support groups for Parents & siblings

1. hope after a prodigal loss

Hope After a Prodigal Loss meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church (Room 337). This Christ-centered grief group provides an anchor in the storm of stigmatized loss. Led by Laura Hutchins & Courtney Rhue.

2. Supporting Our Siblings (S.O.S.)

A safe and compassionate space for anyone with a sibling impacted by addiction. Whether your sibling is currently struggling, in recovery, or you are grieving their loss, this group offers connection, understanding, and support. Join us on ZOOM every other Wednesday beginning January 8, 2025, from 7:00-8:00 pm EST. You are not alone- together we can navigate this journey. Abby and Malayne facilitate this group. Please email one of them to get the ZOOM link: Abigailvbullard@gmail.com OR Malayne.cordry@icloud

Submit your email address to get an email about upcoming Parents of Prodigals meetings:

3. Faith-Based Support Groups **Check back to find out locations and times for this Fall 2025!

8-10 week Bible study/support groups that meet in local churches, homes of the facilitators, or virtually. Check back for updated information.

NEW LOCATIONS that started Spring of 2025 **Check back for updated locations, studies offered, dates & times beginning FALL of 2025

*First Redeemer Church- 2100 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming GA 30041

Wednesdays Jan. 8 - March 5, 2025

6:30 pm- 7:50 pm

Contact Sharon & Bill Hamilton to register: 678-492-0155

* NorthStar Church- 3413 Blue Springs Rd., Kennesaw, GA 30144

Thursdays Feb. 6 - March 27, 2025

6:30 pm-8:00 pm

Contact Carrie Carter to register: 770-883-4689

*Browns Bridge Church - 3860 Browns Bridge Rd, Cumming GA 30041

Sundays Feb. 16th - April 6th

10:00 -11:00 am

Contact Pacer & Julie Cordry to register: 678-878-8324

There is no cost for these classes, but registration is required. Call Julie Cordry (678-878-8324) with any questions or email Julie@prodigalchildministries.org.

4. Parents of Prodigals support group

P.O.P. group is taking a break for the summer (June and July 2025). **If you are interested in facilitating this group in the Fall, please let us know (678-878-8324 Julie).

Support for parents & siblings not specifically affiliated with Prodigal Child Ministries:

1. Parent Recovery Network (PRN)

PRN meets every Thursday from 7:00pm - 9:00pm at 327 Dahlonega Street, Suite 502, Cumming GA 30040. PRN provides a safe environment for parents to discuss addiction and substance abuse issues with other parents in the same situation.

2. Parents of addicted loved ones (PAL)

PAL meets each Tuesday from 7:00pm - 8:30pm at BOTH Northpoint Community Church (4350 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022) & Browns Bridge Church (3860 Browns Bridge Rd, Cumming, GA 30041). PAL provides hope, through education and support, to parents of addicted loved ones. The meetings are open to anyone 18 years or older who has a loved one battling addiction.

3. Recovery Insideout virtual parent support

Free, therapist-facilitated virtual support group offers a safe, judgment-free space for parents and caregivers to breathe, share, and feel understood. Meets every other Thursday 6:00pm-7:30pm EST via Zoom. Register to attend at https://www.recoveryinsideout.com

4. Families Anonymous (FA) Virtual meeting:

Families Anoymous has a virtual zoom meeting on Mondays at 7:15pm EST.

Zoom link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/289035143?pwd=QWs1MjFEN0hpUEpvK0ZtRnRPbTZuQT09

Passcode: 028809

Contact 404-213 -0604 or FA.Roswell.Georgia@gmail.com.

5. loving someone with addiction

Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:00pm-7:00pm in room 620 at The Church of the Apostles (3585 Northside Parkway NW Atlanta, GA 30327).

6. saturday morning hope Al-Anon family group

Meets every Saturday at 10:00am in the Learning Center (portable classroom) at St. Brendan’s Church 4633 Shiloh Rd. Cumming GA 30040. This group offers strength and hope for friends and families of those battling addiction.