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Below is a collection of birthmother/birthfamily support groups nationwide. If you know of a support group that you would like to see listed here, please email 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.
If you need immediate assistance, please call 1.800.BETHANY - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Please click on the first letter of the state that you are looking for a support group in:
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Modesto
| What | support group |
| For Whom | birthmothers who have made an adoption plan |
| Where | Modesto Bethany office |
| When | first Monday of each month, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (make sure to RSVP or meeting may not be held) |
| Contact | RSVP to Modesto Bethany - 209.522.5121, or bcsmodesto@bethany.org |
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Winter Garden
| What | adoption option support group |
| For Whom | women who are exploring the adoption option, are in the adoption planning process, or have placed a child for adoption (a light meal is provided if you reserve your seat) |
| Where | Winter Garden Bethany office (29 W. Smith Street Winter Garden, FL 34787) |
| When | Third Wednesday of every month, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. |
| Contact | please reserve your seat by calling Shelley at 407.667.9393, or emailing bcsflorida@bethany.org |
Atlanta
| What | support group (dinner provided) |
| For Whom | birthmothers |
| Where | Atlanta Bethany office |
| When | First Tuesday of every month, 7:00 p.m. |
| Contact | RSVP to Atlanta Bethany, 770.455.7111, or bcsatlanta@bethany.org |
| What | support group (dinner provided) |
| For Whom | birth-grandparents |
| Where | Atlanta Bethany office |
| When | every other month, first Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. (Feb, April, June, Aug, Oct, Dec) |
| Contact | RSVP to Atlanta Bethany, 770.455.7111, or bcsatlanta@bethany.org |
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Carmel
| What | support group |
| For Whom | birthmothers and birthfamilies |
| Where | Adoptions of Indiana, 1980 E. 116th St., Suite 325, 46032 |
| When | 4th Thursday of the month |
| Contact | Meg Sterchi or Julie Barnes, 317.574.8950 |
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Clawson
| What | support group (hosted by Lutheran Adoption Service) |
| For Whom | birthmothers |
| Where | Clawson; call for more information |
| When | 1st Monday of the month, 7 - 9 p.m. |
| Contact | Gary Seymour, 248.423.2760, or gseym@lssm.org |
Holland
| What | support group |
| For Whom | birthmothers |
| Where | Holland Bethany office |
| When | every quarter; call for more information |
| Contact | RSVP to Holland Bethany - 616.396.0623, or bcsholland@bethany.org |
Minneapolis
| What | support group focusing on search issues and other related issues. The final session is an optional potluck. $30 fee. |
| For Whom | non-related adopted adults and birthparents |
| Where | Lutheran Social Services (2414 Park Avenue) |
| When | Feb 12 and 26, March 11 and 25, April 1, 15, and 29; 7-8:30 p.m. |
| Contact | This is a closed group. To register, call MaryJo Melander, 612.879.5241 (9:30 - 3:30 Wed and Fri) |
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Dover
| What | Birthmothers of NH support group |
| For Whom | birthmothers |
| Where | Wentworth Douglas Hospital, in the Bellamy Room |
| When | 1st Wednesday of the month, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. |
| Contact | Tracy - 603.740.6359, or toll free 1.866.205.0938, PIN #3189
birthmothersofnh@yahoo.com |
| Website | www.birthmothersofnh.com |
Warner area
| What | Support group |
| For Whom | birthparents |
| Where | call for more information |
| When | call for more information |
| Contact | Donna at donnachagnon@netzero.net, or 603.746.4034 |
Audubon
| What | Support group |
| For Whom | birthparents |
| Where | Bethany Audubon office |
| When | call for more information |
| Contact | Bethany Ft. Washington office - RSVP required
800.215.0702 or bcsftwash@bethany.org |
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Ft. Washington
| What | Support group |
| For Whom | birthparents |
| Where | Bethany Ft. Washington office |
| When | call or email for schedule |
| Contact | Bethany Ft. Washington office - RSVP required
800.215.0702 or bcsftwash@bethany.org |
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Knoxville
| What | Birthparent support group |
| For Whom | Birthparents, birth grandparents, and friends are welcome to attend |
| Where | Bethany Knoxville office |
| When | Third Thursday of each month from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
| Contact | Bethany Knoxville office
865.588.5283 or bcsknoxville@bethany.org |
Nashville
| What | Support group |
| For Whom | pregnant mothers/birthmothers |
| Where | Bethany Nashville office |
| When | last Monday of every month |
| Contact | Bethany Nashville office
615.242.0909 or bcsnashville@bethany.org |
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Virginia Beach
| What | Support group |
| For Whom | pregnant mothers/birthmothers |
| Where | call for more information |
| When | call for more information |
| Contact | Bethany Virginia Beach office
757.499.9367 or bcsvabch@bethany.org |
Bellingham
| What | Support group |
| For Whom | birthmothers |
| Where | call for more information |
| When | 3rd Friday of the month |
| Contact | Bethany Bellingham office - 360.733.6042, or bcsbellingham@bethany.org |
Tacoma
| What | Support group |
| For Whom | birthparents |
| Where | call for more information |
| When | call for more information |
| Contact | Shirley - 253.502.2600 |
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