Support Groups

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Alcoholics Anonymous list of meetings (530) 541-1243 or aa.org.

Al-Anon offers services, local services and meetings. Truckee (530) 587-4385.

Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at Tahoe Forest Hospital. (530) 582-3483.

Anorexics & Bulimics Anonymous confidential line for info (775) 849-1151.

Cancer Support Group for patients, family & friends Mon. 6–8 p.m., Medical Office Building, 10956 Donner Pass Road, 2nd floor video conference room. (530) 582-8207.

Caregiver education & navigation workshops to support loved ones through cancer. Covers navigating billing, insurance; supporting w/proper nutrition; cancer, treatment, diagnosis questions; whole-body wellness. mlarson@tfhd.com.

Co-Dependents Anonymous meets Thurs. 6-7 p.m. at Kings Beach United Methodist Church, 8425 Dolly Varden Ave.

Community Recovery Resources about substance abuse for youth, life skills, stop smoking, HIV services and more. 10015 Palisades Dr., Suite 1, Truckee. (530) 587-8194.

Counseling & support with peer counselors. Confidential session (530) 214-6257.

Depression & Bipolar Support Group Call Kevin for meeting times (888) 544-9991.

Exercise for Energy 6-week class for current & recovering cancer patients provides guidance, support, & tools to maintain health & wellness. E-mail mlarson@tfhd.com.

Food & Resource Support Center hot meals, shower and support services every Thurs. noon, 10111 E. St., Truckee. (530) 582-4079.

Grief Support meets 1st Tues. 5:30 p.m., Hospice House, Truckee. (530) 582-6575.

Healing Arts for cancer patients uses art and creative writing to identity & explore feelings, alleviate stress & provide supportive healing. (530) 582-6438.

Look Good, Feel Better American Cancer Society program to help women overcome appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. (530) 582-8207.

Narcotics Anonymous list of local meetings (530) 546-1116.

Sierra Agape Center offers donations-based therapeutic services. (530) 414-1885.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) meets 3rd Thurs. at Tahoe Forest Hospital main lobby conference room. (530) 277-1592.

Narcotics Anonymous meets Sun. 7 p.m., 10040 Estates Dr., Truckee; Sat. 7 p.m., 8321 Steelhead Ave., Kings Beach. (530) 546-1116.

Nonviolent Communication Practice Circle meets Wednesdays at For Goodness Sake. (530) 550-8981 or goodnesssake.org

Overeaters Anonymous open to all. Wed. 6:15 p.m., 131 Daggett Way, Stateline. (775) 334-8524 or oa.org.

Renee’s Place gently guides children, teens and families through grieving process in support group or one-on-one. (530) 582-3534.

Tahoe Forest Cancer Center offers free supportive care programs using integrated, whole-person approach to patients’, families’ & caregivers’ psychosocial needs before, during & after treatment. Visit tahoecancercenter.com.

Tahoe Mother’s Club family support group. (530) 470-1074 or tahoemothersclub.org.

Tahoe SAFE Alliance provides assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault & other crisis services. (530) 546-7804 Kings Beach, (530) 582-9117 Truckee, (530) 583-3440 ext. 15, Tahoe City, (775) 298-0010 Incline Village, or 24-hour crisis line (800) 736-1060.

Tahoe Truckee Future Without Drug Dependence is building a healthy community free from drug & alcohol abuse. Volunteers needed. (530) 546-1924 or ttfwdd.com.

Tahoe Young Life for middle & high school kids. (775) 831-1010 or tahoe.younglife.org.

Teen Clinic with birth control education, pregnancy testing, HIV and sexually transmitted disease testing, among services. Ages 12-19. 10075 Levon Ave., #207, Truckee. (530) 582-7814.

WeCARE! community-based Cancer Peer Navigator program provides one-to-one support for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients w/trained cancer survivors. (530) 582-6367.

Yoga for cancer patients focuses on yoga postures, breathing and meditation to relieve stress, increase body awareness and strengthen. E-mail mlarson@tfhd.com.