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Crisis Hotline: (419) 289-6111
Crisis Text Line: Text 4HOPE to 741741
Area Support Groups
For Grief & Loss
Grievers of Suicide Support Group
- This group is for those aged 18 or older who have had someone they love die by suicide. The peer-to-peer group is led by a trained mental health professional.
- Time: Meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 6:15 p.m.
- Location: Mental Health & Recovery Board, 1605 County Rd. 1095 Ashland, OH 44805. Zoom options available.
- Visit Support Groups - Appleseed Mental Health or call (419)281-3716 for more information.
For Alcohol & Drug Abuse
Finding Hope: Addiction Education & Relapse Prevention Group
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify, challenge, and replace addictive thinking and to change behavior patterns and sustain long-term recovery from substance use disorders. The peer-to-peer group is led by a trained mental health professional.
- Time: Every Wednesday of each month at 10:30am
- Location: Appleseed Community Mental Health Center 2233 Rocky Lane, Ashland, OH 44805. Zoom options available.
- Visit Support Groups - Appleseed Mental Health or call (419)-281-3716 for more information
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
What: Celebrate Recovery. A Christ-Centered 12-step Program
Where: First United Methodist Church - 2020 Sandusky Street, Ashland, OH
When: Wednesday Evenings 6:30pm to 8pm
OTHER Support Groups for Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
For a full list of meetings in the area, click HERE
Find AA meetings with this App by just typing in your zip code. Link to App information HERE
Al Anon Support Group
This group is dedicated to those coping with someone else's drinking
Time: Every Monday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, 508 Center St,. Ashland, OH
For more information, call: (419)-289-2126
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings
For a full list of meetings in the area, click HERE
Find NA meetings by searching for your city and state at narcotics.com
Support Groups for YOUTH
Al-A-Teen Support Group
This group is dedicated to teens coping with someone else's drinking
Time: Every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church
508 Center St., Ashland, OH
For more information, please call:
(419)-289-2126
SUpport Groups for Relationships
Domestic Violence Support Group
This group participates in discussions on relevant topics like parenting, safety, and abuse. The peer-to-peer group is led by a trained advocate.
Time: Meetings are every Monday at 5 p.m.
Location: Please call (419)-282-6097 for location information
Visit Support Groups - Safe Haven of Ashland for more information.
To find out more about Safe Haven events, please visit their Calendar & Event's Page HERE
Divorce Care Support Group
DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of
life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone.
MISC SUPPORT GROUPS AT APPLESEED
Celebrate Your Mind: Peer Support Group
- The group offers peer support for those who experience voice hearing, visions, and other unusual or extreme experiences. The group is open and takes place in a nonclinical setting where members can speak freely about their experiences without judgment or stigmatization. The peer-to-peer group is led by a trained mental health professional and affiliated Hearing Voices Network-USA member.
- Time: Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 11am
- Location: Contact Stacey Roberts at 567-215-5021 or 8staceyroberts@gmail.com for location information
- Visit Support Groups - Appleseed Mental Health for more information
Trauma Sensitive Yoga
- A virtual beginners yoga class designed for all levels including chair yoga, mat yoga, mindfulness, grounding, breathing exercises, and positive affirmations. Yoga is led by a trained mental health professional.
- Time: Every Tuesday at 2pm and Wednesday at 5pm.
- Location: Appleseed’s Facebook page Appleseed Community Mental Health Center - Home | Facebook
- Visit Support Groups - Appleseed Mental Health or call (419)-281-3716 for more information
TRIPLE P DISCUSSION GROUP
Get positive strategies to manage challenging behaviors
For parents/caregivers or children aged 0-12. Kinship caregivers, adoptive parents & single moms especially welcome! No childcare is provided.
Topics of discussion include:
Dealing with Disobedience
Manager Fighting & Aggression
Developing Good Bedtime Routines
Hassle-Free Shopping with Children
For more information or to register, please call Barbara of Catholic Charities at 419-512-9104
CIVIC, SERVICE AND SOCIAL & SOCIAL CLUBS
Finding ways to be involved in your community is a great way to meet new people, find support, connect with others and have good times.
fine arts
Adonai Fine Arts Center -- 491 US Hwy 250 E.; 330-309-8540
Ashland Symphony Orchestra -- 401 College Ave, 419-289-5115; ashlandsymphony.org
Big Bands and All That Jazz Society -- Meets at Ashland High School Little Theater
Hayesville Opera House Board-- 512 E. Main St, Hayesville; 567-203-3231
Loudonville Ohio Theatre -- 156 N. Water St., Loudonville; 419-994-3750
Old Uniontown Quilt Guild -- Meets at Christ United Methodist Church, 1140 Claremont Ave., Ashland 419-651-1966
Opus Dance Studio -- 130 E. Main St., Ashland; 419-289-3581; opusdancestudio.com
gardening
Flower Gardeners of Ashland Ohio -- Meets in various locations; 419-529-5299
Art of Gardening Club -- Meets at Peach Lutheran Church 419-281-1469
service CLUBS
Ashland Emblem Club -- Meets at Elks Lodge
Ashland Evening Lions Club -- 419-281-0973
Ashland Kiwanis Club -- Meets at Ashland Public Library 419-545-4507
Ashland Noon Lions -- Meets at noon at Ashland University Heritage Room 419-651-3224
Hayesville Lions Club -- Meets at Hayesville United Methodist
Jeromesville Lions Club -- Meets at Hillsdale Middle School
Loudonville Lions Club -- Meets at the Lions Building, 419-994-5466
Mifflin Lions Club -- Meets at 55 Maine St.
Perrysville Lions Club -- Meets the second Sunday, except in Dec., 7 p.m., at the Perrysville Community Center; 419-938-6156
Polk Lions Club -- Meets at Polk United Methodist Church
Rotary Club of Ashland -- Meets at noon, at Ashland University
Rotary Club of Loudonville -- Meets at Jac-Lin Manor, 695 S. Mount Vernon Ave., Loudonville
Rowsburg Lions Club -- Meets at Rowsburg Lions Community Center
Savannah Lions Club -- Meets the first and third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m. at Savannah Town Hall
veterans
American Legion Post 257 -- Meets at the post, 131 S. Water St., Loudonville; 419-994-3625
American Legion Post 749 -- Meets at the post, 30 N. Huron St., Jeromesville, 419-368-3892
American Legion Harry Higgins Post 88 -- Meets at the post, 1338 Claremont Ave., Ashland; 419-289-3633
AMVETS Post 96 -- Meets at the post, 233 Union St., Ashland; 419-281-0055
Disabled American Veterans -- Meets at American Legion Harry Higgins, Post 88 419-685-8780
Hayesville AMVETS -- Meets at the post; 419-368-3163
Perrysville VFW Post 8586 -- Meets at the post; 419-938-5831
Polk AMVETS Post 149 -- Meets at Post 149, 414 Township Road 1150, Polk; 419-869-7582
Savannah VFW Post 5692 -- Meets at Cattlemans Restaurant, 1 N. Main St. 419-962-4769.
Sons of American Legion Post 749 -- Meets at the post 419-368-6892
Sons of AMVETS Post 96 -- Meets at the post, 419-281-0055
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1067 -- Meets at the post, 125 E. Main St., Ashland; 419-281-2501
Veterans of Vietnam War -- 419-281-0010
fraternal
Ashland Masonic Lodge 151 -- Meets at Masonic Temple; 419-595-0780
Eagles Club 2178 -- Meets at the club, 400 Eastlake Drive, Ashland; 419-281-6001
Elks Lodge -- Meets at the lodge, 402 Center St., Ashland; 419-289-3553
Moose Lodge 1383 -- Meets at the lodge, 1112 Cleveland Ave., Ashland, 419-281-0012
Order of the Eastern Star-Ashland Chapter 92
Order of the Eastern Star-Garfield Chapter 324 -- Meets at West Salem Masonic Temple
Royal and Select Masons-Ashland Council 128 -- Meets at the Masonic Temple 31 W. 11th St.
Sullivan Masonic Lodge 313 -- Meets on the corner of SR 224 and 58 in Sullivan
Women of the Moose 1901-- 1112 Cleveland Ave., Ashland; 419-281-0012
OTHER Clubs
BUSINESS
Ashland Business and Professional Women - meets at various locations. 419-281-9636
Young Men's Business Club - Meets at Ashland University. 419-289-4142
RETIREES
Ashland County Retired Teachers
MISCELLANEOUS
Adult Basic and Literacy Education -- Meets at Ashland Kroc Center 419-281-8001
Ashland Toastmasters Club -- Meets at Student Center at AU
Ashland County Democratic Women -- ashlandcountydemocrats.com
Ashland County Park District -- 419-289-3524
Ashland County Pilot’s Association -- Meets at Ashland County Airport 419-289-0000
Ashland County Republican Party -- ashlandcountyrepublicans.com
Ashland County Republican Women -- same as above
Ashland High School Athletic Booster Club -- Meets at the high school library. 419-289-7968
Friends of Ashland Public Library -- Meets at the library 419-289-8188
Gold Wing Road Riders Association-Chapter V -- 419-368-3464
Greater Mohican Audubon Society -- gmasohio.com
Mohican Historical Society -- Meets at the historical building 419-994-4050
Mothers of Preschoolers -- Meets at Grace Brethren Church 419-289-8334
Ohio Genealogical Society-Ashland County Chapter -- 419-289-3111
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 736 -- Meets at Peace Lutheran Church, 1360 Smith Road, Ashland419-281-1469
1605 CR 1095, Ashland, OH 44805
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