Spokane Support Groups

Caregiver – For people who are primary caregivers for a family member; meets the first and third Fridays of the month, 2 p.m., Elder Services, 5125 N. Market St. Call (509) 458-7450.

Caregiver – Meets monthly at the Holy Family adult day centers: 12715 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley; 6018 N. Astor St. and 4827 S. Palouse Highway. Call (509) 482-2475.

Coffee Time Support Group – Foster, adoptive, and kinship parents meet the third Thursday of the month, 9:30 a.m., East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone St. Call Dru Powers at (509) 928-6697 for more information.

Compassionate Friends of Spokane – For parents and grandparents who have lost a child. Meets the second Monday of the month, 7 p.m., St. Francis of Assissi Church, 1104 W. Heroy Ave. Call Mary Ann at (509) 328-1147 for more information.

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.

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

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 Group – Offers support for divorce grief and recovery. Meets Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. Runs through April. Call the church at (509) 747-1058 or Hazel Newkirk at (509) 235-5895 for 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.