• Blue Star Mothers, Colorado Chapter 4, veterans service organization, providing support for military families and soldiers. They send care packages four to six times per year plus birthdays and major holidays to deployed soldiers. Info: Wendy, 242-3845, info@gvbluestarmothers.org.

• Breast Cancer Support Group. Meets 3rd Tues. of month, 6:30-8 p.m., St. Mary’s Advance Medicine Pavilion, Reflection Room, ent. 25. Info: Janet, 242-3817.

• Celebrate Recovery support group — a free biblical and balanced support program that can help you overcome your hurts, hang-ups and habits. Every Wed. evening at Fellowship Church at 6:30 p.m. Info: Michele at 245-7729, ext. 328.

• Fibromyalgia Forum, an education-based group, with a related course on fibromyalgia and its management. Visit www.integreatservices.com, 314-7315: Mardy or Linda.

• Forget-Me-Not, a free family grief support group open to all family members, meets Thurs. 5:30-7 p.m., Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado office, suite 102, 2754 Compass Drive. Registration required: Cathy DiPaola, 263-2193.

• Getting in Touch With Healing cancer support group (for women only), meets Tues., 9-11:30 a.m., Oncology Conf. Room, St. Mary’s Advanced Medicine Pavilion, entrance 25. Info: Laura, 244-2254.

• GRACE Group - Gals Relate About Cancer Experience - meets 2nd/4th Wed., 5-6:30 p.m. St. Mary’s Advanced Medicine Pavilion, Reflection Room, entrance 25. Info: 244-2254.

• Grand Valley Blue Star Mothers, for moms who have or have had children serving in the military. Organization offers support, service while promoting patriotism. Meeting dates/info: 242-3845, info@gvbluestarmothers.org.

• Grief Share support group, Parish Nurse Community Outreach Center, 1138A Hill Ave., 7 p.m. every Thurs., Christian focused. Info: Linda, 242-2015.

• Grief Support Journey from mourning to joy through God’s healing. Every Wed., 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Church, 765 24 Road, or call 434-9473.

• Guided Meditation, Wednesdays, 12:15-1 p.m., Reflection Room, St. Mary’s Advanced Medicine Pavilion, entrance 25. Info: Laura, 244-2254. Open to patients, families and staff.

• Healing Hands Hour, meets Thurs., noon-1 p.m., St. Mary’s Advanced Medicine Pavilion, Reflection Room, entrance 25. Info: Laura, 244-2254. Free energy therapy for cancer patients, families, staff.

• Heartbeat/Survivors After Suicide, 7-9 p.m., 3rd Tues. of month, Hospice Miller Homestead, 3090 N. 12th St. Info: 985-4551, 243-2467, 243-5162.

• Hep. C Connection free support group, Community Services Bldg., 510 29 1/2 Rd., room 1060, 1st Wed. Time/info: 948-0351.

• Hilltop’s B4 Babies and Beyond: Wondering how you are going to pay for your family’s health care? Program provides access to prenatal and delivery care services. The program covers all medical care during your pregnancy and for two months after, including doctor or midwife appts., hospital charges, prescriptions, labs, tests, ultrasounds, etc. Call: 683-2634.

• Huntington’s Disease Support Group, meets last Tues. of month, First United Methodist Church, 522 White Ave., 6:30 p.m. Info: rmnemec@earthlink.net, 250-5997.

• Infant and Pregnancy Loss Support Group meets 3rd Wed., St. Mary’s Hospital, 7 p.m. Info: Chaplain Julie at 244-2290.

• Latimer House Counseling and Advocacy Center, 1003 Main St., low-cost domestic violence/sexual assault counseling to adults/children, individuals. Weekly parenting classes for women and children of domestic violence, 241-0324. No couples/families. For 24-hour info/service: 241-6704. Sexual assault support group, $20 for 12 group sessions, register 241-0324. Domestic Violence Group for women and children; register 241-0324.

• Leukemia and Lymphoma, and Myeloma Support Group, 2nd Thurs., 4-5:30 p.m., Reflection Room, St. Mary’s Advanced Medicine Pavilion, entrance 25. Info: Laura, 244-2254.

• Living Art Art Lessons, 4-5:30 p.m., 2nd/4th Monday, Java City Cafe, St. Mary’s Advanced Medicine Pavilion, entrance 25. The Pastel Society of Colo. provides art materials. Register: 244-2351. Limited to 12 students.

• Look Good, Feel Better (for women affected by cancer to restore a positive self-image), 1:45-4 p.m. Meets last Wednesday of month, Oncology Conference Room, St. Mary’s Advanced Medicine Pavilion, 750 Wellington Ave., entrance 25. Must RSVP to 242-9593 before attending. They also have a wig salon in the office for free wigs and hats for cancer patients who can’t make it to the once-a-month sessions.

• ManREACH — growing group of loving, supportive gay/bi/queer men who are committed to creating a healthy, holistic community. Open to all g/b/q/ men who live in rural Colorado. E-mail: info@manreach.org.

• MACHO — Men Against Cancer Helping Others, an educational support group for men who are dealing with all types of cancer as patients, survivors, caregivers. Free, just drop in for guest lectures, discussion and fellowship; 2nd/4th Wed., 5-6:30 p.m., Java City Cafe, St. Mary’s Advanced Medicine Pavilion, 750 Wellington. Info: Debra, 244-2351.

 

• Man to Man — a comfortable, community-based setting for discussion and education provides men facing prostate cancer with support individually or in groups. Meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Fifth and White.

• Men Against Domestic Violence, a 7-year-old nonprofit organization in GJ, operates 24/7 hotline: 234-HELP, for men and their families who need help. In addition, they can provide speakers for service clubs, churches and businesses. Info: Daniel, 270-0732.

• Mending Hearts, an adult grief support group for those grieving the death of a loved one, meets weekly Tues. 5:30-7 p.m. & Thurs., 2-3:30 p.m. Registration not required; join anytime, Miller Homestead, 3090 N. 12th St. Info: 254-0891. Sponsored by Hospice and Palliative Care or Western Colorado.

• Military and veterans and their families, support offered by The Grand Junction Veterans Center. Info: Julie Fuller, 260-9197, 245-4156.

• Multiple Sclerosis Peer Support Group — Care and Share, 10-11 a.m., second Monday of month, 743 Horizon Court, National MS Society office, suite 107. Info: Amy at 985-4959 or Polly, 243-3614.

• Narcotics Anonymous meeting, 8 to 9 p.m., Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. The Meeting Hall upstairs, 1938 N. First St. (First and Orchard). Info: N.A. Hotline, 201-1133.

• Narcotics Anonymous meeting Wednesdays and Thursdays 8 to 9 p.m., First Congregational Church, 4th and Kennedy entrance. Info: N.A. Hotline, 201-1133.

• The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill meets for support for anyone affected by mental illness on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. Location/info: Janice at 257-0891.

• PTSD support group for spouses of former servicemen and women suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder meets Wed., 6 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 3133 F Road in GJ. Info: 245-6909.

• Share and Care Support Group for families of methamphetamine users. Runs six weeks at a time, noon to 1 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 3940 27 1/2 Road. No need to sign up, just show up. Info: 683-2678.

• So, You Think Your Kids Are Coping? (For kids with a family member facing chronic illness), 6-7:30 p.m., Java City, Advance Medicine Pavilion, entrance 26, first and third Monday of month. Info: Laura, 244-2254.

• Special needs parents resource group for parents who are raising special needs children. The goal is to connect parents, discuss topics, thus proving to be our own best resource for information sharing. Meets the first Monday of every month at 6 p.m., must RSVP one week prior, as experienced childcare will be provided. Info: Simone, 208-7614.

• Spinal Cord Injury Support Group, free, 4th Tues. of each month, 12:15-1:30 p.m., Advanced Medicine Pavilion, upper level, entrance 22, Seventh St./Patterson Road, East-West Conference Room. Info: Scott, 243-0251, or Dr. Slater, 244-6005.

• Suicide Support Group meets first Thurs., 7 p.m. and third Monday, 10 a.m., Community Hospital. For anyone who wants to understand suicide, loss from suicide, and other resources. Info: 683-6626, Sheila.Linwood@mesacounty.us.

• Support for those affected by depression or bipolar disorder (manic-depression) is available the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Location/info: Janice at 257-0891.

• Support and education for families of children and youth with mental, emotional or behavioral problems are available each Monday at noon, and the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Location/info: Janice at 257-0891.

• Western Slope Brain Injury/Epilepsy Support Group meets first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., Ratekin Towers, 875 Main St. Survivors, family and friends welcome. Info/meeting location: call 361-5495.

• Yoga Hour, meets Mondays, 5:45-7 p.m., Reflection Room, St. Mary’s Advanced Medicine Pavilion, entrance 25. Gentle classes designed for cancer patients, supporters. Bring your own mat.