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.

A.A. - Alcoholics Anonymous. Info and Schedules online, www.readingberksintergroup.org. 24 hour hotline, 610-373-6500.

A.C.T.S. - (Alcohol Chemical Treatment Series) Meetings held at the Lighthouse Christian Center, 500 Franklin St., West Reading. Call for schedule, 610-678-2500.

AD/HD CHADD - Parent Support Group, 1255 Perkiomen Ave., FairView Counseling building. 2 p.m. every third Sunday of the month during school year. Call 484-824-1298 or email reading@chadd.net. No children.

After Breast Cancer Support Group - Peer Support Group held the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Berks Unit Office, 498 Bellevue Ave., Reading. For info, call 1-888-227-5445, option 1.

Al-Anon Family Group - Are you troubled by another’s drinking? Purpose of this group is to help families of alcoholics. For info on local meetings call 610-373-5237.

Alzheimer’s Assoc. Support Group - Held the first Thursday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Home at Topton. For info, call the Alzheimer’s Assoc., 610-375-4990 or the Lutheran Home at Topton, 610-682-1400.

Amputee Support Team of Lancaster - Meets the last Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Lancaster General Health Campus, 2100 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, 3rd floor Conference Center. Call Jim Yohn, 717-665-0139 or jjyohn@dejazzd.com.

Arthritis Foundation - Offers free monthly 1-hour sessions about their programs and services. For more info and locations, please call 717-397-6271 or visit www.arthritis.org.

Autism/PDD Family Support Group - Meets at Berks County Intermediate Unit, Rivers Chase Business Center, 111 Common Blvd., Reading. Call 610-478-0257 for dates and times.

Bereavement Support Group - Pinnacle Health Hospice offers free 6 week support group for adults coping with the loss of a loved one due to a death. Two locations available. Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville and Reform Congregational Oheb in Wyomissing. Call 570-628-2290 or 1-800-222-5236 for dates, times and registration.

Better Breather Support Group - For those with lung health concerns. Meeting held the fourth Monday of each month at 1 p.m. at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center, R-Building, Ground Floor, Conference Center. Maryann Karwejna, 610-988-9860.

Brain Injury Support Group - Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Health South, Morgantown Rd. For more info call 610-374-0989 or 717-484-2151.

Caregiver Support Group - Sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Meets at Phoebe Berks Village Chapel. 1-3:00 p.m. Second Tuesday of the month. Call 610-927-8515.

Caring for the Caregiver Support Group - Meets the second Monday of the month from 6-7:30 p.m. Reading Hospital Regional Cancer Center, N-Ground. Registration is encouraged. For info, call 610-988-HELP.

Celebrate Recovery - Meets weekly on Friday at 6 p.m. Spring Valley Church of God, turn at the Crab Barn. Ministry for addictions and everyday burdens. Call 610-929-7969 or 610-678-1484.

ChiariPeople of PA Support Group - Meets the first Saturday of the month at The Reading Hospital and Medical  Center, 6th Ave. & Spruce St., R Lobby Conf. Room 14, Reading. 10 a.m.-noon.  For families with children or adults with the Chiari anomaly. For info call 610-777-4699 or 610-413-3259.

Chronic Pain Support Group - Meets every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, from 1-2:30 p.m. For more info call 610-775-3000.

Colon Cancer Survivors’ Support Group - Meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. American Cancer Society, Berks Unit, 498 Bellevue Ave., Reading. For info call 610-921-2329.

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.

Down Syndrome Support Group of Berks County - Meets the 2nd Friday of the month at 6 p.m. St. John’s Reformed Church, 4001 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring. For more info call (610) 777-0758.

Eating Disorder Support Group - Meets 1st & 3rd Monday from 6-7 p.m.  at 2209 Quarry Drive, Suite C-36, West Lawn. For more info, call MHA of Reading and Berks at 610-775-3000.

Families United for Family Preservation - Meets at the Mental Health Association on Mondays at 4PM 122 W. Lancaster Ave., Shillington. Help for fellow parents and family members regain custody of their children, and support one another in their journey.  For information call 610-775-3000. 

Family & Friends Coping With Incarceration - Support group for people 16 years and older, who have a loved one that is or has been incarcerated within the adult or juvenile justice system. Meets the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month, from 7-9 p.m. For meeting location & more information, call Christine or Robyn at 610-478-6920.

Fatigue to Fantastic Support Group - Meets the second Thursday of month from 7-8 p.m. Call Ann, 610-779-6207 for details.

Friends Recovery Support Group - For those dealing with mental illness. Meets every Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. MHA of Reading and Berks, 122 W. Lancaster Ave., Mifflin Plaza Suite 207, Shillington. For more info, call 610-775-3000.

Gambler’s Anonymous - Support group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 8-9:30 p.m. Christ UCC, 4870 Kutztown Rd., Temple.

Gluten Free - Support group meets at West Lawn UM Church, 15 Woodside Ave., West Lawn from 2-4 p.m. the third Saturday of the month. Visit glutenfreefoodsrock.com or email glutenfreefoodsrock@comcast.net.

Healing For Damaged Emotions - For those suffering from depression, anger, guilt...? Meetings at Lighthouse Christian Center, 500 Franklin St., West Reading. Call for schedule, 610-678-2500.

Heart Failure Support Group - Open forum for patients, friends and family. Meet in Education Room B, The Reading Hospital. Registration required. For info, call 610-988-HELP.

Hepatitis C Support Group - For individuals with hepatitis C, friends and family. Meets second Monday of the month from 7-9 p.m. The Reading Hospital C2 Seminar Room. For info, call 610-988-HELP.

I Can Support Group for Persons with Disabilities - Social groups held the first Saturday of the month at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6th & Washington Sts., Reading. Call Mental Health Assoc. at 610-775-3000 for details.

Informal Support Group for Older Adults - Berks Encore - Fairgrounds Good for the Soul meets weekly at 10 a.m. Info, Lisa, 610-921-0553.

Kids Konnected Group - For children with a parent being treated for cancer. Meets the fourth Monday of each month. For info call 610-378-2602 or visit www.kidskonnected.org.

Lean On Me - Conquering Depression and Encouraging Recovery Support Group - Meets Thursdays at 6 p.m. MHA of Reading and Berks, 122 W. Lancaster Ave., Mifflin Plaza Suite 207, Shillington. For more info, call 610-775-3000.

Life After Stroke - Helping stroke survivors, family members and friends learn more about life after stroke. Meets the first Wednesday of the month from 3-4:30 p.m. The Reading Hospital Transitional Care Center, E3. Call 610-988-HELP.

Man-to-Man Support Group - American Cancer Society peer support group for men with prostate cancer held the second Thursday of each month from 7 p.m., at the Berks Unit office, 498 Bellevue Avenue, Reading. For info, call 1-888-227-5445, option 1.

MOMS Club of Douglassville West - Please email moms19518@hotmail.com for specific meeting location. All moms and kids welcome. www.momsclubofdouglassvillewest.4t.com.

MOMS Club of Exeter - Support group for stay-at-home moms meets third Thursday of month at Reformation Lutheran Church, 3670 Perkiomen Ave., Exeter, at 10 a.m. For info email exetermomsclub@hotmail.com.

MOMS Club of Oley Valley - Support group for stay-at-home moms meets fourth Thursday of the month at 9:45 a.m. Please contact Denise, 610-781-1305 for location and info on activities for Oley, Fleetwood and Brandywine area moms and their children.

MOMS Club of Sinking Spring - Support group for stay-at-home moms meets second Monday of the month at St. John’s Ref. Church, Sinking Spring at 10 a.m. For info, call Barbara, Membership VP, at 610-927-2665.

MOMS Club of Southern Berks County - Meets 10 a.m. the second  Tuesday of each month. Contact Mary, 484-955-9671 or southernberksmomsclub@gmail.com for location.

MS Support Group - Meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m., at HealthSouth Reading Rehabilitation Hospital. Call 610-779-7874 for info.

MS Support Group - Meets 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays at the Shillington Social Quarters, Sterley St., Shillington. Call 484-334-4976 for info.

MS Support Group - Meets 6-8 p.m. 1st Thursday of each month at Shillington Church of Christ, 475 Phila. Ave.

NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness, Berks County family support group meets first Monday of the month  7 p.m. Recovery support group meets 7-the second Wednesday of the month. Both meetings take place at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 4125 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, across from the Post Office. Open to the public and free.  To register, please call 610-685-3000 or visit www.namiberkscounty.com.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Meets every Monday from 7:30-9 p.m. MHA of Reading and Berks, 122 W. Lancaster Ave., Mifflin Plaza Suite 207, Shillington. For more info, call 610-775-3000.

Overcoming Anxiety & Panic Disorder - Support group meets Thursdays at 4 p.m. MHA of Reading and Berks, 122 W. Lancaster Ave., Shillington. For more info, call 610-775-3000.

Overeaters Anonymous - Meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville. Conference Room D.

Overeaters Anonymous - Meets every Friday at 10:15 a.m. Muhlenberg Community Library Conference Room. 3612 Kutztown Road, Temple.

Overeaters Anonymous - Meets every Sunday at 7:30 p.m. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Wilshire & Van Reed Rds., Sinking Spring.

Overeaters Anonymous - Meets every Monday at 7 p.m. Trinity UCC, 25th & Cumberland Sts., Mt. Penn.

Overeaters Anonymous - Meets every Tuesday at 4 p.m. Recovery Community Center, 1300 Hilltop Rd., Leesport.

Overeaters Anonymous - Meets every Tuesday & Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Atonement Lutheran - Annex, Penn Ave. & Wyomissing Blvd., Wyomissing.

Overeaters Anonymous - Meets every Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. Caron Foundation Skylight Room, Wernersville.

Overeaters Anonymous - Meets every Wednesday & Friday at 7 p.m. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rt. 10 (across from MOM mall), Morgantown.

Overeaters Anonymous - Meets every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Reading Hospital Education Bldg. B, West Reading.

Parents and Tots Time Out - Information and support group. Babies and toddlers included in meeting. Trinity Lutheran Church, 357 W. Main St., Kutztown. For info call 610-683-9012 or 610-683-7790, ext. 3.

Parents Supporting Parents - The Challenged Child. Meets every Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m. For more info, call 610-775-3000.

Parkinson’s Support Group - For friends, family and caregivers. Meets  2-4 p.m. second Sunday of the Month. Reading Hospital and Medical Center Education Rooms A & B. For info, call 610-988-HELP.

Pennsylvania Federation of Injured Workers - Meetings Sept. thru June on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. 7 p.m. at Local 429 Teamsters Hall, 1055 Spring St., Wyomissing. 1-888-376-7942.

Post-Adoption Support Group - Meets from 6:30-8 p.m. at Atonement Lutheran Church, 5 Wyomissing Blvd., Wyomissing. Sponsored by Diakon Adoption & Foster Care - Northeastern PA. Contact Christine Smith Hoh, 610-682-1510 or smith-hohc@diakon.org.

Postpartum Depression Support Group - Meets second Thursday of the month from 7-8 p.m. The Reading Hospital Doctors Office Building, Suite 125. For info, call 610-988-HELP.

Providing for Partners - New support group for caregivers meets at Phoebe Berks Village Activity Room. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Third Tuesday of the month. Call 610-927-8515.

Scleroderma Foundation Support Group - Contact Dawn Batzel at happy81070@verizon.net or 610-287-1445 for meeting info. Visit www.scleroderma.org/chapter/delaware_valley/

Separation & Divorce Recovery Group - Meets at the Lighthouse Christian Center, 500 Franklin St., West Reading. Call for schedule, 610-678-2500.

Single Women & Single Mothers Healthy Relationship Workshop - Meets at the Lighthouse Christian Center, 500 Franklin St., West Reading. Call for schedule, 610-678-2500.

Sleep Apnea Support Group - For individuals with sleep apnea and snoring problems. Meets second Tuesday of every third month at 7 p.m. Next meeting in March. The Reading Hospital Education Center. Registration required, call 610-988-HELP. For info, 610-988-8749.

SPELL (Supporting Parents of Exceptional Learners for Life) Support Group - For parents of special education students in Berks County. Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7-9 p.m. at 227 N. 5th St., Reading. For info call Elizabeth, (610) 610-376-6988 or visit www.berkscountyspell.org

Spinal Cord Injury Peer Support Group - Contact Robin Goodman for info, 610-775-2466.

Stay Quit Support Group - Free group for ex-smokers meets second Tuesday of the month. Reading Hospital K Building First Floor Conference Room. No registration required. Info, 610-988-HELP.

Stroke Survivors - Support Group meets the 2nd Thursday of the month, from 1-3 p.m. at Health South Reading Rehabilitation Hospital. Call 610-796-6328 for info. Caregivers welcome.

sudSSpirit (Sudden Unexpected Death of a Spouse Bereavement Support Group) - Meets monthly at the Exeter Community Library from 6:15-7:45 p.m. in the Exeter Community Library. Free. For info email sudsspirit@gmail.com or call Dominic at 610-779-6809.

Surrogates Support Group - Open to former, current and hopeful surrogate mothers. Share your stories, experience and support. Call Jessica, 717-633-7256 for meeting times and location.

Survivors of Suicide Berks County - Support group for anyone having lost someone to suicide. Meets second Tuesday of month at 7 p.m. MHA of Reading and Berks, 122 W. Lancaster Ave., Mifflin Plaza Suite 207, Shillington. For more info, call 610-775-3000.

The Esther Principle Workshop - This class will give you tools to be a moral woman of Godly character.  Meetings are held at Lighthouse Christian Center, 500 Franklin Street, West Reading.  Please call for the schedule – (610) 678-2500.

TOPS - PA 839, Amityville meets on Tuesdays at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 548 Old Swede Road, Douglassville. 6:15 p.m. For info please call Linda, 610-582-3323.

Widow, Widowers, Single, Divorcees Support Group  - For 55 & over. Meets the 4th Wed. of each month from 2-3 p.m. Elmcroft of Reading,, 9 Colin Court, Reading. Call 610-370-2211.

Years of Tears - Advocates, Justice, Healing for the Murders in the Berks County Area meets the first Monday of the month at 5:30 P.M. A General Meeting is held on the second Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m.  For information Brenda@yearsoftears.org or 484-818-1368; tina@yearsoftears.org or 610-468-4622. Visit for info, www.yearsoftears.org.