Support Groups
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Chronic Illness Support Group
Key contacts: Lynne Bechard, (858) 487-5483, or Mike Smith
Offers encouragement, support and medical information to anyone facing health challenges.
Meets the second Tuesday of the month* (except December), from 7-8:30 p.m., Education Center, Room 20.
*Typically, the July meeting is at a picnic location. Call for details.
Crossroads
Key contact: Fred & Gayle Folbrecht
This ministry is designed to assist those who are unemployed and seeking help.
Click here to visit the Crossroads page.
Family Grace Group
Key contact: Judy Mapston, (858) 603-4085
For family members with loved ones affected by mental health issues. Some areas addressed are depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, and OCD.
Meets on the Second Monday of each month at 7 p.m., Education Center, Room 24.
Fearless Love
Key contact: Cherryl Early, (760) 781-2108
A monthly support group for family members of homosexuals, providing a safe place to share the challenges and issues you're experiencing, along with the effects on family members.
Meets on the second Saturday of each month; 9:30-11:30 a.m., Education Center, Room 23/24.
Grief Support (& GriefShare)
Key contact: Pastor Chip Whitman
Several one-day seminars and multi-week workshops during the year provide education and assistance in coping with the loss of a loved one. Also, an eight-week seminar and support group with Pastor Chip Whitman. Click here for a complete schedule.
Heart Healers & Divorce Care
Key contact: Michael McGinnis, (619) 981-3222
Offering support, encouragement and education for anyone suffering the separation or termination of a relationship or marriage. Click here for more information.
Living Grace Group
Key contact: Beth Dominque, (760) 291-7659
If you're experiencing depression, anxiety, panic, and negative, racing thoughts, this class is for you. Discover simple ways to improve daily life, maintain mental and mood stability, and renew faith and community. There is a $25 fee per person. Come and join at any time.
Meets on Monday nights, 7-8:30 p.m., Education Center, Room 21.
Marriage Mentors
Key contact: Kevin and Lynn Hall
Provides couple-to-couple companioning through the challenges of married life on a weekly basis, helping couples to grow in Christian maturity.
Set Free Christ-centered Recovery Ministries
Key contact: Kathy Moratto, (760) 781-2108
Set Free meets on Friday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Education Center, Room 24.
Offers the following support groups:
• Men's anger group
• Men's chemical dependency
• Women's chemical dependency
• Men's sexual addiction
• Women's codependency
• Women's codependency (for women struggling with sexual woundedness)
For information regarding the above support groups, please phone Cherryl Early at (760) 781-2108 or via e-mail at cearly@efcc.org.
