Support Groups @ Westover
Abortion Recovery Support
This is a confidential group for anyone who needs spiritual healing after an abortion. The group facilitator is also available to minister one-on-one if needed.
Abuse Survivor Support
Journey: A Recovery Ministry For Individuals Who Have Survived Abuse
It is difficult to talk about the traumatic things that happen to us. The trauma of abuse is particularly challenging and can affect all areas of life. Journey, Westover’s care and support group for abuse survivors, offers a safe place to end the silence and journey towards the healing offered through Christ.
There is an application process to ensure that this group would be a good fit for you.
Journey meeting times and locations are private.
There is an application process to ensure that this group would be a good fit for you.
Journey meeting times and locations are private.
Cancer and Chronic Illness Support
Choosing Hope Cancer Support
A group for those with cancer, cancer survivors, or those living with chronic illness. Family members are welcome! Here you’ll experience genuine understanding and meaningful prayer. We strive to view our life experiences through the lens of Scripture. Join us and see that life, laughter and hope continue, despite the tears!
Fall Session 2024
Wednesday, September 11–November 20 | 6:15–7:45pm | E201
No registration needed.
No registration needed.
Foster and Adoptive Parent Support
This small group is for foster and adoptive parents, those who are considering fostering or adopting, or those who want to help. We desire to be a safe place for parents to connect with one another, pray together, fellowship as families, and serve on mission together. This will also be a place of support for foster and adoptive families.
Divorce Care
Separation and divorce are extremely painful and stressful experiences. It’s a confusing time with feelings of isolation and loss. Divorce Care groups meet weekly to help you deal with these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life on biblical principles.
Fall Session 2024
Wednesday, September 11–December 11 | 6:30–8:30pm
Click HERE to register. Registration is open throughout the session and we welcome new participants at any time in the semester! There will be a $20 workbook fee for those who do not already have a book. Scholarships are available if needed.
Click HERE to register. Registration is open throughout the session and we welcome new participants at any time in the semester! There will be a $20 workbook fee for those who do not already have a book. Scholarships are available if needed.
Grief Support
GriefShare
Our next session begins August 2024. For more info and to register, click below.
Restoring Hope
Restoring Hope is a faith-based grief support group for parents of adult child loss.
Our next session begins in the fall of 2024. Please check back in later for details.
Our next session begins in the fall of 2024. Please check back in later for details.
Mental Health Support
Family Grace Group
Healthy solutions for those supporting loved ones through mental health difficulty.
Crisis and Suicide Support
If you are having suicidal thoughts, please ask for immediate help at the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
If you or someone you know has warning signs or symptoms of suicide, particularly if there is a change in the behavior or a new behavior, get help as soon as possible.
Often, family and friends are the first to recognize the warning signs of suicide and can take the first step toward helping an at-risk individual find treatment with someone who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions.
If someone is telling you that they are going to kill themselves,
If you or someone you know has warning signs or symptoms of suicide, particularly if there is a change in the behavior or a new behavior, get help as soon as possible.
Often, family and friends are the first to recognize the warning signs of suicide and can take the first step toward helping an at-risk individual find treatment with someone who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions.
If someone is telling you that they are going to kill themselves,
- Do not leave them alone.
- Do not promise anyone that you will keep their suicidal thoughts a secret.
- Make sure to tell a trusted friend or family member, or if you are a student, an adult with whom you feel comfortable.
- Pray! Cry out to the Lord for help.
- Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
- Other resources for suicide prevention from the National Institute of Mental Health
Break Free From Pornography Support
Men of Honor
The Men of Honor group is designed specifically to encourage men seeking to break free from pornography. This is a confidential ministry.
Caregiver Support
Refreshing Caregivers
Community and refreshment for those responsible for the wellbeing of an adult family member. This is a place for fresh ideas, sharing resources, and laughter with people who understand.
We meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 7–8:30pm in E201. No registration necessary.
For questions or more info, please contact us below.
We meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 7–8:30pm in E201. No registration necessary.
For questions or more info, please contact us below.
Same Sex Attraction
Love Never Fails
Love Never Fails provides parents of children with gender issues and/or same sex attraction the opportunity to come together for prayer and support. We acknowledge the uniqueness of each situation while offering encouragement, resources, and hope for all! (100% confidential).
Circle of Grace
Circle of Grace is a confidential, holy, safe environment for women who desire to live outside of their feelings of same sex attraction, in dependence on Christ.
Single Moms Support
Single Moms: You are Loved
This is a class whose mission is to introduce single moms to other single moms and seek God's guidance in daily life.
This group follows the AWANA schedule. Click HERE for AWANA details. Childcare is not provided for this class, but children are welcome to participate in AWANA if registered.
There is no cost for this class and ladies can join at any time!
This group follows the AWANA schedule. Click HERE for AWANA details. Childcare is not provided for this class, but children are welcome to participate in AWANA if registered.
There is no cost for this class and ladies can join at any time!
Widow Support
Anna's Friends
A place for widows to connect and find encouragement and friendship. Anna's Friends meets for social events and activities throughout the year. Meetings usually take place on the third Saturday of the month from 10am-12pm.
Disclaimer: These groups are all small group ministry and is not intended to be a substitute for mental health, medical, pastoral, legal or other professional services. If expert assistance or attention is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought.
