Support Groups

A community of people organized to support individuals living w/mental illness/health issues & substance abuse disorders. We have small groups held with various topics, lunch activities, as well as a few outings. Open 10 am to 2 pm Monday – Friday.

Ascension at Home
2600 Stewart Ave Ste 160, Wausau WI 54401
A support group meeting for adults with ASD. This is a safe place for people to come together & share their struggles & successes as they navigate life. Meeting is held the third Tuesday of every month at 6 pm.

Email: publicoutreach@area61afg.org
Meeting line info: (888) 425-2666

Al-Anon is a fellowship of people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking and who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem.

LANGLADE, LINCOLN
(414) 831-3989
MARATHON, WOOD
(414) 817-1541
Provides support & resources for newly diagnosed people ALS.

Support group for anyone who is caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm at Primrose Retirement Community in Wausau. Call ahead for times when falls on a holiday. Facilitated by the Alzheimer’s Association.

Support group for caregivers of persons experiencing Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. Free respite care is available. Meets the last Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m.at Wesley Methodist Church, 205 E 3rd St.

For caregivers of persons experiencing Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. Free respite care available

For anyone caring for someone w/Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.

Centralia Center
Support groups help families learn more about caring for an individual with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Call 715-423-0678 2 days prior to the support group to make arrangements for respite care during the meeting.

Support groups help families learn more about caring for an individual with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Call 715-423-0678 2 days prior to the support group to make arrangements for respite care during the meeting.

Activities include support, education, socialization, speakers, videos, & potlucks. Call for dates & times.

Provides support for people w/ALS, their families, friends, & caregivers. Location varies. Call.

Call for info. & meeting dates.

Meetings provide support & resources to help people recover from a gambling problem. Meetings are held every Sunday from 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Mount View Care Center (attached to North Central Health Care)
Terrace Room – inside main dining room
2400 Marshall St, Wausau WI 54403
(715) 297-5317 (Hotline)
Meetings provide support & resources to help people recover from a gambling problem. Meetings are held every Sunday from 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Bible Presbyterian Church
1605 Hwy G, Merrill Wi 54452
(608) 567-8582
The group meets monthly for those who have experienced grief or loss to help on the journey toward recovery. Call for dates & times.

A free, seven week, facilitated, Program for adults experiencing grief following the death of a loved one.

Program for women currently undergoing treatment for cancer diagnosis (chemotherapy/radiation therapy/other forms of treatment). It provides help w/skin care, make-up, scarves, turbans, & wigs. Registration is required.

Support group meetings provide education and social support. They are held digitally or in-person: Marshfield: 2nd Tuesday of the month 6:30-7:30 pm & Marshfield, Merrill, & Stevens Point: 3rd Friday of the month 10-11 am. Eligibility: anyone who would like to learn more about or have had weight loss surgery.

www.namiportagewoodcounties.org
namiportagewoodcounties@gmail.com
Support group offering education, support & advocacy for those living w/mental health condition, also serving their families, friends & community members.

(715) 544-9653 St Point & Wi Rapids Areas
(715) 897-5215 Marshfield Area

Support Group for those affected by Parkinson’s disease. Free respite care. Call for locations & time.

BMO Harris Bank, 500 3rd St, Wausau WI 54403
Lifestyle Building, enter Plaza entrance &
(715) 305-8224
For those affected by Parkinson’s disease. Free respite care. Meets on the Third Thursday of the month at 1 pm at Faith Lutheran Church.

One-on-one support program for women/men facing or living w/breast cancer.

Open to ALL caregivers. Meets Mondays from 9:30 am until noon. Call for additional information.

Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm at the Langlade Hospital in Antigo.

Organization dedicated to finding a cure for breast cancer. Offering care & support to survivors & their co-survivors.

Support group encourages sensible eating for weight loss. Visitors are welcome to attend their first TOPS meeting free of charge and without obligations. For more info. and to find a local TOPS meeting call or visit our website.

To offer assistance, provide resources, and create a better future through brain injury prevention, education, & advocacy.

Marshfield Medical Center – Weston
Virtual via WebEx
Please call (715) 393-1406 or email boreen.amanda@marshfieldclinic.org
to get monthly login information.
Support group meets on the third Monday of each month virtually from 6:30-8 p.m. Any women who has been diagnosed with breast cancer no matter where or when they received treatment is welcome to join. For more information, please contact Amanda Boreen RN, Oncology Nurse Navigator at 715-393-1406.

The Women’s Community offers various groups for individuals who have experienced domestic abuse or sexual abuse.