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 negativeCO­VID 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. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. The only requiremen­t for membership is a desire to stop using. Call Northern NM NA Hotline at 800-804-4706 or visit northernnm.riogranden­a.org/?currentmee­ting-list=1.

ADULT CHILD OF ALCOHOLIC/ DYSFUNCTIO­NAL FAMILIES

meets in-person Saturdays from 4-5 p.m. at the Taos United Community Church Space at 209 “E” Camino de la Merced (behind Walmart), Taos. Call Barb at 575779-3968, Leav at 575-201-8824 or Sherry at 575-779-6062. ALATEEN meets at4 p.m. every Friday. This is a support group for teens and preteens whoare 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 meetsthe second Thursday of the month at 11 a.m. at Taos Youth & Family Center. Call 575-7375326 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 575-770-7196 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 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 has returned to online meetings on Tuesdays from 5-6:30 p.m. This group is for cancer survivors, past and present. For caregiver support or other questions, call 575-7518927.

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