Support Groups
Divorce Care Weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. Learn ways to heal from the hurt of divorce.
When: Beginning in August, 2009
Where: Christian LIfe Assembly of God, 933 Krumrey Street, Plymouth
Cost: $12; scholarships available
Call: Roger Paul at 920-892-4080 or RGPaul2898@wi.rr.com
Great Kids Family-focused educational program for parents with young children. Childcare is provided by experienced caregivers.
When: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month, Sept.-May; 3 Sessions: Fall, Winter, Spring; 9:00-11:00am
Where: St. Luke United Methodist Church, 623 Ontario Avenue, Sheboygan
Cost: $30/session or $85 for all three sessions; scholarships available
Call: Rachael at 920-458-3461 for registration, or visit www.stluke.net (click on ministries/adult)
MOPs For mothers seeking friendships, an ear to listen, times to laugh and cry, and to just have a great time. Meetings typically include a speaker plus time to newtowk with ohter mothers; children are lovingly cared for in the Moppets program. All groups meet September through May.
Plymouth Area MOPs
When: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 9:30-11:30am
Where: Plymouth Alliance Church, 1110 Davenport Road, Plymouth
Call: Delda 920-892-6766
Sheboygan MOPs
When: Kick-off September 15, then 1st Tuesday of the month, 9:00-11:00am
Where: Bethlehem Lutheran Church & School, 1121 Georgia Avenue, Sheboygan
Call: Renee 920-208-7875
Sheboygan Evening MOPs
When: 2nd Monday of the month, 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Southside Alliance Church, 4321 County Road A, Sheboygan
Call: Sara 920-803-9094
Oostburg Area MOPs
When: 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the Month, 9:00-11:00am
Where: First Reformed Church, 927 Superior Avenue, Oostburg
Call: Bridget 920-564-6595
Sheboygan Teen MOPs
When: Every Tuesday, 5:30-7:30pm (includes dinner)
Where: Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 2313 Saemann Avenue, Sheboygan
Call: Andrea 920-564-5102
More information about MOPs can be found at www.mops.org
Safe Harbor Support Groups
Ongoing daytime and evening educational/support groups for individuals affected by domestic violence and sexual assault.
When: Call for dates and times.
Where: 929 Niagara Avenue, Sheboygan
Cost: Free; some childcare is available
Call: 920-452-7640 or email KatyP@sheboygansafeharbor.org
Special Needs Support
ADHD Resources
A collection of books and videos on attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder are available in Mental Health America's resource library. Anyone interested in borrowing items for up to two weeks can stop at the office.
When: 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday
Where: 2020 Erie Avenue, Sheboygan
Call: 920-458-3951
Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)
Provides information, resources, referrals, parent support through trainings and connections to other parents, and service coordination through linkages to local public health departments.
Local contacts: Cindy Vander Weele, R.N. or Kari Keller, R.N. at 920-459-3030
Regional Center: Concord Building, 325 North Commercial Street, Suite 400, Neenah, WI 54956. Phone 920-969-5325
HearthStone Respite Care Program of Sheboygan County
This program is designed to provide respite cost reimbursement for families with developmentally disabled members. It is our hope to positively support your family by helping to provide a much-needed break. Co-sponsored by HearthStone of Wisconsin, Sheboygan County Department of Health and Human Services, and the Family Resource Center of Sheboygan County. Contact the Family Resource Center at 920-892-6706 or 920-457-1888 for more information and to determine eligibility.
Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope (PATH)
Dynamic and creative ways of looking toward the future of a person with special needs. An eight-step, person-centered planning tool, PATH utilizes the person's dreams and passions to develop a practical action plan to move them forward. Contact Carol Rost 920-451-3164.
Mental Health Support
The Open Door
A recreational and leisure center for adults with mental illness, offering activities, support and socializing in a safe and friendly environment. The Open Door also maintains a free clothing closet for those in need.
When: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am-4pm; Thursday, 9am-Noon; Saturday, 10am-2pm.
Where: 817 N. 8th Street, Sheboygan
Cost: Free
Call: 920-452-6875 for more information
Mental Health America Programs
- There Is Hope-A walk for suicide awareness & prevention, August 21, 2010
- Compassionate Parents (support group for parents who have lost a child)
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI-a Suicide Loss Support Group)
- Postpartum Depression
- Suicide Loss Support Group
- Health and Hope Support Group (for adults with major depression)
- Confidential Screenings for Common Mental Health Disorders (at www.mhasheboygan.org)
Where: 2020 Erie Avenue, Sheboygan
Call: 920-458-3951
Grief Support
Climbing the Mountain of Grief: Youth Grief Support
Grief facilitators help youth work through their grief following their own natural grieving patterns, through age-appropriate activities. Call St. Nicholas Hospital, 920-457-5770 for further information and registration.
Cup of Hope Grief Support & Information Group
For individuals experiencing the death of a loved one, regardless of where they were cared for.
When: 4th Wednesday of the month, 10:30am-Noon
Where: Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, W2850 Hwy 28, Sheboygan Falls
Cost: Free
Call: Stephanie Pritzl, 920-467-1800 or 1-800-866-2011 for more information/childcare
Experiencing Grief Support Group
The group provides an opportunity to share with others the experience of the loss of a loved one. Registration is not required.
When: 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, 10:00-11:30am
Where: St. Nicholas Hospital, Francis Room
Cost: Free
Call: 920-459-4636 for more information
Hope After Loss Organization (HALO) - Pregnancy Loss and Newborn Death
Hope After Loss Organization (HALO) provides supportive services and resources for anyone who has experienced pregnancy loss and newborn death, no matter if they are directly involved in the loss or not. This support is available to anyone whether the loss was recent or many years ago. Sponsored by St. Nicholas Hospital. Call 920-451-7572 for more information.
RAINBOWS, SPECTRUM and PRISM
Peer support groups for children, youth and adults who are grieving because of death, divorce, separation, or abandonment. Groups of similar age meet once a week for 14 weeks and several sessions are offered each school year. RAINBOWS-elementary/middle school; SPECTRUM-high school; PRISM-adults.
Cost: Free
Call: Rainbow Kids, 920-452-2838 for registration/information
Military Support
Support the Troops Project
Military Families Connect (MFC) maintains a database of military members currently serving overseas so they may be included in our "support the troops" projects. If you would like to add your loved one to the list for future mailings, please call the Family Resource Center (920-892-6706 or 920-457-1888) or email mfc@excel.net with his/her contact information along with your name and phone number. Service members' mailing addresses are not shared with others outside of MFC staff.
Silver Linings
Peer support groups for children and adults dealing with a loved one in the military. Groups of similar age meet once a week for six (6) weeks. This support group is offered when requested.
Cost: Free
Call: Rainbow Kids, 920-452-2838 for more information
Military Families Connect (MFC)
Military Families Connect (MFC) welcomes family members, friends and service members form all branches of the Armed Forces, Active, Guard and Reserves. Meetings include a potluck meal and exchange or information, followed by an activity or speaker. Children are welcome and activities are provided. Registrations appreciated for meeting planning. Meetings begin at 5:30pm with a potluck meal, and a speaker/activity typically follows the meal. Consult the current Family Resource Center Catalog for specific dates and activities.
When: 4th Monday of the month, 5:30pm
Where: American Legion Post 243, 40 Stafford Street, Plymouth
Cost: Free
Call: Family Resource Center, 920-892-6706 or 920-457-1888 or email mfc@excel.net for more information/childcare