Support Groups

We provide a variety of support groups at Nativity, listed below.  We want to provide a faith-based supportive environment to help you on your journey to healing and following Christ.

Grief Support Group

This group offers support to all who have suffered the death of a loved one and are in need of the comfort that sharing can bring. Led by trained facilitators, the meetings are open to all adults at no charge.

When: 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month | 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Where: Nativity School
Contact: Rosemary Viani at 703-407-4859 for ZOOM invitation

Support Group for Widows

IN MARY’ FOOTSTEPS
All widows are invited to join us in this group of faith and fellowship to focus on the continuing journey of widows.  Meetings will be held on the second Monday of the month at 11:00 am in the Training Room.  These will include prayers offered for our beloved husbands and an opportunity to talk about them and our needs going forward.  Please contact Cat Sands, Pastoral Minister, with any questions.

When: 2nd Mondays of the month | 11:00 am
Where: Training Room (in back of the church)
Contact: Cat Sands, 703-455-2400 or csands@nativityburke.org

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Supporting Mental Health Recovery

If you have a family member or friend, aged 18 years of age or older, with a mental illness, we would welcome you to a National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Northern Virginia Family Support Group where we will share strategies and information to help ourselves and our loved ones. The group is led by co-facilitators trained by NAMI.

When: 2nd Thursday of the Month | 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Where: Virtual on Zoom—Register through the NAMI Northern Virginia website to receive the Zoom link
Contact: Esther Lee at elee@nami-nova.org to be added for group meeting reminders and questions

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Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous no longer meets at Nativity. 

Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; and neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

For help, call the Catholic Helpline: (970) 989-2670

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Diabetes Support Group

We are meeting in-person!  Are you frustrated with the daily challenges of managing your diabetes?  The Diabetes Support Group is open to all affected by diabetes.

When: 2nd Wednesdays of the month | 7:00–8:00 pm
Where: Room 204 of Nativity School
Contact: brzivich@aim.com

Dementia Caregivers Support Group

Effective immediately and until further notice, our caregiver support efforts will exist outside the meeting format only.  We are exploring new ways to bring comfort, friendship, and assistance to caregivers without meeting in person.  Monthly meetings offer information, encouragement, and fellowship for anyone caring for a family member or close friend with any form of dementia.  Before first attending, please contact Eileen Thompson.

Contact:  Ms. Thompson at eileen.thompson1@gmail.com

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