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SECTION 29 SUPPORT GROUPS
Divorce Care
• BEL AIR UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
924 Linwood Avenue
Bel Air, MD 21014
410.838.5181
Support group for those who are divorced.
Thirteen week Bible based study. Wednesdays
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Call for more information
on start dates and to register.
• MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN CHURCH
1824 Mountain Road
Joppa, MD 21085
410.877.1824
A 14-week seminar and support group for people
who are separated or divorced. Call Mountain
Christian Church for details.
Epilepsy Foundation of the
Chesapeake Region
Abilities Network
8503 LaSalle Road
Towson, MD 21286
410.828.7700
800.492.2523 Voice
Maryland Relay 711 | TTY
410.828.7708 | Fax
epilepsy-services/program-overview
This foundation provides information and referral
support groups, and public and professional
information. Assists people with epilepsy and
related neurological disorders, such as head
injuries, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, etc,
in achieving their personal goals. Services are
tailored to support each person to live, work,
socialize, and to encourage the highest level of
participation of each person in his/her community.
Families Anonymous
St. Margaret Catholic Church
205 Hickory Avenue
Bel Air, MD 21014
443.386.3972
Bel Air Meetings are held in the Adult
Learning Center (the old white church)
Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
Families Anonymous helps concerned
family members and friends deal with the
desperation and frustration of a loved one’s
destructive behavior, whether caused by drugs,
alcohol or related behavior problems and
restore harmony to their relationship(s).
Family and Children’s Services
44 E. Gordon Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
410.838.9000
410.838.8953 | Fax
This is a non-profit organization specializing in
counseling services for children and adults who
are victims of sexual abuse or are struggling with
mental health issues such as anxiety, depression,
PTSD and stress from life’s daily challenges.
Services covered by most insurance and clients
are never turned away due to inability to pay.
The Family Tree
Grove Presbyterian Church
50 E. Bel Air Avenue, Suite 203
Aberdeen, MD 21001
410.272.7425
410.272.7427 | Fax
800.243.7337 | Parenting Helpline
A statewide non-profit organization committed
to strengthening families by eliminating and
preventing child abuse and neglect. This is done
by supporting, educating, and nurturing individuals,
families and communities. Call for information
about parent support groups and positive parenting
programs. The Parenting Helpline is available
for crisis intervention, information and referrals.
There is no charge and child care is provided.
Food Addicts in Recovery
Anonymous
240.428.4442
• MONDAY MEETINGS
7:00–8:00 p.m.
New Life Center
Mountain Christian Church
1824 Mountain Road
Joppa, MD 21085
410.838.9740
• SATURDAY MEETINGS
8:00–9:30 p.m.
Fallston Room (Garden Level)
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
500 Upper Chesapeake Drive
Bel Air, MD 21014
Food Addicts is a program based on the 12
steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. A fellowship of
individuals who are recovering from the disease
of food addiction through shared experience
and mutual support. Members have maintained
normal weights and found freedom from
obsession for more than twenty-five years.
Gamblers Anonymous
855.222.5542 | U.S. Hotline
The twelve-step model is used to
overcome an addiction to gambling.
Grandparents Support Group
Bel Air United Methodist Church
Fellowship Room 202
21 Linwood Avenue
Bel Air, MD 21014
410.838.5181
2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Support group for grandparents who are raising
their grandchildren. Call if childcare is needed.
Grief Share
1824 Mountain Road
Joppa, MD 21085
410.877.1824
A 13-week support/study course is offered. Contact
the church for details and current dates and times.
Grief Support
Bel Air United Methodist Church
924 Linwood Avenue
Bel Air, MD 21014
410.838.5181
Each month we meet to provide support
and encouragement for those who are
grieving the death of a loved one.
Usually meet on the third Sunday of the month.
Check the church calendar on our website or
call the church for the dates and times.
Harford County Parkinson’s
Disease Support and
Educational Group
410.955.8795
Open to all individuals living with Parkinson’s
disease and their families. Monthly meetings
provide the opportunity to learn about the disease
and resources which will assist with disease
management. Free literature is available.
Hopewell Cancer Support
P.O. Box 755
10628 Falls Road
Lutherville, MD 21093
410.832.2719
410.337.0937 | Fax
Weekly and monthly support and networking
groups to help cancer patients and their families
explore new ways to cope with cancer. Adult
and children support groups, exercise and
stress reduction classes, and bereavement
groups. Welcome/Orientation meetings and
brief interview for placement in a support
group; pre-registration required. No fees.