Mental Health Related

Anxiety support, 7-8:30 p.m. on Mondays at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 112 East Wayne St., Maumee. For sufferers of anxiety, panic, and agoraphobia. Information: 419-874-6592.

Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance of Toledo (DBSA Toledo). Our main group is Mondays 7 p.m. at 2753 W. Central Ave. (in the NPI building). People can also email is at dbsatoledo@bex.net or call (419) 593-0050.

Depressive and Manic Depressive Association Detroit chapter meets every Monday from 7-9 p.m. at Mercy Memorial Nursing Center, Seib conference room, 700 Stewart Rd., Monroe. MDDA provides confidential support for those who live with depression and bipolar illness. Information: 734-240-4565.

Depression, emotional, and mental disorder Christian support group meets the last Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at 2447 West Sylvania Ave. The group focuses on Biblical principles and prayer for mental wellness. Information: 419-475-7871.

Depression support group meets from 7-9 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month at Summerfield-Petersburg Branch Library, 60 East Center St., Petersburg, Mich. Information: 734-279-1025.

Harbor Behavioral Healthcare Family Group Educational support group for relatives and friends of people with mental illness, 6 to 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month, 5151 Monroe St,, Suite 200, Toledo. Information: 419-725-3330.

Manic Depressive and Depressive Association offers confidential support group meetings for people who live with depression and bipolar illness. Information: 734-240-4565.

Mental Health Outreach support, 7 p.m. first Tuesday of the month at the ADAMhs Board office on State Rt. 66 in Archbold. Group is open to people with any type of mental illness and their family and friends. Information: 419-399-4375 or 419-636-6270, or 419-267-3355.

Mental illness family support, 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, Northcoast Psychiatric Hospital, 930 South Detroit Ave. For relatives of those with serious mental illness. Information: 419-381-1881, ext. 4621.

Mood Disorders Group for Women Only, meetings at 11 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at ADAMhs Board office, T-761 State Rt. 66. Information: ADAMhs Board, 419-267-3355 or 419-737-2834.

NAMI Four County: For family members and friends of persons with a mental illness. Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., ADAMhs Board office, T-761 State Rt. 66. Information: 419-636-4703.

Mental Health America is proud to champion Operation Healthy Reunions, a first-of-its-kind program that provides education and helps to bust the stigma of mental health issues among soldiers, their families, and medical staff to ensure that a greater number of military families receive the prompt and high-quality care they deserve. In partnership with the leading military organizations, Mental Health America distributes educational materials on such topics as reuniting with your spouse and children, adjusting after war, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).  For more information, contact us at 2753 W. Central Ave., Toledo, OH  43606 or call us at  (419) 593-0050.

Panic, anxiety support, 7 p.m. every Tuesday, Community Hospital and Wellness Center board room, Montpelier, 909 East Snyder Ave. Specifically for persons with panic and other anxiety disorders. Information: 419-485-8858.

Panic and anxiety disorder support group meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month, Wood County Hospital in the Guild Room, 950 West Wooster, Bowling Green. Refreshments will be provided.

Panic Relief, Inc. is looking for members to start a new program in your area. To participate, please call the national headquarters at 732-940-9658. For information go to www.panicreliefinc.com.

Positive Connections works with children 4-15 who have some mental/behavioral issues within their family (self or loved one).  The group works on education regarding mental illness, support and coping.  The group runs 10 weeks, every Tuesday from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at NAMI of Greater Toledo, 2753 W. Central Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43606.  The program is a collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters, as such all children are paired with a BIG once they complete the group portion of the program. It's an excellent program and will be occurring quarterly.  The first group begins September 29th. For more information call 419-243-1119 or go to www.positiveconnections4u.org

Schizophrenia/bipolar disorder family support, 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare System, 930 South Detroit Ave. Open to relatives. Information: 419-381-1881.

Trichotillomania (hair pulling) support group meets the first and third Monday of each month at Glendale Presbyterian Church, 4609 Glendale Ave. Information: 419-872-2667 or 419-450-6690.

Women’s issues, including depression and postpartum depression, 1-2 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 3350 Collingwood Blvd., Suite 509. Call 419-255-1459.