Support groups
Into Action Al-Anon Family Group – Meets Sundays, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Advent Lutheran Church, 13009 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. For more information call Jamie at (509) 953-4495 or visit www.wa-al-anon.org.
Divorce Recovery Support Group – Offering help and hope to those going through divorce. Meets Thursdays at 6:45 p.m., Room 213, First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. For more information, call Hazel at (509) 235-5895 or the church at (509) 747-1058.
Ongoing
AIDS Coalition – For meetings in the area, call the Inland Northwest AIDS Coalition at (509) 622-0721.
Adult Children of Hoarders – Anonymous recovery group of men and women who grew up with a parent who hoards. Group meets to explore their commonalities in a safe, respectful manner, discover how growing up in the hoard affected them in the past and continues to color their habits today. Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 7 p.m., at 5025 N. Market St. Cost is free, donations are accepted. Call (509) 434-8874, visit www.achspokane.wordpress.com or email achspokane@gmail.com for more information.
Adult Co-Victims to Homicide or Other Violent Death – For information about times and places, call Dan Fox at Lutheran Community Services, (509) 747-8224.
Al-Anon Family Groups – Offers support and understanding for family and friends of problem drinkers by sharing experiences with finding solutions to common problems from living with or loving an alcoholic. Each Al-Anon Family Group’s one purpose is to help family and friends of alcoholics. Call (509) 456-2125 or visit www.wa-al-anon.org for more information.
Alateen Family Groups – Support group for young people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Meetings offer shared experiences with finding solutions to common problems of living with or loving an alcoholic. Each Alateen Family Group’s one purpose is to help teenagers of alcoholics. Call (509) 456-2125 for more information.
Al-Anon Adult Children of Alcoholics Family Groups – Offers support and understanding for family of problem drinkers by sharing experiences with finding solutions to common problems from growing up in an alcoholic home. Each Al-Anon Family Group’s one purpose is to help family and friends of alcoholics. Call (509) 456-2125 or visit www.wa-al-anon.org for more information.
Alcoholics Anonymous – For meeting times and locations, visit www.aa.org or call the Spokane Central office at (509) 624-1442.
ALS Patient and Caregiver meeting – Sponsored by the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Association Evergreen Chapter, Spokane Branch. Meets the fourth Thursday of each month, 3-4:30 p.m., Valley Hospital and Medical Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley Call (877) 201-3610 or email nadeanw@alsa-ec.org for more information.
Alzheimer’s – For locations and times for the 12 support groups in Spokane County, contact the Alzheimer’s Association Inland Northwest chapter at (509) 473-3390.
Alzheimer’s, South Hill – Meets the third Wednesday of the month, 1-2:30 p.m., The Waterford; Dena Kutrich, (509) 536-2929.
Alzheimer’s Support Group – Meets the third Tuesday of the month, 1 p.m., at Pine Ridge Alzheimer’s Care Center, 12009 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Open to the public. Refreshments provided. Call (509) 924-4388 for more information.
Alzheimer’s – Meets the third Monday of the month, 1:30-3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St.; Margie Berland, (509) 466-2864 or Bill Atchison, (509) 624-9265.
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group – Meets the first Friday of the month. 2-3:30 p.m., Valley Hospital and Medical Center, Educational Building, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Call (509) 924-4388 or visit www.alz.org/inlandnorthwest for more information.
American Family Rights Association – Support meetings online and in Washington state. Families with difficulties involving child custody cases of children placed in the care of the Department of Children and Family Services are invited to participate. For more information, email waafra@yahoo.com; or call Kelly Vick at (509) 217-7710.
Amputee Support Group – Provides opportunity to meet people, share experiences and concerns, enjoy special speakers, and discuss important topics. Meets from 11 a.m.-noon, at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Call (509) 473-6681 or visit www.stlukesrehab.org/ sub.aspx?id=495 to register and for more information.
Another Way – Alcoholics Anonymous support group. Meets Fridays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Call (509) 326-6443 or (509) 230-0231 for more information.
Autism Support Group – Meets the third Wednesday of select months, 6:30-8:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Call (509) 624-3323 for more information.
Bariatric Support Group – Meets monthly to support the bariatric population. Holy Family Health Education Center, Room 1, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Call (509) 252-6311 for more information.
Bereavement Support Groups – Hospice of Spokane offers various support groups. Spouse/Partner Grief: Wednesdays, 1-2:15 p.m. at Hospice of Spokane, 121 S. Arthur St., for those who have lost a spouse through death. General Grief: Mondays, 6-7 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9706 N. Division, or 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave., or Thursdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Loss of a Child: Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m., at Hospice of Spokane. Survivor of a Loved One’s Suicide: Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at Hospice of Spokane. Connections Child/Parent Grief: Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m., at Hospice of Spokane. Bereavement Support Class: First, second and third Thursdays of each month, 1:30-2:30 p.m., at Hospice of Spokane. Call the Hospice of Spokane Bereavement Department for more information and registration at (509) 456-0438 or visit www.hospiceofspokane.org.
Bipolar – Meets first and third Tuesdays of the month, 7-9 p.m., Bethany Presbyterian Church, 301 S. Freya St., (509) 924-1696.
Brain Injury Association of Washington – For survivors, caregivers, families and friends. Meets the second Wednesday of the month, 7-9 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Call (509) 340-0786.
Breast Cancer – Meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month. For times, location or more information, call Tess Taft at (509) 228-1206.
Breast Cancer Support Group – For women who want information and support through stages of cancer; meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month, 5:30 p.m., Cancer Care Northwest Valley Office, 12615 E. Mission, Suite 200, Spokane Valley. Call (509) 228-1244 to register.
Cancer – Patients, families and friends welcome; first, third and fifth Tuesdays of the month, 5:30-7 p.m., Holy Family Hospital, Health Education Center, Room 6; (509) 474-5490.
Cancer Support Group – For patients, caregivers, families and friends, meets Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., Cancer Care Northwest, 601 S. Sherman St. Call (509) 228-1206 to register.
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.
Idaho
ALS Association – meets the second Tuesday of the 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.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous – 12-step fellowship based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. Held Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., at Bonner General Hospital, 520 N. Third Ave., Sandpoint; Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., at Gardenia Center, 400 Church St., Sandpoint; Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m., at Kootenai Medical Hospital, 2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 265-4936 for more information.