Idaho support groups

Fri., May 11, 2007

The Spokesman-Review

Bipolar Support Group – meets Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. in Classroom 3 at Kootenai Medical Center, 2003 Lincoln Way; (208) 666-2960.

Al-Anon – a nonprofit for family members and friends of substance abusers, meets Mondays at 6 p.m. at Country Club Lane and Main Street, Pinehurst; Tuesdays, 7 p.m., at Nazarene Church, Fourth and Honeysuckle; Wednesdays, noon and 5 p.m., and “Break the Cycle” adult child focus, Thursday, noon, Room 5, at St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, 625 E. Haycraft; Fridays, noon, Kootenai Medical Center, Classroom 1; 208) 676-0549; Betty at (208) 665-0615; Robbie at (208) 699-4211.

Brain Injury Association of Idaho – seeking persons with brain injuries, relatives, professionals and interested community members to join; write to BIA-Idaho, P.O. Box 414, Boise, ID 83701-0414; (888) 374-3447.

Breast Cancer Support Group – meets Mondays, noon-1:30 p.m., Kootenai Medical Center classrooms; (208) 666-3800.

Cancer Support Group at Kootenai Medical Center – meets Wednesdays, 1-2:30 p.m., basement classroom of the North Idaho Cancer Center, 700 Ironwood Drive; (208) 666-3604; www.kmc.org.

Caregivers Support Group – meets the first and third Thursdays, 10-11 a.m., Kootenai Medical Center, 2003 Lincoln Way; (208) 666-3702.

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