Support Groups

TBI

Our hopes are to provide support groups and advocacy in North Spokane, Deer Park, Colfax/Pullman, Post Falls and CDA, networking with Ellensburg, Stevens County, Yakima, Walla Walla and the Tri-cities and other areas, along  with a staffed phone support Monday through Friday 10-4 and networking with others providing and sharing information, resources and idea's.  Meanwhile coordinating a advocacy grassroots movement combining forces with other advocacy groups with common needs and goals believing that this is a civil rights issue where our rights are toyed with and in most cases we are exploited.  There needs to be a unity to change our current system, but the good news it that our own system is poised for reform and creation of services.  We deserve the same services and resources that are available to other people.   Our time to stand up and create a standard in services, advocates helping survivors through the process.  The information on who is the experts we need, how do we find them, how to meet basic needs.  I won't lie it is a experience that will make or break you.  I believe with the knowledge and information we can increase our odds of returning to a somewhat normal life.  We must educate our communities, friends and even our doctors.  We are our own best experts, so it becomes our responsibility to educate ourselves on the options and work with our doctors coming up with what’s best for us.   There are so many incredible people out there together there is nothing we cannot achieve.

Quad Cities/Clarkston

Second Saturday 9:00 a.m.

 Tri State Memorial Hospital 1221 Highland Avenue Clarkston, WA 99403

For information, Contact: Deby Smith at (509) 758-9661 or biaqcdeby@earthlink.net 

Colville/Stevens County

Brain Injury Group

We are in the process of starting this group back up, it looks like the meetings will be held at the stevens county office and counseling center, we are still looking for support group leaders to help keep this going.  If you have any ideas and or questions please contact the link below.

imaginationman@msn.com

Ellensburg

Tbi survivor Support Group

2nd Monday of each month 12:P-1:30

Care Giver Support Group

3rd Wednesday of each month 1:PM-2:30

Family TBI Support Group

4th Thursday of each month 9:00:AM-10:30:AM

200 East 4th Ave

509) 962-9620

There is another group of TBI support groups just starting for information contact

von@cwdrinfo.org

Moses Lake

Telephone Support only, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Contact: Rick (509) 765-5435

Richland

1st Wednesday of each month
7:00 p.m.
The Neurological Resource Center
712 Swift Blvd., Ste.1
Richland, WA 99352
Contact: Alexandra Olsen - (509) 946-4239

Spokane Washington

Brain Injury of Washington Spokane Chapter Support Group

TBI Survivor Support Group

2nd Wednesday each of month 7:PM

 June 13th Cebebrating Life Picnic at Spokane mission park

July 23-27 2008 Brain Injury Campout/retreat with inspirations of hope

for information or to support email: imaginationman@msn.com

St-Lukes Rehab

711 S. Cowley room #200

November 11^th is the start of Reaching My Own Greatness it will be held at the down town library on the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesdays of each month.  The training will be from 11:AM to 12:45. – Is a self-determination workshop to help us understand who we are, what we want and what we need to do to achieve our dreams.  This is a yearlong curriculum and completion certificates are given.

for more information: http://peoplefirstofwashington.org/reachingmyowngreatness.html

Stroke Support Group

3rd Thursday, 3-5pm, Room 200
St. Luke's Rehab Institute
Contact: Diana Thew or Patsy Sites  509-838-4771

WICPA Washington Intractable Chronic Pain Association

3rd Friday each month at Noon
St. Luke's Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200
Contact Chris at 509-328-8534
E-Mail: criswicpa@aol.com

Tri Cities

 1st Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm,

The Neurological Resource Center,

712 Swift Blvd, #1, Richland.

  (509) 943-8455 or tnrc@kadlecmed.org

Walla Walla

Head Injury Support Group
St. Mary Medical Center

(509) 529-0815

Wenatchee

Wenatchee Valley Medical Center

Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group, 3rd Wed. 1:30-3, Conference Room A

Chronic Conditions Support Group, 4th Monday, 12-1:30 p.m.Conference Room C

Wenatchee Valley Clinic, 820 N. Chelan Avenue, Wenatchee

Telephone (509)663-8711

Yakima

Yakima
Stroke & Brain Injury Brain Recovery Group,

 2nd Tuesday, at 5:00 p.m. (with exception of Jul, Aug & Sept)

  Yakima Regional Hospital, 110 South 9th Avenue, Yakima, WA - Contact: Lynn Dolezal at 509-965-5505.

BIA Washington Yakima info below

 Please call 1-800-523-5438 for further information.

North Idaho Home Educators

   2nd Tuesday of each month, 1-3:30 p.m.

   Skate Plaza, Coeur d'Alene;

(208) 777-2656.

Overcomers Support Group

  for the disabled; Sundays, 1:30-3:30 p.m.,

 Real Life Ministries, RLM2, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls;

 Dave Sims, (208) 704-8409.

Here is a list of other support groups in Eastern Washington

they may come in handy

Adult Adoptee – For adult adoptees to examine how having two families of origin affects adult life and relationships, exploration of search and reunion; facilitated by the Children's Home Society; (509) 747-4174.

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.

AIDS Coalition – For meetings in the area, call the Inland Northwest AIDS Coalition at (509) 622-0721

Al-Anon/Alateen Family Support Groups – Support and sharing experiences from living with or loving teenagers addicted to alcohol. The primary purpose is to help friends and families of alcoholics. Call (509) 456-2125 or visit www. spokane-al-anon.org for more information.

Al-Anon Adult Children of Alcoholics – Support and sharing experiences from growing up in an alcoholic home. The primary purpose is to help friends and families of alcoholics. Call (509) 456-2125 or visit www. spokane-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 Tuesday of each month, 6-8 p.m., in Bernard Marin Room at Sacred Heart Medical Center, 20 W. Ninth Ave.; (509) 536-6585.

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 – 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.

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, e-mail waafra@yahoo.com; or call Kelly Vick at (509) 217-7710.

Ataxia Support Group – Meets the first Monday of the month. For more information contact Linda, (509) 482-8501.

Beginning Experience Weekend Retreat – Support for the heartache of finding yourself alone through separation, divorce, or widow. Retreat is March 14-16 at the Immaculate Heart Retreat Center. Call Arleene Wood at (509) 534-8393 or e-mail SpokaneBE@yahoo.com.

Bereavement – Presented by the Providence Center for Faith and Healing; (509) 474-3008.

Bipolar – Meets first and third Tuesdays of the month, 7-9 p.m., Bethany Presbyterian Church, 301 S. Freya St., (509) 924-1696.

Bipolar/Depression Support Group – Meets the third Monday of every month; 6:30-8 p.m., Deaconess Health and Education Building, 910 W. Fifth, room 267. Call (509) 838-5515.

Brain Injury Association of Washington – For survivors, families and professionals meets the second Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., St. Luke's Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley. 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 – Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 6 p.m., Cancer Patient Care, 1507 E. Sprague Ave. Call Pam Wellington at (509) 456-0446, ext. 109 or e-mail pamw@cancerpatientcare.org for more information.

Cancer – Patients, families and friends welcome first and third Tuesdays of the month, 5:30-7 p.m., Holy Family Hospital; (509) 474-5490.

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

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

Chewelah/Colville Multiple Sclerosis Support Group – Meets the second Thursday of every month, 1 p.m., Mount Carmel Hospital, 982 E. Columbia, Colville. Call Kathy at (509) 684-3252 for more information.

Celiac Disease Support Group – Meets the second Saturday of every month; next meeting on Oct. 13, Sacred Heard Medical Center, Mother Joseph Room, Lower Level Three, at 1 p.m. Contact Lori McElhaneycq at (509) 535-7668 or visit http://celiacdisease.meetup.com/78.

Child-Parent Bereavement Program – Bereavement group for children, youth and adults through Hospice of Spokane. Meets first and third Wednesdays during the school year, 6 p.m., 121 S. Arthur; contact Eileen Lyons, (509) 456-0438.

Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia – Telephone reassurance; (509) 487-4861.

Coping Support Group – Six-week series offering support for separation, divorce, and widowhood. Meeting Jan. 8-Feb. 12, 7-9 p.m., St. Aloysius Parish Center Rectory, 330 E. Boone Ave. Call Arleene Wood at (509) 534-8393 or e-mail SpokaneBE@yahoo.com for more information.

Co-Dependents Anonymous – Meets Tuesdays, 7 p.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2404 N. Howard; (509) 244-3590.

Codependency, Couples Therapy and Support – Mondays, 4 p.m., call David Stanzak, M.S.W., (509) 747-7147.

Compulsive/Self-Sabotaging Behavior – Wednesdays, 5 p.m., insurance accepted; contact David Stanzak, M.S.W., (509) 747-7147.

Compassionate Friends Grief Support – Offers friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings. Contact Mary Ann at (509) 328-1147.

Connections Child/Parent Grief Support Group – Winter session runs through Feb. 20. Spring session is April 9-May 14. Call Eileen Lyons at (509) 456-0438 for more information.

Childbirth and Parenting Alone (CAPA) – Looking for volunteers who would like to participate in the CAPA Doula Project sponsored by Catholic Charities of Spokane. For more information call (509) 325-7667.

Compassionate Friends, Colville Chapter – Meets the third Tuesday of every month; for details, call Jeanette Lantz at 684-6583 or Joby Herman at (509) 684-2301.

Connections Child/Parent Grief Support Group – Support for children and parents coping with loss through Hospice of Spokane, 121 S. Arthur St. Call (509) 456-0438.

Connections – Support group for grieving parents and children will meet through Nov. 15. Meets Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m., at The Hospice of Spokane, 121 S. Arthur Street; free; to register, call Eileen at (509) 456-0438.

Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis – Meets every third Thursday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m., Providence Center for Faith and Healing, Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave. Contact Robin Strayer at (509) 292-5051 or email robayn@hotmail.com.

Debtors Anonymous – Meets Thursdays 7-8 p.m., Community Presbyterian Church, 417 William Street, Post Falls. Contact (208) 762-9919 form more information or visit www.spokaneda.org.

Diabetes – Adult group for insulin-dependent and noninsulin-dependent diabetics meets the first Thursday of the month, 7-8:30 p.m., Deaconess Health and Education Center, 910 W. Fifth. Call (509) 624-7478 or (800) 464-4372.

Diabetes Education Center – Meets weekly, Monday and Tuesday, at Holy Family Hospital, 5633 N. Lidgerwood. Call (509) 232-8138 for details.

Displaced Homemakers – Sponsored by Community Colleges of Spokane, open to women in transition. Meets fall through spring; free; call (509) 279-6060.

Divorce Recovery Group – Meets Thursdays, 6:55 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. Call Hazel Newkirk at (509) 235-5895.

Down Syndrome Family Network Support Group – Meets Tuesdays, from 1-3 p.m., Garland Avenue Alliance Church, 2011 W. Garland Ave. For more information, call Brittlyn Bourassa at (509) 482-7630.

Edgecliff Nar-Anon – For family and friends of drug addicts, this group meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m., Bethany Presbyterian Church, 301 S. Freya. For more information, call Carole at (509) 924-1051 or Walt and Lois at (509) 489-6368.

Epilepsy Education and Support – Educational seminar/ support groups for adults and teens. For more information call (509) 325-1128.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous – Meets Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m., Moose Lodge, 6363 N. Lidgerwood St. For more information call Susan at (509) 328-1646 or Mary at 443-5580.

Parents of ADHD and/or Learning Disabilities and Substance Abuse – Diagnosis and treatment information available. Call Dr. Bob at (509) 455-8891 or (208) 784-8891 details.

Epilepsy Education and Support – Educational seminar/ support groups for adults and teens. Call (509) 325-1128.

Grief, Loss and Bereavement – Hospice of Spokane offers individual counseling on a sliding fee scale. Group counseling is available, as well as Camp Chmepa, an annual camp for children and youths. For details, call (509) 456-0438.

Grief and Loss Support Group – Meets Mondays, 6-7 p.m., Hospice of Spokane, 121 S. Arthur St.; 3-4 p.m., South Side Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Meets Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m., St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9706 N. Division St. Call Eileen Lyons at (509) 456-0438 for more information.

Grief and Loss Bereavement Support Group – A new group is forming with Dr. Don Barlow. Cost is $20 per session. For more information, call (509) 535-7466.

Grief Share – For those experiencing a loss and struggling to cope. Meets every Tuesday, 7 p.m., Dishman Baptist Church, 315 N. Argonne. For more information, call (509) 891-1111 or (509) 924-0339.

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

GriefShare –Bible-based support group for people grieving the death of someone close. Meets Monday through Nov. 26, 7-8:30 p.m., Life Center Church, 1202 N. Government Way. Open for registration until Oct. 8. Call (509) 327-4422 to register and (509) 448-5036 for questions.

Grief Support Group – Meets Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9706 N. Division, open to anyone coping with loss. For details, call Hospice of Spokane at (509) 456-0438.

Huntington's Disease – Meets the third Wednesday of every other month, 7-8 p.m., Deaconess Education Building. Contact Rhea Kline at (509) 747-4735 for more information.

Hospice of Spokane, Bereavement – Meets Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Covenant United Methodist Church, 15515 N. Gleneden Drive. For more information, call the Hospice at (509) 456-0438.

Infant Death – The M.I.S.S. Foundation presents this support group for parents who have lost a child through stillbirth, SIDS or neonatal death, on the third Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m.; contact Sarah Bain at (509) 328-5898 or e-mail sarah@missfoundation.org.

Infertility Support Group – Meets the second Wednesday of every month; 6:30-8 p.m., Sacred Heart's Mother Gamelin Center, 20 W. Ninth Ave., Notre Dame Room. Call (509) 926-8400.

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 at 11 a.m., 3804 E. Pratt Ave. Call Deanna Moberg at (509) 533-0657 or e-mail aldemoberg@msn.com for more information. In Coeur d’Alene call Judy Reid at (208) 659-2839 or e-mail jreid66@msn.com.

Inland Northwest Celiac Explorers – Meets the third Saturday of April and September; call Melba Tschirley at (509) 922-4366.

Learning Disabilities Association – Helping youth with learning disabilities; call (509) 238-4496.

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 for more information.

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

Lorrie's Footprints – This multiple sclerosis support group meets the third Thursday of the month, 1-3 p.m., Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 7307 N. Nevada. Call Stacey 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 and Thursdays, 1-2:15 p.m. 121 S. Arthur St. Call (509) 456-0438.

Love and Logic Parenting Workshop – Meets Wednesdays through Nov. 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Indian Trail Church, 9010 N. Indian Trail Road. Childcare provided with advance notice. Cost $40 per person or $60 per couple. Call (509) 468-8765 or e-mail office@indiantrailchurch.com.

Lupus Foundation of America, Spokane – Meets monthly. Call Debbie at (509) 990-4865 or (877) 774-2992.

Men's Divorce and Separation Support Group – Meets the second Thursday of each month through April 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Salvation Army Center, 222 E. Indiana Ave. No contact information.

Mental Health Support Group – Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., at Opportunity Christian Church, 708 N. Pines Road. For more information, call Marie at (509) 926-5247 or Varona at (509) 443-4846 or e-mail cornerstone4hope@yahoo.com.

Miracles Study Support group – Support group for those suffering from anxiety and anger, helping by learning to share miracles. Meets each Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m., 1911 W. Cleveland Ave. Call (509) 489-5140 for more information.

Moms/Men At Home Making A difference – Support for parents who work from home while raising their children; meets Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Spuler Auto Sales Building, 12211 E. Trent. Children are welcome, toy corner is provided; contact Penne Spuler at (509) 990-8488 for more information.

MOPS Group (Mothers of Preschoolers) – Meets the first Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. Childcare provided. Call Kim at (509) 701-0915 or email kimberly032003@yahoo.com.

Multiple Myeloma Support group – Meets the fourth Monday of each month, 5:30 p.m., Cancer Care Northwest, 601 S, Sherman St. Call Dan or Vicki Jones at (509) 324-2838 for more information.

Muscular Dystrophy Association – Offers free support groups in the Spokane area for individuals and their families affected by neuromuscular diseases, including muscular dystrophy, myasthenia gravis, spinal muscular atrophy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease), second Thursday of the month, 3-5 p.m., 140 S. Arthur St., fifth floor conference room. Call Audrey Burr at (509) 533-5470.

Multiple Sclerosis Association of America – Meets the second Monday of the month, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Call Helen Anderson at (509) 921-5608.

Myasthenia Gravis – Meets the second Thursday of the month, 1 p.m., Deaconess Educational Center. Call (509) 456-5619 or (509) 499-4140.

Mothers of Multiples Support Group – Meets Mondays, 6 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2715 S. Ray St.; contact Joni Kirk, (208) 596-9327 or e-mail miraclebonus@gmail.com.

Naranon – For families and friends of drug addicts. Meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m., Bethany Presbyterian Church, 301 S. Freya. Meets Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 301 S. Freya St. Call Walt or Lois at (509) 924-1051 or visit www.naranon.org.

Naranon – For families and friends of drug addicts. Meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m., Bethany Presbyterian Church, 301 S. Freya. Call Walt or Lois at (509) 489-6368.

National Alliance on Mental Illness, Family to Family – Meets the third Tuesday of every month; 6:30-8 p.m., Deaconess Health and Education Building, 910 W. Fifth, room 267. Call (509) 466-9333.

National Alliance on Mental Illness, Schizophrenia – Meets the first Monday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m., Deaconess Health and Education Building, 910 W. Fifth, room 266. Contact Ron Anderson at (509) 235-4630 for more information.

New Moms – Mother-Baby Time is a support group for new moms and mothers-to-be. Meets Wednesdays, 10 a.m., Sacred Heart Women's Center at the Medical Center Building, 820 S. McClellan St. Suite 226. For more information, call (509) 474-2400.

Nicotine Anonymous – Twelve-step support group offering our experience to those who want to quit smoking. Meets Saturday at 2 p.m., Bethany Presbyterian Church, 301 S. Freya St. Call (509) 926-9804 for more information.

Nicotine Anonymous – Twelve-step support group offering our experience to those who want to quit smoking. Meets Wednesdays, 4:45-6 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. No dues; call (509) 926-9804 or (509) 927-1153.

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. For more information, call (509) 473-2490. No meeting during December.

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

Passages – Provides peer-to-peer support from primary caregivers of children/adolescents with complex mental health needs. Meetings are on the first Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Volunteers of America building, 525 W. Second Ave., Passages Parent room. Call (509) 688-1103 or (509) 892-9241.

Post Abortion Recovery Support Group – Ongoing support for men and women. Call (509) 444-9035 or e-mail path@lifeservices.org for times and locations.

Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome – Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 2:30 p.m., Women's Drop-in Center, 218 S. Howard. Call (509) 455-4249.

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy – Meets the second Friday of the month, 11 a.m., Valley Hospital and Medical Center, 12606 E. Mission. For information, call (509) 921-6645.

Rectal Cancer – Meets the fourth Tuesday of every month from 5:30-7 p.m. For information and location, call Providence Cancer Support Center at (509) 474-5490.

Relationships Support Group – Meets at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. The group focuses on building communication skills in all relationships. For more information and location, call (509) 747-7147.

Scleroderma – Meets the third Thursday of the month in January, March, May, July, September and November, 7-8:30 p.m., Deaconess Health and Education Center, 910 W. Fifth, Room 263. Call Debbie Liddell at (509) 467-8725 or Roberta Choma at (509) 467-7269. Scleroderma Foundation Web site is www.scleroderma.org.

Self-Help for Hard of Hearing People (SHHH)– Meets the second Saturday of the month, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 1313 N. Atlantic, Rock Pointe East conference room. Hearing-aid compatible FM systems and captioning are available. For more information, e-mail to shhh-spokane@hotmail.com or write to SHHH-Spokane, P.O. Box 3281, Spokane, WA 99220.

Senior Support Group – Meets Tuesdays, 1 p.m., East Central Senior Center, 500 S. Stone St. Call Kathy Armstrong at (509) 625-6693.

Sexaholics – Call (509) 464-3376.

Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous – For local contact, call (781) 255-8825, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-8 p.m., or visit www.slaafws.org.

Sexually Addicted Men's Support Group – Meets Tuesday and Thursday nights in Spokane Valley. For more information contact Stuart at (509) 590-8395.

South Side Bereavement Group – Meets every Monday, 3-4 p.m., Southside Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave.; (509) 456-0438.

Spina Bifida – For anyone who has been touched by Spina Bifida. Meeting places and dates change; Ed at (509) 326-6355 or Susan at (509) 892-6756.

Spiritual Discovery and Support Group – Meets 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays, Unity Church, 2900 S. Bernard St. Call Reverend Clare Austen at (509) 838-6518.

Spirituality Support Group – Contemplative Prayer. Meets the third Friday of the monthSeptember-May, 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior Street. Contact Damiana Harper at (509) 483-6495 ext. 16 or e-mail dharper@stjosephfamilycenter.org.

Spirituality Support Group – United for Peace. Meets the second Tuesday of the month, 5:15-6 p.m., St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior Street. Contact Damiana Harper at (509) 483-6495 ext. 16 or e-mail dharper@stjosephfamilycenter.org.

Spokane Fathers Network – Group for fathers who have children with special health care needs. Meets the first Wednesday of the month. Contact Lance Morehouse at (509) 328-6326.

Spokane Mothers of Multiples Support Group – Support for moms of twins, triplets or more. Meets the second Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2715 S. Ray St. Contact Joni Kirk at (208) 596-9327 or e-mail miraclebonus@gmail.com or visit www.miraclebonus.com.

Spokane Multiple Sclerosis Family Support Group – Meets the third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 330 E. Boone Ave. Call Marsha at (509) 482-2022 for more information.

Spokane Northside Multiple Sclerosis Support Group – Meets the third Thursday of the month, 1 p.m., Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 7307 N. Nevada St. Call (509) 482-2022 for more information.

Spokane Parent to Parent – Group for parents who have children with special needs. Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month. For time and location, please contact Terry Villalovoz at (509) 328-6326 ext. 210.

Spokane Valley Multiple Sclerosis Support Group – Meets the last Wednesday of every month, 6-8 p.m., Valley Hospital Health Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Call (509) 482-2022 for more information.

Spondylitis Support Group – Meets the fourth Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-noon, Deaconess Health and Education Center, 910 W. Fifth Ave. For more information contact Joan at (509) 624-8214.

Spouse Grief Support Group – For those in need of support in loss of a spouse through death. Meets Wednesdays, 1-2:15 p.m., Hospice of Spokane, 121 S. Arthur St. Call Eileen Lyons at (509) 456-0438 for more information.

Stepping Forward – Two classes that help cancer patients and their family members through the emotional issues of cancer. Class times and locations vary according to patients' needs. To register, call the Providence Cancer Center at (509) 474-5490.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome – Meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Locations alternate monthly between Argonne County Library and Northside County Library; call for a location: (509) 456-0505.

Support for Caregivers – Support for people caring for family and friends. Meets Wednesday, 2-3:30 p.m., March 5-April 2, Brighton Court, 1308 N. Vercler Road. Call Jon Clifton at (509) 456-0438 to register or for more information.

Survivor Citizen Action Team – Survivors of vehicular assault from impaired drivers meet the second Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council's Prevention Center, 8104 E. Sprague; (509) 922-8383.

Survivors of a Loved One’s Suicide Support Group – For those friends and family who have lost a loved one to suicide. Meets Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Hospice of Spokane, 121 S. Arthur St. Call Eileen Lyons at (509) 456-0438 for more information.

Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests – Meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 2011 W. Garland; 991-8834 or Michael at (509) 701-4730.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly – Meets Fridays, 7 a.m. weigh-in, 8 a.m. meeting, Reardan Presbyterian Church, 150 W. Spokane Ave.; (509) 244-3708.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly – Meets Mondays, 5:30 p.m. weigh-in, 6:30 meeting. Cheney Community Church, Third and Fern Street, Cheney; Kirby Clark, (509) 235-4868.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly – Meets Mondays at 6:30 p.m. for weigh-in, 7 p.m. for meeting, Southridge Community Church, 2607 S. Ray St. Call Pam at (509) 217-7978 for more information.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly – Meets Thursdays, 8:45 a.m. weigh-in, 9:15 meeting; Eagles Club, 16801 E. Sprague; Jo, (509) 928-5460.

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.

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 (WARM)– For those involved in search and reunion of adoptions. Meets the third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., Mother Bede Room at 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.

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.

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