COEUR D'ALENE INSIDER

sudden infant death

2nd Tuesday, 6:30 pm

• Inland Northwest SIDS/SUID Foundation, 1130 N. 4th St., CdA

• 208-557-4371

• Open to any or all (adult) family members - moms, dads, grandparents, aunts & uncles FREE of charge.

• www.safestartnw.org

autism

1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 6-8 pm

• Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d'Alene

• 208-664-4133 (Melaine)

• A chance for parents of children with autism of any age to connect with each other & learn more about autism & the complex journey.

• "Tween Social Group" for ages 8-12 is held on Wednesdays, 3:45-5:15 pm. Time for fun, snacks & friends.

• More socialization times are specific for tweens, teens, young adults, adults & adult Asperger's therapeutic group. See schedules on website.

• www.panhandleautismsociety.com

als disease

3rd Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 pm

• Garden Plaza of Post Falls, 545 N. Garden Plaza, Post Falls

• 509-725-1002 (Nathan)

• Gatherings often have educational presentations & resources beneficial to those living with the disease.

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

• www.alsa.org (Evergreen Chapter)

hospice grief groups

Various groups/times

• Hospice of North Idaho, 2290 W. Prairie Ave., Coeur d'Alene

• 208-772-7994

• www.hospiceofnorthidaho.org

• "Journey Through Grief Adult Group", 6-week series

• "Child Loss", 3rd Th, 5-6 pm

• "Parent Loss", 1st Th, 5:30-6:30 pm

• "Spouse Loss", 1st T, 4-5 pm

• "Kids in Grief", 6-week series

• "Teens in Grief", 6-week series

• "Camp Kaniksu", for kids ages 6-17

• "Women's Group", 4th T, 10:30-11:30

• "Men's Lunch", 3rd T, 11:30-12:30

N id PREGNANCY & POSTPARTUM

July 18 (Sat), 10:30 am

• Inland Northwest SIDS/SUID Foundation, 1130 N. 4th St., CdA

• 208-557-4371

• FREE, confidential support group for mothers & moms-to-be conducted by licensed clinical professional counselor, Kerry Green

• Recognize signs/symptoms of common perinatal mood/anxiety disorders

• Drop in; lap babies welcome

• www.safestartnw.org

alzheimer's & dementia

Various times/locations

• Kootenai Health, 2003 Kootenai Health Way, Heart Center Classroom, 3rd Floor, CdA; 3rd Saturday 1:30-3:30 pm

• 208-772-2542 or 208-660-2030

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

• www.alz.org

• Lake City Center, 1916 Lakewood Dr., CdA; 2nd Monday, 6-7:30 pm

• 208-661-9943 or 208-666-2966

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

• Renaissance Assisted Living, 2772 W. Avante Loop, CdA; 3rd Thursday, 5:30-6:30 pm

• 208-686-2961

• Open to all who are affected by someone living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia.

• St. George Parish Hall, 2004 N. Lucas St., Post Falls; 1st Wednesday, 2-3:30 pm

• 208-699-6060 or 970-978-8471

"cancer warriors"

1st Thursday, 6-7:30 pm

• Calypso's Coffee, 116 E. Lakeside Ave., Coeur d'Alene

• Smaller group gathers to discuss personal issues, cancer topics, etc.

2nd Thursday, 6-8 pm

• Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane St., Post Falls

• 208-818-2266 (Jim Morrison)

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

• Find on Facebook HERE.

compulsive eaters anonymous

Various times/locations

• Call 208-818-4242 for "face-to-face" meetings.

• Compulsive eating includes overeating, binge eating, anorexia, bulimia & other food-related compulsive disorders.

• This is a FREE 12-step program for men & women w/no dues or fees.

• www.ceahow.org

overeaters anonymous

Various times/locations

• Kootenai Health, 2003 Kootenai Health Way, CdA (MRI conference room); 6:30 pm on T

• 208-771-0543

• Church of the Nazarene, 308 W. 12th Ave., Post Falls; 1:30 pm on W

• 208-818-7530 (Nancy)

• St. Pius X Catholic Church, 625 E. Haycraft, CdA; 6:30 pm on Th

• 208-819-1828 (Mollie)

• Kootenai Health; 8:30 am on Sat

• 208-701-2584 (Wayne)

mothers' tea time

Thursdays, 10:30 am-12:30 pm

• Inland Mama, Spokane River Midwives Birth Center, 615 E. 6th St., Ste. A, Post Falls

• 208-718-2678

• Support group for mothers; a safe place to share challenges & joys of raising babies.

• Tea provided FREE of charge.

• www.inlandmama.com

mental health

Wednesdays, 7-8:30 pm

• Kootenai Health, 2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur d'Alene. (Enter bldg on north side; look for classroom signs).

• 208-691-9674 (Bonnie)

• FREE education & support for those whose lives are affected by bipolar mood disorder or depression.

• www.kh.org/family-support-services/support-groups

multiple sclerosis

3rd Tuesday, 1-3  pm

• Lake City Center, 1916 Lakewood Dr., Coeur d'Alene

• 208-262-9249

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

• www.nationalmssociety.org

parkinson's

1st Friday, 1-2:30 pm

• Lake City Center, 1916 Lakewood Dr., Coeur d'Alene

• 208-635-5243

• For people with Parkinson's, their spouses, family & caregivers.

• "Sing for Wellness & Joy", taught by a music therapist, is a separate event.

• www.apdaparkinson.org