Support and Advocacy Groups--Mental Health & Addictions
ADHD--CHADD of Northern Virginia--Email: nova_chadd@hotmail.com Check out CHADD ADHD support group meeting times and places in Northern Virginia.
ADHD Women's Group. Informal social group gathering in Woodbridge. Contact Vicki at taylormcnally@verizon.net or call (703) 680-5231.
Woodbridge ADHD Support Group: Second Monday of the month, 7:30 pm at Bethel United Methodist Church, located at corner of Smoketown & Minnieville Road. Contact Lynn Roadcap at Lynn@ AddSuccessStrategies.com
Alanon and Alateen--For family members of alcoholics Co-Anon--For family members of drug addicted people
Alcoholics Anonymous--AA AA of Virginia Alcoholics Anonymous--Find an Online Meeting
Alliance for the Mentally Ill in Northern Virginia
The ARC--For people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law--For more than 30 years, the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law has been the nation's leading legal advocate for the rights of people with mental disabilities.
Because I Love You--support group for parents raising difficult children. The closest group is in Bethesda, MD, but there are useful links and handouts on the site.
Beliefnet--A one-stop site for spirituality and world religions, includes guided meditations
Bereaved Parents of the USA Northern Virginia Chapter. Support group meets on the 4th Sunday of each month at 3 PM at Potomac Hospital in the Hylton Educational Center, Room A. Contact chapter leader Jodi Norman at bleachermom2000@aol.com (814-266-0255) or coleader Gay Shelby at shelbygay@comcast.net (703-869-1363).
Bipolar Support Group in Woodbridge. For those with Bipolar Disorder. Meets every other Wednesday at 7:30 PM at the Ferlazzo Building in Woodbridge. Contact woodbridge@dbsanova.org or 703-953-2449. A similar group meets in Centreville every Tuesday at 7:30 PM. Contact centreville@dbsanova.org or call (703) 803-6442. A support group for Family and Friends of people with Bipolar Disorder meets every other Tuesday at 7 PM in Centreville. Contct lovedones@dbsanova.org or call (703) 803-6442. For information on the Bipolar Support Group of Northern Virginia, their website is http://www.dbsanova.org.
CHADD--For Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Click on "Support" for information on support groups. A new CHADD parent support group is now meeting at 7:30 PM on the first Monday of each month at Bethel United Methodist Church in Woodbridge, at the corner of Smoketown and Minnieville Roads. For more information, email Jessica Stoops. Other groups meet in Warrenton, Annandale/Springfield, and Alexandria.
Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia/Immune Dysfunction Syndrome. Informal social group forming. Contact Vicki at taylormcnally@verizon.net or call (703) 680-5231
Clutters Anonymous. For poeople who want help eliminating excessive clutter. Call (703) 536-6650.
Debtors Anonymous. Or check for local groups: http://www.capitalareadebtors.org/
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance--includes infomation on support groups NAMI-Northern Virginia--Lists all mental health support groups in the area, including those in Prince William County. Also contact DRADA -Depression and Related Disorders Association at 888-288-1104. Support groups in Springfield, Alexandria, Manassas, and Fredericksburg.
Divorce Care--Support groups and information for people undergoing divorce
Domestic Violence/Battered Spouses --National Coalition for Domestic Violence Family Violence Prevention Fund-- (End Abuse Organization)
Emotions Anonymous---for people with emotional problems that can include depression, anxiety, anger, shame, and grief. Call 202-364-9448.
Family Help in Virginia--various links to support groups, including special programs for delinquent teens, the juvenile court process, emancipation, alcohol laws, and more.
Family Watch: Responds to families and friends of children with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders in Virginia. Call them toll-free: 877-264-8428.
Gamblers Anonymous Gam Anon--For family and friends of compulsive gamblers
Internet Addiction--For those who are "addicted" to computers and internet surfing/chatting. Also check out The Center for Online Addiction.
Moderation Management--for mild or moderate drinkers who want to control or cut down on their drinking.
MOPS--Mothers of Preschoolers Support Group.
Nar-Anon Family Groups--Family support groups for people dealing with addictions of family and friends.
Narcotics Anonymous---Self-help groups for those wanting to stop their illegal drug use. For meeting locations, call (800) 711-6375.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Nicotine Addiction (Cigarette smoking)--QuitNet Or check out Nicotine Anonymous. (301) 598-4914.
Parents Anonymous--Parents Anonymous® encourages all parents to ask for help early, whatever their circumstances, to effectively break the cycle of abuse to protect today's children and strengthen tomorrow's generation of parents.
Parents Without Partners--Parents Without Partners provides single parents and their children with an opportunity for enhancing personal growth, self-confidence and sensitivity towards others by offering an environment for support, friendship and the exchange of parenting techniques. Prince William County chapter website.
Prince William Parent Resource Center. Contains information on education in PW County. Includes copies of all newsletters.
Rappahannock Area Council For Child Abuse Prevention--promotes positive parenting and prevention of child abuse in the Rappahannock area, which includes Stafford County, Fredericksburg, and Spotsylvania county. They also provide parent support groups (Parent HELP) run by trained faciliatators in Stafford, Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg, King George, and Ladysmith. Groups meet from 6:30 to 8 PM. Use the link provided or call (540) 785-6217.
Rational Recovery--An alternative to AA
Recovery, Inc.--Offers free support groups in the D.C./VA area for people struggling with anxiety, fear, depression, panic, anger, and other mental, nervous, and emotional problems. Use the link or call (301) 431-1818.
SAVAS--Sexual Assault Victim's Advocacy Service for Prince William County. Support for survivors of sexual assault and their friends and family members. Services include crisis counseling, court and police accompaniment, hospital advocates, self-defense courses, and outreach. Woodbridge Office: (703) 497-1192. Manassas Office (703) 361-2634. 24 hour helpline (703) 368-4141. Now forming (9-03): Partners of Survivors (of childhood sexual abuse) Support Group. Other groups include Boundaries, AMAC (Adults Molested as Children) for men and women, teens, and parents.
Secular Organizations for Sobriety--For those who want to become sober but are uncomfortable with the the religious focus in A.A.
Self-Help Group Listings--Includes support groups, residential treatment for teens, and other programs to help families. Also check Guide to Therapy Groups for therapy groups for children, teens, adults, and parents.
Sexaholics Anonymous. (http://www.sa.org) For those with sexually compulsive behavior. Note this link may not work on this webpage--you may need to enter it into your own internet browser. Try also Sexual Addiction Recovery Resources.
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous. A similar group, but includes support for those who are overly dependent on romantic relationships.
Sexual Assault/Rape Victims--Where to go for help
SMART--Self-Management and Recovery Training for problem drinkers who may not choose complete abstinence.
SupportPath.com is the premier directory for support-related online communities & message boards, chats, organizations and information on over 300 health, personal, and relationship topics.
Toastmasters International--For those who want to overcome a fear of public speaking.
TOUGHLOVE® International is a non-profit, self-help organization that provides ongoing education and active support to families, empowering parents and young people to accept responsibility for their actions.
Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington
U-Turn--Prince William County Support group for teens wanting to stop using alcohol or drugs. This is run by the New Horizons program. Monthly meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month, 7-8 PM at the Sudley North Admin. Building. For more information, call Mari Brooks at (703) 792-5928 or Jill Gordy at (703) 792-7745.
Virginia Federation of Families. Responding to families and friends of children with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Contact: 877-264-8366 or 804-264-8428.
Women For Sobriety--for women with alcohol problems.
Updated 8-7-07