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 Reading Hospital Medical Center, American Cancer Society. 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.

Alzheimer’s Assoc. Support Group - Meets every third Thursday of the month from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Chestnut Knoll Residential and Memory Care and At Home Services, 120 W. Fifth St., Boyertown. For more information call 610-473-8066.

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.

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

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 - Family support group meets the third Thursday of the month. Birches at Arbour Square, Harleysville from 6-7 p.m. For reservations call 215-541-3700.

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 Conference Center. 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  610-208-0638.

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.

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 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 Thursday of the month, from 7-9pm.  For meeting location & more information, call Christine at 610-478-6920 x3929.

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, 5 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. Contact, 717-413-6789.

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. Meets at 11 a.m. at The Reading Hospital Conference Center. 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.

Injured Workers of PA- Meetings Sept. thru June on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. 7 p.m. at Local 429 Teamsters Hall, 1055 Spring St., Wyomissing. 1-610-376-7942.

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 for Post-Acute Rehabilitation, Classroom #2. 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 Reading Hospital Center, AMerican Cancer Society. 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 New Hanover Township- Meetings 10 am second Friday of each month at New Hanover Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville. Please contact us if you are interested in attending one of our meetings or joining. Children are always welcome. momsclubofnht@yahoo.com or www.momsclubofnht.webs.com for more information.

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 Rain Clark at 610-730-5568 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 Tara at 610-750-5853 or email us at momsclubofsinkingspring@yahoo.com.

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

Nar-Anon - Journey to Serenity. Begins on May 15 at 7PM. St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 584 Old Swede Rd (RTE 662), Douglassville. For info,   267-228-6752 or 484-529-2545.

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 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 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. The Rading Hospital for Post Acute Rehab Hospital, Classrooms 1 & 2. For info, call 610-988-HELP

Pet Loss Bereavement Support Group -  First and second Mondays of each month. (except July 4 and September 5)  6:00 to 7:30 P.M. Wyomissing Public Library, 9 Reading Boulevard. Good-will offering will benefit Humane Society of Berks and Wyomissing Public Library.

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.

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 kaizan2@gmail.com or sudsspirit@gmail.com or call Karen at 484-336-5097

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 Compassionate Friends - Support for parents who have lost a child. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in Reformation Lutheran Church, 3670 Perkiomen Ave., Reifton. For more info call 610-777-7531 or 610-929-0790.

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

TOPS - PA 885 Gouglersville, meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Wyomissing United Church of Christ, 2 Vermont Rd. Sinking Spring.  For more info, please call Barbara at 610-796-0269.

Women of Soverign Authority - Meets 3rd Saturday of the month at 1003 Hilltop Court, Leesport (behind St Joseph Hospital - Rt 183) to focus on healing the Whole Woman. 3pm - 5pm. Ask for Blossom 484.332.0247  Email: BlossomBrackman@gmail.com