Support Groups
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. Contact Tasha 489-5420 or Tracey 382-9561.
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.
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
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 held on the 3rd Wed. of each month, 11:00 a.m., Greenbrier Presbyterian Church, 1100 Greenbrier Pkwy. Visit our website at http://groups.google.com/group/momsclubchesapeakenorth. Contact us at momsclubchesapeakenorth@gmail.com
MOMS Club of Chesapeake-South
A support group and playgroup for stay-at-home moms. This chapter covers zip codes 23322 and 23323. General Meetings are held the 1st Tues. of each month, 10 a.m. Great Bridge Presbyterian Church, 333 Cedar Rd. Contact Jennifer Adams, 410-7513 or adams1104@att.net for more information.
MOMS Club of Hampton
Join other stay at home moms for playgroups and planned monthly activities. Contact Jen 224-9979 for more information. (H)
MOMS Club of Moyock
A support group for stay-at-home moms that offer playgroups, park days, zoo trips, a variety of other field trips, guest speakers, and more. Meets the 1st Tues. of each month, 10:30 a.m. Contact Angel Tulli 252-435-2792, angel_tulli@yahoo.com. Moyock United Methodist Church.
MOMS Club of Norfolk
Have you ever felt like you're the only mom who stays home with your kids? You're not alone. Come meet other at-home mothers. Meetings the 1st Tues. of each month, 9:45 a.m., Norview Presbyterian Church, 1066 Norview Ave. (N) www/geocities.com/momsclubnorfolk or email: momsclubnorfolk@yahoo.com
MOMS Club of Portsmouth
We are a support group for at-home moms offering playgroups, outings, and more. We also serve the Western Branch area of Chesapeake (23321 zip code only) and the Northern Shores District in Suffolk. Meetings held on the 2nd Friday of each month. Contact Tiffany at 392-1620 or email, MOMSofPortsmouth@gmail.com.
MOMS Club of Suffolk and Isle of Wight
MOMS Club of Suffolk and Isle of Wight has a monthly business meeting on the 2nd Thursday of each month as well as many activities throughout the month. Interested moms can contact momsuffolkiow@yahoo.com or visit their web site at www.orgsite.com/va/mc_suffolkiow.
MOMS Club of Virginia Beach - East
Meeting on the 1st Mon. of each month at 10 a.m. A support group for moms who stay home to raise their children. This chapter covers zip codes 23451, 54, 59, 60 and 61. Contact Whitney at vbeastmembership@yahoo.com. for more information.
MOMS Club of Virginia Beach - Southeast Chapter
A support group for moms that offers playgroups, outings, Mom’s Night Out and more. Monthly meetings are held the first Monday of the month at 10 a.m. at Nimmo United Methodist Church, 2200 Princess Anne Rd. For more information www.meetup.com/moms-club-vb-southeast
