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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
Cullman
| Group | Hannah's Comfort |
| Contact | Melissa, 256.734.5658 for details and directions |
| Meets | Northbrook Baptist Church, Hwy 157 |
| Purpose | Offering the comfort of God's peace in the face of infertility and miscarriage |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 10-25-07 |
Arizona
No groups listed at this time.
Arkansas
No groups listed at this time.
California
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 | 02-05-08 |
Yuba City
| Group | Infertility Support Group |
| Contact | Sarah Proudfoot 530.846.9658 or email joensarah11@juno.com |
| Meets | 1st Thursday every month from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Yuba City Nazarene Church, Lighthouse Building, Room 205 |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 10-24-07 |
Colorado
Denver
| Group | Infertility, Pregnancy Loss and Adoption Support Groups |
| Contact | Erin and Roger May, 720-344-8451, Erin_May@comcast.net |
| Meets | Please contact Erin and Roger for details |
| Purpose | Offering support to couples in the midst of infertility, pregnancy loss or waiting for an adoption; group has been active for four years |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 02-20-08 |
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 | 02-26-08 |
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 | 04-25-08 |
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 | 02-05-08 |
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 | 02-05-08 |
Georgia
Atlanta
| Group | Hopeful Hearts |
| Contact | hopefulhearts@comcast.net |
| Meets | 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Cumberland Community Church in Smyrna, GA |
| Purpose | Christian support and encouragement for infertility |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 02-05-08 |
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 | 04-25-08 |
Douglasville
| Group | Miracle Mothers International |
| Contact | info@miraclemothers.org and visit www.miraclemothers.org |
| Meets | First Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., Prince of Peace Lutheran Church on HWY 5, 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 | 04-25-08 |
Pembroke
| Group | The Sarah Society |
| Contact | Shiela Johnson, 912.704.6164 |
| Meets | Once a month |
| Purpose | Purpose is to educate women on the availability of
Infertility treatments and procedures as well as offer support during said events. |
| Christian-Based | Yes. ALL FAITHS are invited. After all we are ONE family. |
| Updated | 04-25-08 |
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 | 02-05-08 |
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 | 04-25-08 |
Illinois
No groups listed at this time.
Indiana
No groups listed at this time.
Iowa
No groups listed at this time.
Kansas
No groups listed at this time.
Kentucky
No groups listed at this time.
Louisiana
No groups listed at this time.
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 | 02-05-08 |
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 | 04-25-08 |
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 | 02-05-08 |
Minnesota
Lino Lakes
| Group | Patiently Waiting |
| Contact | Chrystal Lindell at 651.766.8650 or email thelindells@wdoemail.com
Kari Nokken at 651.486.3806 or email eknokken@usfamily.net |
| Meets | Group meets weekly on Tuesday nights. |
| 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 | 1-25-08 |
Rochester
| Group | Hearts Like Hannah |
| Contact | Christ Community Church, 507.282.5569 or heartslikehannah@cccrochester.org for details and directions |
| Meets | Scheduled to meet four times a year (January, April, July, and October) but also meets periodically at other times |
| Purpose | Provides encouragement, support, and friendship for those dealing with infertility, miscarriage, adoption, and more |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 04-25-08 |
Mississippi
Hattiesburg
| Group | SAIL - Surviving After Infertility or 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, and neonatal loss) |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 02-05-08 |
Missouri
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 | 04-25-08 |
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 women and men giving comfort, conversation, fun, and fellowship with women who care. Where you are understood and not alone! |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 02-05-08 |
New York
Farmingdale
| Group | 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 | 02-05-08 |
North Carolina
Charlotte
| Group | Thrive, an Organization for Women, Inc. (formerly Hannah’s Heart Network) |
| Contact | Amanda Bailey, abailey@thriveforwomen.org |
| Meets | on-line through several blogs which can be reached through www.thriveforwomen.org |
| Purpose | fertility issues, adoption issues, what’s next? (Christian growth), how to lead an infertility group |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 02-05-08 |
Charlotte (University Park)
| Group | Baptist Group |
| Contact | Tondra McLaurin - 704.369.7729, or email tmclaurin@upbc.org |
| Meets | once a month |
| Purpose | Call for more information |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 10-24-07 |
Hendersonville
| Group | Infertility Support Group of Mud Creek Baptist Church |
| Contact | Lisa Jackson (Support Ministry Administrator) at 828.692.1262 (main number at the church) lisa@mudcreekchurch.org |
| Meets | 2nd & 4th Thursday evenings each month from 6-8 p.m. in Room A-208 of Mud Creek Baptist Church, Hendersonville, NC. More complete directions are available at www.mudcreekchurch.org |
| Purpose | To meet the needs of people who are experiencing hurt and frustration as a result of infertility. Some common topics discussed - Why has God called us to go through infertility? My spouse: do they hurt too? Does God have a bigger plan? Coping Skills. Can we be healed? Why does this hurt so badly? Will this pain ever end? Inadequacy. Prayer. Life goals and dreams. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 02-11-08 |
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 | 02-11-08 |
Oregon
No groups listed at this time.
Pennsylvania
Fair View
| Group | Celebrate the Journey |
| Contact | Marquetta Rieger - mreiger@fvcn.org or phone 610.539.3333
Pegge Moister - saved2bygrace@msn.com |
| Meets | Fairview Village Church of the Nazarene
Germantown Pike, Fairview Village, PA
Monday evenings from 6:00 – 8:00 (Small dinner served and childcare is available) |
| Purpose | This is a diverse group of about 70 people who meet each week for a time of fellowship and food, worship, and then break into small support groups. The small groups include: loss of a spouse, unbelieving child, alcohol recovery, drug recovery, infertility, etc. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 04-25-08 |
South Carolina
Florence
| Group | Hannah's Heart |
| Contact | call Page Mitchell and 843.317.9640 |
| Meets | First meeting October 14, 2007 subsequent meetings every second sunday of the month @ 3:30pm at Central United Methodist Church |
| Purpose | To provide hope, friendship, resources and understanding to those experiencing infertility |
| Christian-Based | yes |
| Updated | 02-11-08 |
Tennessee
Franklin
| Group | Hope in the Waiting |
| Contact | Krista Lord, 615.579.5673, or website - www.hopeinthewaiting.com |
| Meets | The People's Church, 828 Murfreesboro Rd., Franklin |
| Purpose | Support from a Christian viewpoint for women facing infertility challenges |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 02-05-08 |
Nashville
| Group | Infertility Support Group |
| Contact | Sheryl Findley: 615.242.0909; sfindley@bethany.org |
| Meets | We meet for 6-week support groups on Tuesday evenings 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. (call for dates). |
| Purpose | Provide support and education for couples facing infertility |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 02-05-08 |
Texas
Carrollton
| Group | Women of Hope |
| Contact | Stephanie Cone, adam.harris7@verizon.net |
| Meets | 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month |
| Purpose | spiritual, emotional, and practical support for women facing infertility |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 02-05-08 |
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 |
| 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 | 02-05-08 |
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 | 02-05-08 |
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 | 02-05-08 |
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 | 02-05-08 |
Pearland
| Group | Parenting after Infertility Ministries (PAI) |
| Contact | Kim Conger, email: kim@parentingafterinfertility.com |
| Meets | Online Community Forums: www.parentingafterinfertility.com |
| Purpose | We provide online support for women who are now Moms through birth, adoption and/or foster care after struggling with fertility challenges and loss. Many of our Moms are praying for more children as they seek God’s plan for their family. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 02-05-08 |
Washington
Seattle
| Group | Hearbeat Ministries |
| Contact | Laura Christianson - laurachristianson@hotmail.com |
| Meets | University Presbyterian Church, Seattle |
| Purpose | Educational workshops and one-to-one mentoring for those waiting for a child through birth or adoption |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 02-05-08 |
West Virgina
Parkersburg
| Group | Our Hope |
| Contact | Ronni Edmands at 304.482.1980 |
| Meets | 3rd Tuesday of the month at North Parkersburg Baptist Church 3109 Emerson Ave Parkersburg, WV 26104 |
| Purpose | Christian based suppport for women experiencing infertility and/or miscarriage; informal meetings allow sharing of stories, information, support, and prayer for one another. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 02-26-08 |
Wisconsin
Janesville
| Group | Fellowship for Infertility Support and Healing (F.I.S.H.) |
| Contact | Christine or John Roberts 608.758.3908
psalm150@picon.net |
| Meets | 2nd Saturdays of the month at 4:00 p.m. at 2321 East Milwaukee Street, Janesville, Wisconsin 53545 |
| Purpose | Support group for individuals or couples struggling with infertilty. Both John and Christine struggle with infertility. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 02-11-08 |
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