Support Groups

La Leche League of Hiawatha/Brown County

La Leche League’s mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. Volunteer leaders are available for questions and home visits. We have a lending library, available to anyone, that covers many subjects about breastfeeding, healthy eating and lifestyle, working mothers, discipline, fathers, sleep, and much more.

We meet once a month, with the location changing, depending on hostess.

You can join La Leche League USA for $40, with most of the money staying with our local group; however, it is in no way required. Donations are always welcome.

Email HiawathaLLL@gmail.com

Other contacts:Carrie Potter (785.741.1111) and Niki Boswell (785.288.0113)

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

NAMI is a support organization for families dealing with a member who has a mental illness as well as for individuals with a mental disorder. NAMI's purpose is to provide education, support, and advocacy in the local community. There is no charge.

Meetings: Second Monday of each month at 6:30 PM.

Location: Hiawatha Community Hospital Conference Room at 4th and Utah/Northwest door and downstairs.

For more information: Contact Annette Wilson 785-742-2647 or Janet Schaible 785-742-3989,

WEIGHT WATCHERS

Weight Watchers offer the Points Plus program for weight loss. Power Start sessions after the main meeting help new members.

Meetings: Every Tuesday 6:00 to 6:30 PM (Weigh-in 5-6 PM)

Location: Hiawatha Community Conference Room 4th and Utah, Northwest Door and downstairs.

For more information: Contact Pat Pekaren at 785-742-2636 or Janet Schaible 785-742-3989.