Support Groups

Hampton's Healthy Families Partnership

Free infant, toddler and preschooler playgroups. Infants (newborns to walkers) held Thurs., 10-11:30 a.m.; toddlers & preschoolers (walkers and talkers) held Mon. & Wed., 9:30-11:30 a.m. The Partnership also offers home visiting services, parent education classes, and child development newsletters. 100 Old Hampton Lane (H) 727-1300, www.hampton.gov/healthyfamilies

His Embrace: Adoption and Foster Care

Support group meeting for pre/post adoptive and foster care families or families considering the process, Aug. 27, 12-2:30 p.m., Atlantic Shores Baptist Church. Features family fellowship and guest speakers each month on related topics. Childcare provided. For information or to RSVP, contact ASBC at 479-1133 or visit www.atlanticshores.org. (VB)

Homeschooling Game Day

Kid's bring their favorite games; Moms bring a dish to share. Homeschooling information available. Meets every other Fri., 12-3 p.m. Contact Brandy Bergenstock at bergiemoore@yahoo.com or 989-6481. UU Church, 415 Young Mills Lane (NN) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HomeSchoolGameDay

ICAN of Hampton Roads

ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network) of Hampton Roads is a non-profit group geared toward cearean prevention, advocacy, and recovery. We offer bi-monthly meetings and alternate between informational meetings, and by-invitation-only closed meetings in which woman can speak freely about their birth experiences. These meetings can be tremendously healing and empowering. Informational and educational meetings are open to everyone. If you're interested in a closed circle meeting, you may speak with the Chapter Leader or other Chapter Officer at any meeting, or e-mail the Chapter Leader for the next date and location.

Contact ICANofHR@gmail.com or head to our blog for the latest information and event listings.

Heather Edwards, CD(DONA)

Chapter Leader, ICAN of Hampton Roads

www.ICANofHR.wordpress.com

Just For Us

I am looking to start a playgroup/momgroup for local young mothers who stay home. Our group would center around providing the children experiences to enjoy art and nature, and to explore their creative depths. After learning a little bit about Waldorf Education I myself have become interested in the natural approach that Waldorf education offers, as well as the freedom for kids to express themselves freely. I am a mother of two preschool aged children, so I am looking for moms who have children in the same age range. We would be painting with watercolors, taking nature walks, just hanging out and having a good time while our children do the same. Everyone needs friends!!! I live in the Kings Grant area of Virginia Beach, and while some groups could be held at my home, I have a number of parks around my house that would be wonderful for groups as well. If anyone is interested please e-mail me(AmaHg1@aol.com) or call 7576798429.

La Leche League - Virginia Beach Group

Meetings are held the 3rd Thurs. of each month at 7 pm. Meeting sites vary. Contact Jennifer at 557-0485, Colyn at 963-6646 or Amy at amoler@widowmaker.com for information.

La Leche League -Great Bridge Group

Meetings are the 3rd Sat. of the month at 10 a.m. at the Lifestyle Health and Fitness Center adjacent to Chesapeake General Hospital on Battlefield Blvd. Nursing babies are welcome.

http://lllgreatbridge.webs.com/
Hannah: (757) 966-1240 hannahrobertson@gmail.com
Aleacia: (757) 372-2704 aLLLeacia09@yahoo.com
Danielle: (757) 450-1914 daniellelllgb@gmail.com
Cathy: (757) 226-0644 cat1028@juno.com

La Leche League of Norfolk

Two groups which both meet the 3rd Mon. of each month: Evening Group, First Presbyterian Church of Norfolk, 820 Colonial Ave., 7 p.m. (leaders, Linda 626-3834 or Stacy 622-0190) and Morning Group (toddler centered), Birthplace, DePaul Hospital, Kingsley Lane, 10:30 a.m. (leader Vicki 583-6561).

La Leche League of Peninsula

Mothers and nursing babies welcome, as well as mothers-to-be. Meetings are held 2nd Thursdays of the month, in Hampton; 3rd Thurs. of the month, 6:30 p.m. in Hampton. Call for meeting location and directions. Contact names: Leaders Angela 766-1632 or Cori 224-8879

La Leche League of Tidewater Referral Line

(757) 857-8403 or www.lalecheleague.org. La Leche League is an international organization dedicated to providing education, information, support and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. This district covers groups in Chesapeake, Great Bridge, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, and York County.

La Leche League – Portsmouth Group

Meetings are held the 3rd Wed. of each month, 10:00 a.m. Call 487-6007 for meeting location.

La Leche League – Williamsburg-James City County Group

Meetings are held the 2nd Tues. of each month at 10 a.m., Williamsburg Library. Mothers with their nursing babies and mothers-to-be are welcome. Contact Kristine at 220-9187 or Vicki 645-4052 for more information.

Lung Cancer Social Support and Advocacy Group

Lung Cancer Social Support & Advocacy Group
Sponsored by the North Carolina Chapter of the National Lung Cancer Partnership

Thursday, September 16th 7:00 P.M.
(Meetings will be the Third Thursday of Each Month)

Currituck Senior Center
2793 Caratoke Highway
Currituck, NC

Contact Cathy Haldas for Questions and/or Information
nclungcancer@gmail.com
252-453-6000

Mary Immaculate Family Focus

Toddler, cruisers & walkers and preschool playgroups. Registration required at $10 per month. St. George’s Episcopal Church, 15446 Warwick Blvd. (NN) 833-3054 or Midtown site, 325 Main St. (NN) 886-6511.

Military Wives Encouragement Group

Meetings are held the last Thurs. of each month from 10 a.m.-noon at First Baptist Church. Childcare is provided for infants – 5 years with reservations. Contact Lynette at 461-3226 for more information. (N)

Mocha Moms

Weekly play and support group. A support group for stay at home moms that offers mom’s night out, playgroups and more every other Wednesday at 10 a.m. Locations vary. Areas covered include Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Portsmouth. mochahc@yahoo.com.

Moms & Kids of Va

A group for stay at home moms that have children in elementary school. Members of the group live in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Norfolk. When the kids are in school, the moms get together for breakfast, scrapbooking, walking, lunch, pottery and more. Meetings are also planned for moms of kindergarten children and afterschool activities with the children. For meeting schedule and locations contact Michele Duncan at 748-4071, vabeachmoms@yahoo.com or http://groups.yahoo.com/group/moms_kids_va/.

MOMS Club of Chesapeake – North

http://groups.google.com/group/momsclubchesapeakenorth.

A special group of women and children that coordinate playgroups and activities to fill our days with a little less stress and a lot more fun. If you live in the 23320, 23324, and 23325 zip code, please join us for our monthly general meeting. Contact us at momsclubchesapeakenorth@gmail.com for more information or visit our website at

MOMS Club of Chesapeake-South

A support group and playgroup for stay-at-home moms. This chapter covers zip codes 23322 and 23323. Contact Rachel Sweigart, 842-4215, rachel.sweigart@yahoo.com for more information.