Community Datebook Lists Local Support Groups, Recovery Meetings, Resources

A community Datebook published December 12, 2025 organized daily and weekly meeting schedules and contact information for recurring support groups and community gatherings across Jacksonville and surrounding areas. The compilation includes Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at multiple downtown locations, Al Anon family support, Narcotics Anonymous sessions, maternal breastfeeding support, suicide prevention programming, civic clubs and hobby groups that together form a broad safety net for residents.

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are listed at First Baptist Church, 1701 Mound Avenue, and Club HOW, 638 South Church Street, with additional meetings at Christ Lutheran Church for the Deaf, 104 Finley Street. Examples in the schedule include a closed discussion meeting at noon on Monday at Club HOW and an open discussion meeting at noon on Tuesday at the same location, along with evening meetings at First Baptist Church and Club HOW. Al Anon meets Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 at Centenary United Methodist Church, 331 East State Street. Narcotics Anonymous meetings are held at Christ Lutheran Church for the Deaf with specific days and times listed in the compilation.

Other community supports named in the Datebook include Living Grace at GO Church, Addicts Victorious at Faith Tabernacle, a breastfeeding support group that meets in a meeting room at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, and the STARS suicide awareness and prevention group at Central Christian Church. Civic and social activities include the Jacksonville Area Chess Club at the Jacksonville Public Library, regular Kiwanis and Rotary club meetings, and the Jacksonville Amateur Radio Society net.

For public health and community resilience, these recurring gatherings matter. They provide low cost or no cost entry points for people seeking recovery, social connection, parenting guidance, and emergency communications training. The inclusion of a church serving Deaf residents underscores the need for accessible programming, and the hospital based breastfeeding group supports maternal and infant health outcomes. At the same time, recurring schedules can change and transportation, work schedules, and caregiving responsibilities create barriers for many residents.

Residents should contact groups in advance to verify meeting details, since phone numbers and email addresses are provided in the Datebook for outreach. Coordinating with county health services and community organizations to maintain and promote these listings can strengthen access to care and support equity across Morgan County.