Spokane support groups

“Connections” Bereavement Support For Families – Special support group led by Hospice of Spokane counselors for families with children in grades one to 12 who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Designed to help children and the adults who love them find a safe environment for the expression of feelings, recognize that they are not alone in their grief, understand that grief is a normal expression of loss, and learn about parenting a grieving child. Call (509) 456-0438 for more information and to register.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous – Meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m., at 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. No fees or weigh-ins. Visit www.foodaddicts.org, e-mail motherpen@yahoo.com or call Penny at (951) 850-7764 for more information.

Ongoing

Hospice of Spokane – 121 S. Arthur St., is offering this support group for those wishing to explore the spiritual dimensions of losing a loved one; Thursdays, noon-1 p.m. or 4-5 p.m.; (509) 456-0438.

Huntington’s Disease – Meets the third Wednesday of every other month, 7-8 p.m., Deaconess Education Building; contact Rhea Kline, (509) 747-4735.

Infertility Support Group – Meets the fourth Thursday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m., at Rocket Bakery, 3315 N. Argonne Road. Call (509) 981-1294 for more information.

Inland Empire Meth Alliance – Focuses on education and support for family and friends of meth addicts. Meets the first and third Saturdays of the month at 11 a.m., 3804 E. Pratt Ave. Contact: Deanna Moberg at (509) 533-0657 or e-mail aldemoberg@msn.com.

Inland Northwest Chapter of Multiple Sclerosis – Monthly meetings are held in Spokane, Spokane Valley, Coeur d’Alene, Lewiston/Clarkston, Colville, Wenatchee and Walla Walla; (509) 484-2022 or (800) 344-4867.

Kidz Count Family Support Group – For children and adults who have an adult family member with cancer; meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month, 6 p.m., Cancer Care Northwest, 601 S. Sherman. Call (509) 228-1244 to register.

La Leche League – For mother-to-mother support and information about breastfeeding. The West Plains group meets the second Monday of each month, 9:30 a.m., Airway Heights Library, 321 E. Herb St., Airway Heights. Call Laura at (509) 244-4191 or Shannon at (509) 258-6850 for more information. The North Side group meets the second Friday of each month, 10 a.m., Holy Family Medical Building, Health Education Center, 235 E. Rowan Ave. Call Alicia at (509) 484-0340 or Catherine at (509) 340-3875 for more information. The South Side group meets the third Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m., United Manito Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd. Call Sarah at (509) 279-0152 for more information. Call the La Leche League Hotline at (509) 534-3674 or visit www.lllusa.org/web/ spokanewa.html for more information.

Life After Loss Support Group – For those who have moved through early grief and need support to move through life after loss; call Eileen Lyons at (509) 456-0438.

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

Lorrie’s Footprints – For those dealing with multiple sclerosis, meets the third Thursday of the month, 1-3 p.m., Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 7307 N. Nevada St.; Kerry at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, (509) 482-2022.

Loss of a Child Support Group – For those in need of support in loss of a child of any age through death. Meets Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m., Hospice of Spokane, 121 S. Arthur St. Call Eileen Lyons at (509) 456-0438 for more information.

Loss of Spouse – Sponsored by Hospice of Spokane, for those who have lost a spouse through death. Meets Wednesdays, 1-2:15 p.m., Hospice of Spokane, 121 S. Arthur St.; (509) 456-0438.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Sponsors free education, support and outreach programs that help make life less difficult for individuals and families, including caregivers of children, affected by mental illness. All teachers, facilitators and speakers are trained volunteers with personal experience either as relatives of or as individuals living with mental illnesses. For information, dates, times and locations for courses and groups, or to schedule a speaker to visit your group, call (509) 838-5515 or e-mail namispokane@aimcomm.com.

Nicotine Anonymous – Twelve-step support group offering our experience to those who want to quit smoking. Meets Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., at Partners (formerly Spokane Valley Community Center), 10814 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. Call (509) 926-9804 or (509) 474-1845 for more information.

Night Life Support Group – Foster, adoptive and kinship parents meet the fourth Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m., Shilo Hills Fellowship, 207 E. Lincoln Road. Call Dru Powers at (509) 928-6697 for more information.

North Idaho/Eastern Washington Gluten Free Support Group – For those with celiac disease, gluten intolerance and wheat allergies. Monthly meetings feature a roundtable discussion on nutrition, recipes, dining out and more. Call (509) 536-7932 for times and locations and more information or sign up for e-mail reminders at www.meetup.com/NorthID- EasternWA-GlutenFree/.

OCD Support Group – Meets Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. at 12910 E. Sinto Ave., Spokane Valley. Cost is free; donations and volunteering are welcome. Visit www.lifesupportservices.webs .com, or contact Beverly at lifesupportservices@live.com, or call (509) 869-1069 for more information.

Overeaters Anonymous – Is food a problem for you? Do you binge eat for no apparent reason? Is food affecting your life? Free support group, no fees, no weigh-ins, no diets. Call (509) 328-9972 or visit www.lakecountryoa.org for more information.

Overeaters Anonymous – Meets Mondays, noon, at Moran United Methodist Church, 3601 E. 65th Ave. Call Roseann at (509) 922-8901 for more information.

Parents of Addicted Teens Group (Fee-Based Support Group) – For information, call (509) 747-6901 and leave a message.

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

Partners of Addicts (Fee-Based Support Group) – For more information, call (509) 747-6901 and leave a message.