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.

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.

ALS Association provides support and resources for newly diagnosed people.

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 anyone who is caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Meets 3rd Thursday of the month at 3:00 pm. 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 anyone caring for someone w/Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.

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.

The goal of the support group is to bring together stroke survivors and their families for the purpose of mutual support, fellowship, education, and service to others. Activities include support, education, socialization, speakers, videos, and potlucks. Call for dates, times and directions.

Support group for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s or related dementia. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at the Aspirus Memory Clinic. Facilitated by the Alzheimer’s Association.

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

Support Group meets every other month. Call for more information and meeting dates.

Weekly Gamblers Anonymous (GA) meetings provide self-help and support for people to overcome gambling. Call for dates and times.

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.

An American Cancer Society Program for women who are currently undergoing treatment for a cancer diagnosis (chemotherapy, radiation therapy or other forms of treatment). It provides help with skin care, make-up, scarves, turbans, and wigs. Registration is required. Only program participants may attend the free 2 hour workshop. Call for dates and times.

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
Offers education, support & advocacy for people living with mental illness, as well as for family members & friends. Contact us for info. On free monthly support groups, education programs, or to receive our newsletter.

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

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.

Stroke Support Group. Call for more information. Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm at the Langlade Hospital in Antigo.

The Central Wisconsin Affiliate is a grassroots organization dedicated to finding a cure for breast cancer and offering care and support to survivors and their co-survivors. We provide grants to non-profit and governmental agencies that offer breast health and breast cancer services to low-income, uninsured or under-insured women and men in our 7 county service area.

Provides personal comfort, hope, & support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a Grandchild, & helps others better assist the grieving family.

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.

Support & education for brain injury survivors & family members.

Weston Regional Medical Center (Conference Room 1B) Parking Lot 6
3501 Cranberry Blvd, Weston WI 54451
(715) 393-1406
boreen.amanda@marshfieldclinic.org
Support group for women affected by breast cancer. Meets 3rd Monday of each month, 6:30–8:00 pm.

Support group meets on the third Monday of each month virtually from 6:30-8pm 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 the Oncology Nurse Navigator at 715-393-1406.

The Women’s Community offers various groups for individuals that are 18 years and older who have experienced domestic abuse or sexual abuse. Intake procedure: New members are required to contact a facilitator before attending their first meeting. Offering support for children 18 or younger and their mothers who have been victims of domestic or sexual abuse. Two Hispanic advocates available reaching the Hispanic community.