COEUR D'ALENE INSIDER

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Varies

NORTHWEST INFANT SURVIVAL & SIDS ALLIANCE

1130 N. 4th St., Coeur d'Alene

• 208-557-4371

• Offering FREE support for grieving parents, siblings & grandparents

• 24/7 phone support staffed by trained peer support specialists who are ready to answer your call or text - 208-557-4371

• "Share Hope Memorial Garden" info HERE.

• Request FREE support packet & more info from Northwest Infant Survival & SIDS Alliance "Healing Together"

• "As long as I live, as long as I breathe, with every beat of my heart, you will not be forgotten. This I promise you. --Angela Miller

Autism Support Groups

Various Times/Age Groups

HARDING FAMILY CENTER

411 N. 15th St., Coeur d'Alene

• 208-664-4133

• Parents of children with autism of any age can connect with each other & learn more about autism & the complex journey

• "Tween Social Group" provides time for fun, snacks & friendships

• More socialization times are specific for tweens, teens, young adults, adults, & adult Asperger's therapeutic group

• Panhandle Autism Society

Caregiver Support Group

2nd & 4th Saturdays, 1:30-3:30 pm

BENNETT HOUSE & ONSITE FOR SENIORS

296 W. Sunset Ave., Ste 14 (Sunset Village)

Coeur d'Alene

• 208-699-3665 (Pat Ferriola)

• Attend "Caring for the Caregiver"

• Providing physical, mental, social, spiritual & emotional support for caregivers & the person they care for

• Onsite for Seniors

• Bennett House

Mommy & Me Social Hour

2nd & 4th Fridays, 10-11 am (on hold)

KOOTENAI CLINIC

1919 Lincoln Way, 2nd floor, Coeur d'Alene

• 208-625-5086

• A nurturing environment for new mothers & their infants. Share experiences, challenges & advice.

• Kootenai Health Support Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous

Various Times/Locations

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

118 N. 7th St., Ste. B-5, Coeur d'Alene

• 208-667-4633 (AA Hotline)

• Need help with a drinking problem?

• Meetings are held in Athol, Bayview, Blanchard, CdA, Fernwood, Hauser, Hayden, Osburn, Post Falls, Rathdrum, St. Maries, Spirit Lake, Wallace & Worley; or online.

• "It is time for us all to stand & cheer for the doer, the achiever - the one who recognizes the challenges & does something about it". --Vince Lombardi

• North Idaho AA

Pulmonary Support Group

2nd Tuesday, noon-1:30 pm

KOOTENAI HEALTH

2003 Kootenai Health Way

Heart Center Classroom, Coeur d'Alene

• 208-625-4693

• Gathering for education & support to help improve quality of life

• Kootenai Health Support Groups

Support for Victims of Abuse

Tuesdays, 5:30 pm (on hold)

SHOSHONE COUNTY CRISIS & RESOURCE CENTER

415 7th St., Wallace

• 208-556-0500

• Support group, "Women's Empowerment" provides opportunity to share experiences & learn new skills

• Childcare not provided

• SCC&RC provides support for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking & other crimes

• Shoshone County Crisis & Resource Center

Idaho Suicide Survivors

1st Wednesday, 7-8:30 pm

MOUNTAIN STATES EARLY HEADSTART

411 N. 15th St., Ste. 200, Coeur d'Alene

• 208-772-2353 (Karen)

• Emergency - call 1-800-784-2433

• Helps survivors cope with grief

• Provides a safe & caring environment for those trying to adjust to a world forever changed by a loved one's decision

• Idaho Suicide Survivors Support

"Cancer Warriors"

Various Times/Locations

**IN PERSON GATHERINGS ON HOLD**

• 208-818-2266 (Jim Morrison)

• "Evening of Hope" is a monthly educational event featuring expert speakers on cancer-related topics

• Smaller group meets for coffee once-a-month to discuss personal issues & cancer concerns

• Cancer Warriors Support Group

ALS Disease (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) 

3rd Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 pm (Zoom)

GARDEN PLAZA OF POST FALLS

545 N. Garden Plaza, Post Falls

• 509-725-1002 (Nathan)

• Connect with those living with ALS, their caregivers, families, friends & loved ones

• Educational presentations & resources beneficial to those living with the disease

• ALS Association - Evergreen Chapter

Relativcs as Parents

Various Times/Locations

LAKE CITY CHURCH

6000 N. Ramsey Rd., Coeur d'Alene

JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS

15151 N. Meyer Rd., Rathdrum

• 208-660-4905 (Jessica) or email relativesasparents@gmail.com

• Group exists to strengthen the safety net of resources & support for local children being raised by a relative (grandparents, aunts, uncles & siblings)

• Resources include legal, transportation, early childhood programs, disabilities, youth activities/services, child care, food, health care, emergency assistance & support groups

• Relatives As Parents, Inc.

Teen Resiliency Circle

Varies

SAFE PASSAGE VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER

850 N. 4th St., Coeur d'Alene

• 208-664-9300

• Offering a 12-week closed support group for teens ages 14-18 who have been impacted by sexual abuse &/or assault

• Open to any demographic - ethnicity, ability, gender, sexual orientation

• Advocates believe in trauma-informed & empowerment-based approach

• No cost & confidential

• Access help 24/7 at 208-664-9303

• Call or email studentsafety@safepassageid.org

• Safe Passage

Grief & Loss Support

Various Times

HOSPICE OF NORTH IDAHO

2290 W. Prairie Ave., Coeur d'Alene

• 208-772-7994

• Support groups - "Spouse/Partner Loss", "Women's Support Group", "Journey's Monthly Support Group" & "Youth Support Group"

• "Journey Through Grief", 6-week series

• "Camp Kaniksu" - 3-day, 2-night camp for grieving children FREE of charge

• "Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony" held one evening in December

• FREE workshop events during year

• Please contact Hospice of North Idaho to register for support groups at 208-772-7994.

• "Grief Release" 5-week workshop for all types of grief & loss, including death, divorce & job loss; $10 workbook cost. Contact Joanie Dwyer, 208-676-0632

• For "Grief Support Group" at Shoshone Medical Center; contact Meghann Johnson, LCSW, 208-784-1221

• "It is OK to cancel. It is OK not to answer a call. It is OK to change your mind. It is OK to want to be alone. It is OK to do nothing." --Author Unknown 

• Hospice of North Idaho Community Grief Support

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Various Times/Virtual/Phone Support

• Alzheimer's Association-WA/ID Chapter

3rd Saturday, 1:30-3:30 pm

KOOTENAI HEALTH

2003 Kootenai Health Way

• 208-666-2996

• Support, education & hope in a compassionate & safe environment

• Kootenai Health Support Groups

3rd Thursday, 6-7:30 pm

LAKE CITY CENTER

1916 Lakewood Dr., Coeur d'Alene

• 208-416-1104 (Theresa)

• For caregivers, families & friends of Alzheimer's & related disorders

1st Wednesday, 2-3:30 pm

POST FALLS, IDAHO

• 970-978-8471 (Ene)

• For caregivers, families & friends of Alzheimer's & related disorders

2nd Wednesday, 10:30 am-noon 

KINGSTON, IDAHO

206-910-9870 (Lori)

• For caregivers, families & friends of Alzheimer's & related disorders

Narcotics Anonymous

Various Times/Locations

RECOVERY COMMUNITY CENTER

1621 N. 3rd St., #200, Coeur d'Alene

• 1-888-624-3577

• Mission is to provide 100% FREE help for addiction

• Program emphasizes abstinence from all drugs.

• Northern Idaho Narcotics Anonymous

Multiple Sclerosis Support

3rd Tuesday, 1-3 pm

LAKE CITY CENTER

1916 Lakewood Dr., Coeur d'Alene

• 208-262-9249 (Donna)

• People affected by MS helping each other. Share & learn through interactive discussions, videos & speakers. New members welcome!

• Nat'l MS Society, Greater NW Chapter

Pregnancy & Infant Loss

Various Times/Locations

DEEP WATERS BEREAVEMENT

311 E. Indiana Ave., Coeur d'Alene

• 425-306-7767

• Offering support to families who experience pregnancy & infant loss

• Deep Waters Bereavement Support

Ostomy Support Group

3rd Thursday, 6:30-9:30 pm

KOOTENAI HEALTH

2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur d'Alene

• 208-625-6944

• For those seeking support for ostomy & wound care

• Kootenai Health Support Groups

Parkinson's Disease & Women With Parkinson's

Various Times/Locations

COEUR D'ALENE PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP

• 208-635-5243

• Support groups meet twice a month & are open to those with Parkinson's, their spouses, family & caregivers

• Ask about activity groups, "Singing for Wellness & Joy" & "Moving to the Music"

• Support group for women gathers for lunch at Mackenzie River Grill

• Coeur d'Alene Parkinson's Support Groups

Mended Hearts Support Group

Meets monthly

KOOTENAI HEALTH

2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur d'Alene

• 208-625-4690

• Former cardiac patients help support others with cardiac or pulmonary diseases

• Kootenai Health Support Groups

No Longer Criminal

Tuesdays, 7 pm

KOOTENAI RECOVERY COMMUNITY CENTER

1621 N. 3rd St., Ste 700, Coeur d'Alene

• 208-932-8005; or email joinus@kootenairecovery.org 

• "Just Us", a FREE support group

• Created for individuals who have been involved with the criminal justice system

• A safe place for conversations about experiences after being released, what incarceration was like, & how success can be attained in the community

• Food & beverages available

• Kootenai Recovery Community Center

"Celebrate Recovery"

Various Locations/Times

REAL LIFE MINISTRIES

"Celebrate Recovery" is a Christ-centered, 12-step program for all who are suffering from hurt, pain or addiction of any type; including drug & alcohol abuse, sexual/relationship/love addiction, co-dependence, mental health, eating disorders, food addiction, anger, physical/sexual/emotional abuse, pornography, gambling & more.

Includes fellowship, dinner, service, worship, sobriety coins, celebration, 12-step lessons/studies, testimonies & small groups. 

Real Life Ministries provides a safe place to find support & the freedom to escape issues which control our lives. Real Life (all locations) offer a variety of support groups.

Mondays, 5:45 pm

REAL LIFE MINISTRIES - COEUR D'ALENE

610 N. 4th St., Coeur d'Alene

• 208-664-1361 (Dave Sayers); dsayers@reallifeministries.com

• 5:45 pm-dinner, 6:30 pm-meeting; gender specific small groups/open share following

• Real Life Coeur d'Alene Campus

Tuesdays, 5:45-8:15 pm

REAL LIFE MINISTRIES - PF CAMPUS 

1860 N. Cecil Rd., Bldg. 2, Post Falls

• 208-651-0417 (Myles Devlin); mdevlin@reallifeministries.com

• 5:45 pm-dinner, 6:30 pm-meeting; gender specific small groups/open share following

• FREE childcare available

• Real Life Post Falls Campus​

Mondays, 5:30-7 pm

REAL LIFE MINISTRIES - NORTH CAMPUS

6186 W. Maine St., Spirit Lake (office)

• 208-771-0922 (Rod), or 208-691-6926 (Georjean)

• Recovery Admin - James; (jctroutstream@gmail.com)

• Real Life North Campus

Mental Health Wellness

Wednesdays, 7-8:30 pm

KOOTENAI RECOVERY COMMUNITY CENTER

1621 N. 3rd St., Suite 700, CdA

• 208-932-8005

• Offers FREE peer-based recovery support services

• Advocates for & supports individuals seeking to initiate or maintain recovery from behavioral health &/or substance abuse issues

• Peer-based recovery group for community members 18 years & older

• Round Table format

• Contact: 208-625-0410 (Joy)

• Al-Anon & AA meetings on various dates/times

• “Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, she became a butterfly.”  --Chuang Tzu

• Kootenai Recovery Center

 Unintended Pregnancy

Various Times

OPEN ARMS PREGNANCY & REAL CHOICES CLINIC

1800 Lincoln Way, Ste. 201, Coeur d'Alene

• 208-667-5433

• 1-800-712-HELP (Emergency 24/7)

• Provides FREE compassion, support & information to anyone facing the challenge of unintended pregnancy

• A non-profit, non-denominational, non-political organization

• Parenting education, adoption support & community referrals

• Post-abortion support groups

• Guidance for young fathers

• Seek the Lord and He will deliver you from all your fears. - Psalm 34:4

• See FAQs HERE

• Open Arms Pregnancy & Real Choices Clinic

Women's Cancer Wellness

Mondays, noon-1 pm

KOOTENAI CLINIC CANCER SERVICES

1440 E. Mullan Ave., Post Falls

• 208-625-4938

• For women who have cancer or who are cancer survivors

• Kootenai Health Support Groups

Al-Anon & Alateen

Various Times/Locations

• 208-818-4699

• Online Zoom meetings; or in-person gatherings in Bonners Ferry, Clark Fork, Coeur d'Alene, Hayden, Kellogg, Osburn, Post Falls, Sandpoint & St. Maries

• Hope & help for families & friends of alcoholics

• Idaho Area 13 Al-Anon/Alateen

Overeaters Anonymous

Various Times/Locations

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS

Various North Idaho locations (see below)​

• Anyone who feels they have a problem with food is welcome.

• Groups meet to support each other with the goal of recovering from compulsive eating & food behaviors.

• No membership fees

• Athol Community Center, 208-765-8335 (Debbie)

• Church of the Nazarene, Post Falls, 208-760-900-3044 (Pat)

• Kootenai Health, 208-659-9606 (Ruth) or 208-701-2584 (Wayne)

• St. Pius Catholic Church, 208-819-1828 (Mollie)

• Overeaters Anonymous

Diabetes Type 1

2nd Wednesday, 6 pm

KOOTENAI HEALTH

2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur d'Alene

• 208-625-5500

• For those managing Type 1 diabetes

• Kootenai Health Support Groups

Cancer Support Services

Thursdays, 11 am-noon

INTERLAKE MEDICAL BLDG.

700 Ironwood Drive

Conference Room A (2nd floor)

Coeur d'Alene

• 208-625-4711 or 208-625-4713 (Tina)

• For people whose lives have been affected by cancer

• Kootenai Health Support Groups

Stroke Support Group

2nd Wednesday, 1:30-2:30 pm

REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF THE NW

3372 E. Jenalan Ave., Post Falls

• 208-262-8700

• For patients, caregivers, families & friends. Topics rotate w/focus on life after stroke, education & prevention.

• Rehabilitation Hospital of the Northwest