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Depression is real.

 

Hope is real too.

Weekly discussion and support group meetings are now offered at some Depression Support Coalition churches

Trained facilitators lead the weekly discussion and support group meetings, providing information and support to those affected by depression. In this peer-to-peer venue, members relate their lived experiences and share their challenges, disappointments, and successes living with depression.

The Purpose of Support Groups

 

• Discuss the common symptoms of depression, such as sad mood, poor concentration, sleep difficulties, fatigue, loss of energy, and excessive guilt and shame.

 

• Discuss how depression is treatable and how many ultimately find meaning in their depression.

 

• Share friendships and the opportunity to cultivate a community of spiritual hope for themselves and their family members.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

 

13901 Fairview Drive

Burnsville, Minnesota

Christian Life Center Building, Room 110

 

 

 

Time:   6:30 PM every Tuesday evening

Contact: Richard Erickson at (651) 788-0275

 

 

Time: 10:00 AM every Wednesday morning

Contact: Richard Erickson at (651) 788-0275

(Please note Richard’s phone number. It is 651 not 952)

 

 

Time: 6:30 PM every Tuesday evening

(for family members and loved ones of those with depression)

Contact: Randy Goeke at (952)-240-2754

 

 

 

Weekly discussion and support group meetings will be added at other Coalition churches. The additional meetings will be listed here in the future. Check back often for updates.

New Support Group Starting Up

 

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church has established a new group in support of family members or “significant others” who are supporting people suffering from depression.  It will be held every Tuesday evening at 6:30 PM at Prince of Peace in room 110.  Trained facilitators will provide support for participants attending.

 

Participants can be anyone who is living with or in a relationship with someone who is suffering from depression, anxiety or related mental health issues.  The group’s mission is to provide a safe place for sharing information and lending faith based support.  The point of contact for questions about this group is Randy Goeke. He can be reached at

952-240-2754.