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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Upcoming

Child/Parent Grief Support Group – for youths in grades 1-12 and the adults who love them, meets Wednesdays through Nov. 9, 6-7 p.m., Hospice of Spokane, 121 S. Arthur St.; free; to register, call 456-0438.

Insulin Pump Support Group – Nov. 9, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Rockwood Clinic, 400 E. Fifth Ave. Dietician will be on-hand to discuss new weight loss drug. Contact Deborah at 838-1391 for more information.

Ongoing

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Group – Facilitated by Audrey Burr, A.C.S.W., meets the fourth Wednesday of the month, 3 p.m., 140 S. Arthur, fifth floor conference room; 533-5470.

Beats and Rythms – For young adults with congenital heart disease. Meets the second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Hospital, Notre Dame-Bernard Morin Room, 20 W. Ninth. Call 893-9071.

Better Breathers Meeting – Sponsored by the American Lung Association, this support group for adults with lung conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, COPD or pulmonary fibrosis meets the first Wednesday of every month, 1 p.m., East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone. For information, call 325-6516.

Bereavement Support Group – Presented by the Providence Center for Faith and Healing, the next bereavement support group starts in September. For details, call 474-3008.

Bereavement Support Group – Hospice of Spokane, 121 S. Arthur, is offering this support group for those wishing to explore the spiritual dimensions of losing a loved one on Thursdays, noon-1 p.m. or 4-5 p.m. For information call 456-0438.

Bipolar Support Group – Meets first and third Mondays of the month, 6:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Hospital, Mary Bede Room, L3, east of cafeteria. For information, call the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill at 838-5515.

Bipolar Support Group – Meets first and third Tuesdays of the month, 7-9 p.m., Bethany Presbyterian Church, 301 S. Freya. Call Abe at 924-1696 for information.

Brain Injury Association of Washington – For survivors, families and professionals meets the second Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley. Call Irene at 473-6153.

Breast Cancer Support Group – Meets first and third Wednesdays of the month, 6-8 p.m., Holy Family Hospital. Call 325-8716.

Breast Cancer Support Group Meets first and third Thursdays of the month, 6-8 p.m., Cancer Care Northwest, 12615 E. Mission, Suite 200. Free; call 325-8716 for more information.

Cancer Support Group – Patients, families and friends welcome first and third Tuesdays of the month, 5:30-7 p.m., Holy Family Hospital. Call 474-5490.

Cancer Support Group – Meets first and third Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m., Cancer Care Northwest, South Office, 601 S. Sherman, 747-4316; another group meets first and third Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m., Valley Hospital and Medical Center, classroom B, 12606 E. Mission. Call Sandy at 325-8716.

Caregiver Support Group For people who are primary caregivers for a family member; meets first and the third Fridays, 2 p.m., Elder Services, 5125 N. Market. Call 458-7450.

Caregiver Support Groups meet monthly at the Holy Family adult day centers: 12715 E. Mission, 6018 N. Astor and 4827 S. Palouse Highway. Call 482-2475.

Celebrate Recovery – A Christian 12-step ministry meets Fridays, 7-10 p.m., Southside Christian Church, 2934 E. 27th; 535-2301 or www.southsidechristian-church.org.

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders – Also hyperactivity, social or other behavior problems, fourth Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., 1620 N. Monroe; 327-8039.

Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Support Group – Telephone reassurance; 487-4861.

Co-Dependents Anonymous – meets Saturdays, 9-10:30 a.m., Westminster Congregational Church, 411 S. Washington; 624-1366.

Co-Dependents Anonymous – meets Tuesdays, 7 p.m., St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2404 N. Howard; 244-3590.

Codependency Therapy Support Group and Couples Therapy and Support Group – Call David Stanzak, M.S.W., 747-7147.

Compulsive/Self-Sabotaging Behavior – Wednesdays, 5 p.m., insurance accepted; contact David Stanzak, M.S.W., 747-7147.