Healthy Living
Information for healthy lifestyles and social interaction for all generations.
Recreational and educational classes and activities for all ages
Decatur Active Living: 404-377-0494
DeKalb County Library-Decatur Branch: 404-370-3070, dekalblibrary.org
Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Alzheimer’s Association: 404-728-1181, alz.org/georgia
LGBTQ Community
The Health Initiative: 404-688-2524, thehealthinitiative.org
TransDecatur: First Baptist Church of Decatur, 300 Ponce de Leon Ave., Gathering Room. Support Group for Transgender individuals meets first Saturday of each month at 4 PM starting May 6.
Depression and Mental Illness
DeKalb Community Services Board: 404-892-4646, dekcsb.org
Adult mental health and addiction services, child and adolescent mental health
Fuqua Center for Late Life Depression: 404-728-6948, fuquacenter.org
Support Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): atlantaaa.org/meetings.php
Narcotics Anonymous: First Christian Church of Decatur, 404-378-3621, Sundays 8 PM.
Grief/Bereavement
Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, 404-378-4588
Held bi-annually. For dates and more information, contact Ann Dugan, 404-378-4588 x.127, adugan@stmga.org
First Baptist Church of Decatur, 404-373-1653
Group meets in six-week units from time to time. For information, contact tommyemorris@bellsouth.net
Widowers Recovery Group
Decatur Presbyterian Church, 404-378-1777
Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in Slack Fellowship Hall. For information call Dr. Hugh Burns at 404-377-3900
Pregnancy and Loss Group
First Baptist Church of Decatur, 404-373-1653
For women and couples who experienced miscarriage. Call church office for next session.
Crime Victims Group
First Baptist Church of Decatur, Thursdays, 7-8 PM, sanctuary building, S210, 404-373-1653
For families of homicide victims.
Divorcecare Class
Decatur First United Methodist Church: 404-378-4541, Sundays, 5-6:30 PM, Adults, Room 209, Kids, Room 218. Cost for Adults $15. For adults and kids who are going through a divorce or separation
Caregivers Support Groups
Decatur Presbyterian Church: 404-378-1777, Thursdays, 10:30 AM-Noon, Scott-Huie Room (M201). For information, call Hugh at 404-377-3900
First Baptist Church of Decatur: 404-373-1653, First Tuesday, 11 AM-noon. Sanctuary Building, Parlor
For all Affected by Mental Illness
NAMI DeKalb, 404-604-2350, namidekalb.com/programs
DeKalb Community Services Board: 404-892-4646, dekcsb.org
Adult mental health and addiction services, child and adolescent mental health
Eating Disorder
ANAD, First Baptist Church of Decatur: 404-373-1653, Wednesdays, 7-8 PM, Sanctuary Building, S218
For people recovering from eating disorders of any kind.
Emotions Anonymous
First Baptist Church of Decatur: 404-373-1653, Wednesdays, 7-8 PM, Sanctuary Building, S210
For those who want to live healthy emotional lives
Sexaholic Support Group
First Baptist Church of Decatur: 404-373-1653, Saturdays, 10-11 AM, Sanctuary Building, S205
For men desiring to recover from pornography use and/or promiscuity. Questions, contact Steve at decaturrevocery@gmail.com
Mothers of Young Ones (MOYO)
Oakhurst Baptist Church: 404-378-3677, Sunday, 9:45 AM, parlor
Class for mothers of small children who meet to provide one another with support.
DeKalb Medical Hospital Support Groups: 404-501-1000, dekalbmedical.org/patient-visitor-Informationrmation/support-groups
Nicotine Anonymous: Free every Friday, 7:30-8:30 PM, 404-244-8444.12-step program to help you quit nicotine. No registration required.
Gamblers Anonymous: 404-237-7281. 12-step program to help you quit gambling.
