The Taos News

SUPPORT GROUPS

- – Compiled by Michael Tashji forum@taosnews.com

Due to COVID-19, be sure to follow CDC and NMDOH guidelines for masks and social distancing. Provide proof of vaccinatio­n and a negative COVID test if needed. Call ahead to verify a venue is open or if they are meeting virtually and how to join.

AL-ANON is for families and friends of alcoholics. Contact Lisa at 575770-9280 or Debra at 575-770-7196 for informatio­n.

VIRTUAL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS

are offered weekly, free of charge, by Golden Willow Retreat. Groups meet via Zoom on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m., Thursdays 3:30-5 p.m. and 5:30-7 p.m., and Saturdays from 10-11:30 a.m. (all MST). The Zoom meetings may also be joined via phone. Everyone is welcome to join any meeting. For more informatio­n, visit goldenwill­owretreat.com. ALATEEN meets at 4 p.m. every Friday. This is a support group for teens and preteens who are affected by alcoholism. Call 719-439-1156 or 518-275-7681 for location details. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS offers multiple meetings every day for those struggling with alcohol addiction. Find a meeting by calling the 24-hour hotline at (575) 758-3318 or visiting nm-aa.org/meetings.

A PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP

meets the second Thursday of the month at 11 a.m. at Taos Youth & Family Center. Call 575-737-5326 for informatio­n.

ANGER REDUCTION AND AVOIDANCE GROUP

for men, age 18 and older. Tuesday evenings 6-7:30 p.m. Taos Behavioral Health, 105 Bertha Street, Suite B, Taos. Call 575-758-4297. Most insurance is accepted or sliding scale available.

CODEPENDEN­TS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS

(a 12-Step group for healthy relationsh­ips) meets every Friday at noon at 69 Blueberry Hill Road, Unity of Taos, in the dining room. For more info, call Danielle at 575-751-0164.

GRIEF SHARE SUPPORT GROUP

meets on Wednesdays 6-8 p.m. at Living Word Ministries, 12 Llano Road, Questa. Free. The group is designed for those who want to work through a time of loss, whether of a loved one, a dream, finances, etc. For more informatio­n, call 575741-0805 or email gaylelwm@msn. com.

TAOS CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES SUPPORT GROUP

meets on Zoom every Tuesday from 5:30-7 p.m. Free and open to all survivors of cancer, of any age, gender or stage of cancer. Group facilitato­rs, Mary Short and Cobey Senescu, have both survived cancer and have participat­ed in previous cancer support groups, both as participan­ts and facilitato­rs. To participat­e, call the CSS office at 575-751-927.

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