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Arthritis Society
Group meets the fourth Monday of the month at Brighouse Park, Granville and No. 3 Rd., 2-4 p.m., room "A". Info: Gwen Austin, 277-8392.
The Anchor
(A Networked Community Help Outreach Resource), the Salvation Army, 8280 Gilbert Rd. Info: 277-2424. Classes, games, counselling. All welcome. Info: 277-2424.
C.H.A.D.D.
Richmond chapter of the Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders parent support group meets the third Tuesday of the month from September through to June (excluding December and March) at T. Homma School, 5100 Brunswick Dr., 7:30 p.m. Info: Dale: 271-9285, Bev: 271-8338 or Fax: 272-6651.
Living with Cancer
Support group meets every second Wednesday, Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Boulevard, 7-8:30 p.m. Next meeting: March 5. Info: 279-7150.
Richmond Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Group meets the second Tuesday of every month from 1-3 p.m. in the Richmond Presbyterian Church Hall at 7111 No. 2 Rd. Info: Sharon 272-5581 or Klaus 271-0381.
Visually Impaired People's Club of Richmond
Group meets second Wednesday of each month, 1 to 3 p.m. in Room 340 at Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Blvd. Info: Roland Katagi at 279-7007.
Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets the second Wednesday of each month, Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Boulevard. Info: 279-7150.
Self-help/mutual aid group
For people who are looking for jobs. Focus on the issues, look at intense feelings and share coping techniques. Call The Richmond Women's Resource Centre at 279-7060 for more information.
La Leche League of Richmond South Delta
Group meets at 7:15 p.m. on the third Monday of each month to offer breastfeeding help and discuss concerns and issues. Babies and young children welcome. Info: Ann 275-9695.
Richmond Stroke Recovery
Group meets Fridays at South Arm community centre, 11:15-2:30 p.m. Recovering stroke survivors and caregivers invited for exercises and speech therapy. Bring your lunch. Info: 278-9795 or 277-1157.
OWLS Richmond
A unique support group for older women who have survived physical, mental, emotional or financial abuse. Now meets Mondays 10 a.m. - noon at The Richmond women's resource centre at 7000 Minoru Blvd. Info: Jean at 231-9160.
Nar-Anon
A 12-step support group for family and friends of people with drug problems meets 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at 4702 Francis Rd. (upstairs). Info: Judy at 270-4689.
Ongoing Group for Parents of Preschoolers
Meets every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at Cambie community centre for coffee, information-sharing and mutual support. Childcare available. Info: Mary Phillips or Sharon Salomons at 279-5599.
Al-Anon & Alateen
For families and friends of alcoholics. Info on meetings (five a week): 688-1716.
HIV/AIDS support group
For persons with HIV/AIDS, their families, friends and caregivers, every Monday, 7-9 p.m., Richmond cultural centre boardroom, 7700 Minoru Gate. Confidential. Info: John at 274-8122 or Phillip, 274-2056.
Parents Together
Self-help/support group for parents experiencing difficulties with their teenagers, invites parents concerned about their teenager's behavior to their weekly meetings. Info: 325-0511 or 325-0556.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
A non-profit, and non-commercial weight loss support group is helping men, women and teens to take off pounds and keep off pounds sensibly. Info: Delores 274-7004 or 1-800-932-8677.
Friends and Neighbors
This multicultural support group is held every Thursday, 1 to 3 p.m. at Caring Place, Room 340-7000 Minoru Blvd. Make friends, discuss common problems, practise speaking English, and form a networking system. Info: 279-7060.
Bereavement Support Group
Ongoing bereavement support group meets the second and fourth Thursday at Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Blvd., room 294, 7-9 p.m. Facilitated by a trained hospice volunteer. Next meeting: Feb. 27. Also, new one-on-one bereavement program for kids and teens. Info: 279-7140.
Parents of Children 0-6 years
Group meets Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Cambie community centre (4111 Jacombs Rd.) for information sharing and mutual support. Child-minding available. Info: Mary Phillips at 279-5599.
Drop-in Peer Support Group for Women
Richmond Women's Resource Centre hosts the drop-in to provide a safe and confidential place for women from all walks of life and all ages. Discussion, videos and informal workshops, Wednesday evenings, 7 to 9 p.m. in the Women's Centre, 110-7000 Minoru Blvd. Info: 279-7060.
Widowed Support Group
Ongoing group meets second and fourth Wednesday of each month at Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Blvd., room 345/350, 9:30-11:30 a.m. with a facilitar-trained Richmond Hospice volunteer. Next meeting: Feb. 26. Info: 279-7140.
Loving Our Bodies And Eating Without Guilt
On-going bi-weekly support group for people who are struggling with an eating disorder or feeling preoccupied with issues relating to food, weight, and good image. Group meets every other Wed. 7-9 a.m. at Touchstone Family Centre, 5160 Granville Ave. Info: Linda at 279-5599.
Women's Outreach Program
Counselling and support to ex-residents from Nova Transition House; short-term counselling, support, information to women in the community who have been abused by their partner and need to know their options; by-request talks to the community on the issue of violence against women and their children. Info/appointment: Rosa Tesler, 270-4949.
Moffatt House
A home for expectant and new moms. Ph: 275-7740. Moffatt House Outreach for single moms. Tuesday night support group meeting. Donations Centre: 241-9052.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Richmond district #36 offers help for those who have a problem with alcohol. Call 434-3933.
Richmond's M&Ms
Free drop-in for moms and munchkins ages 10-36 months every Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at South Arm community centre. Info: Mary Ellen at 541-9095.
ACOA
Low self-esteem? Unhappy relationships? ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics and/or Dysfunctional Families) hosts meetings at Richmond Family Place, 6560 Gilbert Rd., Fridays at 7 p.m. Info: Tina at 270-3748.
Parents Together
For parents experiencing parent/teen conflict, meets Tuesdays in Richmond. For location information, call Parentline at 325-0511.
Single Mothers Support Group
Free childcare will be provided at regular meetings. To register, or for more information call 279-7060. Sponsored by Richmond Women's Centre and the Vancouver YWCA.
ME Support Group
Meets the first and third Mondays of each month at Brighouse Park Pavilion Room "A" at No. 3 Road and Granville, 7 p.m. Spouses welcome. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis is also known as Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. For more information, call Linda at 277-7450 or Irene at 271-5470.
Weekly meditation
Group meets every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at 268-3580 Moncton St. Info: 275-5443.
Cohousing Network
Offers assistance and networking to those interested in starting an owner-occupied housing community with common amenities. All ages, singles and families are welcomed. Info: Hope Wells at 272-1024.
Child care support program
All early childcare providers are invited to attend the Richmond Connections-hosted bi-monthly evening meetings. Informal networking, workshops, and video viewings and celebrations take place regularly at the child care support program office. Info: 279-7025.
Nicotine Anonymous
Meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at South Arm community centre, 8880 Williams Rd. Information: Pat, 275-3880.
Coming Together in a Supportive Community
Ongoing group for men and women seeking to live more joyfully, authentically and fully. Alternate Wednesdays, 7-9:30 p.m. 271-1394 or 875-6807.
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