Support Groups and Resources
Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACoA)
2216 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16502
Meetings at 7 p.m. on Monday
acaerie814@gmail.com
Support for adult children of alcoholics.
Al-Anon Family Groups
Phone: 888-4ALANON
Web: www.pa-al-anon.org
Support for family members, relatives, and friends of alcoholics.
Al-Ateen Group
Phone: (814) 454-4730
Web: www.pa-al-anon.org
Supportive counseling for children of alcoholics.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Phone: (814) 452-2675
Arc Erie County
1062 Brown Ave,
Erie, PA 16502
Phone: (814) 452-4865
Advocacy and resources for citizens with developmental disabilities.
Eating Disorder Support Groups and Recovery Programs
White Pine Center for Healing
1116 West 7th Street,
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 461-5617 or (888) 507-2255
Free support services for women 18 years and older experiencing an eating disorder.
Space hosted by Erie Dawn & Elmwood Presbyterian Church.
Crime Victim Center
125 West 18th Street
Erie, PA 16501-2103
Phone: (814) 455-9414 (Sexual Assault)
(814) 455-9515 (all others)
Web: www.cvcerie.org
Free support services to crime victims, significant others, and witnesses.
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Mental Health Association of NW PA
1101 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16501-1839
Phone: (814) 452-4462
Web: www.mhanp.org
Mondays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Dual Recovery Anonymous
1101 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16501-1839
Phone: (814) 452-4462
Web: www.mhanp.org
12-step program for persons experiencing mental health and substance abuse issues.
Eating Disorder Support Group
2816 Elmwood Ave
Erie, PA 16508
Email: mary.comeasur@gmail.com
Free eating disorder support group for women ages 18+.
Empty Arms
6416 Wyndham Court
Erie, PA 16505-2652
Phone: (814) 838-6346
Support for bereaved parents, relatives, and friends.
Family Services/Parents Sharing
5100 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509-2482
Phone: (814) 866-4500
A confidential support group for any parent who wants to improve their relationship with their children or children they are parenting.
Fluency Support Group
1422 Chelsea Avenue
Erie, PA 16505-3316
Phone: (814) 833-4794
Support for teens and adults with stuttering problems.
Glenwood United Methodist
2931 Myrtle Street
Erie, PA 16508-1840
Phone: (814) 456-6268
Snacks provided, talk with peers.
Grief and Loss Support Group After Losing Someone to Suicide
For more information on the days and time of this group, please contact Emily Mogel at (814) 835-2956.
Highmark Caring Place
510 Cranberry Street, Suite 100
Erie, PA 16507-1075
Phone: (866) 212-4673
Web: www.highmarkcaringplace.com
A center for grieving children, adolescents, and their families.
NAMI’s Family Support Group
1611 Peach Street, Suite 218
Erie, PA 16501
Phone: (814) 456-1773
Web: www.namierie.org
Supports family members and friends who have a loved one with mental illness.
NAMI’s Peer Support Group
1611 Peach Street, Suite 218
Erie, PA 16501
Phone: (814) 456-1773
Web: www.namierie.org
Supports adult individuals living with mental illness.
Northwestern Pennsylvania Autism Society of America
P.O. Box 3923
Erie, PA 16508
Phone: (814) 451-2550
Web: www.nwpa-asa.org
Support group meetings, educational speakers, and family activities.
Overeaters Anonymous
303 East Lakeview Blvd.
Erie, PA 16504-2025
Phone: (814) 454-7486
Web: https://oa.org/find-a-meeting/
Support groups for individuals with eating disorders.
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
7400 North Shore Drive
Erie, PA 16511-1616
Phone: (814) 898-8341
Support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals along with their friends and families.
Parkinson’s Partners NWPA
P.O. Box 10547
Erie, PA 16514
Phone: (814) 899-3030
Support groups for those living with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder/Anxiety Support Group
Mental Health Association of NW PA
1101 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16501-1839
Phone: (814) 452-4462
Web: www.mhanp.org
Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
SafeNet
1702 French Street
Erie, PA 16501-2204
Phone: (814) 455-1774
Web: www.safeneterie.org
Free shelter and domestic violence services for victims of abuse.
Schizophrenia Anonymous
Mental Health Association of NW PA
1101 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16501-1839
Phone: (814) 452-4462
Web: www.mhanp.org
Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sharp Kids
Great Lakes Diabetes Institute
1700 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16501-2134
Phone: (814) 877-4662
Social meetings and education for ages 0 – 21 with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Stroke Support Group
143 East 2nd Street
Erie, PA 16507-1501
Phone: (814) 878-1200
Support for individuals who experienced a stroke as well as their family members, loved ones, and friends.
Survivor of Suicide Support Group
Safe Harbor Outpatient Clinic
1330 West 26th Street
Erie, PA 16508
Phone: (814) 459-9300
Web: UPMCHamot.org/SafeHarbor
Support group for anyone who has lost someone to suicide.
Tourette Syndrome Association – Erie Support Group
8221 Fuller Road
Wattsburg, PA 16442-2821
Phone: (814) 739-9330
Support group, education, and in-services for anyone who wants information on Tourette Syndrome.
TransFamily of Erie Transgender Support Group
MHA of Northwest PA
1101 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16501
Phone: (814) 823-1969 or 814-969-3537
Provides a safe space for all who fit somewhere on the gender spectrum or are searching. Family members and friends are welcome.
TransFamily Youth
Lake Erie Counseling Associates
301 W 10th Street, Erie, PA 16502
Phone: (814) 455-4009
Contact: Char Newport, cmn0626@gmail.com
Provides a safe space for all youth who fit somewhere on the gender spectrum or are searching. They can freely share their experiences and obtain support from others who have had similar experiences. Welcomes anyone 21 and younger who identifies as gender-variant.