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Spokane Support Groups

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Spocannabis – Spokane’s only medical marijuana patient advocacy and fellowship group for medical cannabis users and caregivers. Meets every Saturday, 1 p.m., Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 314 S. Spruce St. For more information call (509) 998-3405 or visit www.spocannabis.org.

Ongoing

Spirituality Support Group – United for Peace. Meets the second Tuesday of the month, 5:15-6 p.m., St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Contact Damiana Harper at (509) 483-6495 ext. 16 or e-mail dharper@stjosephfamilycenter.org.

Spokane Fathers Network – Group for fathers who have children with special health care needs. Meets the first Wednesday of the month. Contact Lance Morehouse at (509) 328-6326.

Spokane Mothers of Multiples Support Group – Support for moms of twins, triplets or more. Meets the second Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2715 S. Ray St. Contact Joni Kirk at (208) 596-9327 or e-mail miraclebonus@gmail.com or visit www.miraclebonus.com.

Spokane Multiple Sclerosis Family Support Group – Meets the third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 330 E. Boone Ave. Call Marsha at (509) 482-2022 for more information.

Spokane Northside Multiple Sclerosis Support Group – Meets the third Thursday of the month, 1 p.m., Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 7307 N. Nevada St. Call (509) 482-2022 for more information.

Spokane Parent to Parent – Group for parents who have children with special needs. Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month. For time and location, please contact Terry Villalovoz at (509) 328-6326 ext. 210.

Spokane Valley Multiple Sclerosis Support Group – Meets the last Wednesday of every month, 6-8 p.m., Valley Hospital Health Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Call (509) 482-2022 for more information.

Spondylitis Support Group Meets the fourth Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-noon, Deaconess Health and Education Center, 910 W. Fifth Ave.; contact Joan, (509) 624-8214.

Spouse Grief Support Group – For those in need of support in loss of a spouse through death. Meets Wednesdays, 1-2:15 p.m., Hospice of Spokane, 121 S. Arthur St. Call Eileen Lyons at (509) 456-0438 for more information.

Stepping Forward – Two classes that help cancer patients and their family members through the emotional issues of cancer. Class times and locations vary according to patients’ needs. To register, call the Providence Cancer Center at (509) 474-5490.

Stroke Support Group – For inpatients, discharged patients, families and caregivers, providing education, sharing resources and offering emotional support. Meets the second Wednesday of each month, noon- 1 p.m., Holy Family Health Education Center, room 5, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Free. Call (509) 482-3957 or (509) 482-1855 for more information.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome – Meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Locations alternate monthly between Argonne County Library and Northside County Library; call for a location; (509) 456-0505.

Survivor Citizen Action Team – Survivors of vehicular assault from impaired drivers meet the second Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council’s Prevention Center, 8104 E. Sprague Ave.; (509) 922-8383.

Survivors of a Loved One’s Suicide Support Group – For those friends and family who have lost a loved one to suicide. Meets Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Hospice of Spokane, 121 S. Arthur St. Call Eileen Lyons at (509) 456-0438 for more information.

Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests – Meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 2011 W. Garland Ave.; 991-8834 or Michael at (509) 701-4730.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly – Meets Thursdays, 7 a.m. weigh-in, 8 a.m. meeting, Reardan Presbyterian Church, 150 W. Spokane Ave.; (509) 244-3708.