Spokane support groups

New listings

“Connections” Child/Parent Grief Support Group – Wednesdays, Jan. 18-Feb. 22, 6-7 p.m., Hospice of Spokane, 121 S. Arthur. For children in grades 1-12 and their parents who are coping with loss. Call 456-0438 to register.

ICAN of Spokane – The Spokane Chapter of the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN), a mother-to-mother support group dedicated to preventing unnecessary cesareans through education and providing support for cesarean recovery, will meet Monday, 7-9 p.m., in the Notre Dame Room at the Gamelin Center, 20 W. Ninth Ave. Contact Allison at 435-1676 for more information.

Ataxia Support Group – Will meet Monday, 4:30-6 p.m. in the Mary Bead Room at Sacred Heart Medical Center. For more information, contact Ralf at 448-6204.

Ongoing

Alzheimer’s Support Group – Meets the third Monday of the month, 1:30-3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St.; 747-1085.

American Family Rights Association – Support meetings online and in Washington state. Families with difficulties involving child custody cases of children placed in the care of the Department of Children and Family Services are invited to participate. For information, e-mail waafra@yahoo.com; or call Kelly Vick at 217-7710.

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.

ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Caregiver Support – Sponsored by the ALS Association Evergreen Chapter, Spokane Branch. Meets the second Saturday of each month, 1-3 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 18014 Broadway, Spokane Valley. Call 536-6585 for more information.

ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Patient and Caregiver meeting – Sponsored by the ALS Association Evergreen Chapter, Spokane Branch. Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month, 6-8 p.m., in Bernard Marin Room at Sacred Heart Medical Center, 20 W. Ninth Ave. Call 536-6585 for more information.

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.

Bereavement Support Group – Presented by the Providence Center for Faith and Healing. 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.