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Al-Anon & Alateen Alcoholics Anonymous Richmond district 36 offers help for those who have a problem with alcohol. Call 434-3933. Breastfeeding Drop-In Centre Community health nurses help breastfeeding mothers with questions and concerns. Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Fridays 9:30-11:30 a.m., Richmond Health Department, 7000 Westminster Highway in rotunda behind main part of Richmond Hospital. Free and confidential. Info: Diane, 276-4050. B.C. Autism Society Parents Group. Information available by calling 434-0880. B.C. Parents In Crisis Society Parent support circles in Richmond area offer peer group support and ideas in a non-judgmental environment. Day and evening groups. Info: 669-1616. Canadian Cancer Society support groups Living with Cancer group meets every second Wednesday, Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Boulevard, 7-8:30 p.m.; Breast Cancer Support Group meets second Wednesday of each month, Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Blvd., 7-8:30 p.m. Info: 279-7150. Breast Self-examination is taught every Wednesday morning and evening at South Arm community centre by registered nurses. Info: 279-7150. Those who have newly diagnosed breast cancer or know someone who does and would like a visit at home or in hospital from someone who has been there are invited to call the society's Visitor Volunteers at 253-8470. Caregivers Support Group Offered through Richmond Connections, Monday afternoons from 2-4 p.m. and a new evening group on the second Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. for family and volunteer caregivers, led by trained facilitators, meeting at Minoru Place Seniors Centre. Info: Shirley or Susan at 279-7034. Celebrate Recovery At the Salvation Army Community Church, 8280 Gilbert Rd. every Friday evening. BBQ starts at 6 p.m., music at 7, groups at 8. 277-2424. 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. Diabetes Support Group Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at Minoru Seniors Centre, 10 a.m. Info: Bill Young, 279-9610. Gifted children The Gifted Children's association meets the third Wednesday of the month at T. Homma elementary (except December and summer months). Info: 272-4001. Heart of Richmond AIDS Society Confidential support group for persons with HIV/AIDS, their families, friends and caregivers, every Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. at 8191 St. Alban's Rd. (Richmond Youth Service Agency). Monthly dinners; help with groceries. Info: Joanna at 275-9564 or Carl at 244-3794. Volunteers always welcome. Health Weavers Women's Wellness: Therapeutic Learning Circles for women, bringing women together to share wisdom and information on life choices, at London Farm, 6511 Dyke Rd. Info: 275-2660. Hep C support group Meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Westminster Health Unit, 3rd floor, room 3A, 7-9 p.m. Info: Guy Thisdelle at 244-1704. La Leche League of Richmond/South Delta Group meets 7:15 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month to offer breastfeeding help and discuss concerns and issues. Babies and young children welcome. Info: Larissa at 278-7834. Loving Our Bodies And Eating Without Guilt Group meets every other Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. at Touchstone Family Association, 120 - 6511 Buswell St. Info: Linda at 279-5599. Moffatt House A home for expectant and new moms. Info: 275-7740. Moffatt House Outreach for single moms. Tuesday night support group meeting. Donations Centre: 241-9052. OSTOP Meetings held every first Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. at Minoru Seniors Centre. Info: Bernice at 274-7604 or Mehru at 272-0433. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS For meetings in the Richmond area, call 878-4575. Parent Substance Abuse Education Program Sponsored by the Richmond Alcohol and Drug Action Team, five sessions, Tuesdays, through Dec. 8, to discuss concerns regarding their teenager and provide info and skills for dealing with their teenager misusing alcohol/drugs. Info: 270-9220. Parents Together For parents experiencing parent/teen conflict, meets Tuesdays in Richmond. For location information, call Parentline at 325-0511. Richmond Home Office Support Group Home business operators help one another overcome challenges of working at home. Meetings held every Tuesday. Info: Beverly at 270-7296 or Kelly-Lee at 448-0325. Visually Impaired People's Club of Richmond Group meets second Wednesday of each month, 1-3 p.m. in Room 340 at Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Blvd. Info: Roland Katagi at 279-7007. |
