Support groups
DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays – Free seminar features practical suggestions, guidance and reassurance through video interviews with counselors, experts in divorce-related care and people who have experienced the holidays after separation or divorce. Topics include: “Why the Holidays Are Tough,” “What Emotions to Expect,” “How to Plan and Prepare,” “How to Handle Uncomfortable Situations,” and “Using the Holidays to Help You Heal.” Nov. 28, 6-8 p.m., at Dalton Gardens Church of Christ, 6439 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 772-0541 or email bbusch1961@gmail.com for more information.
Ongoing
Teen Overeaters Anonymous – 12-step program of recovery. Group discusses what is eating us instead of what we are eating. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins. Held Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m., at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 9706 N. Division St. Call (509) 328-9972 or visit www.oa.org for more information.
Temple Keepers Health and Habits – A biblical approach to dealing with unhealthy habits and addictions. Meets Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., New Heights Open Bible Church, 4017 E. 21st Ave.; (509) 599-9080.
The Parent Project – Award winning parent intervention program helps participants become an empowered parent, reduce conflict and improve their parent child relationship. Programs are 10-12 weeks long. Held at Sacred Heart Women’s Center’s Avista Room, 101 W. Eighth Ave. For more information about fees and locations, call (509) 389-2930, fax (509) 455-8903, visit www.parentproject.com or email cgbagley@peoplepc.com.
Understanding Trauma – For survivors of sexual assault; free and open to men, women, adolescents and caregivers of survivors. Offered by The Victim Rights Response Team of Lutheran Community Services. Call (509) 343-5060 to find a group that is right for you; call (509) 747-8224 or visit www.lcsnw.org for more information.
Veterans Outreach Center – Free counseling for male and female veterans sexually assaulted or harassed during their military service, and for war zone veterans and significant others; for appointment, call (509) 444-8387.
Washington Adoption Reunion Movement – For those involved in search and reunion of adoptions. Meets the third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., Mother Bede Room at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center; call Joan DeGroot at (509) 921-0600.
Woman to Woman – For breast cancer patients, survivors, family and friends; meets second and fourth Mondays of the month, 6-7 p.m., Deer Park, Mount Carmel (Colville) and Newport Community hospitals; (800) 228-6618.
Women with Cancer Support Group – For women wanting support and encouragement, meets second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 5:30 p.m., Cancer Care Northwest North Spokane Office, 605 E. Holland Ave., Suite 100. Call 228-1244 to register.
Women’s Support Group – Meets the second Tuesday of the month, 6-8 p.m. at Fairwinds Retirement Community, 520 E. Holland Ave. Soup, salad and dessert is available for $3. Call (509) 448-5660 for more information.
YWCA Domestic Violence – For women who have experienced abuse in relationships; free and confidential. Child care available; 829 W. Broadway Ave.; (509) 326-1190, Ext. 139.
Idaho
ALS Association – meets the second Tuesday of every month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Hospice of North Idaho, 9493 N. Government Way, Hayden; (877) 201-3610.
Alzheimer’s Support Group – Meets the third Saturday of every month, 1:30-3 p.m., Kootenai Medical Center’s classrooms; (208) 772-2542.
AMEND Center – Comprehensive educational, treatment and support center for men at the Courthouse Plaza, 520 Government Way, Coeur d’Alene; (208) 665-2432.
Anger-Management Class – Meets Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at AMEND Center, 520 Government Way, Coeur d’Alene; (208) 665-2432.
Batterer Treatment – Classes are 7:15 p.m. on Mondays and 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays at AMEND Center, 520 Government Way, Coeur d’Alene; (208) 665-2432.
Bereaved Parents of the USA – Coeur d’Alene Chapter of support group for bereaved parents and families who have experienced the death of a child. Meets the third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, 635 E. Haycraft Road, Coeur d’Alene. Call Kathy, (208) 773-5684; or visit www.nidbereavedparents.org.
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.
Cancer Support Group at Kootenai Medical Center – Meets Wednesdays, 1-2:30 p.m., at Kootenai Medical Center, 700 Ironwood Drive; (208) 666-2684; www.kmc.org.
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous HOW (Honest, Open and Willing) – Twelve-step meeting Mondays, 7-8 p.m. at Kootenai Medical Center classrooms. Open to all ages who want a healthy and proven way to lose or maintain weight; (208) 765-5402 or (509) 926-4201.
Debtors Anonymous – Meets Thursdays, 7-8 p.m., Community Presbyterian Church, 417 William St., Post Falls; (208) 762-9919 or www.spokaneda.org.
Depression and Bipolar Support Group – Meets Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. at Kootenai Medical Center, 2003 Lincoln Way; (208) 691-9674 or (208) 666-2960.
Divorce Adjustment Support Group – Meets at Poignant Possibilities, Coeur d’Alene. Call Darwin, (208) 667-8474.
Domestic Violence Support Group – Meets 7-9 p.m. Mondays and 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays at the Women’s Center, 1010 Ironwood, Suite 110; (208) 664-9303.
Fat Flush Plan Support Group – Meets Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., Unity Church of North Idaho, 4465 N. 15th St.; (208) 664-1125.
Food Addicts Anonymous – Meets Mondays at 7 p.m. in the classrooms at Kootenai Medical Center, 2003 Lincoln Way. Call Becca at (208) 704-1586; or Sasha, (208) 704-1999.
Gamblers Anonymous Coeur d’Alene – Meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7-8 p.m. at St. Pius Catholic Church, 625 E. Haycraft Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 503-3884 or (509) 342-4804 or email ga4cda@gmail.com.