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Al-Anon Family Groups, Nottinghamshire
Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else's drinking. Al-Anon believes alcoholism affects the whole family, not just the drinker. Members share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems.

UK Website: www.al-anonuk.org.uk

Alcoholics Anonymous
The primary purpose is to stay sober and help the still suffering alcoholic to achieve sobriety. The only requirement for membership of AA is a desire to stop drinking.

UK Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.co.uk

BAC-IN (Black and Asian Cultural Identification of Narcotics), Nottingham
Group support for black and Asian men and women who are seeking recovery from substance abuse (drugs and alcohol). The meetings are culturally sensitive and encourage and support recovery from addiction, from black and Asian perspectives, and help members to maintain a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle.

Website: www.bac-in.co.uk

Gamblers Anonymous and Gam-Anon, Nottingham
Gamblers Anonymous (GA) is a self help support group for people with gambling problems. Gam Anon is for relatives and friends. Welcomes people from Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

UK Website 1: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk

UK Website 2: www.gamanon.org.uk

Narcotics Anonymous
Self help group for anyone with any kind of drug problem who has a desire to stop using.  Most meetings are for users, open meetings are for any one wishing to experience the group.

UK Website: www.ukna.org

Next Generation, Nottingham
A self help group for women in recovery or aiming to be in recovery from drugs and/or alcohol, with or without children.

Step Forward, Worksop
An independent self help group for people experiencing alcohol problems or concerned about their alcohol consumption.

Birth Mothers, Nottingham
A self help support group providing emotional and moral support for birth (natural) mothers separated from their children by adoption in the early 1950s, 60s or early 70s (or before).

UK Website: www.n-p-n.co.uk

Birth Mothers Drop-In, Nottingham
A professionally facilitated support group for women in Nottingham whose children have been placed for adoption by the local authority, following a period in foster care.

PATCH - Parents Apart from Their Children, Nottingham
A confidential self help support group for parents separated from their children by adoption, fostering or any difficult social circumstances preventing contact.

Black Families in Education Parent Support Group, Nottingham
Support, advocacy and information for black families and families with dual-heritage children in Nottinghamshire. Open to all parents regardless of age, ability, sexuality and gender.

African Caribbean Cancer Support, Nottingham
For African Caribbean people in Nottinghamshire who have, or who have had, cancer. Culturally sensitive information, support and friendship.

BAC-IN (Black and Asian Cultural Identification of Narcotics), Nottingham
Group support for black and Asian men and women who are seeking recovery from substance abuse (drugs and alcohol). The meetings are culturally sensitive and encourage and support recovery from addiction, from black and Asian perspectives, and help members to maintain a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle.

Website: www.bac-in.co.uk

Black Carers' Group, Sherwood
Professionally run group for carers of African and Caribbean people with enduring mental health problems. An environment to share concerns and receive information and support.

Black Families in Education Parent Support Group, Nottingham
Support, advocacy and information for black families and families with dual-heritage children in Nottinghamshire. Open to all parents regardless of age, ability, sexuality and gender.

Broxtowe African Caribbean Elders
A self help support group that supports older Caribbean people living in Broxtowe to come together in a social setting. Speakers, information/activity sessions, outings, relaxation and movement.

Destiny, Nottingham
Professionally-run support group for African-Caribbean women aged 16-65 experiencing mental health problems.

Gedling Elders Caribbean Lunch Club
Professionally facilitated group for Caribbean elders living in Gedling. Has professional speakers at some meetings and offers a range of activities, including gentle exercises.

Kente, Nottingham
A group for black and dual-heritage men and women, of African Caribbean origin (18 years onwards) experiencing everyday stress, due to discrimination, family issues, financial matters, employment, unemployment or any other causes.

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Al-Anon Family Groups, Nottinghamshire
Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else's drinking. Al-Anon believes alcoholism affects the whole family, not just the drinker. Members share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems.

UK Website: www.al-anonuk.org.uk

Alcoholics Anonymous
The primary purpose is to stay sober and help the still suffering alcoholic to achieve sobriety. The only requirement for membership of AA is a desire to stop drinking.

UK Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.co.uk

BAC-IN (Black and Asian Cultural Identification of Narcotics), Nottingham
Group support for black and Asian men and women who are seeking recovery from substance abuse (drugs and alcohol). The meetings are culturally sensitive and encourage and support recovery from addiction, from black and Asian perspectives, and help members to maintain a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle.

Website: www.bac-in.co.uk

Next Generation, Nottingham
A self help group for women in recovery or aiming to be in recovery from drugs and/or alcohol, with or without children.

Step Forward, Worksop
An independent self help group for people experiencing alcohol problems or concerned about their alcohol consumption.

Alzheimers' Society in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
Provides practical help, support and information on Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias and on the services, benefits, befriending and other resources available for people with dementia and their carers.  Has branches in Nottingham, Mansfield, Bassetlaw, Newark and Worksop, with groups and activities throughout Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

UK Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk

Coping with Anxiety, Sherwood
A friendly group, where people with a range of anxieties can share their experiences and learn methods to help them cope and overcome anxiety. Welcomes people from Nottingham and surrounding areas.

Hyson Green Women's Well-being Group
A self help group for women in Nottingham who have, or have had, long-term mental health problems. Some occasional outings and social events are also arranged.

SODA, Mental Health Support Group, Mansfield Woodhouse
SODA is a self help group for anyone affected by self harm, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, anxiety - or any other mental health conditions. Carers are welcome.

Aphasia Nottingham
Aphasia is a speech and language problem following a stroke, brain tumour or brain injury. This can affect the ability to speak, read, write, read numbers and comprehend.

UK Website: www.speakability.org.uk

Speakability Mansfield
Encouragement and support for those who have communication problems of any kind, normally as a result of a stroke.

UK Website: www.speakability.org.uk

Arthritis Care, Bingham and District Branch
A friendly, caring group that helps people with arthritis to improve their lifestyle with information, newsletter, national magazine, meetings with speakers and some outings.

UK Website: www.arthritiscare.org.uk

Arthritis Care Self Help Group, Kirkby-in-Ashfield
A support group for people living in Ashfield who are affected by arthritis. Social activities including outings in the summer.

UK Website: www.arthritiscare.org.uk

Arthritis Care Self Help Group, Newark
A self help group offering support to people with arthritis in Newark. Associated with the national charity Arthritis Care.

UK Website: www.arthritiscare.org.uk

Arthritis Care Self Help Group, Nottingham
Offers mutual support to anyone affected by arthritis, in Nottingham and surrounding areas. Speakers are invited to meetings to help keep up to date with developments in the treatment of arthritis and related support services.

UK Website: www.arthritiscare.org.uk

Arthritis Support Group, Mansfield
An independent self help group for people with all forms of arthritis in north Nottinghamshire.

Lupus UK, East Midlands
A self help group offering support to sufferers of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Website: www.emlupus.co.uk

UK Website: wwww.lupusuk.org.uk

Asian Families Group for Parents and Carers of Children with Autism, Nottingham
A professionally supported group offering emotional and practical support to parents and carers of children with autism. Supported by the Nottingham Regional Society for Adults and Children with Autism (NORSACA) and the Parent Partnership Service.

Asian Mothers Special Needs Support Group, Bobbers Mill
Professionally run group for Asian mothers caring for children with special needs and/or a disability, open to mothers in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. A chance to meet others, share experiences and network.

Asian Ladies Association, Wollaton
A group run by Asian women (50+ years) for Asian women in Wollaton and the surrounding areas (Nuthall, Radford, Bramcote and Beeston).

BAC-IN (Black and Asian Cultural Identification of Narcotics), Nottingham
Group support for black and Asian men and women who are seeking recovery from substance abuse (drugs and alcohol). The meetings are culturally sensitive and encourage and support recovery from addiction, from black and Asian perspectives, and help members to maintain a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle.

Website: www.bac-in.co.uk

Ekta Lunch Club and Cancer Support Group, West Bridgford
For retired and older Asian people. Table games, speakers on topics such as health, diet, energy saving. Vegetarian lunch is cooked on the premises at both meetings available for £2.75.

The Indian Community Association, Long Eaton
A self help group offering support to older Indian men and women, in Long Eaton and surrounding areas, who may have low self-esteem and lack confidence. Aims to reduce social isolation, promote independence and well-being.

Autism Support Group, Mansfied and District
Parent-led group offering support and information to families who have a member with an autistic spectrum disorder.

Website: www.mansfieldautismsupport.co.uk

Autism Support Group, Newark and Sherwood
A self help group supporting parents and carers of children on the autistic spectrum, with or without a formal diagnosis.

Indigo Kids Club, Hucknall
A self help group for parents of, and children with, autism and their siblings. Offers coffee mornings, training events, youth clubs, social meetings, activities and events for all (people do not need to be a member of the group to attend any events or activities, which are listed on the Club's website).

Group Website: www.indigokids.org.uk

Nottingham Aspies
Formerly called the Nottingham Asperger's Self Help Group (NASH). A self help group for adults with Asperger's Syndrome living in and around Nottingham.

Spectrum Wasp, Rainworth
A self help group for children (up to 16 years of age) on the autism spectrum and their families, in Rainworth, Blidworth, Ravenshead and Farnsfield.

Website: www.spectrumwasp.wordpress.com

The Maze, Arnold
Support to parents of children on the autistic spectrum, in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. A safe place to meet and talk to other parents; information sharing, help with form filling and advocacy support at school and other meetings.

Website: www.themazegroup.org

Breathe Easy Nottingham
A support group for people with lung conditions, their carers, family and friends. Meetings provide an opportunity for social interaction with people sharing common problems.

UK Website: www.lunguk.org

Breathe Easy Nottingham Central and District
Previously called Breathe Easy, North Nottingham. Breathe Easy is a support network for people with respiratory illness and part of the British Lung Foundation. Meetings give an opportunity for social interaction.

UK Website: www.lunguk.org

Breathe Easy, Bassetlaw
Breathe Easy is a support network for people living with respiratory illness,their family, friends or carers. Meetings give an opportunity for social interaction, with speakers, on a variety of subjects.

UK Website: www.lunguk.org

Breathe Easy, Nottingham West
A support group for people with respiratory disease, their carers, family and friends in Hucknall, Kimberley, Eastwood and Stapleford. Contacts are COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) Nurse Specialists. Affiliated to Breathe Easy, the British Lung Foundation support network.

UK Website: www.lunguk.org

Breathe Easy, Mansfield and Ashfield
A professionally facilitated support group for people with breathing difficulties due to a long-term lung condition, for example chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma.

UK Website: www.lunguk.org

Nottingham Adult ADHD Support Group
Previously called Parents of Adults with ADHD Group, Nottingham. Aims to offer support, understanding and friendship for both adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and their carers, partners and parents.

Rush ADHD Support Group, Nottingham
Self help group run by parents of children either diagnosed with, or suspected of having, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and associated conditions, in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Activities for children in school holidays.

Website: www.rushadhdsupport.org

Asian Families Group for Parents and Carers of Children with Autism, Nottingham
A professionally supported group offering emotional and practical support to parents and carers of children with autism. Supported by the Nottingham Regional Society for Adults and Children with Autism (NORSACA) and the Parent Partnership Service.

Autism Support Group, Mansfied and District
Parent-led group offering support and information to families who have a member with an autistic spectrum disorder.

Website: www.mansfieldautismsupport.co.uk

Autism Support Group, Newark and Sherwood
A self help group supporting parents and carers of children on the autistic spectrum, with or without a formal diagnosis.

Indigo Kids Club, Hucknall
A self help group for parents of, and children with, autism and their siblings. Offers coffee mornings, training events, youth clubs, social meetings, activities and events for all (people do not need to be a member of the group to attend any events or activities, which are listed on the Club's website).

Group Website: www.indigokids.org.uk

Nottingham Aspies
Formerly called the Nottingham Asperger's Self Help Group (NASH). A self help group for adults with Asperger's Syndrome living in and around Nottingham.

Spectrum Wasp, Rainworth
A self help group for children (up to 16 years of age) on the autism spectrum and their families, in Rainworth, Blidworth, Ravenshead and Farnsfield.

Website: www.spectrumwasp.wordpress.com

The Maze, Arnold
Support to parents of children on the autistic spectrum, in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. A safe place to meet and talk to other parents; information sharing, help with form filling and advocacy support at school and other meetings.

Website: www.themazegroup.org