Support Groups

Life Isn't Always Easy

Weekly and monthly, First Pres hosts support groups to help connect you with people who have experienced or are experiencing a situation similar to yours. 

Al-Anon

Tuesdays  from 12 – 1 p.m.

Find help and encouragement at Al-Alon, a weekly support group for family and friends of alcoholics and addicts.

Contact: Caring Ministries (719) 884-6145

ALS Support

Third Tuesday of each month from 3 – 4 p.m. online using Zoom.

The monthly ALS support group offers wisdom and encouragement for you, the person with ALS, caregivers, and family and friends.

Contact: Mary King (303) 832-2322 to receive the online meeting link.

Alzheimer's Caregivers Support

Third Thursday of each month from 1:30 – 3 p.m.

Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s often involves a team of people. Find monthly resources and support for caregivers, family, and friends of Alzheimer’s patients.

Contact: RoseMary Jaramillo 719-372-5977 or 800-272-3900

Diabetes Support Group

Second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m.

Offer education, information, and resources in support of people with diabetes, their families and friends. This includes those who have Type 1, Type 2, or people with prediabetes.

 Contact: Caring Ministries (719) 884-6145

Grandparents Raising Children

Are you one of the 2.1 million grandparents in the United States who have taken on the responsibility of raising grandkids? Do you understand the associated fatigue, frustration, uncertainty, and feelings of being overwhelmed and isolated? If this is you, take heart! There is support, friendship, good information, and help in this new First Pres Grandparents Raising Children Life Group coming in 2026. Interested or wanting more information? Contact Rebecca Johnson at 970-631-5091.