Support Groups
UUC hosts several community support groups, some on Zoom and some in person.
Check with the contact for each group to find out how and where they are meeting.
NRV Trans Support
NRV Trans Support is a peer-led organization whose mission is to offer support, resources, and social activities to all transgender and gender non-conforming individuals in the New River Valley in a supportive, anonymous and affirming environment. To learn more about NRV Trans Support, visit their website at http://nrvtranssupport.com/
Two different support groups meet monthly, and both groups are sponsored by UUC:
The Adult Group meets on 1st Thursdays from 7:00-8:30 PM and 3rd Saturdays from 1:00-2:30 PM each month and welcomes all adults who identify under the trans umbrella or are questioning their gender. For more information about these meetings, contact nrvtrans@gmail.com.
The Youth & Families Group meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 7-8:30 PM and is for anyone under 18 who identifies under the trans umbrella or who is questioning their gender. The group is also for parents who have trans or gender non-conforming children. Parents are welcome with or without their children. The group provides resources, advice, and support for children and their families. For more information about these meetings, contact correspondence-nrvtransfamily@
NAMI NRV Support Groups
Two different NAMI NRV (National Alliance on Mental Illness) support groups meet monthly, both from 6-7:30 PM. NAMI NRV is an affiliate of NAMI Virginia. All are welcome to attend either group. For more information, write NAMInrvVA@gmail.com or call 540-585-1627
The NAMI Connections Support Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month and is for persons with a mental illness.
The NAMI Family & Friends Support Group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month and is for friends and families of persons with a mental illness.
Parent Bereavement Support Group
This is a support group for bereaved parents and grandparents who have lost an adult or adolescent child. Participants come together once a month on 2nd Mondays from 6-7 PM to listen, to share stories of loss and love, and to help one another on their journeys. For more info, contact Katherine or Lisa.
Caregivers Support Group
This is a support group for those who are caring for a loved one to provide a place to share and discuss the challenges faced, address the importance of self-care, and explore the fears that can be an integral part of the care giving role. Participants meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 PM. For more information, contact Rev. Pam Philips. If you wish to attend but require somebody to provide respite care, please let us know.
Recovery Dharma
Recovery Dharma groups, meetings, and communities meet to practice, educate, and provide Buddhist teachings and meditations for anyone seeking recovery from addiction. Participants meet each Thursday from 7-8:30 PM. For more info, contact John.