COEUR D'ALENE INSIDER

 

COEUR D'ALENE PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUPS

Elk's Lodge #1254

1170 W. Prairie Ave., Coeur d'Alene

208-635-5243 (Beth); 208-660-7603 (Pat)​

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• 1st Thurs, noon-2:30 pm - "Coeur d'Alene Parkinson's Support Group" meets w/FREE lunch served noon-12:45 pm, followed by support group, 1-2:30 pm. Casual sessions are open to those with Parkinson's, their spouses, family & caregivers. Speakers from the local healthcare community are often scheduled.

• 2nd, 3rd & 4th Thurs, 11:30 am-12:15 pm - "Music Wellness" taught by music therapist, Carla Carnegie. Rhythm instruments & singing helps to increase voice volume & clarity of speech. (No singing ability needed.)

• 2nd, 3rd & 4th Thurs, 12:15-1 pm - "Moving to the Music" taught by an instructor from Kroc Center. Yoga-type stretching & line dance type of exercise creates fun for all ability levels, including those using a walker or who want to sit in a chair. Socialize while working out - have fun! 

• 3rd Thurs, 1-2:30 pm - "Women With Parkinson's Support Group" meets at Mackenzie River Grill, 405 W. Canfield Ave., CdA. Casual lunch get-together. Note there is a Scholarship Fund to help pay for one's lunch if there is a financial need.​

• "Coeur d'Alene Caregivers Support Group" meets occasionally throughout the year - check Facebook group HERE, or website (see link above) for dates/times. A time to share info, frustrations & successes. 

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ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUPS

Various Locations/Times

800-272-3900 (24-hr helpline)

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

• Talk through issues/ways of coping, share feelings, needs & concerns

• Learn about community resources

• Contact group facilitators for meeting info - FREE of charge!

• 1st & 3rd Wed, 3-4:30 pm, "Caregiver Support Group", The Third Avenue Senior Cafe, 1215 E. 3rd Ave., Post Falls - Michelle Larson, 208-666-2996 or mllarson@alz.org 

• 3rd Wed, 10:30-11:30 am, "North Idaho Memory Cafe" for early stage dementia & caregivers to engage w/others at Kindred & Co., 851 E. 4th Ave., Post Falls. Register w/Michelle at mllarson@alz.org or call 208-666-2996.

• 1st & 3rd Thurs, 6-7:30 pm, "Caregiver Support Group" in CdA. Call 208-666-2996 for more info & registration. 

• 1st & 3rd Fri, 6-7:30 pm, "Newly Diagnosed Education" at Area Agency on Aging, 402 W. Canfield Ave., Ste. 1, CdA. 208-666-2996.

• 1st & 3rd Fri, 2:30-4 pm, "Dementia Behaviors Support Group" at On Site for Seniors, 296 W. Sunset Ave., Ste. 16B, CdA. Facilitated by a licensed social worker. More info - Susan Coulter, 208-352-3896.​

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SILVER VALLEY CARES

703 Cedar St., Wallace

208-274-3753‬

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• Non-profit organization offers advocacy & support for mental health issues

• Support groups

• Training sessions, sensory activities, health fairs & resources

• Every Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 pm - "Thrive Recovery" (recovery meeting/sober community) meets at Wallace Library (basement). More info - 509-979-0829 (Tanner)

• SVCaresInfo@gmail.com

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LIFESKILLS RANCH PROGRAMS

Wolf Springs Ranch

1967 Alder Creek Loop Rd., St. Maries 

208-245-1234

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• Two weekend ranch retreats are offered - FREE of charge to women who attend - to empower, enrich their lives & educate

• 120 acres of beautiful property w/gardens, trout pond, miles of hiking & riding trails & a year-round creek

• "Peaceful Spirit" - for (8) widows which is open to any woman who has lost her life partner; July 4-6, 2025.

• "Peaceful Warriors" - for (8) women veterans, active duty, reservist or retired; June 25-29, 2025.

• Connect w/others, work w/horses, yoga, traditional crafts, massage, campfire circles, journaling, preparing/eating fresh farm-style food & communing w/nature​

• See application HERE

• More info - Sabrina Ferris (Founder & Program Director); lifeskillsranchprogram@gmail.com

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OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS

Various Locations/Times

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• Need help with an eating problem?

• OA is a 12-step recovery program for men & women who share their experience, strength & hope as they recover from compulsive over or under-eating.

• No membership fees - FREE - everyone is welcome

• Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - virtual meeting. Contact Sharon for login info at 208-691-3702.

• Wednesdays, 1:30 pm - Church of the Nazarene, Post Falls; 760-900-3044 (Pat)

• Thursdays, 6 pm - House of Faith, CdA; 208-771-0543 (Amy)

• Saturdays, 8:30 am - Christ the King Lutheran Church, CdA; 208-819-1828 (Mollie)

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"I put my hand in yours & together we can do what we could never do alone."

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

North Idaho AA

118 N. 7th St., Ste. B-5, CdA

208-667-4633 (info & hotline)​

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• Need help with a drinking problem?

• "Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men & women who share their experience, strength & hope with each other that they may solve their common problem & help others to recover from alcoholism."

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

• See meeting locations/times HERE

• Meeting are open to all & FREE

• See latest newsletters HERE

• "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

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CAMP KANIKSU/HOSPICE OF NORTH IDAHO

2290 W. Prairie Ave., CdA

208-772-7994

• Dates for 2025 camp - June 27-29

• Locations - Hospice of North Idaho campus; then Camp Lutherhaven at Mica Bay on west side of Lake CdA

• For children & teens ages 6-16 - FREE of charge

• Professional direction/supervision from grief counselors, social workers & trained volunteers

• Weekend of support, expression & fun activities

• Space limited to 30 campers

• Click link above for more info & registration application

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ABBA'S CHILD GRIEF CAMPS

Adm Office: c/o Monte Torkelsen
7034 Fireside Way
Castle Rock, CO 80108

503-970-3983

• Dates for 2025 camp - June 29-July 4

• Locations: CAMP MIVODEN on Hayden Lake; also WA, OR, CO & CA

• Provides a chance for kids to laugh, cry, play, create, & remember - along with other grieving youngsters

• FREE of charge overnight camps for children ages 9-16 who have lost a sibling or parent to death in the recent past

• Grief facilitation is led by licensed mental health professionals who have experience helping children navigate their grief.

• Daily fun activities planned by trained camp staff 

• 24-hour direct supervision

• Click link above for registration application & for more info on Abba's Child, or email info@abbaschild.org. 

• Local contact - Cristy Kay, LCSW, CCCPT, 208-315-9321

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CAMP ERIN/WILLOW CENTER

Adm Office: 1714 G St., Lewiston

208-791-7192

• Dates for 2024 camp - July 12-14

• Location: Camp Lutherhaven, Mica Bay, Lake CdA

• For children & teens ages 6-17 - FREE of charge

• Led by bereavement professionals, community members & caring volunteers

• Campers participate in grief-related & recreational activities

• Space limited to 50 campers

• Click link above for more info & registration application

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SHOSHONE COUNTY CRISIS & RESOURCE CENTERS

415 7th St., Ste 1, Wallace

208-556-0500 (24-hour hotline)

105 N. Division St., Ste. 5, Pinehurst

208-682-3999

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• Two locations - Wallace & Pinehurst

• Weekly support group for women provides a safe place to share experiences, offer encouragement & support, to help each other live safe, violent free lives 

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

• Emergency temporary provided for battered women & dependent children who are in danger &  have no other place to go

• All services are FREE & confidential

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EMERGENCY SERVICES

Various Agencies/Contacts

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IDAHO SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE

Call or Text 988

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NORTH IDAHO CRISIS CENTER

2301 Ironwood Place, CdA

208-625-4884

Offers 24/7 FREE confidential help for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis or substance abuse problem. No referal is necessary.​

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SAFE PASSAGE

850 N. 4th St., CdA

208-664-9303

Provides 30-day emergency & 90-day extended shelter to survivors & their children in imminent danger (domestic abuse, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, & child abuse). Food, necessities, case management, & support are available 24/7. FREE & confidential services.

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KOOTENAI HEALTH

Kootenai Clinic Cancer Services, CdA

Kootenai Clinic Cancer Services, PF​​

• For people whose lives have been affected by cancer

• (CdA) Thursdays, 11 am-noon - "Women's Cancer Wellness Support Group"; 208-625-4296

• (Post Falls) Mondays, noon-1 pm - "All Cancer Support Group"; 208-625-4938

• All are welcome - FREE

• More info HERE

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CANCER CAN'T

"Evening of Hope"

Post Falls Library

821 N. Spokane St., Post Falls

• North Idaho Cancer Warriors offers FREE cancer support group meetings monthly for cancer patients, survivors & caregivers

• Roundtable discussions, tales of survival & hope w/featured speakers & professionals to share stories & resources w/attendees

• Gatherings held the 1st Wed, 5:15-6:45 pm

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AUTISM SOCIETY NORTH IDAHO

Harding Family Center

411 N. 15th St., #109, Coeur d'Alene

208-784-3889

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• Tuesdays, 6-8 pm - "Parent & Support Group"

• Thursdays, 6-9 pm - "Adult Support Group"

• Serves the northern half of Idaho by providing connections, resources, education & enrichment opportunities

• More info - call 208-784-3889 or email info@autismsocietyidaho.com

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SUICIDE LOSS SURVIVOR SUPPORT

Panhandle Health District

8500 N. Atlas Rd., Hayden

988 (Suicide Prevention Hotline)

800-200-1511 (Kootenai Behavioral Health)

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• 1st Wed, 6-8 pm - "Suicide Loss Survivor Support Group" helps survivors cope with grief

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

• Call 208-415-5285 or email spanofni@phd1.idaho.gov

• Details on SPAN (Suicide Prevention Action Network) programs HERE

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DISABILITY ACTION CENTER NW

3726 E. Mullan Ave., Post Falls

208-457-3891

800-475-0070

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• Promotes the independence & equality of all individuals with disabilities in all aspects of society

• Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 or 5:30-6:30 pm - peer-to-peer support for persons with disabilities

• New topics each week include: Identifying & Expressing Emotions, Finding Friendships & Maintaining Health Relationships, Social Phobia & Anxiety, Managing Dysfunction, Self-Advocacy, & General Discussion/Fun Activities

• Open to the public - FREE

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NORTH IDAHO STROKE SUPPORT

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Northwest

3372 E. Jenalan Ave., Post Falls

208-262-8700

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• Thursdays, 10:30 am - "North Idaho Stroke Support Group" 

• Community stroke survivors & one support person welcome

• More info HERE

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KOOTENAI HEALTH FAMILY BIRTH CENTER

2002 Kootenai Health Way, CdA

208-625-6891

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• Every Tues, 11 am-noon - "Mommy & Me Social Hour" is a nurturing environment for new mothers to socialize, share experiences, challenges & advice. More info HERE

• Every Tues, 10-11 am - "Breastfeeding Support Group"; registration link HERE

• 3rd Tues, 5:30-8 pm - "Baby Talk" (Caring for Your Newborn); registration link HERE

• 1st Wed, 6-8 pm - "Breastfeeding Success"; registration link HERE

• 2nd Sat, 9 am-3 pm, "Labor of Love Childbirth Education" (one-day class). Register HERE

• Every Sun, 2 pm - "Family Birth Center Tour". Space is limited; reservations required. Call 208-625-6891. As an infection-prevention measure, children are not allowed on the tour.

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KOOTENAI HEALTH

Kootenai Services Bldg.

2205 Kootenai Health Way, CdA

(Bear Lake basement classroom)

208-625-6944

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• For those seeking support for ostomy & wound care - FREE support group

• 3rd Wed of each month, 3-4 pm

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​ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS & DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES (ACA)

Church of the Nazarene​

308 W. 12th Ave., Post Falls

562-595-7831

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• Wednesdays, 6 pm

• Saturdays, 10:30 am

• For adults who grew up in a home w/addiction, alcoholism & familiy dysfunction

• A welcoming group - all are invited! 

• FREE of charge! 

• "The test of our progress is not whether we add to the abundance of those who have much. It is whether we provide enough to those who have too little". --Franklin D. Roosevelt

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HOSPICE OF NORTH IDAHO

2290 W. Prairie Ave., CdA

208-772-7994

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• All support groups are open to the public & FREE. Must register by calling 208-772-7994 or email griefsupport@honi.org 

• 1st Thurs, 3:30-5 pm -"Spouse/Partner Loss"

• 3rd Tues, 3:30-5 pm - "Men's Support Group"

• 4th Tues, 10:30 am-noon - "Women's Support Group"

• 2nd Thurs, 5-6:30 pm - "General Loss Grief Connect"

• Often the first step in obtaining relief from grief is acknowledging your grief & talking with a professional.

• For grieving children, "Camp Kaniksu" is a 3-day, 2-night camp held each summer on Lake CdA; FREE of charge. More info HERE.

• "Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony" is held in December.

• "Telephone of the Wind" phone booth "is for everyone who has lost a loved one. It is an outlet for those who have messages they wish to share with their lost friends & familiy. It is a phone for memorials and saying goodbyes you never got to say." --in loving memory of Mary Ann Smith. As the wind blows, may you hear them. More info HERE.

• "Journey Through Grief" is a 6-week support group w/structured, curriculum designed to guide participants through grief. More info HERE.

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NORTHWEST INFANT SURVIVAL & SIDS ALLIANCE

3649 N. Cederblom St., CdA

206-548-9290

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• Offering FREE emotional support for grieving parents, siblings & grandparents affected by pregnancy, infant or child loss

• "Healing Together" program offers 24/7 phone support, social hours, support packets & special memorial events. More info HERE.

• "Share Hope Memorial Garden" is located in CdA at the corner of 8th & Gilbert. More info HERE.

• FREE classes offered by "Safe Start" include infant & child first aid/CPR, car seat inspections, & safe infant sleep education. More info HERE.

• "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

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KOOTENAI CLINIC BLDG

1919 Lincoln Way

(first floor conference room), CdA

509-423-2637 (Kristlyn)

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• 1st Mon, 6-7 pm

• For people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) to connect with others

• Discover resources & get emotional support - FREE of charge

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RELATIVES AS PARENTS INC.

Lake City Community Church

6000 N. Ramsey Rd., CdA

208-660-4905

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• Support 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

• Special help for special people - FREE of charge!

• Meets on the 4th Mon of each month, noon-2 pm, at LCCC w/on-site child care. Ask about potluck.

• More info - relativesasparents@gmail.com

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REAL LIFE MINISTRIES

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

208-651-0417

 

• "Real Life Recovery" walks with hurting individuals & families in a relational environment to build healthy relationships with Jesus & others.

• Common topics/struggles include: drug addiction, alcohol addiction, sexual addiction, PTSD/combat trauma, eating disorders & co-dependence.

• "Celebrate Recovery" - every Tuesday, 5:45-8:15 pm, Post Falls Campus. Dinner at 5:45, followed by large group, worship, Sobriety Coins Celebration, 12-step lessons, testimonies, small groups & fellowship at 6:30. Open share, 7:15-8:15 pm. Child care available.

• Questions? Contact Myles at 208-651-0417

• "Pure Desire Groups" walks through damages of sexual sin from lust of the eye to infidelity via the following groups in a safe environment:

• "Betrayal & Beyond" (for women), an ongoing group meets Tuesdays. Contact 208-777-7325.

• "Eight Pillars for Women/Unraveled" (for women) meets Tuesdays. Contact 208-777-7325, or Lori at 509-280-1369.

• "Seven Pillars of Freedom" (for men) gathers every Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. Call 208-777-7325 for more info. 

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KOOTENAI CLINIC BLDG

1919 Lincoln Way, CdA

208-625-5126

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• For persons with epilepsy, a FREE support group

• Call for info - 208-625-5126

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