Need help?
Call the crisis hotline anytime:
1-888-407-8018
Mental Health Association
of the Eastern Shore
Trauma Recovery & Empowerment Group
Description: To address the effects of trauma in the lives of survivors, to educate and empower survivors, to promote personal growth and healing.
Location of meetings: 300 Talbot Street Easton, MD 21601 and
322 Market Street Denton, MD 21629 (Call to confirm)
Contact Phone: For more information call 410-822-1018.
Spirituality Group
Description: This group guides spirituality in the direction of faith, hope and love. They seek to collectively stay in touch with their higher power. It is open to all faiths.
Location of meetings: Chesapeake Voyagers Wellness & Recovery Center
342C N. Aurora St. Easton, MD 21601
Meetings: Every Tuesday at 4pm
Contact: (410) 822-1601 (call to confirm)
The Maryland Coalition of Families Support Groups
Description: This organization sponsors support groups in Talbot County and eight other counties. “Support groups are designed to meet the needs of parents and caregivers of children with intensive emotional needs, mental health needs, challenging behaviors and special needs. These support groups are great opportunities for families to connect with others that understand and receive support from peers facing the same types of issues. Our support groups are also a great place to learn about resources, upcoming workshops, trainings and events; tips and techniques for parenting; and share experiences in a welcoming and confidential environment”. Children is defined as under age 21.
For Talbot County: Talbot County Families Together
Meetings: call contact information below for updates
Location:
Contact: Joan McGarry, Family Navigator 443-480-2966
For other counties: Call 410-730-8267 or 1-800-607-3637
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A Parent Support Group is held every Tuesday night from 5:30-6:30 pm. This group is for parents who have children and adult children with mental health issues. It is run by a parent and open to anyone in the community. This is no charge for this group. Meetings are held at Peace of Mind Mental Health Services, 8614 Ocean Gateway, Suite 4, Easton MD.
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Al-Anon
Description: “The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery”.
Location of meetings: Click on the link above for a list of available meeting dates, places and times.
Contact Phone: 1-888-425-2666
General Mental Health Wellness & Recovery Group
Description: A support group to connect with others, to feel supported, learn more about your diagnosis and gain resources that can help.
Location of meetings: Chesapeake Voyagers Wellness & Recovery Center
342C N. Aurora St. Easton, MD 21601
Meetings: First Monday of the month at 4:00pm
Contact Phone: For more information call 410-822-1601
General Mental Health Wellness & Recovery Group
Emotions Anonymous
Description: A 12-step program for people to come together for the purpose of working towards recovery from emotional difficulties.
Location of meetings: Chesapeake Voyagers Wellness and Recovery Center
342C N. Aurora St. Easton, MD
Meetings: Tuesdays at 2 pm. (call to confirm)
Contact Phone: 410-822-1601
Dual Recovery Anonymous
Description: Following a 12-step program called Dual Recovery Anonymous, this program helps a person recover from both chemical dependency and emotional or psychiatric illness by focusing on relapse prevention and actively improving quality of life.
Location of meetings: Chesapeake Voyagers Wellness and Recovery Center
342C N. Aurora St. Easton, MD 21601
Meetings: Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:00pm. (Call to confirm)
Contact Phone: 410-822-1601
Dual Recovery
(Chemical dependency and psychiatric or emotional disorder)
Depression Recovery Group
Description: If you struggle with depression you are not alone. Depression affects 14.8 million American adults. This group offers support and hope in a positive, recovery-oriented environment.
Location of meetings: Chesapeake Voyagers Wellness and Recovery Center
342C N. Aurora St. Easton, MD 21601
Meetings: Wednesdays 4:30PM – 5:30PM (Call to confirm)
Contact Phone: 410-822-1601
Looking Ahead
Description: This is a weekly program for anyone who has recently lost a loved one.
Location of meetings: Talbot Hospice House 586 Cynwood Drive Easton, MD 21601
Contact: Bereavement Coordinator 410-822-6681
The Next Chapter
Description: Group for widows and widowers.
Location of meetings: Talbot Hospice House 586 Cynwood Drive Easton, MD 21601
Contact: Bereavement Coordinator 410-822-6681
Meetings: Thursday 4:30pm – 6:00pm. (Call to confirm)
Child Loss
Description: Support Group for families who have suffered the loss of a child.
Supporting Organization: Child Loss Support Group, Inc.
Location of meetings: Office of Dr. Robert Sanchez 508 Idlewild Ave., Suite 5 Easton,
Meetings: Meetings are Wednesday evenings. (Call to confirm)
Contact: Rhonda Higgingbottom 410-822--3466
Support for adhd
Description: Information and support for families and individuals who are touched by ADHD.
Meetings/Locations: see contact information below
Contact: Beverly Rohman of The Learning Connections, LLC at 410-753-7097
Attention Deficit Disorder
Genesis Support Group
Description: A Support group for family and friends of those with Dementia or Alzheimer’s
Sponsoring Organization: Genesis Eldercare Network
Meets: 4th Monday of each month at 6:30pm (Call to verify)
Location of meetings: The Pines 610 Dutchman's Lane Easton, MD 21601
Contact: Pam Hubbard or Susan Wolfberg at 410-822-4000
Alcoholics Anonymous
Description: “Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.”
National website: www.aa.org
Local Sponsoring organization: Midshore Intergroup (Serving Talbot county and the Mid-Shore region)
Location of meetings: Varies.
Contact: Call 410-822-4226 for meeting times and places.
Local Office:
Midshore Intergroup
114 North Washington Street, Suite 20
P.O. Box 643
Easton, Maryland 21601
(410) 822-4226
Al-Anon
Description: “The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery”.
National website:www.al-anon.alateen.org
Local Sponsoring Organization: Upper-Mid Eastern Shore AL-ANON Family Groups
Location of meetings: click on the link above for a list of available meeting dates, places and times.
Contact:
Phone: 1-888-425-2666
Alcohol Related
Alzheimer's /Dementia Related
ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
Bereavement Related (including loss from suicide)
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Dual Recovery (chemical dependence and emotional or psychiatric illness)
Emotional Recovery
Parent / Family Support Groups
Physical Abuse Support
Spirituality Trauma Recovery
What is a Support Group?
A support group is defined as a group of people with common experiences and concerns who provide emotional and moral support for one another.
What Support Groups are available in our area?
Some local support groups are associated with national organizations such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon. Others are sponsored by local organizations, such as Chesapeake Voyagers and Talbot Hospice. Some groups are led by a professional leader and some by members of the group. Some groups provide support for individuals coping with similar problems of their own; others are support groups for family members seeking help in addressing the problems of family members.
How to Find a Support Group
Below are support groups serving Talbot County under the following topics: