Support groups make life easier!
Coeur d'Alene Area Support Groups
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"God is our refuge & strength, an ever-present help in trouble." --Psalm 46:1
**Due to COVID-19, meetings may have been cancelled or postponed. Please call to check time/location before going.
Grief & Loss Support
Various Times
HOSPICE OF NORTH IDAHO
2290 W. Prairie Ave., Coeur d'Alene
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208-772-7994
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Support groups - "Spouse/Partner Loss", "Women's Support Group", "Journey's Monthly Support Group" & "Youth Support Group"
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"Journey Through Grief", 6-week series
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"Camp Kaniksu" - 3-day, 2-night camp for grieving children FREE of charge
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"Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony" held one evening in December
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FREE workshop events during year
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Please contact Hospice of North Idaho to register for support groups at 208-772-7994.
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"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
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For "Grief Support Group" at Shoshone Medical Center; contact Meghann Johnson, LCSW, 208-784-1221
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"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
Teen Resiliency Circle
Varies
SAFE PASSAGE VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER
850 N. 4th St., Coeur d'Alene
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208-664-9300
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Offering a 12-week closed support group for teens ages 14-18 who have been impacted by sexual abuse &/or assault
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Open to any demographic - ethnicity, ability, gender, sexual orientation
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Advocates believe in trauma-informed & empowerment-based approach
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No cost & confidential
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Access help 24/7 at 208-664-9303
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Call or email studentsafety@safepassageid.org
Mental Health Wellness
Wednesdays, 7-8:30 pm
KOOTENAI RECOVERY CENTER
1621 N. 3rd St., Suite 700, CdA
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208-932-8005
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Advocates for & supports individuals seeking to initiate or maintain recovery from behavioral health &/or substance abuse issues
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Peer-based recovery group for community members 18 years & older
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Round Table format
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Contact: 208-625-0410 (Joy)
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Al-Anon & AA meetings on various dates/times
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“Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, she became a butterfly.” --Chuang Tzu
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Varies
NORTHWEST INFANT SURVIVAL & SIDS ALLIANCE
1130 N. 4th St., Coeur d'Alene
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208-557-4371
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Offering FREE support for grieving parents, siblings & grandparents
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24/7 phone support staffed by trained peer support specialists who are ready to answer your call or text - 208-557-4371
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"Share Hope Memorial Garden" info HERE.
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Request FREE support packet & more info from Northwest Infant Survival & SIDS Alliance "Healing Together"
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"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
Narcotics Anonymous
Various Times/Locations
RECOVERY COMMUNITY CENTER
1621 N. 3rd St., #200, Coeur d'Alene
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1-888-624-3577
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Mission is to provide 100% FREE help for addiction
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Program emphasizes abstinence from all drugs.
Multiple Sclerosis Support
3rd Tuesday, 1-3 pm
LAKE CITY CENTER
1916 Lakewood Dr., Coeur d'Alene
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208-262-9249 (Donna)
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People affected by MS helping each other. Share & learn through interactive discussions, videos & speakers. New members welcome!
Pregnancy & Infant Loss
Various Times/Locations
DEEP WATERS BEREAVEMENT
311 E. Indiana Ave., Coeur d'Alene
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425-306-7767
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Offering support to families who experience pregnancy & infant loss
Ostomy Support Group
3rd Thursday, 6:30-9:30 pm
KOOTENAI HEALTH
2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur d'Alene
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208-625-6944
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For those seeking support for ostomy & wound care
Parkinson's Disease & Women With Parkinson's
Various Times/Locations
COEUR D'ALENE PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP
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208-635-5243
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Support groups meet twice a month & are open to those with Parkinson's, their spouses, family & caregivers
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Ask about activity groups, "Singing for Wellness & Joy" & "Moving to the Music"
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Support group for women gathers for lunch at Mackenzie River Grill
Mended Hearts Support Group
Meets monthly
KOOTENAI HEALTH
2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur d'Alene
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208-625-4690
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Former cardiac patients help support others with cardiac or pulmonary diseases
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Kootenai Health Support Groups
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
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208-660-4905 (Jessica) or email relativesasparents@gmail.com
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Group exists to strengthen the safety net of resources & support for local children being raised by a relative (grandparents, aunts, uncles & siblings)
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Resources include legal, transportation, early childhood programs, disabilities, youth activities/services, child care, food, health care, emergency assistance & support groups
"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
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208-664-1361 (Dave Sayers); dsayers@reallifeministries.com
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5:45 pm-dinner, 6:30 pm-meeting; gender specific small groups/open share following
Tuesdays, 5:45-8:15 pm
REAL LIFE MINISTRIES - PF CAMPUS
1860 N. Cecil Rd., Bldg. 2, Post Falls
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208-651-0417 (Myles Devlin); mdevlin@reallifeministries.com
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5:45 pm-dinner, 6:30 pm-meeting; gender specific small groups/open share following
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FREE childcare available
Mondays, 5:30-7 pm
REAL LIFE MINISTRIES - NORTH CAMPUS
6186 W. Maine St., Spirit Lake (office)
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208-771-0922 (Rod), or 208-691-6926 (Georjean)
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Recovery Admin - James; (jctroutstream@gmail.com)
Mommy & Me Social Hour
2nd & 4th Fridays, 10-11 am (on hold)
KOOTENAI CLINIC
1919 Lincoln Way, 2nd floor, Coeur d'Alene
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208-625-5086
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A nurturing environment for new mothers & their infants. Share experiences, challenges & advice.
Unintended Pregnancy
Various Times
OPEN ARMS PREGNANCY & REAL CHOICES CLINIC
1800 Lincoln Way, Ste. 201, Coeur d'Alene
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208-667-5433
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1-800-712-HELP (Emergency 24/7)
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Provides FREE compassion, support & information to anyone facing the challenge of unintended pregnancy
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A non-profit, non-denominational, non-political organization
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Parenting education, adoption support & community referrals
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Post-abortion support groups
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Guidance for young fathers
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Seek the Lord and He will deliver you from all your fears. - Psalm 34:4
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See FAQs HERE
Women's Cancer Wellness
Mondays, noon-1 pm
KOOTENAI CLINIC CANCER SERVICES
1440 E. Mullan Ave., Post Falls
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208-625-4938
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For women who have cancer or who are cancer survivors
Al-Anon & Alateen
Various Times/Locations
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208-818-4699
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Online Zoom meetings; or in-person gatherings in Bonners Ferry, Clark Fork, Coeur d'Alene, Hayden, Kellogg, Osburn, Post Falls, Sandpoint & St. Maries
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Hope & help for families & friends of alcoholics
Overeaters Anonymous
Various Times/Locations
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
Various North Idaho locations (see below)
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Anyone who feels they have a problem with food is welcome.
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Groups meet to support each other with the goal of recovering from compulsive eating & food behaviors.
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No membership fees
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Athol Community Center, 208-765-8335 (Debbie)
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Church of the Nazarene, Post Falls, 208-760-900-3044 (Pat)
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Kootenai Health, 208-659-9606 (Ruth) or 208-701-2584 (Wayne)
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St. Pius Catholic Church, 208-819-1828 (Mollie)
Diabetes Type 1
2nd Wednesday, 6 pm
KOOTENAI HEALTH
2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur d'Alene
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208-625-5500
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For those managing Type 1 diabetes
Cancer Support Services
Thursdays, 11 am-noon
INTERLAKE MEDICAL BLDG.
700 Ironwood Drive
Conference Room A (2nd floor)
Coeur d'Alene
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208-625-4711 or 208-625-4713 (Tina)
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For people whose lives have been affected by cancer
Stroke Support Group
2nd Wednesday, 1:30-2:30 pm
REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF THE NW
3372 E. Jenalan Ave., Post Falls
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208-262-8700
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For patients, caregivers, families & friends. Topics rotate w/focus on life after stroke, education & prevention.
Autism Support Groups
Various Times/Age Groups
HARDING FAMILY CENTER
411 N. 15th St., Coeur d'Alene
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208-664-4133
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Parents of children with autism of any age can connect with each other & learn more about autism & the complex journey
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"Tween Social Group" provides time for fun, snacks & friendships
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More socialization times are specific for tweens, teens, young adults, adults, & adult Asperger's therapeutic group
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
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208-699-3665 (Pat Ferriola)
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Attend "Caring for the Caregiver"
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Providing physical, mental, social, spiritual & emotional support for caregivers & the person they care for
Alzheimer's & Dementia
Various Times/Virtual/Phone Support
3rd Saturday, 1:30-3:30 pm
KOOTENAI HEALTH
2003 Kootenai Health Way
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208-666-2996
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Support, education & hope in a compassionate & safe environment
2nd Monday, 6-7:30 pm
LAKE CITY CENTER
1916 Lakewood Dr., Coeur d'Alene
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208-699-7548 (Cheryl)
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For caregivers, families & friends of Alzheimer's & related disorders
1st Wednesday, 2-3:30 pm
POST FALLS, IDAHO
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970-978-8471 (Ene)
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For caregivers, families & friends of Alzheimer's & related disorders
2nd Wednesday, 10:30 am-noon
KINGSTON, IDAHO
206-910-9870 (Lori)
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For caregivers, families & friends of Alzheimer's & related disorders
Alcoholics Anonymous
Various Times/Locations
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
118 N. 7th St., Ste. B-5, Coeur d'Alene
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208-667-4633 (AA Hotline)
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Need help with a drinking problem?
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Meetings are held in Athol, Bayview, Blanchard, CdA, Fernwood, Hauser, Hayden, Osburn, Post Falls, Rathdrum, St. Maries, Spirit Lake, Wallace & Worley; or online.
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"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
Pulmonary Support Group
2nd Tuesday, noon-1:30 pm
KOOTENAI HEALTH
2003 Kootenai Health Way
Heart Center Classroom, Coeur d'Alene
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208-625-4693
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Gathering for education & support to help improve quality of life
Support for Victims of Abuse
Tuesdays, 5:30 pm
SHOSHONE COUNTY CRISIS & RESOURCE CENTER
415 7th St., Wallace
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208-556-0500
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Support group, "Women's Empowerment" provides opportunity to share experiences & learn new skills
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Childcare not provided
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SCC&RC provides support for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking & other crimes
Idaho Suicide Survivors
1st Wednesday, 7-8:30 pm
MOUNTAIN STATES EARLY HEADSTART
411 N. 15th St., Ste. 200, Coeur d'Alene
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208-772-2353 (Karen)
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Emergency - call 1-800-784-2433
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Helps survivors cope with grief
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Provides a safe & caring environment for those trying to adjust to a world forever changed by a loved one's decision
"Cancer Warriors"
Various Times/Locations
**IN PERSON GATHERINGS ON HOLD**
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208-818-2266 (Jim Morrison)
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"Evening of Hope" is a monthly educational event featuring expert speakers on cancer-related topics
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Smaller group meets for coffee once-a-month to discuss personal issues & cancer concerns
ALS Disease (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
3rd Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 pm (Zoom)
GARDEN PLAZA OF POST FALLS
545 N. Garden Plaza, Post Falls
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509-725-1002 (Nathan)
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Connect with those living with ALS, their caregivers, families, friends & loved ones
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Educational presentations & resources beneficial to those living with the disease