Citrus Springs Church Offers DivorceCare Program, Multiple Support Groups Available in Inverness Area

North Oak Church in Citrus Springs will launch a 13-week DivorceCare support program beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, offering free help to anyone navigating separation or divorce. The program meets at the church located at the intersection of North Elkcam and North Citrus Springs boulevards in Citrus Springs. No church affiliation is required to participate.

DivorceCare uses a video and discussion format facilitated by trained leaders. Workbooks are available for purchase but are not required. Children and teenagers are welcome to attend the AWANA program and Youth Group at the same time, making it easier for parents to participate. Preregistration is available but not required at northoakbc.org/EVENTS. For more information, call 352-489-1688.

Residents in the Inverness area seeking help with substance use disorders have several local resources available. The Narcotics Anonymous Help Line can be reached at 352-508-1604 for questions about assistance, meeting times and locations. Information about Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, locations and formats in the Inverness area is available at sober.com. For those seeking affordable addiction treatment, a list of free and low-cost drug rehab centers and nonprofits serving Inverness can be found at rehabs.org. Mental health resources including therapists and psychiatrists are also available through therapy.com/florida/inverness.

A Women’s Grief Share Group is also gathering in the area for those processing loss. GriefShare, the same organization behind DivorceCare, offers gender-specific grief support recognizing that men and women often process grief differently. Citrus County residents are encouraged to reach out to North Oak Church or local resource lines for details on meeting schedules and locations for all available support groups.

Originally reported by Citrus County Chronicle – Inverness

Sources: Citrus County Chronicle – Inverness

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