 for info.

Grief Support Group - For adults is forming to deal with anger, guilt, loneliness, and other topics. 7PM on Thursday in the social hall of Most Blessed Trinity parish in Tremont. Register between 6pm & 7pm or pre-register by calling MBT Rectory (570-695-3648) between the hours of 10am & 3pm.

Harrisburg Area Parkinson's Disease Caregiver Support Group - Monthly - every third Thursday at the Linglestown Giant-Activity Center, 2300 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg. All are welcome!  Contact for more info - 717-580-7772.

Kids in Communication - Single parent home support group for children (ages 8-14) from all types of single parent homes. Parents are welcome to stay during the meetings. Free of charge. Wednesday nights 6:45-8:30 p.m. Kenbrook Bible Camp, located off Rt. 343 (N. 7th St.), Lebanon, PA. To register, call Dave or Pat at 717-274-3443.

Lebanon County La Leche League - Meets the first Wednesday of every month. Community Health Education Building at the GSH, 4th & Walnut Sts., Lebanon. For info, call Mary, 867-4103 or Tammy, 272-6186.

Lebanon County Contact Youthline - Need someone to listen? Troubled, stressed, hurting or lonely? In a crisis and don’t know where to turn? Call 272-4444, 24-hour helpline. Confidential and anonymous.

Lebanon County CSP - Community Support Program for people with mental illness to learn to live successfully in the community. Meets 2nd Monday of the month at 12 noon. St. Mark’s UCC, Fellowship Hall, 426 N. 8th St., Lebanon (behind Monument Park). For info, call 272-3291. MHMR.

Lebanon Lupus Support Group - Meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Lebanon VA Medical Center, Building 22, Room 219. For info, contact Jackie Brubaker 1-888-215-8787.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Family Support Group - For patients and families who have leukemia or lymphoma. Third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Penn State Hershey Medical Center, dining room C. For info, call 717-652-6520 or 717-531-4291.

Muscular Dystrophy Assoc. & Myasthenia Gravis Support Group - Meets first Sunday of each month from 1-2:30 p.m. at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, dining room A. For info, call 717-531-8521, ext. 283391. Free to the public.

Mental Illness Family Support Group  (NAMI) - Meets second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in the basement of St. Mark’s UC Church, at 426 N. 8th Street, North of Monument Park from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Parking is in the back of church by entrance to basement. Elevator access is available up the ramp. For more information contact Dottie Hartman at 273-1902.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group - Palmyra Nursing Home, 341 N. Railroad St., Palmyra. Second Tues. of even months from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call Cindy, 838-3011 for info.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group - Meets monthly.  We get together for a lunch at a selected restaurant.  Usually meet on a Monday or Friday.  Everyone pays for their own meal, the conversation and friendship are free and priceless! For more info please contact, Cheryl Lynch at 717-838-7212.

Narcotics Anonymous - Lebanon Valley area chapter meets daily. Call the 24-hour helpline at 717-277-7500.

Newcomers Club of Lebanon - Support group. Email lebanonnewcomersclub@yahoo.com for details.

Overeaters Anonymous - Meets Mondays & Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Church of the Redeemer, 500 W. Chocolate Ave., Hershey.

Overeaters Anonymous - Meets Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m. at the Caron Foundation Skylight Room in Wernersville.

Overeaters Anonymous - Meets Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 4200 Londonderry Rd., exit 29, Harrisburg.

Overeaters Anonymous - Meets Saturdays at 9 a.m. at St. Catherine Laboure Rectory Meeting Room, 4000 Derry St., Harrisburg.

Parents of Children with Attachment Disorders - Support group will meet at 7 p.m. Immanuel UMC, Cleona. For info call 821-9683 or 304-7306.

Prostate Cancer Support Group - Meets 2nd Monday each month. 7-8 p.m. Christ Presbyterian Church, 1300 Maple St., Lebanon. For info, call 272-1892.

Self-Help Support Group - Deals with stress, anxiety, anger, fear. Meets 3rd Tuesday at 2 p.m. St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Spruce St., Palmyra.

Sexual Assault Resource and Counseling Center Support Group -  Several support groups meet weekly to focus on recovery and healing from sexual assault and sexual abuse. Please contact Pam at (717) 272-5308 for more information.

Sight Loss Support Group - To ease feelings of isolation and depression related to vision loss. Meets third Wednesday of each month from 1-2 p.m. at the Alley Center for the Blind, 2550 Hanford Drive, Lebanon. For info, call 717-274-6711.

Spinal Cord Injury Support Group - Support, socialization and education for those with spinal cord injuries, their families and support persons. Held the third Wednesday of each month at Penn State Hershey Medical Center in the third floor rehabilitation dining room. For more info, call Cindy Hulse, CRRN, 717-531-7010.

Stroke Support Group -  Penn State Hershey Rehab Hospital, 1135 Old West Chocolate Ave., Hummelstown.  Monthly programs of interest to stroke survivors and their caregivers as well as an opportunity for support and socialization.  Presentations by experts such as neurologists, neurosurgeons, and therapists.  Free.  Third Wednesday of each month, 3:30 pm.   Information:  717-531-1104.

TOPS -  Take Off Pounds Sensibly support group meets at 9:30 a.m. Calvary Church, 1330 Pennsylvania Ave., Lebanon. Call 866-2405 for info.

TOPS -  Take Off Pounds Sensibly support group meets Mondays at West Lebanon Playground Bldg., 2201 Church St., Lebanon. Weigh-in, 5:30 p.m.; meeting, 6:30 p.m. Call 717-273-8212.

TOPS -  Take Off Pounds Sensibly support group meets at Little Swatara Church of the Brethren, Bethel from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Go to rear of builidng. Call 610-589-4838.