Abusive Relationship Recovery Group meets at 4-5:30PM Mondays, Safe Home - Rape Crisis Coalition. 236 Union Street, call 864-583-9803.

Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse therapy group meets 7-8:30pm Tuesdays at the Children's Advocacy Center. All new members must meet with Susan Luna for an interview prior to beginning the group. Call 864-583-9803 for more information.

Alcoholics Anonymous holds meetings in several Spartanburg locations at a variety of times. AA 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.

Alzheimer's Association - Upstate Chapter
The Spartanburg Night Support Group, Chesnee Support Group, and Early Stages Support Group holds meetings on Tuesdays at a variety of locations. For more information, or to arrange a sitter for the meeting, call 800-273-2555.

Art Therapy for Recovery meets 3PM-4:30PM Wednesdays at Safe Home- Rape Crisis Coalition. Call 864-583-9803.

Autism Network of Support and Advocacy meets 7PM-8:45PM third Fridays of the month. Monthly evening, kids' and teens' social. Email Maria for more info at autism_ANSA@yahoo.com or call 864-884-7460.

Bereavement Group meets 7PM THursdays at 2058 Chesnee Highway. Call Alyene Lucas at 573-8881 or 342-9324 for more information.

Bi-Polar Disorder, Manic Depression Support Group for those diagnosed with illness and under doctor's care. For more information, call 864-590-1592.

Brain Injury Alliance Support Group for survivors of brain injury and stroke, family and caregivers, meets the second Tuesday of Each month from 6:45 to 9:00pm at St. Francis Anglican Parish, 601 Webber Rd. For more information, call 864-560-6364.

CARE Outreach
A service of the Carolina Pregnancy Center in Spartanburg offers abortion recovery support groups for persons experiencing emotional issues following an abortion. Call 864-582-4673.

Cancer Association of Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties is a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting cancer in our community through education and direct service to cancer victims. The webpage is still under construction; please call 864-582-0771 for more information.

CHADD is a support group for parents with children with ADD and adults with the condition. Meets fourth Thursdays from 7-8:30PM at the main branch (downtown) of the Spartanburg County Library. 864-363-5583.

Circle of Friends, Christian Singles Support Group will meet at 6pm on Saturdays at the Word of Life Church in Roebuck. Call 864-587-8686 for more information.

CRISISLine for anyone, anytime, any reason, 24hours. Call 864-271-8888 in Greenville or 864-582-1100 in Spartanburg.

Colorectal Cancer Support and Awareness Group will meet from 6-7pm every fifth Monday at Gibbs Cancer Center. Call 864-560-6747 for more information.

Crohn's and Colitis Support Group meets the third Thursday of each month at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 1002 S. Buncombe Rd., Greer. For more information, call 864-473-1007.

Endometriosis Association Support Group for the Upstate is for women who have endometriosis and would like to come together to discuss tips on how to deal with endo.  Please email UpstateSCEndoAssn@hotmail.com for more information.

Foothills Fibromyalgia/CFIDS Network Support Group will meet at 6:30pm the fourth Tuesday of every month in the Gibbs Cancer Center of Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Call 864-583-5803 for more information.

Grief Education and Support Group 5:00 to 6:00pm Wednesdays at Carolina Counseling inc., 185 W. Main St. For more information, call 864-583-5802.

Healing HEART Grief Groups meets at 7pm second Thursdays at Morningside Baptist Church Parlor. Call 864-587-7777 for more information.

Healing HEART Grief Groups meets at 7pm third Thursdays at First Baptist Church Library, Woodruff. Call 864-476-3101 for more information.

Hurting to Healing Therapy Groups meets 10:30PM-noon on Wednesdays, Safe Home - Rape Crisis Coalition. 236 Union Street. 864-583-9803.

Kicking Nicotine meets at 6PM-7PM, first Tuesdays at Gibbs Regional Cancer Center Auditorium. Call 864-595-2227 x265 for more info.

Kid's Domestic Violence meets at 4-5:30PM Mondays, Safe Home - Rape Crisis Coalition. 236 U ion STreet, call 864-583-9803.

LOOP Group
Loved Ones of Prisoners meets at 7PM the last Thursday of each month, social hall of First Baptist Church, Moore. For more information, call 864-590-0346 or 864-576-8095.

Lyme Disease Network of SC
Information and support, third Thursdays, 864-574-1003, or sclyme@aol.com.

Manic Depression/Bi-Polar Disorder Support Group
Must be currently diagnosed and under a doctor's care. Call Linda 1-3pm or 6:30-8:00pm at 864-590-1592 for more information.

MOMS Club of Spartanburg
This group is for Stay-At Home Mothers wanting a variety of activities, pool days, park days, lunch meetings and mom's night out. For more information, call 864-577-0706.

MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers
Mothers of children from birth to 6 meets at Southside Baptist Church, second and fourth Tuesdays. For more information, call 864-582-2341.

MS Support Group
For more information, call 864-288-6979, 864-836-3683, or 864-836-8237 in Greenville, 864-476-7408 in Spartanburg, and 864-442-7575 ext 620 in Easley.

NAMI Spartanburg offers understanding, encouragement and mutual support to friends and family members who are faced with a mental illness. For more information, call 864-582-0047.

Next Step Therapy Group for individuals who have been in individual therapy and are now ready for the next phase of recovery. Call 864-253-8365 for more information.

Narcotics Anonymous is an international, community-based association of recovering drug addicts. Started in 1947, the NA movement is one of the world's oldest and largest of its type, with nearly twenty thousand weekly meetings in seventy countries. Membership is open to any drug addict, regardless of the particular drug or combination of drugs used.

Narcotics Anonymous Helpline provides help and support to those addicted to narcotic substances. 800-922-5305.

Nicotine Anonymous meets at 6pm Thursdays at the Detox Center on Spring Street. Call 864-596-2300, 864-489-9105 or 864-585-7971 for more information.

Non-Offending Parent's Group meets at 9:30-11AM Tuesdays at DSS Office Room 321, Evans Resource Building. Info about domestic violence and sexual assault for self-protection and education. Call 864-583-9803 for more information.

Overeaters Anonymous meets at 7pm at YMCA on Mondays. Call 864-503-9399 for more information.

Parents Anonymous of SC, Spartanburg Chapter is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening families and empowering communities in the state of South Carolina. Call 864-591-2273 for more information.

Parents Without Partners
This group meets on Tuesdays from 7-11pm at 1450 Fernwood-Glendale Road. This is a support group for single parents. Call 864-598-9100 for more information.

Parents Helping Parents meets on the second Monday of each month in the North Spartanburg First Baptist Church at 6:30pm. This group supports parents who have a child or loved one with special health care needs. For more information, call 864-560-1476.

Parkinson's Disease
This group meets at 3:00pm the second Thursday of each month in the multi-purpose room, Spartanburg Senior Center.

PFLAG (Parent, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), a support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, their families and friends. For more information, call 864-574-7922.

Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation meets from 3:00 to 5:00pm third Saturdays at ISS Inc., 1200 Woodruff Rd, suit C19. For more information, call 864-787-6352 or email bunch6@aol.com.

Restless Leg Syndrome Support Group at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. For more information, call 864-542-9706.

S-Anon Upstate is for those who have been affected by someone else's sexual thinking or behavior. To find a local meeting, call 615-833-3152.

Safe Haven Ministries a non-profit agency dedicated to victims of domestic violence. Meets every Thursday at 109 S. Main St., Woodruff. Call 864-476-2200.

S.C. Brain Injury Alliance for survivors of brain injury and stroke, family and caregivers meets from 6:45 to 9:00pm the second Tuesday of each month at St. Francis Anglican Parish, 601 Webber Rd. For more information, call 864-560-6364.

S.C. Respite Coalition is assisting families with opportunities to find a break from care-giving responsibilities in assisting a member with special needs. The coalition can put families in touch with agencies who may have sources of funding or volunteers to provide sitters or facility services for children through senior adults. For more information, call 864-345-6786.

Sexual Assault Recovery Group meets at 2:30PM Thursdays, Safe Home - Rape Crisis Coalition. 236 Union Street, call 864-583-9803.

Soul Survivors Cancer for survivors, family members, or caregivers. 6:30PM last Tuesdays, Morningside Baptist Church. Youth Recreation Room, second floor of the education building. Call Wayne Hyatt at 864-585-5457.

Spartanburg Arthritis Group meets every third Tuesday of each month. For more information, call 864-599-9182.

Spartanburg Fatherhood Coalistion is searching for fathers who want to reconnect with their children. Call 864-576-8330 for more information.

Spartanburg Homeschoolers is a support group started in 2001 for homeschoolers in the Spartanburg area. We are open to any homeschooling family regardless of ethnicity, faith, lifestyle or home-educating style.

Spartanburg RLS Support Group meets from 12:00 noon to 2:00pm Saturdays on the second floor cafeteria of SRMC. for more information, call 864-542-9706.

Spinal Cord Injury meets 6:30PM fourth Tuesdays at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 101 St. Matthew's Lane. Call Dot Colson, 864-595-1947 for more info.

Support for Survivors meets from 5pm every Thursday at Carolina Counseling Inc. The group helps provide support for victims traumatized by crimes for dealing with loss, anger, guilt, depression, isolation and the pressure of friends and family to "move on". For more information, call 864-583-5802.

TOPS Club, Inc.
TOPS® is a non-profit international family of all ages, sizes,and shapes from all walks of life, dedicated to helping each other Take Off and Keep Off Pounds Sensibly.

• TOPS No. 3 meets from 8am-10:15am Wednesdays at Woodland Heights Recreation Center. Cost is $2.50. Call 596-3700 for more information.
• TOPS No. 4 meets from 6pm-7pm Thursdays at Woodland Heights Recreation Center. Cost is $3. Call 596-3700 for more information.
• TOPS No. 183 meets from 7pm-8pm Tuesdays at Covenant United Methodist Church. Cost is $5. Call 595-1048 for more information.

Upstate RLS Support Group will meet the first Saturday of every month from noon-2pm in the conference room on the second floor cafeteria in the Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Call 864-542-9706 for more information.

For information about additional support groups in the Upstate, visit Greenville.com .