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Published: Aug 08, 2006 02:09 PM
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Al-Anon Meetings -- Attend a twelve-step group for people whose lives have been affected by the drinking of a relative or friend. Meetings are in Chapel Hill every day. Call 713-1516 for meeting times and schedule.

ADHD Adults -- Twelve-step support group for adults with attention deficit disorder meets 1-2 p.m. Fridays in the parlor at the Chapel of the Cross. Call 942-6804.

Attachment Parenting Group -- The Orange-Alamance chapter of Attachment Parenting International meets on second Mondays. See www.chapel-hill.nc.us/apioa/.

Cancer Support Groups -- Cancer patients, family members and caregivers can find support in bi-weekly groups by contacting Cornucopia House at 401-9333 or www.cornucopiahouse.org.

Chapel Hill Leads -- Group meets 8-9 a.m. Wednesdays at Aurora, 1350 Raleigh Road, to promote and support one another's business enterprises. See www.chapelhillleads.com.

Compassionate Friends -- Self-help bereavement group for families grieving the death of a child of any age meets 7-9 on third Mondays at Evergreen United Methodist Church, south of Cole Park Plaza on US 15-501. Call 595-1010.

Compassionate Touch/Massage -- Cancer patients, family members and caregivers can schedule free one-hour sessions from 10 a.m. every Tuesday and third Wednesday at Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center. Call 401-9333.

Debtors Anonymous -- Meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays to address issues of compulsive spending and self-deprivation. At Advent Lutheran Church, 230 Erwin Road. Contact 990-1024 or www.debtorsanonymous.org.

DivorceCare -- A 14-week seminar series/support group for separated or divorced men and women, 2-4 p.m. Sundays at University United Methodist Church, 150 E. Franklin St. Fee: $12. Call 929-7191.

DivorceCare -- This faith-based support group meets 6:45-8:45 p.m. Wednesdays at the Chapel Hill Bible Church. Childcare and scholarships available. Contacts: Donna Coston, 408-0310 or Cindy Gudeman, 967-1547.

Family Advocacy Network -- Meets 6-7:45 p.m. third Thursdays at the Mental Health Association at 302 W. Weaver St., Carrboro. Linda Boldin, 942-8083.

Family Violence Prevention Center -- Offers domestic violence support groups as well as a daytime group for Spanish-speaking women who are in or who have been in an abusive relationship. Childcare available. Call 929-7122.

Gambler's Anonymous -- Meets at 7:30 p.m. Mondays at Amity United Methodist Church, 825 N. Estes Drive. Call 888-846-4427.

HIV/AIDS Support Group for Chatham County -- Meets from noon to 2 p.m. (lunch provided) second Wednesdays in alternate locations between Pittsboro and Siler City, offering emotional support, education on medications, financial assistance and a caring and understanding environment of peers with interpreters at each meeting. Any Chatham County resident with HIV/AIDS is invited to attend; confidentiality a MUST. Contact Crystal Campbell at 542-8271.

Mental Fitness -- Recovery Inc. provides self-help techniques for anger management, stress reduction and controlling anxieties at 10:30 a.m. Fridays at Caramore, 550 Smith Level Road. Call 918-3677.

Overeaters Anonymous -- Twelve-step group for people who want to stop overeating. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. 406-9300.

Parent/Caregiver Support Groups -- For families raising children with behavioral, emotional, or other mental health issues. Three monthly meetings --evening, morning, and lunch groups. Contact the Family Advocacy Network at 942-8083 for details. Free childcare provided with advance notice.

Peer Mental Health Group -- Meeting for mental health consumers who need support in their days of recovery, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Northside Clinic, 412A Caldwell St. Free.

Self Help for Hard of Hearing -- Meets at 5:30 p.m. on third Mondays at the UNC Hearing and Communications Center in the Board of Pharmacy Building, 6015 Farrington Road. Call 967-9955 or ruthmiller@mac.com.

SMART Recovery -- Free self-help program for people with problems with alcohol, drugs or other addictions, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in Room 16, Binkley Baptist Church. For information, call 408-0121 or see www.smartrecovery.org

Support Group -- The Family Violence Prevention Center of Orange Country offers free, confidential support groups for victims of domestic violence. Call 929-9925. Free childcare for women who participate: 929-7122.

WomenHeart -- Connect monthly with other women living with heart disease in a confidential, supportive environment with Mayo-trained support network coordinator. Contact Carol Morrissey at 968-3094 or chapelhill@womenheart.org.

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