On this page you will find a list of support groups in Oceana County and our neighbouring counties. Please make sure to check out the details of each support group, as the OCCOA is not necessarily the host of a support group.
Caregiver Support Group
This support group meets monthly at the Oceana County Council on Aging (4250 W. Tyler Rd., Hart). Please check our calendar for upcoming dates. All sessions are drop-in, various topics will be covered. Please call (231) 739-5858 for questions or if you require respite care. Registration is not required, but encouraged – please call (231) 873-4461 to register.
Grief Support Group “Living On”
Presented by Hospice of Michigan on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 6:00pm-7:15pm. The group meets at the Hospice of Michigan Office, 5177 W. U.S. 10, Suite 2, in Ludington. To register please call Alexandra Fuchsloch at (231) 527-0913 or 888-247-5701. Light refreshments will be served.
Growing In Grief
Please contact Harbor Hospice at 800-497-9559 or register online.
Domestic Violence Support Group
Please call the COVE (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters) at their Ludington office (231) 843-2541 for more information.
Visually Impaired Support Group
Meets every 3rd Monday of the month, 1:30 p.m., Ludington Senior Center, 308 S. Rowe St. Meets the 2nd and 4th Monday, 1:00 p.m. at Hesperia Library Community Room, 80 S. Division, Hesperia.
Hand Up Depression Support Group
Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 10 a.m. at Chippewa Creek Apts. and 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. at Hidden Forest Mobile Home Park, Ludington. Please call (231) 301-8095 for more information.