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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
Alabaster
| Group | Angel Touch Infertility Women’s Small Group Westwood Baptist Church |
| Contact | Marsha Foreman
205.664.1986
lighthouse1@charter.net |
| Meets | Sept. 17th – Oct. 8th, 2009
Thursday Nights, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. |
| Purpose | Provide support and encouragement through Bible study, Infertility Support materials and discussion. One-on-one mentoring is also available. Group will meet quarterly for 4-6 weeks. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 07-28-09 |
Arizona
Tempe
| Group | The Fertile Ground Coaching & Support Circle |
| Contact | Melissa Sanford |
| Meets | First Saturday of every month starting 1/2/10 |
| Purpose | The Circle is a place to learn tools & techniques for staying positive, happy & hopeful while trying to conceive. Led by a fellow infertility sufferer and Dr. Martha Beck Certified Life Coach. |
| Christian-Based | No |
| Updated | 12-07-09 |
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 | 01-18-10 |
Oakland
| Group | East Bay Integrative Women's Health Clinic. www.ebiwomenshealth.com |
| Contact | Leslie Bell, Ph.D, LCSW
510.444.2772 |
| Meets | Monthly, First Monday of the month 6:15-7:45 p.m. Pre-registration required. |
| Purpose | This monthly, drop-in support group will help you to feel less isolated, empower you with knowledge, and validate your emotional responses to the life crisis of fertility challenges. One of the most important benefits of participating in a support group is a decrease in the sense of isolation that so many people feel when they are struggling with fertility. |
| Christian-Based | Non Faith Based |
| Updated | 09-23-09 |
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 | 10-14-09 |
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 | Meets first Friday of every month, location to be determined
Please call or email if you want 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 | 08-20-09 |
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 | 07-06-09 |
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 | 02-09-10 |
Georgia
Marietta
| Group | Hopeful Hearts |
| Contact | hopefulhearts09@yahoo.com |
| Meets | Once per month at the Vinings library from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. We do not have a set date every month so please email us for the next meeting date. For location information see: www.cobbcat.org/aboutvinings.htm |
| Purpose | A support group for women struggling with Infertility |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 08-10-09 |
Milner
| Group | Plus One Infertility Support Group |
| Contact | A ministry of Rock Springs Church
Charity Clear 678/588-1044
http://www.rockspringsonline.com/
770/229-8663 charity.clear@gmail.com |
| Meets | Two evenings a month, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Purpose | A ministry designed to reach men and women struggling with the inability to add a new family member to their family.
To provide emotional support for those trying to add a family member, whether through birth or adoption.
Primary & secondary Infertility, Loss of a Child, Miscarriages, Successful Adoption or failed Adoptions, IVF, Clomid.
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 | 10-13-09 |
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 | 01-28-10 |
Illinois
No groups listed at this time.
Indiana
Evansville
| Group | Still Waiting |
| Contact | Elizabeth Robertson |
| Meets | Mondays at 7 pm at Crossroads Christian Church, beginning Oct. 12, 2009 |
| Purpose | Support group for women dealing with primary or secondary infertility |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 08-10-09 |
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 | 01-22-10 |
Iowa
Iowa City
| Group | Infertility Support Group |
| Contact | Janet Bossom, bossomj@hotmail.com |
| Meets | 1st Tuesday of each month 6:30-8:00pm
Meeting held at University of Iowa
Women’s Resource and Action Center
130 Madison Street
Iowa City, IA
www.uiowa.edu/~wrac |
| Purpose | Support group for women suffering infertility to discuss fertility-related issues and coping skills, build community and end the sense of isolation related to infertility. |
| Christian-Based | No |
| Updated | 01-15-10 |
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 | 01-22-10 |
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 | 11-12-09 |
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 | 10-01-09 |
| 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 | 10-01-09 |
Traverse City
Minnesota
Shoreview and Blaine
| Group | Patiently Waiting |
| Contact | Kari Nokken: kari@patientlywaiting.org
Tom Jensen: tom@patientlywaiting.org |
| Meets | First and Third Tuesday of each Month at 7 p.m. |
| Purpose | To provide compassionate support in a safe Christian environment for individuals and couples through their infertility and/or adoption journey. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 02-01-10 |
Verndale
| Group | The Waiting Room |
| Contact | For more information contact Joni, 218.445.5162. |
| Meets | A Winter session is currently forming. Please contact Joni for meeting time and location |
| 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 | 11-02-09 |
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 | 10-01-09 |
Pearl/Brandon
| Group | Hannah’s Prayer |
| Contact | Shelly Byrd (shellywbyrd@gmail.com) or Tori Williams |
| Meets | 2nd Sunday of each month
Park Place Baptist Church
5701 Highway 80 East
Pearl, MS 39208 |
| Purpose | To encourage and lift up women who suffer with infertility issues using scripture and prayer |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 08-20-09 |
Missouri
Blue Springs (Kansas City Metro Area)
| Group | Sisters of Hannah |
| Contact | Allison Spencer
alice_diane@hotmail.com
816.695.0090 |
| Meets | 1st & 3rd Monday of each month starting January 18, 2010, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Timothy Lutheran Ministries
425 NW RD Mize Road
Blue Springs, MO 64014
Fireplace Room |
| Purpose | The purpose of this group is to provide support and encouragement to all women in the Kansas City area who face the pain of infertility, pregnancy loss, and/or the adoption process. We will spend time in Bible study, reviewing Christian books, prayer, and fellowship. Please join us to share, encourage, mourn, and persistently seek God’s will through your personal journey. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 01-08-10 |
O'Fallon
| Group | St. Charles Infertility Education and Support |
| Contact | Email infertilityeducationsupport@gmail.com for more info or to RSVP. |
| Meets | Meets the 2nd Wednesday, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 pm
Progress West HealthCare Center
Community Room
2 Progress Point Parkway
O'Fallon, MO |
| Updated | 09-14-09 |
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 | 01-22-10 |
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 | 10-01-09 |
Las Cruces (Dona Ana County)
| Group | Childless Not By Choice ON LINE BOARD ONLY! |
| Contact | Diane - childlessnbc@zianet.com, www.childlessnotbychoice.com |
| Meets | Worldwide - On the web 24/7 |
| Purpose | For childless not by choice men and women giving comfort,
conversation, fun, and fellowship with women who care. Where you are understood and not alone! |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 10-02-09 |
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. Archived, monthly newsletters are available 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 | 10-01-09 |
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 2nd Monday of the month, our Albany meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month and Rochester Infertility Support Groups meet every 3rd Wedneaday 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 | 02-09-10 |
North Carolina
No groups listed at this time.
Ohio
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 | 02-09-10 |
Oregon
Portland
| Group | Club Hope Infertility Support Group |
| Contact | info@clubhopeinfertility.org
Edwards Road Baptist Church |
| Meets | First Wednesday of Every Month @ 7:30 p.m. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 12-22-09 |
Pennsylvania
No groups listed at this time.
South Carolina
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 | 08-20-09 |
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 | 11-05-09 |
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 | 11-05-09 |
Texas
Dallas
| Group | Hopeful Hearts |
| Contact | Allison Leonard at 214.223.1542 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 | 10-01-09 |
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 | 08-20-09 |
Irving
| Group | M.E.N.D. (Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death) |
| Contact | Melissa at 972-539-9704 or melissa@mend.org |
| Meets | Group meets upon request 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 | 08-10-09 |
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 | 09-01-09 |
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 | 10-01-09 |
Virginia
Reston
| Group | Support 4 Infertility |
| Contact | Melanie at support4infertility@gmail.com |
| Meets | Weekly. Please e-mail support4infertility@gmail.com for specific locations and times. |
| Purpose | We are a support group for those struggling with the countless pains of infertility. We meet in a comfortable atmosphere where we are free to share our stories and gain wisdom from those in the group. We’d love to meet you! |
| Christian-Based | We are a support group helping women of all beliefs |
| Updated | 09-06-09 |
Richmond
| Group | Women’s Infertility Support Group |
| Contact | Rebekah Giannini, 804.254.0156, rebekahgiannini@yahoo.com |
| Meets | Starting September 1, Tuesdays from 12-1:30 |
| Purpose | This group uses a biblical foundation to offer support,
comfort and hope for married women experiencing primary or secondary infertility |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 08-11-09 |
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 | 10-01-09 |
Vancouver
| Group | Club Hope Infertility Support Group |
| Contact | info@clubhopeinfertility.org |
| Meets | First Wednesday of Every Month @ 7:30 p.m. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 12-22-09 |
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
Milwaukee
| Group | Women’s bible study |
| Contact | Laura Best – 414.640.9799; bestgirlie@att.net |
| Meets | Monday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. |
| Purpose | Just as Paul writes about in 2 Corinthians 1: 3-7 as it relates to the comfort we receive from God in our sufferings and the comfort we are then able to share with others, the goal of our group is that our sufferings of infertility would not be wasted, but that we would be a comfort to each other and would know the love, comfort and peace of Christ in our journeys. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Updated | 08-18-09 |
CANADA
No groups listed at this time.
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