PAID ADVERTISING FEATURE December 5, 2019 SUPPORT GROUPS LifeRing Secular Recov- ery: Alcohol/ Addiction: (http://lifering.org). An absti- nence-based, no cost alter- native to AA & 12 step pro- grams. Meets weekly at the following days/times: WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS- ALBQ- 6PM at Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital, Aspen Room, through Emergency Room entrance, then turn left, first conference room on the right. 8300 Constitution Avenue NE. Contact Matt L. at mingusgatoloco@gmail. com 505.908.0360. Contact Lisa at [email protected]. Grupo Jovenes Abq: offers a free six month program for those desiring help with drug and/or alcohol addiction. You can also join us for nightly meetings from 7pm-9pm. The suffering can stop; we welcome you to join us. We are a bilingual group. For more info please call, 505. 452.0907. 636 San Mateo Blvd SE. Overeaters Anonymous : is open to any person with an eating disorder or a problem with food. The only require- ment for membership is a de- sire to stop eating compul- sively. There are no member- ship dues or fees and no weigh-ins. We offer physical, emotional and spiritual re- covery from the disease of compulsive eating. For more information call 505.261.3553 or visit our website at oa-cnmi.org. NAR-ANON- New Begin- nings: Support/Fellowship for families & friends of loved ones who are struggling with addiction. Mondays 6:30-8:00 pm. @ New Beginnings Church. 3601 Montgomery Blvd NE (NW corner of Carlisle & Montgomery) for more info: [email protected]. For other mtgs: www.nar-anon.org Narcotics Anonymous :A program for anyone seeking recovery from drug addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. There are no fees or dues, and there are meet- ings every day of the week. Call our 24 hour helpline at 800.798.6649 go to www. riograndena.org for more in- formation Al-Anon & Alateen: Pro- vides support for families and friends affected by someone else’s drinking. Regularly scheduled group meetings for spouses, partners, pa- rents, siblings and children of problem drinkers are confi- dential and anonymous. For more information, call 262. 2177 or visit www.aisnm.org Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (F A): Free Program. Are you hav- ing trouble w/ food? There is hope! FA can help. Palo Duro Senior Center, 5221 Palo Duro NE, ABQ 87110. Sat. 9- 10:30 a.m.. Contact: Shirlee - 822.0109 - leave message or visit www.foodaddicts.org Gamblers Anonymous of New Mexico: If you believe you or someone you know is suffering from gambling ad- diction, please call our 24 hour Hotline at 505.260.7272 or visit www.gamblers anonymous.org Adult Children of Alcoholics: St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, 425 University NE. Wednesday 7:00-8:30PM. This is a 12-step study group based on the AA Big Book. Call Cathy at 821.0616. Sex Addicts Anonymous: Struggling with Compulsive Sexual Behavior and need help? Contact Sex Addicts Anonymous at 505.510.1722 or online at abqsaa@gmail. com S-Anon: Hope & help for family and friends of sexahol- ics. Call 505.407.9597, email [email protected] or [email protected] or visit www.sanon.org AA: Do you have a desire to stop drinking alcohol? Alco- holics Anonymous 266.1900 ( albuquerqueaa.org) We can help. No dues or fees. Sexaholics Anonymous: Men’s and Joint 12 step meetings. Contact # 505.899.0633 GRIEF RESOURCE CEN- TER: A central location pro- viding a wide range of re- sources to help those who are experiencing any aspect of grief. Short term individual bereavement support ses- sions (all at no charge), work- shops and educational pro- grams are available. All individual sessions, sup- port groups, and educational programs hosted at the Grief Resource Center located at: 1113 University Blvd. NE, ABQ, NM 87102. For more information visit the Grief Resource Center at ww w.GriefNM.org or contact us at 505.842.7166. Children’s Grief Center: Provides support groups for young people ages 5-25 who are grieving the death of a loved one. Adult groups pro- vided for guardians. Groups meet weekday evenings in the North Valley and Rio Ran- cho. Resource library open to public. All services provided at no charge. Volunteers and donations welcome. 505.323.0478 or www.childrensgrief.org Survivors of Suicide: a support group for those who have lost someone they love to suicide. Meets 4 times a month, 1st & 3rd Mon, 7- 8:30 pm, Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church, 1801 Montano NW 87107 & 2nd and 4th Sat, 1 -2:30pm, St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9100 Menaul NE 87112. More info: www.sosabq.org 505.400.9942 or 681.7227. Grief and Loss Support Group: Grief is a natural process that can often be eased through sharing with others who have experienced the loss of a loved one or any other significant loss. Groups meet Friday from 12-1 pm and 1:30-2:30 pm; Offered by the Jewish Care Program; Call 505.348.4451 for more information. Free. Ambercare Bereavement Support Groups and Workshops: Call Tonya Elli- son or Doug Sweet for days and time of support groups and workshops. Ambercare Hospice, 2129 Osuna Rd. NE. 505.244.0046 Grief Support : Free and confidential support groups at locations in Albu- querque and Rio Rancho. Open to the community. Please contact Bereavement Services at Presbyterian Hospice 505-559.7055 or [email protected] to register or for any questions. The Compassionate Friends: support for parents and grandparents who have lost a child/grandchild at any age from any cause. First & Third Thursdays 6:45- 8:30pm; Immanuel Presbyter- ian Church, 114 Carlisle SE; [email protected] Cancer Support Now Groups & Services: For information call our helpline: 505.255.0405 Cancer Navigation Assists with non-medical needs of survivors or their loved ones Call our Helpline: 255.0405 One-on-One Peer Cancer Support or Peer Matching Call our Helpline: .255.0405 Create to Heal Support Group Using Art, Music, Writing, Meditation to Ex- plore the Journey of Cancer- Survivors &/or Caregivers, all diagnoses, men & women 2nd & 4th Sat, 10-11:30 a.m., Lovelace Women’s Hospital Cancer Support Now Groups Ovarian Open Arms 3rd Saturday of month, 10:30am Lovelace Women’s Hospital Pueblo of Isleta Com- munity Cancer Support 2nd Tues. of mo. 10:30-Noon, Isleta Pueblo Health Clinic Rio Rancho Area Breast Cancer Support Group For Women: 1st and 3rd Tues. of month, 12- 1:30PM, in treatment & post-treatment Community of Joy Lutheran Church.You may bring a brown bag lunch or snacks. Sandia Cancer Support Group 2nd Wednesday Noon Sandia Labs Santa Fe Women’s Group, “Surviving Sisters” Survi- vors, all diagnoses 2nd & 4th Tues. 4:00-5:30PM 2098 Calle Ensenada, Santa Fe Southwest Sisters, Breast Cancer Support Grp 2nd/4th Wed 5:30-7pm, Lovelace Women’s Hospital Taos Group . Survivors and caregivers, men & women Every Tues. 4:00-5:30PM 413 Sipapu St, Taos Meeting Place TBD UNM/CSN Education & Support Group Survivors &/ or Caregivers, all diagnoses men & women 1st & 3rd Mon, 5:30-7pm University/ Copper UNM/CSN Friends and Family Writing Together Journaling Support Group for Grief or Anticipatory Grief For caregivers/loved ones of someone w/any type of can- cer Every Thurs, 4-5:30pm UNM Cancer Center UNM/CSN Survivors Writ- ing Together Journaling Sprt Grp Survivors all diagno- ses men/women. Every Mon 2:30-4 UNM Cancer Cntr Women’s No Valley Group Every other Thurs, 6:30- 8:30pm Montano, W of 4th PCSANM--The Prostate Cancer Support Associa- tion of New Mexico: pro- vides education, information, and support to men and their families about prostate can- cer. Remember, one in seven men will get prostate cancer in their lifetimes. We have an info packet for newly diag- nosed men, biweekly support meetings with speakers, a lending library, a quarterly newsletter, and other serv- ices – all free. Office hours: Monday-Thursday, 10am- 2pm. Other hours by appoint- ment. We are eager to meet one-on-one if that’s your preference. We are at 2533 Virginia St NE, Suite C, Albu- querque, NM, 87110. Our phone is 505.254.7784, or toll free 1.800.278.7678. Our website is www.pcsanm.org. Also find and friend us on Facebook. Email is [email protected] if you have questions or need infor- mation. FORCE (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered): Only national non-profit serv- ing people affected by he- reditary breast and ovarian cancer. Local group meets 2- 4 pm third Sunday of each month at Lovelace Women’s Hospital, 4701 Montgomery NE Aud B [email protected] ESSENTIAL TREMOR SUPPORT GROUP: Please join us for an Essential Trem- or Support Group meeting. If your hands, head, or voice shake, you may have Essen- tial Tremor, as do millions of people around the world. To find out more visit EssentialTremor.org. We meet the 3rd Sat. of every month 10am to 12:00 at the Erna Ferguson Branch Li- brary, 3700 San Mateo Blvd, NE, on the NE corner of San Mateo & Palo Duro Ave. The entrance and parking lot are on the east side of the build- ing. Check at the main desk for directions to our meeting. For more information contact Ken Whiton at 505.453.1732 or [email protected]. Also visit our Facebook page at “Albuquerque Essential Tremor Support Group.” Join us and share in the support we provide each other. National Alliance on Men- tal Illness (NAMI) New Mexico: Four affiliates in Al- buquerque, Rio Rancho, San- ta Fe and Las Cruces. We provide free peer-led support groups and evidence-based education courses for people living with mental health challenges as well as family c aregivers. For more informa- tion, call Cy Stanton at 505. 321.4522 or visit your nearest affiliate’s website: Albuquerque: www.namialbuquerque.org Rio Rancho: www.namirioranchonm.org Santa Fe: www.namisantafe.org Las Cruces: www.nami-dac.org Caregiver Support Group for Alzheimer’s and De- mentia: This group is for family members or friends of those who suffer from cogni- tive challenges or Alzhei- mer’s disease. Co- Sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association New Mexico Chapter. Group meets first Tuesday of the month, 1:00 - 2:00 pm; Offered by the Jew- ish Care Program; Call 505. 348.4451 for more informa- tion. Free. Alzheimer’s Association New Mexico Chapter Support Groups: For those caring for someone with Alz- heimer’s Disease or dementia or for those diagnosed with the disease. For a complete list of Statewide groups available, contact us at 505.266.4473. Website: www.alz.org/newmexico 24/7 helpline: 1.800.272.3900 Epilepsy Support & Educa- tion Services: Monthly Sup- port meetings. For more info call 505.243.9119, email epile [email protected] or go to w ww.EpilepsyNM.org New Mexico Amputee Fo- rum: provides a supportive place for amputees, their families and friends, and for people who are facing possi- ble amputation to ask ques- tions, share experiences and get helpful ideas. Free dinner is provided. Each meeting in- cludes a presentation on a topic of interest. The group meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm in the Pinon Room at Encom- pass Health Rehab Hospital, 7000 Jefferson NE. Please call Ruth Maayan at 505.450. 1418 or David Lisak 617.947. 4119 for more info. Wings For L.I.F.E. (Life-- skills Imparted to Families through Education): FREE, Fun, interactive program that provides support, life-skills & strengthens families of for- mer inmates & their family members. After-dinner tutor- ing & programming for chil- dren 5:30 – 7:30 pm. 1st & 3rd Mon. at St. John’s UMC, 2626 Arizona NE, Family Life Center. 2nd & 4th Mon. at Second Presbyterian, 812 Edith Blvd NE. Call Ann at 29 1.6412 or visit www.WingsForLIFE International.org Groups Open to Survivors of Sexual Trauma: 3rd Sat. 12-2 Connecting through Art Workshop, or Weekly Offerings: Mon. 4- 5:30 Art Journaling, Tuesday 1-2 Caregivers/Family of Sur- vivors Support Group, 4-5 Trauma and Aging, 530-630 Yoga for Trauma Survivors; Wednesday 4-5:30 LGBTQ Survivors, Thursday 3-4 Young Women’s Group. Must call 505.291.3563 for brief screening prior to attending groups. No cost, no insur- ance needed. Facilitated by licensed clinicians. CDD Information Network : For Individuals with disabilities, families, healthcare professionals, school personnel, case man- agers and others. We have Information Specialists who can answer questions and connect you with local, state and national disability related organizations and services. We also have a specialized li- brary available to the public, M-F 8:30am-5pm 1.800.552. 8195 or 505.272.8549 www.cdd.unm.edu/infonet TOPS-TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY: Nonprofit weight loss support group. TOPS is here for you. Come and we will plant the seeds of change together. People age 7 and over, all sexes, all weights are welcome. Low membership fees, accounta- bility, member managed, and support for each other. Meet- ings throughout the city and state Monday through Friday. Contact Dee Williams at 505.301.0596 or Williamsdee1000@gmail.com New Mexico OCD Support Group: A support group for children and teens suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Families are wel- come as we meet to educate, support and encourage one another. We meet at Albu- querque’s North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Cen- ter. No fee. For more info call: Sheilah 505.350.1849. Updates on our Facebook page: New Mexico OCD Sup- port Group. Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance : For per- sons with Parkinson’s, care partners and families/friends. Support groups: Westside: 2nd Thurs, 1:30 - 3:00 pm Grace Outreach Church, 2900 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho ABQ. Eastside: 2nd Saturday, 10:30 am - noon, Presbyterian Healthplex, 6301 Forest Hills NE, Albu- querque, NM 87109. For de- tails call 800.256.0966 or visit www.pmdalliance.org. Organ Transplant Aware- ness Program: offers trans- plant recipients, candidates, caregivers, living donors and donor families the Transplant Community Support Group. The group meets the first Saturday of each month from 10:30 to Noon. It is facilitat- ed by Venae Warner and meets at the Erna Fergusson Library at 3700 San Mateo NE. Please call Venae for in- fo 344.0512. Ostomy Association of Al- buquerque: Monthly sup- port group meetings for osto- mates and ostomates to be, families and friends. The meetings take place at Pres- byterian Kaseman Hospital, 8300 Constitution NE. Call 8 30.2135, email [email protected] or visit our website: www.ostomyalbuquerque. com for meeting schedule. Caregiver Support Group: Caregiving for a loved one can be overwhelming and isolating. This group provides a compassionate space for caregivers to gain emotional support and information. Group meets Tuesdays 2:00 - 3:00 pm; Offered by the Jew- ish Care Program; Call 505.348.4451 for more infor- mation. Free. Adoption Support Group: Confidential peer group for adult adoptees, birthparents, and adoptive parents. Dis- cussions about searches, re- unions, sharing. Operation Identity meets most 4th Thur. 7 pm, Presbyterian Kaseman, 8300 Constitution, Cotton- wood Room. Call 505.281. 7227 or www.nmoi.org. National Stuttering Asso- ciation Support Group: 6:30-8pm, the first Tuesday of every month, UNM Speech & Hearing Sciences, 1700 Lo- mas NE, Suite 1300. Email Rick Arenas with questions [email protected]. Friday Noon Co-Dependents Anonymous: Developing healthy relation- ships, 505.224.2700 or visit coda.org. Addiction SUPPoRt Addiction SUPPoRt Bereavement & Grief support Bereavement & Grief support CanCer Support CanCer Support Mental HealtH & neUROlOGICal SUPPORt Mental HealtH & neUROlOGICal SUPPORt ALL OTHER suppORT GROups ALL OTHER suppORT GROups Email: [email protected] | Phone: 505-823-3332 Please contact Amanda for all of your Support Group inquiries. Please call 823.3332 to have your support group added for the next run date