Spokane support groups

Compassionate Friends Organization – A self-help organization offering friendship, understanding and hope to bereaved families that have experienced the death of a child of any age, from any cause. Open to parents, siblings, grandparents and other bereaved family members ages 14 years and older. Meets the second Monday of the month, 6:15-7:45 p.m., at Shadle Public Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Call (509) 483-4009 for more information.

“Connections” Bereavement Support For Families – Special support group led by Hospice of Spokane counselors for families with children in grades 1-12 who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Designed to help children and the adults who love them find a safe environment for the expression of feelings, recognize that they are not alone in their grief, understand that grief is a normal expression of loss, and learn about parenting a grieving child. Call (509) 456-0438 for more information and to register.

Dads Helping Dads – Meets Fridays, 7 p.m., Fowler Church, 3928 N. Howard St., to discuss the important roles fathers play in their children’s lives. Contact Terrence at (509) 290-6494 for more information.

Death of Infant or Child Support – Sponsored by the Spokane Chapter M.I.S.S. Foundation. Meets the first Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., Center for Family Development, 1404 E. 11th Ave.; (509) 744-1117.

Diabetes Education Center – Meets Mondays and Tuesdays at Holy Family Hospital, 5633 N. Lidgerwood; call (509) 232-8138 for more information.

Diabetes Support Group – The group is led by a certified diabetes educator. Meets the first Tuesday of the month, 5:30-7 p.m., INHS Community Wellness Center, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., second floor, Suite 245. For more information call (509) 232-8145.

Displaced Homemakers – Sponsored by Community Colleges of Spokane, it is open to women in transition. Meets fall through spring; free; (509) 279-6065.

Divorce Recovery Support Group - Offering help and hope to those going through divorce. Meets every Thursday at 6:45 p.m., room 213, First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. For more information, call Hazel at (509) 235-5895 or the church at (509) 747-1058.

DivorceCare Recovery Support Group – Meets Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Eastpoint Church, 15303 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. Cost is $25 for workbook. Call Brian at (509) 533-6800 or Sandee at (509) 892-5255 for more information.

Domestic Violence Recovery Group – ARMS (Abuse Recovery Ministries and Services) offers free, faith-based classes in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene areas for women who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse. Call (866) 262-9284 for locations and more information.

Down Syndrome Family Network Support Group – Meets Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Garland Avenue Alliance Church, 2011 W. Garland Ave.; contact Carolee Spradley at (509) 499-8792.

Dystonia Support Group – Conversation group, meets first Thursday of the month, 2-3:15 p.m., at Marie Callendars Restaurant and Bakery, 2111 N. Argonne Road, Spokane Valley; educational meeting, alternate second Thursday or Saturday of the month, 1:30-3 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St., in the board room; meditation meeting, third Thursday of the month, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Spokane, Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St.; working session, fourth Thursday of the month, 2-3:30 p.m., at individual homes. Call (509) 951-8480 or email denise@designden.com.

Epilepsy Education and Support – Educational seminar/support groups for adults and teens; (509) 325-1128.