"A Step Beyond -- Learn, Laugh, and Let Go of the Pain" Support Group
Second Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. October through April and 6:30 p.m. May through September at Christy-Smith Resource Center, 1819 Morningside Ave. To help people move beyond the raw stages of the grieving process. For more information, call (712) 276-7319.

AA Group - Many Hands Caring
Meets-11:30 am to 1:00 pm each Wednesday at Mercy Medical Center, Woodbury Room-3rd Floor, in the back of the cafeteria. Contact person: Mary Carlson (712) 255-7557

Alzheimer’s Association Support Group
2:00 p.m. fourth Thursday of the month, Alzheimer's Association Chapter office- 420 Chambers St., Contact: Lisa Sitzman (800) 272-3900/ (712) 279-5802 www.alz-sioux.org
5:30 p.m. second Wednesday of the month, Bickford Cottage Memory Care Residence, 4022 Indian Hills Dr., Contact: Joy Beaver (712) 239-6851

Anger Management Class
Boys and Girls Home - 21st and Court
Meets 5:15-7:15 pm - Wednesdays for 2 weeks
Cost is $100 and must be paid prior to attending the class.
Contact: Kathy at (712) 293-4760
Heartland Counseling Services, 917 W 21st St, South Sioux City, Contact: (402) 494-3337
Call for dates, times and fees.

Attention Deficit Disorder
Siouxland CH.A.D.D.*
(*Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders)
Northwest Area Education Agency, 1520 Morningside Ave - Room C, Sioux City, Iowa
Contact: Marlene Pietz (712) 222-6052 or 1-888-352-9040, Extension 6052

Autism
Siouxland Autism Support Group
Second Thursday of the month at Western Hills Area Education Agency, 1520 Morningside Ave. For more information, call 274-6000, ext. 6040.

Bariatric Support Group
First and third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Leiter Room at Mercy Medical Center. (712) 279-5848.

Brain Injury Support Group
Contact Linda Kellen at 712-258-8193 or e-mail: LKellen@opportunitiesunlimited.com
Where: Opportunities Unlimited
For help or information, contact the Brain Injury Association's Family Helpline at: 1-800-444-6443 or visit their web site at www.biausa.org
For support from your state BIA, contact the Brain Injury Association of Iowa at 2101 Kimball Avenue LL7, Waterloo, IA 50702 Phone: (319) 272-2312

Breast Cancer (ABC-After Breast Cancer) Support Group
Meets the third Tuesday of every month at 5:30 pm at the June E. Nylen Cancer Center This is a support group for women who have or have had breast cancer. This group meets September through May. Contact person: Mary Jane Fitch (712) 252-9338.

Broken Silence Suicide Support Group
Meetings: 7 week group twice per year.
For families and friends who have suffered a loss due to suicide. Meets in the spring and fall at 6:30 p.m. at Christy-Smith Funeral Home, 1801 Morningside Ave., Sioux City, IA 51106. Contact Person: Brenda Zahnley (712) 276-7319 .

Caregivers Support Group
The purpose of this group is to help the caregiver cope with changes and losses, say what is important to family and friends, explore spiritual aspects of care giving, make important decisions, know what to expect and to hear from others who are also caregivers. This four-session group is offered every three months. Contact: Sister Janet Schumacher or Brenda Winkler at (712) 252-9387

The Celiac Sprue Support Group
Celiac Disease (CD) is a genetic disorder. In people with CD, eating certain types of protein, called gluten, sets off an autoimmune response that causes damage to the small intestine.
Meets the 3rd Monday of every month at Mercy Medical Center, Leiter Room
Contact: DeAnna Pennings at 252-5131 or cell 223-0220

Christy-Smith Funeral Homes of Sioux City has an extensive grief library at the Morningside location. Open to the public during weekday hours. For more information, call 276-7319.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group
For more information, call Rhonda at (712) 568-2790.

Compassionate Friends
For families who have lost children. Meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month (except for third Wednesday in November and December) in Mercy Medical Center's Leiter Room. Contact Melissa Munsen 494-2304 or Edna Sevening (712) 279-2217. Website: www.tcfsiouxcity.org.

COPD Support Group
For patients (and their families) suffering from various pulmonary diseases. Quarterly at 7 p.m. at Mercy Medical Center, Leiter Room. Call Harlan Hansen at (712) 279-2579 for more information.

Diabetes Support Group (Children with Diabetes and Parents)
Support for Children with Diabetes and caretakers of Children with Diabetes.  Serving families coping with Diabetes in the Siouxland area.  

• Monthly meeting for child/teen fun and activity groups.
• Monthly lunches in Sioux City for parental support.
• Bi-annual "all family" picnics/potlucks.
• Product information/treatment options/support network/recipe exchanges. 

Divorce Group (Children's) (Light a Child's Life)
A unique group to help children cope with the challenges of parental separation or divorce.
Call (712) 279-2373 for more information or to register.

Epilepsy Support Group
For anyone diagnosed with seizures or epilepsy and family or friends. Call or e-mail Steve Fox at (712) 274-6927 or (712) 281-1741 for meeting dates, locations, or more information.
E-Mail: slf1970@cableone.net.

General Cancer Support Group
Meets monthly at the June E. Nylen Cancer Center, 230 Nebraska Street. Contact Person: Mary Jane Fitch - (712) 252-9338.

HIV/AIDS Support Group
Meets weekly. For more information, call Darla or Teri at Siouxland Community Health Center (712) 252-2477 or 1-888-371-1965.

Leukemia, Lymphoma & General Cancer Support Group
This is a support group that meets monthly at the June E. Nylen Cancer Center. It is designed for patients and their families who are dealing with the diagnosis of leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Also included in the group are any and all types of cancer. The group meets monthly to connect and support each other and to share educational information. Please call 252-9338 for dates and times of meetings.

Lupus Support Group
Meetings will cease until further notice. For more information, call Iowa Lupus Chapter in Des Moines, Iowa, at 1-888-279-3048.

Megan's Hope
7 p.m. first Tuesday of the month at The Living Center, 112 Central Ave. NE, Le Mars, Iowa. For parents who have lost a child due to miscarriage or stillbirth. For more information, call Heidi at (712) 548-4936.

Mothers of Multiples in Siouxland (MOMS)
Support group for mothers of twins, triplets or more. Monthly activities, speakers, family outings, and annual rummages. For more information on how to join, call Tara at 234-1266 or Deb at 253-3351.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. first Saturday of the month at the CNOS, Dakota Dunes, S.D. For anyone with MS and/or their families. For more information, call Janet Limoges at (605) 217-2726.

New Moms Support Group
Meets the first Friday of every month from 11:30 am-12:30 pm in Room 300 of the Central Medical Building. Join nursing mothers, support persons and a certified lactation consultant to address your concerns and questions. If questions, call (712) 279-2989 or (712) 279-2009.

Parkinson’s Support Group
2 to 3 p.m. second Tuesday of the month at Siouxland Senior Center board meeting area. For more information, call Marilee Lynn at 389-2954.

Prostate Cancer Support Group
This group meets at 5:15 on the first Tuesday of the month at the June E. Nylen Cancer Center. The purpose of the group is to provide a comfortable place to receive information about diagnosis and treatment options for prostate cancer along with providing interesting topics for discussion. Call 712-252-9338 for more information.

Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Individual and Support Groups
For more information, call CSADV in Sioux City at (712) 258-7233; Plymouth County at (712) 546-6764; Monona County at (712) 423-3443. Advocacy and support available 24 hours a day at 1-800-982-7233. All services free of charge and confidential.

Tobacco Cessation Class (Mercy)
Eight one-hour group sessions in the evenings; sessions led by a trained facilitator; program uses a positive behavior change approach; sessions deal with recovery, weight control, stress management and resisting the urge to use tobacco; and information on the latest tobacco cessation aids. Cost is $80 for the public and $35 for Mercy employees. Call 279-2989 to register for classes. Call Kira Oregon, Mercy Business Health Services, at (712) 274-4261, for detailed information.

Tri-State Stroke Club
For stroke patients and their caregivers. Contact Maggie Maxwell at (712) 279-2062 for dates and times.

Voice Disorder Support Group
Meets as needed at Mercy Medical Center, Buena Vista Room. (712) 279-2686

Weight Watchers
Weekly meetings at Noon in the Leiter Room at Mercy Medical Center. There is a weigh-in before and after the meeting at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. For details, call Sheryl Oetken at (712) 279-2507

Woodbury County D.M.D.A.
Support group for people with disabilities and mental disorders.
Noon to 2 p.m. first Saturday of the month at Country Friendship Acres, 4501 West St. (for directions, call Denny at 277-4687); 7 to 8 p.m. first Tuesday of the month at 515 Court St. in the Community Room; 7 to 8 p.m. second Tuesday of the month at 441 W. Third St. in the Community Room; 7 to 8 p.m. third Tuesday of the month at 409 W. Third St. in the Community Room.