SUPPORT GROUPS
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.
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.
AL-ANON is for families and friends of alcoholics. Contact Lisa at 575770-9280 or Debra at 575-7707196 for information. 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 575-741-0805 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.