Need some help? You are not alone. There's a right group and a right time for you. And if your group would like to be included in this directory, or if your group wants to make changes to the present listing, send and e-mail to service@sfnewmexican.com.

Adoption Triad Support Group: A group for adoptees, birthparents, adoptive parents, and those affected by adoption — searching, reunited, or curious. It meets from 6 to 7:45 p.m. on the first Monday of the month in the Atrium Conference room, Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center. Call 466-3839.

Conscious Aging Discussion Group: 9:15-11:15 a.m. Fridays. Call Niels at 982-5639.

Al-Anon/Al-Ateen Meetings: Al-Anon is a worldwide fellowship of people whose lives have been affected by the disease of alcoholism in family members and friends. In Santa Fe, there are 15 English-speaking meetings, two Spanish-speaking meetings and one Al-Ateen meeting every week. Call 473-0101.

Alcoholics Anonymous: If you want to drink, that's your business. If you want to stop drinking, help is available. For times and locations of meetings in and around Santa Fe, visit the District 2 Web site at www.santafeaa.org or call 982-8932. Schedules can also be obtained at Central Office of Santa Fe, 505 Camino de kis Marquez, or the Friendship Club, 1915 Rosina St., both in Santa Fe. If you want to talk to someone right now, call 982-8932 or call the AA Hotline Number, 989-5656. Visit the Web site at www.santafeaa.org.

Alzheimer's Family Support Group: If your family member is experiencing confusion or memory loss join a professionally facilitated family support group, third Thursday of the month, 6 p.m., 402 E. Rodeo Road. Call Ruth or Velma of Sierra Vista Retirement at 986-9696.

Alzheimer's Cafe:  From 2 to 4 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month, the Alzheimer’s Cafe meets at The Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail. For information, visit www.alzheimerscafe.com.

ALZHEIMER’S: These groups are designed for those who are living with or caring for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias.

• At 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month, a group meets at Rosemont Assisted Living Community, 2961 Galisteo St.  Call Jytte Lokvig at 466-8195.
• From 2 to 4 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month, the Alzheimer’s Café meets at the Southwest Annex at the College of Santa Fe, 1600 St. Michael’s Drive. Call Jytte Lokvig at 466-8195 or Jan Olsen at 424-0577.
• From 10 a.m. until noon on the third Wednesday of the month, the Memory Loss Class and Group meets in the Library at Rosemont Assisted Living Community, 2961 Galisteo St. Enrollment is required.  Call Linda Durant at 505-426-9840.
• At 1 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month, a group meets at Open Hands, 2976 Rodeo Park Drive East.  Call Linda Durant at 505-426-9840 or 505-428-2330.
• At 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month, a group meets at Sierra Vista Retirement Community,  402 E. Rodeo Road. Call Ruth Dennis or Velma Arellano at 986-9696.
• At 11:45 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month,, a group meets at First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave. Call Mary Yamada at 471-2400.
• At 4 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month, a group meets at the Kingston Residence of Santa Fe. Call Mary Yamada at 471-2400.

Anxiety and Panic Seminar: For those looking for the latest treatments for the most prevalent problems of our time, along with how to control the basic cause: worry. Presented by Richard C. Raynard, Ph.D., Clinical psychologist. Friendly discussion and literature. 7 p.m., first Tuesday of the month, 1800 Old Pecos Trail, Suite B. Call 231-8625.

Nonviolent Communication Practice Group: Facilitated by Jack Lehman from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday. CEUs available. How to get free of violence, including the violence of judging, criticizing self and others and communicate what is truly important through honesty and radical empathy. Donation requested. Call 995-8200.

Recovery Inc. : A free self-help group, not a 12-step program, for those suffering from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, anger and nervousness. Meets at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays at Temple Beth Shalom, 205 E. Barcelona Road, in the classroom with the blue door. Call 988-2748.

Benzohelp of Albuquerque: At 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of the month, a group will meet in the Fellowship Hall of the Sombra Del Monte Christian, 2528 Utah St. N.E. in Albuquerque. The group is for anyone in active benzodiazepine withdrawl, or who is experiencing distressing withdrawl symptoms while attempting to get off of benzodiazepine medication —  typically prescribed for anxiety, seizure and sleep disorders; a few examples of benzodiazepines are Valium, Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, Dalmane, Restoril and Halcion. Call Dan at 505-554-7699.

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BRAIN INJURY SANTA FE: Group for people who have sustained brain injuries because of trauma, stroke, aneurysm, tumor, disease or other neurological incidents. The group offers support, friendship, information, discussion, socializing and encouragement. Meets from 3 to 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month in the second floor hearing rooms of the Toney Anaya Building, 2550 Cerrillos Road. For more information, call Marcia Prophet at 505-428-6572.

Cancer

Prostate Cancer Support Group: Fourth Wednesdays: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Facilitated by Bob Mallin, M.D. St. Vincent Cancer Treatment Conference Room. Call 466-4242.

Surviving Sisters: Cancer support group for women living with cancer —  whether newly diagnosed, in treatment or recovering from treatment — meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Call Mary at 670-7508.

Cancer Institute Foundation: Offers free, facilitated support groups for patients and families, including the following groups: Cancer Support Group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis. The group meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Call 955-7956.Caregivers’ Support Group for people providing emotional and physical care for a loved one with cancer. The group meets from 5 to 6 p.m on the first Wednesday of each month.  Call 955-7956.

Later Stage Cancer Support Group for those dealing with the challenges of a later stage or recurrent cancer diagnosis.  This group meets weekly.  Call 955-7956. The Breast Cancer Group is  inactive at present time, but those with breast cancer are invited to attend the Cancer Support Group. Call Jan McGough at 577-8327

The institute is at 490A W Zia Rd.  It is at the corner of St Francis  Drive and W. Zia Road. The groups meet in the Community Room on the second floor.

Kingston Residence of Santa Fe: An ongoing support group for caregivers of those with Alzheimers disease meets from 4 to 5 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Kingston.  The group is facilitated by Mary Yamada, memory care director. The Kingston is at 2400 Legacy court. For more information, call 471-2400.

Celebrate Recovery: A Christ-centered 12-step recovery program for men and women based on the Beatitudes. Meets at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at Christian Life Fellowship, 121 E. Siringo Road. For more information, visit Web site at www.clfsf.org or call 984-1000.

Cocaine Anonymous: A 12-Step recovery program.Wednesdays: 7 p.m. A 12x12 Step study. Open. Friendship Club, 1915 Rosina St.; Thursdays: 7 p.m. Institution panel/speaker meeting. Open. Santa Fe Recovery Center, 4100 Lucia Lane. Visit Web site at newmexicoca.org or call information hotline: 473-4422.

Co-dependents Anonymous: A 12-Step Program meets Tuesdays from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. at the Atrium Conference Room at Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, 455 St. Michael’s Drive. Call Lisa, 505-660-5494.

CODA: Open 12-step group for recovery from co-dependency. Meets at 7:30 p.m. Mondays at White Rock United Methodist Church, 580 Meadow Lane. Call 672-3874. Also, a CoDA group meets from 9:45 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays at the Center for Spiritual Living, 505 Camino de los Marquez.  Call 466-1700. 

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous-HOW: Compulsive Eaters Anonymous group, a 12-Step structured eating program, meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Santa Fe Center for Spiritual Living, 505 Camino de Los Marquez. For more information, call 989-5001.

Debtor's Anonymous: A 12-step program for people with financial problems: Being in debt, overspending, under-earning and other related issues. Thursdays: Business Owners' Meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. John's United Methodist Church, 100 Old Pecos Trail. Call 424-7366 for information. Fridays: Fragrance free meeting, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., newcomers welcome, DeVargas Shopping Center Community Room, 564 N. Guadalupe St. Call 982-5653 for information.

Bipolar Support: A support group for people with bipolar disorder and depression meets at 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays in the Atrium Conference Room at Chrisus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, 455 St. Michael's Drive, Room 1911.  For more information, call Martha at 820-7879.

Why Fry? If you experience physical or neurological problems when near electrical devices (especially computers, cell phones, and other high-frequency emitters) you are not alone. The group includes people from all walks of life, including a physicist and an author, all working together to let others know about the dangers of wireless technology.  Visit the Web site at www.WhyFry.org for more information.

Compulsive/Problem Gambling Psychotherapy: Support group with licensed therapist. Meets 6 p.m. Tuesdays in Los Alamos. The group is free and open to the public. Call 662-1419 for more information.

Gamblers Anonymous: If gambling is causing problems in areas of your life (or life of a loved one), we encourage you to attend our open meeting. Mondays: 1219 Luisa St., Suite 2, 7:15 p.m. Call 505-577-8555. Tuesdays: Friendship Club, 1915 1/2  Rosina St., 7:15 p.m.  Call 505-780-1769. Thursdays: Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 11 Rosario Road in Española. Call 505-920-0301.

Problem Gambling Counseling Group: At noon on Wednesdays, this support is for individuals, family and community members affected by problem gambling. It is facilitated by a licensed counselor and is free and open to the public. For more information, including Santa Fe location of the meeting, call 1-877-690-7046 .

Gays, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender Persons Support Group: Tuesdays: If you are in an abusive relationship, free help is available. Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families. 474-5536.

Grief support groups sponsored by Presbyterian Medical Services — The Hospice Center — 1400 Chama Ave. Visit the Web site at www.pms-healthierstate.org or call 988-2211:

• PMS Hospice and Home Care for death of spouse or partner: Meets 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Nine weekly sessions in Feb., May, Aug. and Nov. Must register in advance. Call Owen Kunkle or Neena Paul at 988-2211.

• PMS Hospice and Home Care for death of a parent or other loved one: Meets 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Nine weekly sessions in Feb., May, Aug. and Nov. Must register in advance. Call Owen Kunkle or Neena Paul at 988-2211.

• Los Rios Hospice (Española) grief support group: Meets 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at 835 Spruce St., Suite D. Call Dick Lumaghi at 747-2525.

• Support group for death of spouse or partner: Meets 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Claire Hall in Crispin Hall on the cathedral grounds, 131 Cathedral Place. Call Sr. Arlene Einwalter at 989-9974.

•  AARP grief support group for widows: Meets at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays in eight weekly sessions. Must register in advance. Call Lillian Alexander at 982-2736.

• Compassionate Friends support group for parents, grandparents and adult sibblings whose child has died at any age from any cause: Meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 1400 Chama Ave. Call Owen at 988-2211.

• Survivors of Suicide group for those grieving a suicide meets from 4-5:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 1114 Hickox St. For more information, call 690-1698 or 920-8966.

• Peri-natal Grief Support Group for those grieving miscarriage, still born, SIDS deaths. Call Dora Luceroat 471-5762 for time and location.

•  Gerard's House, a safe place for grieving children, teens and families: Groups for different ages and concurrent support for adult family members. Meets at 3204-C Mercantile Court. Call 424-1800 for times and schedule.

Homeschooling: Families interested in being part of a cooperative, contact Kirsten at kirsten.r.hansen@gmail.com or call 466-1110.

La Leche League of Santa Fe: Offers breastfeeding support through monthly meetings and a referral line. Meetings are at 10 a.m. on the second Friday of each month at the Vitamin Cottage Community Room, 3328 Cerrillos Road. For more information, visit the Web site at www.lalecheleague.org or call 989-5808.

New Warrior Men's Circle: Group meets from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesdays to learn authentic meaning, leadership and clear communication with other men. Group meets at Center for Spiritual Living, 505 Camino de los Marquez. The men and women "co-gender" night is the first Wednesday of each month. For more informatin, call Andrew Hunt at490-2644.  The group is part of the Man Kind Project, an international nonprofit volunteer men's education organization "healing the world one man at a time." Visit Web site at www.mkp.org.

Medically Induced Trauma

GROUP FORMING: Medically Induced Trauma Support Group is forming for those who have had unexpected outcomes during medical and/or surgical care that has negatively impacted your emotional well-being or that of a family member. If you or a loved one have been involved in a medically induced trauma and want to connect with others to share your struggles and hopes, please call Jeanne, RN, at 505-820-2844 between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Meditation

Santa Fe Clubhouse: A place where individuals recovering from mental illness — including depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorders and anxiety disorders — work together creating a dignified and respectfull environment that promotes wellness, self-esteem and hope is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at 1300 Luisa Street, Suite 1. Call 986-9136.

National Alliance on Mental Illness: NAMI-Santa Fe meets from 7:15 to 9  p.m. on the second Monday of the month for education and on the fourth Monday of the month for sharing and caring at Life Link, 2325 Cerrillos Road. for more information, call 466-1668.

Recovery support groups: NAMI-Santa Fe offers NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups for persons with mental illness, led by trained facilitators. These free weekly meetings are held at 6:15 p.m. on Mondays; 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays; and 11 a.m. on Saturdays at Life Link, 2325 Cerrillos Road. For more information, call 466-1668.

Moms Offering Moms Support: Local chapter of international MOMS Club offers support and activities for stay-at-home mothers. Send an e-mail to AnnaWald@comcast.net or call Anna at 984-1635.

First-time Moms Over 40: Support group to explore the complex and demanding physical, emotional and spiritual issues that come with raising children as mature women. Eight weeks. Call 471-0928.

Mother's Support Group Meetings: 11 a.m. to noon Friday meetings at Sacred Transitions Inc., 2019 Galisteo St., Building E-2, for pregnant and postpartum moms who need support coping with mothering fears and demands, pregnancy related mood disorders and anxiety and parenting stressors. Donations accepted. Call 982-9375.

Many Mothers: A Santa Fe nonprofit offers free in-home care to a new mother for the first three months after giving birth. Practical, educational and emotional
support is provided by experienced volunteers. This service helps a new mom,
who may feel exhausted and overwhelmed, become empowered to meet the daily
challenges of raising her family and form the vital bond with her child. For
more information, call Julie Peet, 505-670-1106.

For daily meeting times and locations, call 505-984-2098. The NA Helpline is 984-2098 or 800-258-2971.

Nicotine Anonymous:  For more information, visit the Web site at www.nicotine-anonymous.org.

Teen Smoking Cessation Group: Open to all Santa Fe teens who are thinking about quitting or want to help someone quit. Santa Fe Boys & Girls Club multipurpose room, 730 Alto St., 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 983-6632.

Last Drag: A free quit smoking class for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex smokers. The confidential and supportive group is facilitated by Doug Conwell and Honey Ward, both certified by the American Lung Association. The group meets in the evenings. For more information, including meeting time and place, send an e-mail to earthwalks1@yahoo.com or call Doug Conwell at 467-2526.

Nicotine Anonymous: Meets at 5:30 p.m. onSundays at the Friendship Club, 1915 Rosina St. Call Karen, 505-670-7453.

Mothers

Many Mothers: Provides in-home care of practical, educational and
emotional support to new mothers who are adjusting to the many changes a
new baby brings. By focusing on the mothers' needs, Many Mothers empowers
moms and fosters the vital mother/child bond. Call Julie Peet
505-670-1106.

Multiple sclerosis: From 11 a.m. until noon, a support group for people living with MS meets at RainbowVision Santa Fe, 500 Rodeo Road. The groups is conducted in a supportive and professional enviornment and all are welcome.  For more information, call James Martini, 820-0831.
Please change the Parkinson Support Group contact info in the Connections section from Zalla Gayla, Group Coordinator 866-899-5669 to JoAnn Harnar ADPA Information & Referral Center at UNM 877-515-4560.

Overeaters Anonymous: Is food a problem for you? Do you go on eating binges? Is your weight affecting your life? No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins, just a fellowship. The group meets from 8 to 9 a.m. daily at the Friendship Club, 1915 Rosina St., and also at 5:15 p.m. on Sundays. It meets at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Center for Spiritual Living, 505 Camino de los Marquez. It meets from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays at Los Arroyos Condos Community Room, 153 Ojo Feliz. It meets from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays at Rosemont Assisted Living Center, 2961 Galisteo Road. Call
984-1315 or 986-8912.

Parkinson's Disease Support Group:  Meets from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on the fourth Friday of the month in the Atrium Room, lower level of the Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center. Call JoAnn Harnar, ADPA Information & Referral Center, UNM, 877-515-4560.

Pflag: Parents, families, friends of lesbians and gays meets 7-9 p.m. every fourth Tuesday. St. Bede's Episcopal Church. Call 424-8951.

Post-Abortion Support Group: For women and men facing a crisis pregnancy or grieving a past abortion. Free and confidential services include pregnancy tests, peer counseling and community referrals. 3500 Trinity Drive, Suite A-4, Los Alamos. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and evenings by appointment. Call 662-2300.

Pranic Healing

Pranic Healing Group: From 6 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of the month, the Pranic Healing Group meets at the Quaker Meeting House, 630 Canyon Road. The group is free, but donations to the Quaker Meeting House are optional and welcome. For more information on pranic healing, visit the Web sites at www.pranichealing.com or www.yourhandscanhealyou.com or call Tomas at 820-6321 or Vera at 983-6708.

Sex Addicts Anonymous: 12-step support for sex addiction, love and relationship addiction. Mondays: Noon, closed. First and third Tuesdays: Women only, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Men only, 5:30 p.m., De Vargas Center Community Room. Fridays: 5:30 p.m., closed. Sundays: 12:30 p.m., closed. For all locations and more information, call 466-3042.

Sexaholics Anonymous: 12-step program patterned closely after AA, where relief from destructive sexual compulsion can be found. Mondays: 7:30 p.m., Closed. White book study and sharing. Call 466-3042.

Stroke Survivors Group: Exchange experiences and ideas for making and sustaining a good recovery. Meets from noon to 1 p.m. on the fourth Friday of the month in the Atrium Room at St. Vincent Regional Medical Center. Call Carol Weber at 989-3604.

Stroke Support Group: Meets at 11 a.m. on Fridays in Room 1516 of the Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center. Call Niki at 913-5742.

Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse: Is addiction taking over your life or that of someone you love? Compassionate Healing can help. Free weekly psychological, educational support groups for those affected by substance abuse are facilitated by Andrea Michelle. The group for adolescent boys (13 to 18 years old) who are substance abusers meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Mondays. The groups for families of a substance abuser meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. Groups meet in the conference room at The Lofts, 2600 Cerrillos Road. Call Compassioinate Helaing at 424-9622 for reservations. Space is limited.

Survivors of Suicide: Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of the month from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at 1114 Hickox St., across from Tune Up. The suggested donation of $10 will be accepted. For more information, call Carol Martel at 505-227-0024.

TOPS

Take Off Pounds Sensivly: (TOPS) is a nonprofit weight-loss support group for people of all ages, sexes and weights,  with  low membership fees. Current meetings are Wednesdays at White Rock Presbyterian Church, 310 Rover Blvd., next door to Rover Park. Weigh-in starts at 9:15 a.m. and the meeting starts at 10 a.m. Call Joanne Rupprechet at 505-455-2161. On Thursdays, meetings in Santa Fe are at Christ Lutheran Church, 1701 Arroyo Chamiso. Weigh-in starts at 10 a.m. and the meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Call Elna Strand at 424-7095. Chapters that meet in the evenings are also forming in Española, Los Alamos and Santa Fe. Send an e-mail to patrael@gmail.com or call Patricia Pael at 505-690-0188. For more information on TOPS, visit the Web site at www.tops.org.

Women's Support Group for Complex Pain Discorder: Emotional support for conditions relating to fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and myofacial pain. Ongoing every other Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m., call 471-5805 or 982-1722.

Women’s Trauma Support Group: Join others who have been affected by trauma —  abuse, loss of a loved one, loss of personal power, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety — for a discussion of the issues in a confidential and supportive atmosphere. There is no charge. Meetings are held on two Saturdays a month from 9:30 a.m. until noon at the Whole Foods Community Center on Cordova Road. For more information, send an e-mail to bkempower1@gmail.com or call Betsy at 505-955-0873,