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Support Groups
We are in the process of developing a support group directory. If you are aware of a support group for infertility or pregnancy loss, or would like to see one listed here, please email us at info@bethany.org with your information. Many support groups listed here are not affiliated with Bethany Christian Services. Views held at these support groups may not be consistent with Bethany's views.
Alabama
No groups listed at this time.
Arizona
No groups listed at this time.
Arkansas
No groups listed at this time.
California
Laguna Hills
| Group | Women’s Infertility Support Group - View Flyer |
| Contact | Valerie Gelb, MFT
949.751.7380
valeriegelb@hotmail.com |
| Meets | One evening per week 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Purpose | This support group will:
o Provide emotional support;
o Develop new coping skills;
o Give a safe environment to talk;
o Offer a forum to exchange ideas; and
o Supply information and handouts |
| Christian-Based | Non faith based |
| Updated | 04-08-09 |
Rancho Cucamonga
| Group | Infertility Support Group |
| Contact | Jahanna Nichols (909) 262-0668, jahanna@jlnichols.com |
| Meets | 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month 7:00 p.m. |
| Purpose | A support group for women struggling with the pain and issues related to Infertility, miscarriage, and failed adoption |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 06-25-09 |
San Ramon (San Francisco Bay Area)
| Group | Infertility Support Group for Women |
| Contact | Monica: mrsmcollins@hotmail.com |
| Meets | Check with contact person for meeting time and location |
| Purpose | To provide support, encouragement, and prayer for women dealing with infertility |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 03-02-09 |
Windsor
| Group | Infertility Support Group |
| Contact | Ellen Hanks or Paul Hanks 707.239.0120 Elle_hope@sbcglobal.net |
| Meets | Every Tuesday @ 7:00 PM Please. Check with the contact person for Meeting Location |
| Purpose | Primary infertility. Secondary Infertility, Loss of a Child, Miscarriages, Successful Adoption or failed Adoptions, IVF, Clomid & Embryo Adoption. A place to come for support, comfort, prayer and a positive up-lifting Bible based teaching to ease the what if’s, why me’s, what did I do wrong and why did God choose me for infertility. The goal is to reach men and women dealing with any form of infertility, loss of a child, adoption issues how to talk to family and friends regarding your infertility. To learn that there is hope and love with God and His living word. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 03-17-09 |
Colorado
Thornton
| Group | Infertility Support Group |
| Contact | Theresa Vigil |
| Meets | Open/To Be Determined
Please call or email if wanting to attend: 720.977.7118 or tmvigil@comcast.net |
| Purpose | To be a place where you can come and share your struggles with others who are in the same situation; and/or to be a network of people here to love and support you. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 01-19-09 |
Florida
Brandon
| Group | Hopeful Hearts |
| Contact | Debra Cherry, debc1212@yahoo.com |
| Meets | Mondays at 7:00 p.m. |
| Purpose | Support and encouragement |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 11-04-08 |
Jacksonville
| Group | FAITH (Feelings about Infertility that Help) |
| Contact | Emma Webster, 904.287.1190, or nursemma3@aol.com |
| Meets | Mandarin United Methodist Church, 11270 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville; 1st Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. |
| Purpose | Helping people come to terms with infertility challenges by providing information, education, and spiritual support |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 07-09-08 |
Panama City
| Group | Stepping Stones |
| Contact | Hiland Park Baptist Church, 850.785.6530 or millermail@knology.net |
| Meets | Hiland Park Baptist Church, 2611 Hwy 231, Panama City, FL 32405; third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.; childcare is provided with reservation through above contact. |
| Purpose | Infertility and adoption support group to provide information, encouragement, and support to those couple facing such life changing issues |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 06-11-09 |
Georgia
Atlanta
| Group | Miracle Mothers International |
| Contact | info@miraclemothers.org and visit www.miraclemothers.org |
| Meets | Second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m., Wieuca Road Baptist Church in Buckhead, weekly National conference calls every Monday at 9:00 p.m. EST (register on www.miraclemothers.org) |
| Purpose | To reach the millions of women who face this pain with a simple message of hope: God is still working miracles, and nothing is impossible if you trust Him. We believe that the desire to have children is God-given, and that if He put that desire in your heart, He will bring it to pass—in His timing and according to His plan. That plan may be adoption, which is NOT second best but is His plan for that child. His plan may be to concieve a child whether it is working with physicians and reproductive specialists, or entirely on His own, God can and WILL work miracles in your life! |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 01-14-09 |
Marietta
Savannah
| Group | Empty Cradle - Girl's Night Out |
| Contact | Kelly Wiggins @ emptycradle_savannah@hotmail.com |
| Meets | last Thursday night of the month @ 6:30 PM @ Panera Bread on Abercorn |
| Purpose | Support group for couples facing fertility challenges - whether primary or secondary infertility |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 06-11-09 |
Woodstock
| Group | Miracle Mothers International |
| Contact | info@miraclemothers.org and visit www.miraclemothers.org |
| Meets | First Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m., Hillside FUMC at Towne Lake, weekly national conference calls every Monday at 9:00 p.m. EST (register on www.miraclemothers.org) |
| Purpose | To reach the millions of women who face this pain with a simple message of hope: God is still working miracles, and nothing is impossible if you trust Him. We believe that the desire to have children is God-given, and that if He put that desire in your heart, He will bring it to pass—in His timing and according to His plan. That plan may be adoption, which is NOT second best but is His plan for that child. His plan may be to concieve a child whether it is working with physicians and reproductive specialists, or entirely on His own, God can and WILL work miracles in your life! |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 11-10-08 |
Illinois
No groups listed at this time.
Indiana
Fisher
| Group | Patiently Waiting |
| Contact | Kim Mayse at 317.774.7232 or patientlywaiting@hamiltonhills.org |
| Meets | Hamilton Hills Baptist Church, meeting every third Wednesday of the month from 6:30-8:00 pm |
| Purpose | Christian support offered for primary and secondary infertility. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 06-11-09 |
Iowa
No groups listed at this time.
Kansas
No groups listed at this time.
Kentucky
No groups listed at this time.
Louisiana
Lake Charles
Maryland
Landover
| Group | Sisters of Hannah |
| Contact | Keely Walston, ksdwalston@yahoo.com |
| Meets | 7:00 p.m. on the third (3rd) Friday in January, March, May, July, September and November |
| Purpose | Christian support for married women who are having difficulty conceiving or carrying a baby or who have suffered a loss of a baby through miscarriage, still birth or infant death |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 06-11-09 |
Michigan
Ann Arbor
| Group | Infertility support group |
| Contact | Jennifer Walsh jhank623@comcast.net |
| Meets | third Wednesday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church library 7:00-9:00 p.m. |
| Purpose | We help women dealing with infertility issues and pregnancy loss. We are also in the process of exploring different forms of Christian meditation to help relax and calm our bodies through this stressful time. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 04-27-09 |
Grand Rapids
| Group | RESOLVE of Michigan |
| Contact | Sarah 616.246.8017 email taylorttc@gmail.com, or Michelle 616. 855.2276 email michelle@dinesen.us |
| Meets | Third Monday of the month, at Spectrum East (Blodgett Campus) in Guild Room 1 at 7:00 p.m. |
| Purpose | RESOLVE of Michigan in a nationwide consumer organization serving the unique needs of those experiencing infertility with support, education, and advocacy. There is no cost and you do not have to be a member of RESOLVE to attend. This group is for women and couples at any stage, whether you are going through treatments, adopting, hoping to adopt, struggling with decisions, etc. |
| Christian-Based | No, but we share materials and many of them are Christian books and newsletters and both leaders are Christian. |
| Updated | 07-10-08 |
| Group | Infertility Support Group |
| Contact | Marj Timmerman, Parish Nurse
Phone: 616.901.9224
Email: MarjTimm@aol.com |
| Meets | 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:00pm
The Vine of First United Methodist Church
227 East Fulton St
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 |
| Purpose | We meet to support and encourage each other through primary and secondary infertility, infertility treatments, and also for educational opportunities and fellowship. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 04-23-09 |
Plymouth
| Group | Hopeful Hearts |
| Contact | Maryjo Swanson, 734.414.7777 - Registration Requested |
| Meets | Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m; Northridge Church |
| Purpose | Hopeful Hearts is a support group for couples or individuals dealing with infertility and will offer compassionate answers for those struggling with this deeply personal heartache. Whether you are experiencing primary or secondary infertility, miscarriage, adoption options or family pressures, come find encouragement from others, through biblical wisdom and discover the hope you can find through God's love and peace. |
| Updated | 04-23-09 |
Traverse City
Minnesota
Lino Lakes
| Group | Patiently Waiting |
| Contact | Ashley and Tom Jensen at 763.783.5646
or email tom@patientlywaiting.com
Kari Nokken at 651.486.3806 or email kari@patientlywaiting.com |
| Meets | The first Tuesday of the month is in Shoreview and the night is dedicated to adoption
The third Tuesday of the month is in Blaine and the night is dedicated to infertility |
| Purpose | This group is established to provide compassionate support for individuals and couples through their journey of infertility and/or adoption in a safe Christian environment. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 04-23-09 |
Verndale
| Group | The Waiting Room |
| Contact | For more information contact Joni, 218.445.5162. |
| Meets | Beginning June 1, 2009, meets on Mondays 7:00-8:30 pm at Verndale Alliance Church in Verndale, MN |
| Purpose | The Waiting Room is a Christ centered support group for women who are waiting for an answer from God while living with infertility. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 05-05-09 |
Mississippi
Hattiesburg
| Group | SAIL - “Support for Adoption, Infertility, and Loss.” |
| Contact | Melissa Williamson and Emily Key
(601) 261-3371
sailsupport@comcast.net
www.heritage-umc.org/html/sail.html |
| Meets | Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month at Heritage United Methodist Church, #3 Baracuda Drive, Hattiesburg. Meetings are from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. with childcare provided |
| Purpose | Encouragement and support for infertility, as well as pregnancy loss (miscarriage, ectopic, stillbirth, neonatal loss, and adoption) |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 04-25-09 |
Missouri
O'Fallon
| Group | St. Charles Infertility Education and Support |
| Contact | Email infertilityeducationsupport@gmail.com for more info or to RSVP. |
| Meets | Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 pm
Progress West HealthCare Center
2 Progress Point Parkway, O'Fallon, MO in the Community Room |
| Updated | 04-25-09 |
St. Louis
| Group | Infertility and Adoption Support, Inc. (IAS) |
| Contact | For more information, visit http://www.infertility/www.infertilityandadoption.org |
| Meets | Adoption Support Group every 1st Thursday of the month. Women's Infertility Support Group every 2nd Saturday of the month. Topical meetings on infertility and/or adoption every 4th Thursday of the month. Various events between meetings. |
| Purpose | The mission of Infertility and Adoption Support, Inc is to provide support and information to people facing the challenges of infertility and to people considering adoption by offering support groups, a resource library and lists of service providers,. Our goal is to encourage people to make informed decisions regarding their family building options. |
| Updated | 06-11-09 |
New Mexico
Albuquerque
| Group | Cradling Arms Ministry cradlingarms.com |
| Contact | David and Sarah Ho 505.379.5054 |
| Meets | We will meet with individuals/couples in person, over the phone or via email whenever needed for peer counseling |
| Purpose | Assist couples and individuals through their grief process by using God’s Word and lots of love. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 04-23-09 |
Las Cruces (Dona Ana County)
| Group | Childless Not By Choice ON LINE BOARD ONLY! |
| Contact | Diane - childlessnbc@zianet.com, www.childlessnotbychoice.com |
| Meets | On the web 24/7 |
| Purpose | For childless not by choice men and giving comfort, conversation, fun, and fellowship with women who care. Where you are understood and not alone! |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 04-25-09 |
New York
Farmingdale
| Group | Guardian Angel Perinatal Support Group sponsored by the St Kilian Bereavement Ministry |
| Contact | Martha Weiss - 516.249.8589; www.stkilian.com/gaps ;
email martha@stkilianfamily.com |
| Meets | 1st Friday of month |
| Purpose | To offer support and encouragement, for those suffering a miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death, or infertility; though we welcome families experiencing infertility, our strength is supporting families who have suffered pregnancy or infant loss; many of our families experience infertility in addition to their losses. Free monthly newsletter mailed to all who inquire (also available online at our website) |
| Christian-Based | St. Kilian is a Catholic Parish, and we welcome people of all faiths, and our families are of various faiths |
| Updated | 04-25-09 |
Syracuse
| Group | CNY Fertility Center Circle of Hope Infertility Support Meeting |
| Contact | For more information please visit www.cnyfertility.com or call our main office at 315.469.8700 |
| Meets | Our Syracuse Infertility Support Group meets every 4th Tuesday of the month, our Albany and Rochester Infertility Support Groups meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month. |
| Purpose | Our Circle of Hope Infertility Support Groups were created to provide a forum for people to find support from others experiencing the same infertility issues, ask questions about treatments and discuss how best to cope with the emotional aspects of infertility. We also hold workshops and other classes in between our group meetings each month. |
| Christian-Based | We are not specifically Christian based; people of all faiths and belief systems are invited to attend. |
| Updated | 03-16-09 |
North Carolina
No groups listed at this time.
Ohio
Powell-Columbus
| Group | Hannah's Heart |
| Contact | Jill Bower, 614.763.0770 |
| Meets | Regularly, call for our next meeting date/time |
| Purpose | Based on 1 Peter 5. Infertility, Miscarriage, Adoption After Infertility |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 12-11-08 |
Uniontown
| Group | Still Waters |
| Contact | Vicki, 330.315.5514, vicki.caswell@the-chapel.org |
| Meets | The Chapel, Green Campus, 1800 Raber Rd, Uniontown, Ohio, once a month, 7:00pm |
| Purpose | For women struggling with infertility, a place to find peace in the storm, hope in the heartache, and purpose in the pain. |
| Christian-Based? | Yes |
| Updated | 06-11-09 |
Wooster
| Group | LifeHope |
| Contact | Linda Weaver, 330-345-6472, lsweaver@embarqmail.com |
| Meets | Church of the Cross
5100 Cleveland Road
Wooster, Ohio 44691
Third Monday of the month, 7:30 p.m. |
| Purpose | To provide a safe place for women to share their journeys of infertility |
| Christian-Based? | Yes, but open to all |
| Updated | 11-13-08 |
Oregon
No groups listed at this time.
Pennsylvania
No groups listed at this time.
South Carolina
Florence
| Group | Hannah's Heart |
| Contact | Call Rhonda Johnson and 843-661-5089 or email at ayljohn@bellsouth.net |
| Meets | First meeting August 28, 2008 meetings every fourth Thursday of the month @ 6:30pm at Central United Methodist Church |
| Purpose | To provide hope, friendship, resources and understanding to those experiencing infertility |
| Christian-Based | yes |
| Updated | 07-14-08 |
Greenville
| Group | Journey To Peace |
| Contact | Ginger Hall 864.244.2975 ext. 111
Edwards Road Baptist Church |
| Meets | Call for more details |
| Purpose | To encourage women who are going through infertility. We spend time in Bible study, reviewing Christian books on infertility, prayer, and fellowship. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 12-11-08 |
Tennessee
Franklin
| Group | Hope in the Waiting |
| Contact | Krista Lord, 615.579.5673, or website - www.hopeinthewaiting.com |
| Meets | Individual Support Available |
| Purpose | Support from a Christian viewpoint for women facing infertility challenges |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 04-23-09 |
Murfreesboro
| Group | SAIL - “Support for Adoption, Infertility, and Loss.” |
| Contact | Kerry Kilcoyne
615.896.5707
kerryk74@yahoo.com
http://fumcsailsupport.blogspot.com/ |
| Meets | Wednesday Nights 6:30-7:30 PM
First United Methodist Church
Murfreesboro, TN Room 214 |
| Purpose | This group is meant to provide support to those who have experienced or are experiencing infertility, pregnancy loss, or the adoption process. Our purpose is to share experiences and discuss the role faith plays in guiding us through the difficult times. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 04-29-09 |
Texas
Dallas
| Group | Hopeful Hearts |
| Contact | Allison Leonard at 214.488.2863 or daleandallison@leonardfamilychiropractic.com |
| Meets | From 7:00 – 8:30pm the fourth Monday of each month (except for May and December, when we meet on the third Monday of the month) |
| Purpose | A ministry for women who are experiencing infertility or who have experienced the loss of a baby. Please join us to share, encourage, mourn and persistently seek God's will through your personal journey. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 04-25-09 |
Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex
| Group | Fertility Challenges Support
www.fcsupport.org |
| Contact | Lorraine Thomas, Founder
817.656.9566
817.313.8029
lorraine@fcsupport.org |
| Meets | Harris Methodist HEB Hospital
1601 Hospital Parkway
Bedford, TX 76022
We meet from 10:00am until 12:00 the last Saturday of every month, Meeting Room West I or East |
| Purpose | To support and encourage couples and their families who are experiencing infertility or have endured pregnancy loss. You are not alone! |
| Christian-Based | Yes - open to all |
| Updated | 01-16-09 |
Irving
| Group | M.E.N.D. (Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death) |
| Contact | Melissa at 972-539-9704 or melissa@mend.org |
| Meets | 7:30pm on the 3rd Monday of every month at the Suggs Building at 1522 W. Airport Freeway, Suite 200, Irving, TX 75062 |
| Purpose | To support families experiencing infertility after a pregnancy loss or early infant death. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 06-25-09 |
Houston
| Group | H.O.P.E. ~ Hearts Of Promise & Expectation |
| Contact | Lesli Westfall, hope@lakewood.cc |
| Meets | Lakewood Church
3700 Southwest Frwy.
Houston, Texas 77027
1st Thursday of every month, 7:00 p.m. Room 3021. |
| Purpose | H.O.P.E. provides support for women struggling to grow their families through infertility, secondary infertility, miscarriage or failed adoption attempts. Women are encouraged in the Word of God, in prayer and connecting with others. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 09-30-08 |
Houston - NW Houston
| Group | Steps of Hope Infertility Support Group |
| Contact | Shane or Laura Cauley
www.cypressbible.org/infertility or infertilitysupport@cbcintl.org |
| Meets | 1st Tuesday of every month |
| Purpose | To offer support and encouragement to couples facing primary and secondary infertility and pregnancy loss using prayer and inspiration from God’s Word. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 04-25-09 |
Washington
Seattle
| Group | Heartbeat Ministries |
| Contact | Laura Christianson - laurachristianson@hotmail.com |
| Meets | University Presbyterian Church, Seattle |
| Purpose | One-to-one mentoring for those waiting for a child through birth or adoption |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 04-25-09 |
West Virgina
Parkersburg
| Group | Our Hope |
| Contact | Ronni Edmands at 304.482.1980 |
| Meets | No formal meetings. Occasional dinners. |
| Purpose | Christian based support for women experiencing infertility and/or miscarriage; matching of referrals to prayer partners who have experienced similar trials. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 08-27-08 |
Wisconsin
No groups listed at this time.
CANADA
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