Spokane Support Groups

Learning Disabilities Association – Helping youth with learning disabilities; (509) 238-4496.

Life After Loss – For those who are through the early stages of grief and are ready to move forward, Hospice of Spokane, the group meets Tuesdays, 3:45 p.m., at 121 S. Arthur. Call before attending; contact Eileen Lyons, (509) 456-0438.

Lilac Blind Foundation – “Ex-sighted” group for the visually impaired and legally blind meets second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 10-11:30 a.m., Lilac Blind Foundation, 1212 N. Howard; (509) 328-9116.

Lorrie’s Footprints – This multiple sclerosis support gorup meets the third Thursday of the month, 1-3 p.m., Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 7307 N. Nevada; Stacey at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, (509) 482-2022.

Loss of Child – For adults grieving the death of a child of any age, offered by Hospice of Spokane, 121 S. Arthur, meets Wednesdays at 4 p.m.; call Eileen, (509) 456-0438.

Loss of Spouse – Sponsored by Hospice of Spokane, for those who have lost a spouse through death. Meets Wednesdays, 1:15 p.m., 121 S. Arthur; Eileen, (509) 456-0438.

Lupus Foundation of America, Spokane – Meets monthly. Call Debbie at (509) 990-4865 or (877) 774-2992.

Moms/Men At Home Making A … difference – Support for those who work from home while raising their children; meets Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Spuler Auto Sales Building, 12211 E. Trent. Children are welcome, toy corner is provided; contact Penne Spuler at (509) 990-8488.

MOPS Group (Mothers of Preschoolers) – Meets the first Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. Childcare provided. Call Kim at (509) 701-0915 or email kimberly032003@yahoo.com.

Muscular Dystrophy Association – Offers free support groups in the Spokane area for individuals and their families affected by neuromuscular diseases, including muscular dystrophy, myasthenia gravis, spinal muscular atrophy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease), second Thursday of the month, 3-5 p.m., 140 S. Arthur St., fifth-floor conference room. Call Audrey Burr at (509) 533-5470.

Multiple Sclerosis Association of America – Meets the second Monday of the month, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Call Helen Anderson at (509) 921-5608.

Myasthenia Gravis – Meets the second Thursday of the month, 1 p.m., Deaconess Educational Center. Call (509) 456-5619 or (509) 499-4140.

National Alliance on Mental Illness, Family to Family – Meets the third Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m., Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 2733 Northwest Blvd. Call (509) 838-5515.

National Alliance on Mental Illness, Schizophrenia – Meets the first Monday of the month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Room 266 at the Deaconess Health and Education, 910 W. Fifth Ave.; location may change; call Ron Anderson at (509) 235-4630 for more information and to verify place.

Naranon – For families and friends of drug addicts. Meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m., Bethany Presbyterian Church, 301 S. Freya. Call Walt or Lois at (509) 489-6368.

New Moms – Mother-Baby Time is a support group for new moms and mothers-to-be. Meets Wednesdays, 10 a.m., Sacred Heart Women’s Center at the Medical Center Building, 820 S. McClellan St. Suite 226; (509) 474-2400.

Nicotine Anonymous – Twelve-step support group offering our experience to those who want to quit smoking. Meets Wednesdays, 4:45- 6 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. No dues; call (509) 926-9804 or (509) 927-1153.

Parents of Addicted Teens Group (Fee-Based Support Group) – Call (509) 747-6901.

Parkinson’s – Meets the third Monday of the month, 2-4 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley; (509) 473-2490.

Partners of Addicts (Fee-Based Support Group) – Call (509) 747-6901 and leave a message.

Passages – Provides peer-to-peer support from primary caregivers of children/adolescents with complex mental health needs. Meetings are on the first Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Volunteers of America building, 525 W. Second Ave., Passages Parent room; (509) 688-1103 or (509) 892-9241.

Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome – Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 2:30 p.m., Women’s Drop-in Center, 218 S. Howard; (509) 455-4249.

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy – Meets the second Friday of the month, 11 a.m., Valley Hospital and Medical Center, 12606 E. Mission; (509) 921-6645.

Rectal Cancer – Meets the fourth Tuesday of every month from 5:30-7 p.m. For information and location, call Providence Cancer Support Center at (509) 474-5490.

Relationships Support Group – Meets at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. The group focuses on building communication skills in all relationships. For more information and location, call (509) 747-7147.

Scleroderma – Meets the third Thursday of the month in January, March, May, July, September and November, 7-8:30 p.m., Deaconess Health and Education Center, 910 W. Fifth, Room 263. Call Debbie Liddell at (509) 467-8725 or Roberta Choma at (509) 467-7269. Scleroderma Foundation Web site is www.scleroderma.org.

Sexaholics – Call (509) 464-3376.