Idaho support groups

Thu., Feb. 10, 2011

Grief Support Group – For those who have lost loved ones; meets 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Kootenai Medical Center; (208) 666-3285.

HIV/AIDS Support Group – Meets 7-9 p.m. the first, third and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Hospice in Coeur d’Alene; (208) 769-6254.

Idaho Regional Children’s Mental Health Council Meetings – Third Friday of each month, 12:15-2 p.m., Fox Auditorium at Kootenai Medical Center, 2003 Lincoln Way. Call Marcey Day, (208) 704-3473; or visit www.healthandwelfare. idaho.gov.

Inland Empire Meth Alliance – Focuses on the education and support for family and friends of meth addicts. Meets the first and third Saturdays of the month, 11 a.m. at 3804 E. Pratt Ave. Contact: Judy Reid, Coeur d’Alene, (208) 659-2839 or e-mail jreid66@msn.com; Deanna Moberg at (509) 533-0657 or e-mail aldemoberg@msn.com.

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

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