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Hibbing Area Community Groups

Center for Independent Living of NE Minnesota
Mesabi Mall Suite 25, 1101 E. 37^th Street, Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 262-6675 Voice/TTY, (218) 262-6677 Fax

Hibbing Brain Injury Support Group
A social/support group for individuals with Brain Injury meets the first Tuesday of the month at the CILNM office, 1101 E 37^th Street, Suite 25, Mesabi Mall in Hibbing from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. to discuss issues, and plan recreational activities. For more information please contact Alice at (218)262-6675.

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Support Group
Through participation in this group, you can learn more about Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Syndrome and have the opportunity to talk freely about problems, concerns and frustrations. This group meets at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 1111 South 8th Street, Virginia the second Thursday of the month from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. For More information please contact Alice at (218)262-6675.

Vision Loss Support Group
This group meets the second Wednesday of each month from 2:00 to 3:30 P.M. at the CILNM Office, 1101 E 37^th Street, Suite 25, Mesabi Mall in Hibbing. For more information please contact Alice at (218)262-6675.

Multiple Sclerosis Support/Educational Group
Multiple Sclerosis Support/Educational Group meets the last Thursday of each month at the CILNM Office, 1101 E 37^th Street, Suite 25, Mesabi Mall, in Hibbing from 1:00 to 2:30 P.M. For more information please contact Alice at (218)262-6675.

Depression Support Group
The Depression Group will continue to meet starting at 10:30 A.M. at the CILNM Office in the Mesabi Mall. Sessions will be held May 17^th, May 31^st, June 14^th, June 28^th, July 12^th, and July 26^th. The group is free of charge and is not to exceed twelve people. To register or for more information, call CILNM at (218)262-6675.

Virginia Brain Injury Support Group
A social/support group for individuals with Brain Injury meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. and the fourth Wednesday of each month from 2:00 to 3:30 P.M. at the Virginia Regional Medical Center. For more information please contact Alice at (218)262-6675.

Grand Rapids Brain Injury Group
This group is for people with brain injuries who want to offer support and awareness to others. Guest speakers will be scheduled quarterly. Family and friends are also invited to attend. Meetings will be held on the third Thursday of each month from 1:30 to 3:00 P.M. at the Itasca Resource Center, 1209 S.E. 2^nd Avenue in Grand Rapids. For more information contact Billie Jo at 1-800-390-3681.

Food For Thought
CILNM will begin a new support group for anyone interested or struggling with their own or someone else's poor eating habits. This group will meet the first Monday of every month from 3:30 to 4:30 P.M. at the CILNM, Mesabi Mall in Hibbing. To sign up or for more information contact Billie Jo at (218)262-6675.

Once A.P.O.N. A Time (A Peace of Nature)
Join this fun and educational group learning about nature's wildlife and participating in campfire and forestry demonstrations at Carey Lake this Summer. Session dates and times: July 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, and 30th. All sessions are from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. If bad weather occurs, Hibbing Library is our back-up place. For more information, contact Billie Jo at (218)262-6675.

Duluth Area Community Groups

Center for Independent Living of NE Minnesota
Ordean Building Suite 400, 424 W. Superior Street, Duluth MN 55802
(218) 726-4896 Voice/TTY, (218) 726-4897 Fax

Brain Injury Survivors Group
Social/support group for individuals who have had a brain injury. This group meets every Tuesday in the Polinsky Conference room from 3:30 - 4:30 PM.

Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Support Group
Meets the 3^rd Thursday each month at St. Luke's Hosp. Clinic Bldg, Rm 329A from 7:00 - 9:00 PM.

Men with Disabilities Group
This group includes men of all disabilities. Meetings are held the 2^nd & 4^th Monday of the month in Conference Room B at the Ordean Building (424 West Superior Street) from 12:30 - 1:30 PM.

Parenting with A Disability Group
This group is for parents who have a disability. Meets are held the 3^rd Thursday of each month at the Washington Center from 6:00 - 7:00 PM, (free childcare provided)

People with Disabilities for Change
This group advocates for the rights of individuals with disabilities to have equal access to goods and services in the area. The group meets the 3^rd Wednesday of every month in Miller Dwan, Classrooms 1, 2 & 3 at 11:30 A.M.

Vision Loss Support Group
The group meets the 2^nd Thursday each month in Conference Room A at the Ordean Building (424 W. Superior St) from 1:30 - 2:30 PM.

Women with Disabilities Support Group
This group includes women of all disabilities. The group meets on the 1^st Wednesday each month in Conference room A at the Ordean Building (424 W. Superior St.) from 5:00 - 6:30 PM.

For additional information on any of these groups, please call CILNM: (218) 726-4896

All group meeting dates and times are subject to change,
contact a CILNM office for more information.

If you are a person with a disability or a family member of a person with a disability and you would like to start your own support group with the assistance of the staff from the Center for Independent Living of Northeastern Minnesota (CILNM), please contact the office in Hibbing (218) 262-6675 or Duluth (218) 726-4896.

CILNM appreciates the many hours its volunteers contribute to its effectiveness in our communities. CILNM is always looking for volunteers to perform clerical, data processing, receptionist, peer support, fund raising, and special project coordination duties. If you would like to be a part of our volunteer team please contact the CILNM staff at (218) 262-6675 or (218) 726-4896.