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Alcohol

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Alcoholics Anonymous Support groups and 24-hour hotline for people suffering from alcoholism. 2200 meetings per week throughout the Houston area. For meeting site in your area or 24-assistance: 713-686-6300. www.aahouston.org.
Al-Anon  Support to families and friends of alcoholics. For meeting site in your area or 24-hour assistance: 713-683-7227. www.hal-pc.org/~alanontx
Alcoholics Anonymous Dallas Intergroup Support groups for people suffering from alcoholism. 214-887-6699. www.dallas-aa.org.
Alcoholics Anonymous Fort Worth Intergroup  Support groups and 24-hour phone coverage for people suffering from alcoholism. 817-332-3533. www.fortworthaa.org.
The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston  303 Jackson Hill. 713-942-4100. www.council-houston.org

Arthritis

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Arthritis Foundation-North Texas Chapter  2824 Swiss Avenue, Dallas. 214-826-4361; 800-442-6653. www.arthritis.org.
Aquatic Program  Gently exercises joints and muscles; builds flexibility, strength and endurance. Swimming not required. Accessibility and fees vary.
Coppell YMCA  146 Town Center Blvd. 972-393-5121
Baylor Fitness Center-Tom Landry Center 411 N. Washington St. 214-820-1366.
Central YWCA 4621 Ross Ave. 214-827-5600.
Dallas Country Club (Members Only)-4100 Beverly Dr. 214-521-2151 x212.
Finley Ewing CVC & Fitness Center  5721 Phoenix. 214-345-7074.
HealthSouth Medical Center  9713 Harry Hines Blvd. 214-904-6264.
Genesis Fitness Center 8430 Abrams Rd. 214-954-0777.
Park Cities-N. Dallas YMCA  6000 Preston Rd. 214-526-7293.
NovaCare, Dallas Sports Rehab  10233 E. Northwest Hwy. 214-343-2300.
Sports & Industry Care Center Doctors Hospital  9330 Poppy Dr. 214-324-6000.
TownNorth YMCA  4332 Northhaven. 214-357-8431.
Duncanville Athletic Club  111 S. Cedar Ridge. 972-709-9936.
North Star Athletic Club  1332 Beltline Rd., Garland. 972-495-7501.
Kirby Creek Natatorium  3201 Corn Valley Rd., Grand Prairie 972-264-8258.
North Texas Physical Therapy & Rehab Center  2696 N. Galloway, Mesquite. 972-270-5555.
HealthSouth Plano. Rehab Hospital  2800 W. 15th St., Plano. 972-612-9000.
Texas Back Institute Hydro Therapy 6300 W. Parker Rd., Plano. 972-608-5069 x5103.
Medical Center of Plano  3901 W. 15th St. 972-596-6800 x7851.
Richardson YWCA  1416 E. Collins Blvd. 972-231-7201.
Rockwall YMCA  1210 N. Goliad St. 972-772-9622.
BaylorWorx  507 N. Hwy. 77, #700, Waxahachie. 972-938-3311.
Arthritis Support Group  Informal meetings include guest speakers on a variety of topics related to living with arthritis diseases, a time for listening and learning from each other. Accessibility and fees vary.
Finley Ewing CVC & Fitness Center  5721 Phoenix Dr. 214-345-7074.
Juvenile Arthritis Family Education/Information Arthritis Foundation.  214-826-4361.
Methodist Medical Center  Oak Cliff Support Group. 1441 N. Beckley Ave. 214-947-1860.
Baylor Medical Center  1901 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving. 972-253-4690.
Kingsley Place @ Stonebridge Ranch  1650 S. Stonebridge Dr., McKinney. 972-529-1420.
McKinney Senior Center  600 N. Tennessee. 972-752-5711.
HealthSouth Plano Rehab Hospital  2800 W. 15th St. 972-612-9000.
Lake Point Medical Center  6800 Scenic Dr., Rowlett. 972-412-3268. 2nd Thursdays 11 a.m.
Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Lupus Support Group Presbyterian Hospital of Greenville. 4215 Joe Ramsey Blvd. Conference Room #2, Medical Pavilion, 2nd Floor. Third Tuesdays. 7 p.m. 903-408-5000.
P.A.C.E. (People with Arthritis Can Exercise)  A fun, safe program especially designed for people with arthritis; includes non-impact exercises, games and relaxation techniques. Accessibility and fees vary:
Park Cities-N. Dallas YMCA  6000 Preston Rd. 214-526-7293.
TownNorth YMCA 4332 Northhaven. 214-357-8431.
Chambrel at Club Hill  1245 Colonel Dr., Garland. 972-278-8500.
Lively Park Senior Activity Center  915 N. O'Connor, Irving. 972-721-2496.
Goodbar Senior Center 3000 Concord, Mesquite. 972-279-6881.
Richardson Senior Center  820 W. Arapaho. 972-231-4798.
Rockwall YMCA  1210 N. Goliad St. 972-772-9622.
BaylorWorx  507 N. Hwy. 77, #700, Waxahachie. 972-938-3311.
Fibromyalgia Support Groups
HEALTHSOUTH Medical Center
  2124 Research Row. 214-904-6100.

Presbyterian Hospital of Greenville  4215 Joe Ramsey Blvd. Conference Room #2, Medical Pavilion, Second Floor. Third Tuesdays. 7 p.m. 903-408-5000.
Mesquite Community Hospital  3500 Motley Dr. 972-270-1984.
HEALTHSOUTH Plano Rehab Hospital  2800 W. 15th St. 972-612-9000.
BaylorWorx  507 N. Hwy. 77, #700, Waxahachie. 972-938-3311.
Arthritis Foundation  3701 Kirby. Periodic seminars and educational information on arthritis. 713-529-0800.
Arthritis Support Group  Memorial Northwest Professional Building, 1631 North Loop West. Fourth Thursdays. 1:30-2:30 p.m. 713-222-CARE.
P.A.C.E.-People with Arthritis Can Exercise.  Arthritis Foundation. Exercise program designed for people with arthritis that uses gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility and range of motion, and to help maintain muscle strength. Classes available at various locations listed below:
Houston Northwest Medical Center  710 FM 1960 West. 281-440-2535.
Masterson YWCA  3615 Willia. 713-868-6075.
Houston Northeast Medical Center Hospital  18951 Memorial North, Humble. 281-540-7700.
Christus St. John Hospital  18300 Space Park Drive, Nassau Bay. 281-333-5503.
HealthSouth Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital  655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. 281-286-1500.
Aquatics  Arthritis Foundation. Warm water exercise program designed to help decrease pain and stiffness, improve joint flexibility, maintain muscle strength and improve balance and coordination. Classes available at various locations listed below:
Cossaboom YMCA  7903 South Loop East. 713-643-4396.
HealthSouth Houston Rehabilitation Institute  17506 Red Oak Drive. 281-580-1212.
Houston Swim Club  8307 Augustine. 713-774-7946.
Langham Creek YMCA  16725 Longenbaugh Drive. 281-859-6143.
Masterson YWCA  3615 Willia. 713-868-6075.
M.D. Anderson YMCA  706 Moody. 713-697-0648
Memorial Athletic Club  14690 Memorial Drive. 281-497-7570.
Memorial Hermann-HBU Wellness Center  7737 Southwest Freeway. 713-448-8000.
Westside YMCA 1006 Voss Road. 713-467-5911.
Mary Jo Peckham Park  5597 Gardenia, Katy. 281-391-4482.
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital  18550 I-45 South, Conroe. 281-364-2000.
Kingwood Athletic Club  806 Russell Palmer, Kingwood. 281-358-7765.
Port Arthur YMCA 6760 9th Avenue, Port Arthur. 409-962-6644.
T.W. Davis YMCA  911 Thompson Highway, Richmond. 281-341-6300.
Southwest Sports Medicine  14857 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land. 281-242-8900.
Coastal Therapist  6501 Memorial Drive, Texas City. 409-935-1393.
The Woodlands Athletic Center  11111 Winterberry Place, The Woodlands. 281-363-9500.
Texas Sports Medicine Center  28120 Tomball Parkway, Tomball. 281-351-6300.
Arthritis Self-Help Courses  Participants learn how to take an active role in their own care. Basic information about exercise, medication usage, stress management skills and other aspects of the disease. Classes available at the following locations:
HealthSouth Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital  655 E. Medical Center Blvd, Webster. 281-286-1500.
Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital  1635 North Loop West. 713-867-3350.
Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital  11800 Astoria Blvd. 281-929-6259.
Memorial Hermann Southwest  Pavilion, Outpatient P.T., 7600 Beechnut. 713-776-5221.
Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital  3033 North Gessner. 713-462-2515.
Community Health Education Center  16535 Southwest Freeway, Suite 905, Sugar Land. 281-265-1100.
Arthritis Foundation Support and Education Groups  Support groups enable people with arthritis and their families and friends to share experiences, while gaining valuable information from guest speakers and discussion topics.
Optimum Rehabilitation and Fitness  3120 Highway 36 South, Brenham. 409-277-9935.
Christus St. John Hospital  18300 Space Park Drive, Nassau Bay. 281-333-5503.
Columbia Mainland Medical Center  6801 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Texas City. 409-938-5774.
HealthSouth Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital  655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. 281-286-1500.

Asthma

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Asthma Support Group  Memorial Hospital Memorial City, 902 Frostwood. First Thursdays. 7-8 p.m. 713-222-CARE.

Blindness

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Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind  4306 Capital Ave. 214-821-2375. Independent Living Group. A group for the visually impaired that teaches how to live with low vision, how to do everyday things in different ways (alternative techniques). Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10-12. No Fee. Lunch served. Braille class at 1 p.m.
Texas Society to Prevent Blindness  329 South Henderson, Fort Worth. 817-332-8125. Low Vision Support Groups:
Prevent Blindness Texas Office  Third Thursdays. 12-1 p.m. Mary Schimmoller; 817-332-8125.
Harris Methodist South West  6100 Harris Pkwy., Fort Worth. Meeting Room A. Third Tuesdays. 1-2 p.m. Cathy Simpson; 817-346-5240.
Low Vision Center of Texas  5616 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd., Suite B, Arlington. Second Fridays. 11-12 p.m. Melanie; 817-572-2050.
Lake Arlington Baptist Church   2912 Little Road. Second Saturdays. 2-4 p.m. Ken or Joan Wright; 817-446-3513.
Harris Methodist HEB  1600 Hospital Parkway, Bedford. Cafeteria Meeting Room. Fourth Tuesdays. 12-1 p.m. Kris Stull; 817-685-4873.
Texas Society to Prevent Blindness  3211 W. Dallas. 713-526-2559.

Breast Feeding

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Breast-Feeding Support Group  Medical City Dallas Hospital. 7777 Forest Lane. Building D, 7th Floor classroom. Mondays 1 p.m. The Lactation Consultants; 972-566-4811.

Cancer

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American Cancer Society  Dallas Office: 8900 Carpenter Freeway. 214-819-1200. Fort Worth Office: 3301 West Freeway, Room 107. 817-737-9990.
Dialogue American Cancer Society. An ongoing, general support group designed to help patients, their families and friends better understand and learn to live with cancer. General cancer support:
Dallas-Southwest/Duncanville
Texas Cancer Center
  3555 W. Wheatland Rd. Second Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 p.m. Judy Norton; 972-709-2580.

Charlton Methodist Hospital  3500 Wheatland. Cancer Center Lobby. First and third Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. Tammy Pikey, RN; 214-947-0399.
Dallas-Medical Center
St. Paul Cancer Center
  5909 Harry Hines Blvd. Conference Room. Second Tuesdays 10-11:30 p.m. Kay Crawford; 214-879-2146.

Dallas-North Central
Medical City Hospital
  777 Forest Lane, Suite D400. Second Mondays 6-8 p.m. Beth Streeter, RN; 972-566-7790.

Dallas-Northeast
Presbyterian Hospital
  Radiology/Oncology. 8200 Walnut Hill Lane. Second and fourth Thursdays 7-9 p.m. Pam Jenkins, MS, LPC; 214-345-7355.

Dallas-OakCliff
Methodist Medical Center
  1441 N. Beckley. First Thursdays 5:30-7:30 p.m. Stephanie Hepner, RN; 214-947-0750.

Farmers Branch
Valwood Park Baptist Church
  2727 Valwood Parkway. Second and fourth Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 p.m. King Neale; 972-247-5396.

Garland-Highland Oaks Church  10805 Kingsley Road. First and third Wednesdays 7-8:30 p.m. Greg Holton; 972-423-0261.
Irving-Baylor Cancer Center  2001 N. MacArthur Blvd., #120. First and third Tuesdays 7-8 p.m., Wednesdays 10-11 a.m. Martha McCrady, LMSW; 972-579-4300.
Mesquite-Mesquite Cancer Center  4700 Galloway. Second Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. Terri Wells; 972-686-6411.
Plano-Medical Center of Plano  3901 W. 15th St. Second Mondays 7-8:30 p.m. Ginny Robinson; 972-519-1588.
Fort Worth-JPS Health Network  1500 South Main Street. First Fridays 12-1:30 p.m. Gelena Wilson; 817-927-1500 x5060.
Harris Methodist Fort Worth  1300 Pennsylvania. Chaplain's Office. Mondays 7-8:30 p.m. Nancy Shreve, RN; 817-882-2777. Ken Altfather; 817-882-2092.
HealthSouth Rehab Hospital  1212 West Lancaster. Second Thursdays 6-7 p.m. and fourth Thursdays 2-3 p.m. Eric Ensminger, RN; 817-810-2336 x3223.
Huguley Memorial Medical Center  11801 South Frwy., Texas Cancer Care Conference Room. 2nd Floor. First and third Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. American Cancer Society; 817-737-9990.
Arlington-Arlington Memorial Hospital  801 West Randol Mill Road. Health Service Center Basement. Thursdays 6:30-8 p.m. Debbie Wrenn; 817-538-0124.
Texas Cancer Center  515 West Mayfield Road. Every other Tuesday 6:30-7:30 p.m. Judy Lundgren, RN, or Paula Sturiale, RN; 817-419-4270.
Denton-Texas Oncology  2501 Scripture, Suite 300. First Tuesdays 7 p.m.
Cleburne-Walls Regional Hospital  Classroom, Lower Level. Second Tuesdays 7-8:30 p.m. Quiva Hays; 817-558-6232.
Lindsay-Lindsay Health Clinic  117 East Main Street. Second Thursdays 7 p.m. Kelly Lampkin; 940-665-9891.
Bedford-Harris Methodist HEB Professional Building  1604 Hospital Parkway, Suite 506. Tuesdays 6:30-8 p.m. HEB Chaplains; 817-685-4811.
Greenville-Presbyterian Hospital of Greenville   4215 Joe Ramsey Blvd. Conference Room #2, Medical Pavilion, Second Floor. First Thursdays 6 p.m. 903-408-5000.
Coping with Breast Cancer  American Cancer Society support group that promotes educational and emotional support:
Dallas-Medical Center
WINGS: UTSW Medical Center Medical Center
  5323 Harry Hines. Faculty Club. Fourth Mondays 5:30-7 p.m. Marla Hathcoat; 214-648-7069.

Dallas-Oak Cliff
Methodist Medical Center
  1441 N. Beckley. 1st Floor Pavilion. Third Thursday 6-8 p.m. Kim Talac, RN; 214-947-3621.

Dallas-North Central
Medical City
  7777 Forest Lane. Building A, Room B & C. First Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. Michelle Hicks, LMSW; 972-566-4997.

Dallas-Southwest/Duncanville
Texas Cancer Center
  3555 West Wheatland Rd. Third Thursdays 1:30-3 p.m. Judy Norton; 972-709-2580.

Irving-Bosom Buddies:  Baylor Medical Center. 2001 N. MacArthur (AB). Second and fourth Thursdays 7-8 p.m. Dawn Reed; 972-579-8668.
DeSoto-Haven Rehabilitation Center  800 Kirnwood. Second and fourth Thursdays 7-8:30 p.m. Christine Cantrell, LMSW; 214-857-0388.
Greenville
Presbyterian Hospital of Greenville
  1205 Commerce. Conference Room #1, Medical Pavilion, 2nd Floor. Third Thursdays 5:30-7 p.m. 903-408-5000.

Richardson-Baylor Hospital  401 W. Campbell Rd. First and third Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. Hila Pepmiller; 972-414-8690.
Plano-Medical Center of Plano  3901 W. 15th St. Third Mondays 7-8:30 p.m. Ginny Robinson; 972-519-1588.
Sherman-Texas Cancer Center  First Tuesdays 7-8 p.m. Shirley Hagan; 903-892-2857
Lewisville-Medical Center of Lewisville  500 West Main St. Fourth Mondays 7 p.m. 972-420-1000.
Bedford-Harris Methodist HEB  1600 Hospital Parkway. Private dining room, Crystal Café. Second Tuesdays 7:30-9 p.m. Jenny Ellis; 817-685-4440 or Wanda Stutsman; 817-431-7624.
Fort Worth-American Cancer Society  3301 West Freeway, Room 107. Third Thursdays 5:30-7 p.m. Linda Stanko; 817-737-9990.
Kuperferle Breast Center  Harris Southwest. 6100 Harris Parkway. Third Mondays 5:30-7:30 p.m. Lee Anne Vandegriff; 817-685-4700.
Time For Me  For children who have loved ones with cancer. Call American Cancer Society for dates, times and locations. 214-819-1200.
Clinical Trials  For patients involved in clinical trials, their family and friends. Methodist Medical Center. 1441 N. Beckley. Women's Center, Pavillion 2. Mary Padilla, RN; 214-947-3621.
Gynecological/Ovarian Cancer  American Cancer Society. 8900 Carpenter Freeway. Second and fourth Mondays 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kathryn Oberheu, RN; 214-351-2030.
Lost Chord Club-Laryngectomy Support Group  American Cancer Society Dallas: 8900 Carpenter Freeway. Second Mondays 7-9 p.m. Martha Reed; 817-858-6968. American Cancer Society Fort Worth: 3301 West freeway. First Tuesdays 2-3 p.m. Jessie Hart; 817-737-9990.
Ostomy Support Group  American Cancer Society. Presbyterian Hospital. 8200 Walnut Hill. Third Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Dave Darnell; 972-931-9651.
Man to Man/US TOO!-Prostate Cancer Support Group  American Cancer Society
Baylor-Sammons Building  3500 Gaston Ave. Cvetco Center. First Tuesdays 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Travis Maxwell, chaplain; 214-820-2608.
Methodist Hospital  Pavillion 2, 1st Floor, Early Detection/Prevention Center. Second Thursdays 7-8:30 p.m. Stephanie Hepner, RN; 214-947-0750.
Medical City Dallas Hospital  7777 Forest Lane, Building A, Classrooms 3 and 4. Third Thursdays 7 p.m. Joanne Nesbith; 972-566-6365.
Arlington Cancer Center  906 W. Randol Mill Road. Auditorium, 2nd Floor. Second Thursdays 6-8 p.m. Matt Helmick; 817-261-4906.
HealthSouth Rehab Hospital  3200 Matlock. Fourth Tuesday 6-8 p.m. Russ Bailey; 817-468-4000.
Harris Methodist HEB Hospital  1600 Hospital Pkwy. Crystal Café, Private Dining Room, Lower level. Third Thursdays 6-8 p.m. American Cancer Society; 817-737-9990.
American Cancer Society Offices  3301 West Feeway. First Thursdays 6-8 p.m. 817-737-9990.
Look Good… Feel Better  Licensed cosmetologist teamed with oncology health professionals provide information to women undergoing cancer treatment to help them look and feel more comfortable with changes in their appearance. American Cancer Society for dates, times and locations. Dallas: 214-819-1200. Fort Worth: 817-737-9990.
Candlelighters Support Group  (for families with children who have cancer).
Ronald McDonald House  5641 Medical Center Drive. 214-631-7354. Fourth Tuesdays 7 p.m. Deb Echtenkamp; 972-566-7367 or Ami Tankersley; (972) 566-4987
Texas Oncology  Building D, 4th Floor. Second Mondays 7 p.m. Deb Echtenkamp; 972-566-7367. Ami Tankersley; 972-566-4987.
Cook Children's Medical Center  801 Seventh Street. Mary Jane Garcia; 817-810-1382 or Tamera Hernandez; 817-292-9533.
Lymphedema Education & Discussion Groups
HealthSouth Rehab Hospital
  3200 Matlock Road, Arlington. Third Thursdays 5:30-7 p.m. Laurie Lamb or Judy Lundgren; 817-468-4000.

Harris Methodist HEB  1615 Hospital Parkway, Bedford, 3rd Floor. Second Thursdays 6:30-8 p.m. Laura Alton or Irma Jenkins; 817-267-2146.
Faces of Survivors  An African American Cancer Survivor support group. Stop Six Clinic, 3301 Stalcup Road. Last Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. Denise Blakney; 817-461-5525.
Teens 'N Cancer Group  Medical City Dallas Hospital, 7777 Forest Lane. Teen Room. Building D, 6th floor Pediatrics. Second Mondays 7-8:30 p.m. Deb Echtenkamp; 972-566-7367 or Sandie Colson; 972-566-4606.
WIN Breast Cancer Support Group  Medical City Dallas Hospital, Building D, Conference Room. First Wednesdays 7 p.m. Michele Hicks; 972-566-4979.
North Texas Myeloma Support Group Medical City Dallas Hospital, Building D, Conference Room. Second Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Peter Tischler; 817-277-6280.
Brain Tumor Support Group  American Cancer Society, 8900 Carpenter Freeway. Second Wednesdays 7-8:30 p.m. Alice Anderson, RN; 972-416-4868 or 972-342-7272.
Cancer Care Services Support Groups  Open to all people with cancer, their families and health professionals. 605 W. Magnolia, Fort Worth. Wednesdays 2-4 p.m. 817-921-0653.
Cancer Care Services Family Support Group  Support group targeted to the families of patients with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and Hodgkin's disease. Sponsored by the Leukemia Society of America. Third Tuesdays 7-9 p.m. 817-921-0653.
Cancer Care Services Cancer 101  Support class to address general questions about cancer. Free for all persons with cancer, significant others and health professionals. Mondays 2 p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m., Thursdays 3 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. 817-921-0653.
Leukemia/Lymphoma Support Group  American Cancer Society. Third Tuesday 7-9 p.m. Barbara West; 817-921-0653.
"Woman to Woman" Breast Cancer Support Group  Arlington Cancer Center, 906 W. Randol Mill Rd. Second Floor Auditorium. Fourth Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. 817-261-4906.
HOUSTON CANCER LISTINGS
America Cancer Society
  6301 Richmond. 713-266-2877.

CanCare of Houston Inc.  Church-based volunteer service for and by cancer patients and their families. 9575 Katy Freeway, Suite 240. 713-461-0028.
Dialogue  Ongoing support group to help patients, their families and friends to better understand and learn to live with cancer. Meetings at various locations:
Medical Center-Ben Taub General Hospital  1504 Taub Loop. Second Floor Clinic, Conference Room #2CL-2000999. Last Thursdays 1-2 p.m. Dorothy Okwuenu, RN. 713-793-3028.
Park Plaza Hospital  1313 Hermann Drive. South Building, 2nd Floor, Radiology Oncology Conference Room. Every Wednesday. Noon-1 p.m. Belinda Calimi, RN. 713-527-5043.
V.A. Hospital  2002 Holcombe Blvd. Nursing Unit 4C, Conference Room. First and third Wednesdays of each month. 1:30 p.m. 713-794-7442.
Southwest-Memorial Southwest Hospital  7600 Beechnut, 6th Floor Resource Center. Tuesdays Noon-1 p.m. Rehana Yenkana, LMSW. 713-776-5825.
St John's Presbyterian Church  5020 West Bellfort. Vivian Ivy; 713-723-6262. Mary Hughes, MS, RN; 713-792-7546.
Memorial Drive United Methodist Church  12955 Memorial Dr. Fridays Noon-1 p.m. Sharon Lum; 713-780-5886.
Southeast-St. John's Hospital  2050 Space Park Drive, Nassau Bay. First Floor Conference Room. First Thursdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mary Greely, RN; 281-333-4049.
Bayshore Medical Center  4000 Spencer Highway, Pasadena. Classroom 1 Basement. Second Tuesdays 4-5 p.m. Bethanna Nation-Graves, RN; 713-359-1407.
Northwest-Houston Northwest Medical Center  710 FM 1960 West. Medical Mall II, First Floor Physicians Dining Room. Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. Dalphna Barnes, RN; 281-852-3521.
Memorial Hospital Northwest  1635 N. Loop West. Second and fourth Tuesdays 1:30-3:30 p.m. Linda Dunn, LMSW; 713-867-4657.
St. Patrick's Cancer Survivor Support Group  4918 Cochran. Parish Hall. Second Mondays. 713-695-0631.
Houston Northwest Cancer Center  17323 Red Oak. Second and fourth Mondays 7 p.m. Mary Frances Heep, LMSW; 713-267-0553.
Northeast-LBJ Hospital  5656 Kelley. 2nd Floor Conference Room. Second Mondays 10 a.m. Cynthia Green, RN; 713-636-5068.
Montgomery County
Conroe Regional Medical Center Hospital
  504 Medical Center Blvd., Conroe. Private Dining Room A. Second and fourth Mondays 6:30-8 p.m. Pat Martin, LMSW; 409-539-7060.

The Woodlands Cancer Center  920 Medical Plaza Drive. Second and fourth Wednesdays 1:30-3 p.m. Linda Dunn; 281-364-5655.
Kingwood-Humble
Northeast Regional Cancer Center
  18960 Memorial North, Humble. Third Tuesdays 3-5 p.m. Gayle Bratsakis, CTR; 281-540-7905.

Look Good… Feel Better  Licensed cosmetologist teamed with oncology health professionals provide information to women undergoing cancer treatment to help them look and feel more comfortable with changes in their appearance.
Southwest-Memorial Hospital Southwest  7600 Beechnut. 6th Floor Cancer Resource Center. First Wednesdays 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Grace Payton; 713-222-6237.
Northwest- Memorial Hospital Northwest   1635 North Loop West. Linda Dunn; 713-867-4657.
The Woodlands
Memorial Hermann Hospital-The Woodlands Cancer Center
  920 Medical Plaza Dr., Suite 100, The Woodlands. Linda Dunn; 713-867-4657.

West- Memorial City Hospital   902 Frostwood. Linda Dunn; 713-867-4657.
Columbia West Houston Medical Center  West Houston Community Health Center. 2808 Highway 6 South, Suite #13. Last Mondays 1:30-3:30 p.m. Manjit Kaur; 281-759-3800.
Medical Center- MD Anderson Cancer Center   Beauty Barber Shop. 1515 Holcombe Blvd. Third Thursdays. Mary Donnelly; 713-792-3792.
West University The Rose Joan Gordan Center   3400 Bissonnet, Suite 185. Margie ; 281-481-2391.
Southeast- The Rose Diagnostic Center   12700 N. Featherwood, Suite 260. Margie Skyles; 281-481-2391.
Deke Slayton Cancer Center  501 Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Amy Tucker; 281-316-4916.
Pasadena- Columbia Bayshore Hospital   4000 Spencer Highway, Pasadena. Pat Thompson; 281-484-4708.
Conroe Regional Medical Center  504 Medical Center Blvd.
Coping With Breast Cancer  American Cancer Society support group that promotes education and emotional support. Meets at various locations:
Southwest- The Rose-Joan Gordan Center   3400 Bissonnet, Suite 185. Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m. Carol Bloomfield; 713-937-8259.
Rosebuds, Too  (A Recurrence Group). 3400 Bissonnet, Suite 185. First and third Thursdays 5:30-7 p.m. Annette Carr; 713-807-7647.
Memorial Hospital Southwest  7737 Southwest Freeway, Learning Center B. First Mondays 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jean Morgan, RN; 713-776-5770.
Southeast-Breast Diagnostic Center  200 Medical Center Blvd., Suite 106, Webster. First Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Aven Coulson; 281-997-6953.
Quentin Mease-MLK Clinic  "Reaching for the Stars," 3601 N. Macgregor Way. Second Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. Velma Watson; 713-746-6679.
Columbia Bayshore Medical Center  Rose Breast Imaging Center, 3rd Floor Learning Center Classroom 4, 4000 Spencer Highway., Pasadena. Second and Fourth Tuesday's. Pat Thompson; 281-484-4708.
Kingwood-Humble
Northeast Regional Cancer Center
  18960 Memorial North, Humble. Second and fourth Thursdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. Joyce White, RN; 281-540-7356.

The Woodlands Cancer Center  920 Medical Plaza Dr, Suite 300, The Woodlands. Second Tuesdays 7-8:30 p.m. LeAnne Brandt, RN; 281-363-1313.
Surgery Center of the Woodlands  1441 Woodstead Court, The Woodlands. Second Tuesdays 7-8:30 p.m. LeAnne Brandt; 281-363-1313.
Prostate Cancer Support Group-Man To Man  American Cancer Society education and support group for men and their families dealing with prostate cancer.
Northeast Regional Cancer Center  18960 Memorial North, Humble. Third Mondays 7 p.m. Gayle Bratsakis or Heidi Carnahan; 281-540-7905.
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center  Place of Wellness, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Fourth Wednesdays 6-8 p.m. Sarah Olson; 713-792-0753.
Prostate Cancer Support Group-Us Too
Memorial Hermann Hospital South-west
  The Learning Center, 7737 Southwest Freeway. First Thursdays 7-9 p.m. 713-776-6127.

Conroe Regional Medical Center  ACS Resource Room, 504 Medical Center Blvd., Conroe. Second Mondays 6:30 p.m.
The Woodlands Cancer Center  920 Medical Plaza Dr., Professional Bldg., Suite 100. Second Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m. Jaime Ramirez, RN; 281-364-5655.
Cancer Family Support Group
The Methodist Hospital
  6565 Fannin. Every Thursday. 3-4 p.m. Beverly Hughes; 713-793-1731.

Chronic Fatigue

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Information Line  713-623-4935.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group Memorial Hospital Memorial City  920 Frostwood, Conference Center, First Floor. Last Monday 7-8 p.m. 713-222-CARE.

Crohn's/ Colitis

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Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America  5120 Woodway. 713-572-2232.
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America-North Texas Chapter  2655 Villa Creek, Suite 111, Dallas. 972-243-8959. www.ccfa.org.
Pediatric/Adolescent Support Groups-Children's Hospital  Dallas. Nancy Belt; 214-456-6137.
Cook Children's Medical Center  801 7th Ave., Fort Worth. Third Mondays every other month 7 p.m. Sherry Hamilton; 817-332-2233.
Adult Groups-Medical City Hospital  7777 Forest Lane, Dallas, Building A, Visitors Center. Second Thursdays 6:30 p.m. Tim Gilliland; 972-385-1614.
All Saints Hospital  City View, Fort Worth, 2nd Floor Atrium. Second Thursdays 7:30 p.m. Chérie Hundley; 817-447-1193.
Baylor Medical Plaza  1600 West College, Grapevine. First Thursdays 6:30 p.m. Marcy McHenry; 817-481-9691.
Baylor Medical Center Irving  Conference Room 3, Basement. Amy Downs; 972-579-8155.

Cystic Fibrosis

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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation  50 Briar Hollow Lane. 713-621-0006

Death & Dying

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Working Through Grief  St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 5308 Buffalo Speedway. Second and fourth Tuesdays 7:30-9 p.m. Mary Hughes, RN; 713-745-3895.
Life After Loss Support Group  Memorial Hospital Southeast, 11800 Astoria Blvd. Group series for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one to help understand the grief process, their emotions, and how to deal with them. Five-week session meets every Fall and Spring. 713-222-CARE.
Grief Therapy Groups  Six-week therapy group for persons grieving the death of a loved one. Primarily for the gay and lesbian community. Bering Memorial United Methodist Church, 1440 Harold. Scheduled as needed. Christine Coberly; 713-526-1017 ext. 211. Email: chbmumc@clearsail.net.
Grief Support Groups  On-going support group for persons grieving the death of a loved one. Primarily for the gay and lesbian community. Bering Memorial United Methodist Church 1440 Harold, 77006, Room 224. Second and fourth Mondays. Christine Coberly; 713-526-1017 ext. 211. Email: chbmumc@clearsail.net.
Solace Grief Support-Survivor of Loss:
Assistance, Comfort, Encouragement
  Free support group to help people deal with the death of a loved one or other personal losses. Houston Northwest Medical Center, 710 FM 1960 West, Physician Dining Room (#300). Second and fourth Tuesdays. Doug Laws; 281-440-2534.

Life After Loss  American Cancer Society. A six-week bereavement support program for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one in the past two years due to any cause. Groups are facilitated by experienced health professionals. American Cancer Society. Dallas: 214-819-1200. Fort Worth: 817-737-9990. Also Presbyterian Hospital of Greenville, 4215 Joe Ramsey Blvd. 903-408-5000.
Neonatal Loss Support Group  Medical Center of Lewisville, 500 West Main St. First Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. 972-420-1000.
Loss Of A Child  Medical Center of Lewisville, 500 West Main St. Third Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. 972-420-1000.

Dementia

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Alzheimer's Association  Greater Dallas Chapter, 7610 N. Stemmons, Suite 600. 214-827-0062. Telephone support groups for all counties; 800-515-8201. www.alzdallas.org.
Collin County-Provident Living Center   1601 Eldorado, McKinney. First Tuesdays 6 p.m. Sue Plaster; 972-569-8660.
Young @ Heart Adult Day Care  6100 Ave K, Plano. Fourth Thursdays 4 p.m. Debbie Reinhardt-Young; 972-941-7335.
Cooke County-Stanford House  401 W. Garnett Street, Gainesville. First Wednesdays 10 a.m. 214-827-0062; 800-515-8201.
Dallas County-C.C. Young  4829 W. Lawther Dr., Dallas. First Tuesdays 2:30 p.m. 214-827-0062; 800-515-8201.
Grace Presbyterian Village  550 E. Ann Arbor, Dallas. Third Wednesdays 3 p.m. Karen Salmon; 214-376-1701.
Walnut Place  5515 Glen Lakes Drive, Dallas. First Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. Pam Kovacs; 214-361-8923.
Juliette-Fowler-Pearl Nordan Care Center  200 S. Fulton, Dallas. Second Sundays 2 p.m. Lue Taff; 214-827-0813.
Jewish Family Services  5402 Arapaho Road, Dallas. Third Wednesdays 6:45 p.m. Sue Carr-Reed; 972-437-9950.
Farmers Branch Senior Center  14055 Dennis Lane, Farmers Branch. First and third Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. Catherine Fowler; 972-242-4464.
Golden Meadows Baptist Church  1610 W. Buckingham, Garland. First Tuesdays 7 p.m. Shirley Tullos; 972-475-2098 or 972-276-5821.
Merrill Gardens  355 W. Westchester, Grand Prairie. Third Tuesdays 2 p.m. Kathy Camarillo; 972-263-3663.
Christian Care Center  1000 Wiggins Pkwy., Mesquite. Third Mondays 1:30 p.m. Patsy Westbrook; 972-270-2156 or Joan Blazey; 972-412-1870.
University Park United Methodist Church  4024 Caruth Haven, Room 235, Park Cities. Second Tuesdays 7 p.m. Dennise Richardson or Richard Browne; 972-980-4409.
Alterra Clare Bridge  410 Buckingham, Richardson. Second Tuesdays. Noon. Michael Jones; 972-235-1200.
Denton County
Sterling House/Clare Bridge Cottage of Carrollton
  1029 W. Seminole Trail, Carrollton. Fourth Wednesdays Noon. Nancy Smith; 972-395-9559 or Mike Jones; 972-235-1200.

Atria  1825 Arbor Creek, Carrollton. Third Thursdays 7 p.m. Kay Paggi, Terry Frisk, Natalie Brown; 972-862-8700.
Flow Rehabilitation Hospital  1310 Scripture St., Denton. Fourth Thursdays 10 a.m. Geri Sams; 974-566-0902 or Paula Yosten; 940-566-4520.
Merrill Gardens  2525 Lillian Miller Pkwy., Denton. Second Tuesdays 7 p.m. Kathy Pettiford; 940-565-3517.
Lewisville Senior Center  1950-A S. Valley Pkwy., Lewisville. Third Wednesdays 10 a.m. Janie Bittick; 940-241-1182 or Senior Center; 972-219-5050.
Medical Arts Building  475 West Elm, Suite 101, Lewisville. Classroom #4. Third Tuesdays 7 p.m. Carol Almond; 972-221-2947.
Ellis County-First United Methodist Church   800 9th St., Midlothian. Second Tuesdays 7 p.m. Jan Fite-Miller; 214-944-7711.
Fannin County-Sam Rayburn Veteran's Center  Nursing Home, Unit-B Wing, 1201 E. 9th St., Bonham. Last Tuesdays 12:30 p.m. Amy Clark; 903-583-6533 or Linda Moseley; 903-583-6533.
Mullican Care Center  105 N. Main, Savoy. Third Thursdays 6:30 p.m. Camille Roddy; 903-965-0200.
Grayson County-The Greenbriar at Denison  1616 Life Search Way, Denison. First Mondays 6 p.m. Jo Ann Small; 903-465-5051.
Renaissance in Sherman  3701 Loy Lake Road, Sherman. 2nd Floor Meeting Room. Third Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. Rae Nita Martin; 903-893-4147 or Nora Habal; 903-813-3506.
Sunbridge Post Oak Care & Rehab  1518 S. Sam Rayburn Frwy., Sherman. Second Saturdays 2 p.m. Judy Stark; 903-893-5553.
First Christian Church  206 South Waco Street, Van Alstyne. Second Wednesdays 11 a.m. Clay Stephenson; 903-482-6455 or Judy Hunt; 903-813-3505.
Hunt County-Presbyterian Hospital of Greenville  4215 Joe Ramsey, Greenville. Fourth Thursdays 6-8 p.m. 903-408-5000.
Kaufman County Senior Citizens Services  200 S. Virginia St., Terrell. Second Tuesdays 2 p.m. Phyllis Walker; 972-524-1423 or Kay Martin; 972-563-7668.
Kaufman County Senior Citizens Services  200 S. Virginia St., Terrell. Fourth Tuesdays 2 p.m. Phyllis Walker; 972-524-1423 or Kay Martin; 972-563-7668.
Navarro County-First Baptist Church  510 W. Collins St., Corsicana. Family Life Center. Fourth Thursdays 6 p.m. Kathy Smith; 903-654-3075.
Rockwall County-First United Methodist Church  1408 S. Goliad, Rockwall. Second Wednesdays 7 p.m. Kathi Miller; 972-771-9953.
Specialty Groups-Adult Children Support Group  All Saints Catholic Church, 5231 Meadow Creek, Dallas. Third Mondays 7:30 p.m. Judy Mims; 214-352-8657 or Barbara Ramp; 469-384-2444.
Adult Children Support Group  Walnut Place, 5515 Glen Lakes Dr., Dallas. 1st Floor Parlor. First Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. Pam Kovacs; 214-361-8923.
Under 65  Spouses who have a partner with dementia who is under 65 years old. ActivCare @ Gleneagles, 5521 Village Creek Dr., Plano. Third Sundays 2:30 p.m. Marilyn Smith; 972-931-6975.
Spouses Only  Walnut Place, 5515 Glen Lakes Dr., Dallas. 1st Floor Parlor. First Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. Pam Kovacs; 214-361-8923.
Alzheimer's Association  11251 Northwest Freeway, Suite 300. 713-266-6400. Dementia support groups provide a forum for family members and friends of dementia patients to share feelings, concerns and information and to support each in other in coping with the effects of Alzheimer's disease or one of the related disorders.
Special Groups
Early Stage Peer Groups-North Group
  11251 Northwest Freeway, Suite 300. Grace Jackson or Kristi Marx; 713-266-6400.

Early Stage Peer Group-Northeast Group  Lakewood United Methodist Church, 11330 Louetta Rd. Grace Jackson or Kristi Marx; 713-266-6400.
Men's Support Group  11251 Northwest Freeway, Suite 300. First Tuesday 1-2:30 p.m. Bob Busch; 713-266-6400 ext.138.
Spanish Speaking Group  Magnolia Multiservice Center, 7037 Capitol. Second Tuesdays 6-7:30 p.m. Chapter Office; 713-266-6400.
Chinese Speaking Group  Chinese Bible Church, 6025 Sovereign Dr. Chapter Office; 713-266-6400.
Rice University Group  Rice University, Rice Memorial Center. First Fridays Noon-1 p.m. Daria Lawrence; 713-527-4657. Email: daria@rice.edu
Central
The Heights
  American Transitional Hospital, 1917 Ashland. Cafeteria Conference Room. Second Mondays 6:30-8 p.m. Diana Clauder; 281-897-9838.

Garden Terrace Center  7887 Cambridge. First Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Maggie Camp; 713-796-2777. Respite available.
Sheltering Arms Center  3847 Turnberry Circle. Fourth Mondays 9:30-11 a.m. Joan Arnold; 713-667-2840. Respite available.
The Senior's Place  2714 Joanel. Third Wednesdays 10-11:15 a.m. Melinda Vanzant; 713-552-0420. Respite available.
Northeast
Tri-County Support Group
  (Northeast Harris, Montgomery, Liberty). Kingwood Medical Center, Senior Friends Office, 22999 Highway 59, Humble. Third Thursdays 6-9 p.m. Mila Sprouse; 832-722-1123.

Northwest
Cypress United Methodist
  13403 Cypress North Houston Rd. Fourth Thursdays 7-8:30 p.m. Marianne Johnson; 281-469-2818.

Northwoods Presbyterian Church  3320 FM 1960; in library. Second Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. Jerry Barton; 281-376-8842.
Sheltering Arms West Houston  Memorial Spring Shadows Pine, 3033 Gessner. Third Fridays 9:30-11 a.m. Leslie Racine; 713-460-2633. Respite available.
Doss Community Center  2500 Frick Road. Third Mondays 7 p.m. Vali McNeal; 281-999-0019.
Memorial City  Memorial City Hospital, 920 Frostwood. Third Sundays 2-3:30 p.m. Sara Blummer; 713-686-3096.
Memorial Drive  Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Drive. Second Wednesdays 1-2:30 p.m. Church Office; 713-468-8356. Respite available.
Southwest
Memorial Southwest
  Memorial Southwest Professional Building, 7500 Beechnut. Third Saturdays 2-3:30 p.m. Faith Brock; 713-774-9611.

Seven Acres  6200 N. Braeswood. First Tuesdays 7:30-9 p.m. Fran Floersheimer; 713-778-5778.
Kingsland  St. Peter's United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd. Third Mondays 1:30-3 p.m. Beverly Deerhake; 281-856-6217.
Galleria  St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 717 Sage Road, Room 215. First and third Mondays 3-4:30 p.m. Jackie Baldwin; 713-621-0464.
Southeast
Bay Area-Clear Lake
  St. John's Hospital, 2050 Space Park Dr, Nassau Bay. Karen League; 713-266-6400 ext.122

South Belt-Ellington  Memorial Hospital Southeast, 11800 Astoria. Second Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m. Bob Foster; 281-929-4199. Respite available.
Baytown  St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 712 Schilling Dr., Baytown. Second Thursdays 7-8:30 p.m. Lois Manier; 281-424-1431.
Pasadena  Bayshore Hospital, 4000 Spencer Highway, Cafeteria Classrooms 3 and 4. First Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m. Lois Munchalfen; 713-944-4782.
Fort Bend County
Rosenberg
  Central Christian Church, 5015 Mustang Ave., Rosenberg. First Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. Marion Tresvant; 281-491-2200.

Sugar Land  First United Methodist, 431 Eldridge Rd., Sugar Land, Room 703. Fourth Wednesdays 9:30-11 a.m. Marion Donley; 281-265-6327.
Galveston  Trinity Episcopal Church, 2216 Ball, Galveston. Second Tuesdays 12-1:30 p.m. 409-747-1629.
Texas City  Heritage Danforth Gardens, 519 9th Ave. North, Texas City. Third Wednesdays 12:15-1:15 p.m. Teresa Webb; 409-949-9499.
UTMB  UTMB Family Medicine Clinic, Pavilion A, 400 Harborside. Second Wednesdays 12-1 p.m. Linda Coleman; 409-747-9136.
Montgomery County
Conroe
  First Christian Church, 3500 Loop 336 W., Conroe. Third Wednesdays 2-3:30 p.m. Church Office; 936-756-3554.

The Woodlands  Christ Church United Methodist, 6363 Research Dr., Room 210. Second Wednesdays 10-11:30 a.m. Chapter Office; 713-266-6400.
Brazos Valley Alzheimer's Conference  The Brazos Valley Alzheimer's Association Regional Office will be holding a conference on Alzheimer's entitled: "Alzheimer's: Promoting Quality Care," Brazos Center, 3232 Briarcrest Drive, Bryan, on April 17. Linda Caraway 979-776-5932. Email: lcaraway@mail.st-joseph.org
4th Annual Houston Area Alzheimer's Educational Conference  November 9. For location, date and time, call the Alzheimer's Association; 713-266-6400.

Depression

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Mental Health Association of Greater Houston  2211 Norfolk, Suite 810. 713-523-8963.
Depressive and Manic Depressive Association Support Groups  713-528-1546. Support group for patients, family and friends of people dealing with depression or manic depression.
Spring Branch Support Group  Memorial Hermann Behavior Healthcare Center, 2801 Gessner. Every Wednesday 7:30-9 p.m. 713-462-4000.
Southwest Support Group  Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, 7600 Beechnut, Classroom F. Every Tuesday 7:30-9 p.m. 713-776-4000.
Sharpstown Support Group  West Oaks Hospital, 6500 Hornwood. Every Thursday 7:30-9 p.m. 713-795-0909.
Chapelwood United Methodist Church  11140 Greenbay, Room #W204. Every Tuesday 7-8:30 p.m. 713-465-3467.
Methodist Hospital  6565 Fannin, Room #M 788. Every Thursday 7-8:30 p.m. 713-790-2405.
Astrodome Area/Intracare Hospital  7601 Fannin. Every Saturday 10-11:30 a.m. 713-790-0949.
1960 Area/Northwest Support Group  Cypresscreek Hospital, 17750 Kelly Drive. Every Thursday 7:30-9 p.m. 281-586-7600.
Conroe Support Group  Columbia Conroe Regional Medical Center, 504 Medical Center Blvd., doctor's section of Cafeteria. Every Tuesday 7:30-9 p.m., 409-539-1111.
Pasadena Support Group  Columbia Bayshore Hospital, 4000 Spencer Highway, Conference Room #2, Lower Level. First and third Mondays 7:30-9 p.m. 713-944-6666.

Diabetes

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American Diabetes Association  2400 Augusta Drive, Suite 420. 713-977-7706.
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation  2425 Fountain View. 713-334-4400.
Diabetes Education Classes  General education, weight management, and meal planning. Park Plaza Hospital, 1313 Hermann Drive. Hospital recommends taking the general education class first. 713-285-1140 or 24-hours 888-836-3848.
Diabetes Support Groups
Central
Ben Taub Hospital
  1504 Taub Loop, Patient Education Department. Third Mondays. Debra Stiller; 713-793-3021.

The Methodist Hospital  6565 Fannin, Diabetes Educators Department. Fourth Wednesdays 11:30-12:30 p.m. Joan Seidel; 713-790-4619.
Park Plaza Hospital Educational Center  1200 Binz, #140. Third Thursdays. Galen Rickey; 713-527-5761. Diabetes screenings every Monday (bone density, blood pressure, blood glucose).
St. Mark's Episcopal Hospital  3816 Bellaire Blvd. First Thursdays 6-7 p.m. Susan Hricko or Sheryl Rucker; 713-791-4347.
St. Joseph Hospital  Diabetes management program, 1919 La Branch. Barbara Mueller; 713-757-1000 ext. 5655.
West
Columbia Bellaire Medical Hospital
  5314 Dashwood, Diabetes Management Center. Last Tuesdays. Alicia Frattni; 713-512-1200 or 713-521-1671.

Memorial Hospital-Memorial City  920 Frostwood. Second Thursdays 7-8 p.m. Gayle Baker; 713-932-3890.
Columbia Fort Bend Medical Center  3803 FM 1092, Missouri City. Elaine Roberts; 281-499-4800.
Memorial Southwest Hospital  7737 Southwest Freeway. Fourth Thursdays 1-2 p.m. Janice Hurz; 713-776-4523.
Memorial Hermann Health Center  Sugar Land. 1211 Highway 6, Sugar Land. First Tuesdays 9-10:30 a.m. 713-222-CARE.
Columbia Rosewood Medical Center  9200 Westheimer. Outpatient Education, Conference Center. Third Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. Kathy Fannin; 713-780-5837.
North
Memorial Hospital Northwest
  1635 North Loop West. Sharon Hamlin. 713-222-2273.

Columbia Conroe Regional Medical Center  Diabetes Management Center. First Tuesdays 7-8 p.m. Margaret Green; 409-539-7104.
Columbia Kingwood Medical Center  Diabetes Center, 22999 Highway 59. Third Thursdays 7-9 p.m. Becky Bennett; 281-348-3533.
Cypress Creek Hospital  17750 Cali. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Connie Sasser; 281-586-7600.
Montgomery County Diabetic Group  Vicky Musgrove; 713-760-1666. Bonnie Duncan; 409-539-2145.
Northeast
Columbia East Houston Medical Center
  13111 I-10 East, Diabetes Center. First Thursdays 6 p.m., Cindy Harris; 713-393-9242. Diabetes screenings.

Southeast
Columbia Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
  500 Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Third Thursdays 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lynn Williams; 281-338-3357.

Baytown Coast Medical Hospital  1700 James Bowie Drive. Third Thursday in January, March, May, September, November. 7 p.m. Julie De Torre, 281-837-2273 or Doug Huddley, 281-442-6782.
South
Galveston County Diabetes Support-Outreach Group
  Columbia Mainland Medical Center. First Thursdays 7-9 p.m. Marylynn Gorski; 409-945-5442.

St. Luke's Diabetes Support Group  6720 Bertner. 713-791-1000.
Parents of Children With Diabetes  Memorial Hospital Memorial City, 920 Frostwood. Second Mondays in January, May, September, November. 7:30-9 p.m. Judy Haley; 713-464-8707
Columbia Clear Lake Regional Medical Center  500 Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Second Thursdays in January, March, May, September, November. Gail Pierce; 281-338-3357.
Community Outreach Lecture on Diabetes  Columbia Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, 500 Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Second Thursdays in January, March, May, September, November. 7 p.m. Gail Pierce; 281-338-3357.
Support Group for Teens  281-929-6145.
American Diabetes Association  12850 Spurling Dr., Ste. 100, Dallas 972-392-1181.
Baylor Healthcare System at Irving  1901 N. MacArthur, Irving. Type 1: Third Tuesdays 7 p.m. Type 2: First Tuesdays 7 p.m. Mabyn Hager; 972-579-4354.
Columbia Medical Center at Lewisville  500 W. Main St., Lewisville. Classroom A. Third Tuesdays 7 p.m. Sharon Buntyn; 972-420-1012.
Good Shepherd Medical Center Tower  700 E. Marshall, Longview. 5th Floor, Room 3. Type 2: First Thursdays 7 p.m. Type 1: Last Mondays 6 p.m. Sandy Holton; 903-236-2001.
North Central Medical Center-McKinney  4500 Medical Center Dr., McKinney. Karen Esposito; 972-540-4643.
Mesquite Community Hospital  3500 I-30, Mesquite. 2nd Floor, Maternity Classroom. Second Tuesdays 7 p.m. Cheryl Reifer; 972-698-2570.
Medical Center of Plano  3900 American Dr., #202, Plano. Third Thursdays 7:30 p.m. Teresa Allen; 972-519-1207.
Plano Senior Center  401 W. 16th, Plano. Third Mondays 1-2:30 p.m. Janice; 972-941-7335.
Lakepoint Medical Center  6800 Scenic Dr., Rowlett. First Thursdays 7 p.m. Mary Kenny; 972-412-3392.
Baylor Medical Center  Waxahachie. Third Thursdays 8 p.m. Mary Frank; 972-923-7298.
United Regional Health Care System  1600 11th St., Wichita Falls. First Thursdays 6:30 p.m. Nancy McMahan; 970-764-7934.
American Diabetes Association Patient Education Forum  12850 Spurling Dr. #100, Dallas. Type 1: First Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. Type 2: Third Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. Sherry Hill; 972-392-1181 x6097.
Arlington Memorial Hospital  800 W. Randol Mill, Arlington. Health Services Center. Third Thursdays 6 p.m. Charlotte Pierce; 817-548-6500.
Harris HEB Methodist Hospital  1600 Hospital Parkway, Bedford. Edward Cancer Center. First Tuesdays. Meg; 817-685-4829.
Charleton Methodist Hospital  3500 W. Wheatland, Dallas. Jennie; 214-947-1390.
Doctors Hospital. Diabetes Center  9323 Garland Rd., Dallas. Cheryl Ransom; 214-324-9290.
Medical City Dallas Hospital  7777 Forest Lane, Dallas, Building D, Conference Room. Second Tuesdays 7 p.m. Carolyn 972-566-7106.
RHD Memorial Medical Center  7 Medical Parkway, Dallas. Community Room. Third Tuesdays 7-8 p.m. Peggy Pratt, RD, LD; 972-888-7223.
St. Paul Medical Center Diabetes Management Institute  5909 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas. Third Thursdays. Evelyn Manuel; 214-879-3287.
Denton Community Hospital  207 N. Connie Brae, Denton. Second Tuesdays 7 p.m. Marie Mayfield; 940-898-7063.
Denton County Health Department  1300 Wilson, Denton. Fourth Mondays 6 p.m. Wileen Goga; 940-349-7575.
All Saints Hospital  1400 Eighth Ave., Fort Worth. Karen Perry; 817-927-6298.
Harris Methodist Hospital  1301 Pennsylvania, Fort Worth. Education Center. Fourth Thursdays 7:30 p.m. Karen Nelson; 817-882-3646.
Cook Children's Hospital  801 7th Ave., Fort Worth. Diana Jones; 817-885-4000.
Baylor Medical Center at Grapevine  1650 W. College St., Grapevine. Second Mondays 7 p.m. P.J. Pugh; 817-424-4542.
Presbyterian Hospital of Greenville  4215 Joe Ramsey Blvd., Greenville. Conference Room #2, Medical Pavilion, Second Floor. Second Mondays 5:30 p.m. 903-408-5000.

Drugs

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Narcotics Anonymous  Provides 24-hour help line and support groups throughout the city. 972-699-9306. www.dallasareana.org.
Cocaine Anonymous  Offers support to people addicted to cocaine. 713-668-6822.
Narcotics Anonymous  713-661-4200.
The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston  303 Jackson Hill. 713-942-4100. www.council-houston.org

Eating Disorders

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Eating Disorders Support Group  Support group for people suffering from anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders. West Oaks Hospital, 6500 Hornwood. Wednesday's 5:30-6:30 p.m. Elaine Rose; 713-736-6967.
Overeaters Anonymous  713-973-6633.
A la Light  Weight management support group and dining club. 713-791-8680.
Gastroplasty Support Group  (Obesity Surgery). Medical City Dallas Hospital, 7777 Forest Lane, Dallas. Building D, Conference Room. Second Mondays 7:30 p.m. 972-566-7810.
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders  Weekly group meetings for young adult and adult anorexics and bulimics. Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. 3701 Kirby, Suite 1216. Free. Constance Moore, M.Ed, LPC. 713-942-9779

Epilepsy

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Dallas Epilepsy Foundation Support Group  Medical City Dallas Hospital, 7777 Forest Lane, Dallas. Building A, Room A. Second Wednesdays 7 p.m. 214-823-8809.

Headache

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Headache Support Group  Park Plaza Hospital, 1313 Hermann Drive. Meets every other month. Call for date and time. 713-285-1140 or 24-hours 888-836-3848.

Heart

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American Heart Association  1415 La Concha Lane. 713-610-5000.
Mended Heart  Support group for heart patients and their families. Teaches about reconditioning the heart through exercise, diet, and lifestyle change.
Bay Area
Columbia Bayshore Medical Center
  4000 Spencer Highway, Conference Center 1. Third Tuesdays 4:30 p.m. Bill Schliemann or Janie Rodriguez; 713-943-2751.

North Houston  Second Thursdays 7 p.m. Judy Hilleary; 281-443-2896.
Spring Branch Medical Center  8850 Long Point, Classroom 1A-1B. Second Thursdays 6:30 p.m. Jerry Koudelka; 281-448-5374.
Southwest-Memorial Hermann Wellness Center  7731 Southwest Freeway, Second level, Dining Room A, B, C. Third Thursdays 6:30 p.m. RSVP; 713-448-8000. Free parking.
West Houston-Memorial Hermann Hospital  Memorial City, Conference Center. Fourth Tuesdays 6 p.m. Bob Groce; 713-465-9020.
Heart Failure Group  St. Luke's. 713-791-1000.
Fit Heart  St. Luke's. For people who have had heart surgery and want to get back to exercising with the help of a trained professional. 713-791-1000.
Heart Transplant Support Group  For candidates and recipients. St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, 6720 Bertner. Second Saturdays 7 p.m. 713-791-1000.
Preventive Cardiology Forum XI  American Heart Association. UT-Medical School-Houston. 713-610-5028.
"Women's Night" Community Education  American Heart Association. Health and Medical Science Museum. 713-610-5024.
Mended Heart  Support group for heart patients and their families. Teaches about reconditioning the heart through exercise, diet and lifestyle change. Support groups scheduled throughout city. 214-706-1442; 800-242-8721
ICD. Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Group  Medical City Dallas Hospital, 7777 Forest Lane, Dallas. Building D, Conference Room. Third Tuesdays every other month. 7 p.m. Chris Baker; 972-416-0404.
The Living Gift, Support Group for Transplant Patients  Medical City Dallas Hospital. Building A, Cardiac Rehab. Third Tuesdays 7 p.m. Frieda Hudspeth; 972-566-4689.
Medical City Dallas Congestive Heart Failure Support Group  Medical City Dallas Hospital. Second Thursdays 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. Liz; 972-566-6739.

HIV/ AIDS

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AIDS Resource Center  214-528-0144
At The Kitchen Table  Support Group for women living with HIV/AIDS. Resource Center. 2701 Reagan. Meets every other Tuesday. Danine; 214-521-5124 x1013.
13th Texas HIV/STD Conference  April 16-20. Hyatt Regency on Town Lake. Austin. Texas Department of Health-STD/HIV. 817-264-4393.
AIDS Foundation of Houston  Provides educational programs citywide. 3927 Essex Lane. 713-524-AIDS.
Bering Spiritual Support Group  Support group for people living with HIV/AIDS, friends, family members and caregivers of people with HIV/AIDS. Bering Memorial United Methodist Church, 1440 Harold. Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. Christine Coberly; 713-526-1017 ext. 211.
Friendship Spiritual HIV/AIDS Support Group  Church-based support group for people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 4812 Bennington. Every Tuesday 6-7 p.m. Marie Sampson; 713-631-0329.
Lunch Bunch Gang  Support group for retired persons living with HIV/AIDS. Bering Memorial United Methodist Church, 1440 Harold. Tuesday's 11 a.m. Russ Robinett; 713-526-1017. Email: rbmumc@clearsail.net.

Huntington's Disease

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Huntington's Disease Support Group  Monthly support group for people diagnosed with Huntington's Disease, their families and caregivers. Presbyterian Hospital of Greenville. 4215 Joe Ramsey Blvd., Greenville. Conference Room #2, Medical Pavilion, 2nd Floor. Fourth Tuesdays 6 p.m. 903-408-5000.

Infertility

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Resolve of Houston  . Non-profit organization dedicated to providing information, support, and advocacy for those struggling with infertility. P.O. Box 441212, Houston, 77244-1212. www.resolveofhouston.org. 713-975-5324.
Resolve Infertility Meeting  Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital. Admiral Room. Third Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. 713-975-5324.
Annual Infertility and Adoption Symposium  A full day of 30-plus workshops, 40 exhibitors and lectures in September. Resolve of Houston. www.resolveofhouston.org. 713-975-5324.
Infertility Support Group  Memorial City Hospital, 920 Frostwood Tower, Conference Room. Third Sundays 3:30-4:30 p.m. 713-222-CARE.

Kidney

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Kidney Foundation of Southeast Texas  713-952-5499.
The Living Gift  Support Group for Transplant Patients. Medical City Dallas Hospital. 7777 Forest Lane, Dallas. Building A, Cardiac Rehab. Third Tuesdays 7 p.m. Frieda Hudspeth; 972-566-4689.

Liver

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The Living Gift  Support Group for Transplant Patients. Medical City Dallas Hospital. 7777 Forest Lane. Building A, Cardiac Rehab. Third Tuesdays 7 p.m. Frieda Hudspeth; 972-566-4689.
American Liver Foundation  2425 West Loop South, Suite 660. 713-622-1318.
Liver Transplant Support Group  For either pre- or post-transplant. St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, 6720 Bertner, Room B610. Fourth Thursdays 6-7:30 p.m. 713-791-1000.
Liver Update Meetings  American Liver Foundation. For patients who want to learn more about liver disease. Meetings held monthly. Patti Wittlif; 713-622-1318.

Lupus

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Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Lupus Support Group  Presbyterian Hospital of Greenville, 4215 Joe Ramsey Blvd., Greenville. Conference Room #2, Medical Pavilion, 2nd Floor. Third Tuesdays 7 p.m. 903-408-5000.
Lupus Foundation of America  3730 Kirby, Suite 720. 713-529-0126. Lupus support groups in conjunction with Memorial Hermann
Sugar Land  Memorial Hermann Health Center, 1211 Highway 6. Third Fridays 1-2:30 p.m. 713-222-CARE.
Southeast  Memorial Hospital Southeast, 11800 Astoria. Fourth Thursdays 7-8 p.m. Tamera Ross 281-338-8044.
Southwest  Memorial Hermann Southwest. Third Wednesdays 7 p.m. Ann Marie Vick; 713-529-0126.
Northwest  Brookhollow Baptist Church. Last Saturdays 10 a.m. Yosheka Francis; 832-467-0295.
South Houston  Windsor Village Methodist Church. Second Saturdays 10 a.m. Alice Butler; 281-416-8081.
Cy-Fair  Cypress-Fairbanks Hospital. Second and fourth Thursdays. Valerie Cavenaugh; 281-469-7753.
Conroe  Conroe Regional Medical Center. Second Mondays 7 p.m. Judy Lawson; 713-529-0126.
Brazoria County  Vineyard Christian Fellowship Building in Lake Jackson. Third Saturdays 1 p.m. Tom Taylor; 409-265-1803.
Texas City  Mainland Hospital. Third Thursdays 7 p.m. Gail Kelly; 409-935-1236.
Baytown  San Jacinto Hospital. Fourth Thursdays 7 p.m. M.T. Thomas; 281-422-9627.
Brenham  Trinity Medical Center. First Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Tess Pieper; 979-251-9806.
Matagorda County  Matagorda County Hospital in Bay City. Fourth Monday 6:30 p.m. Ernestine Bennette. 409-245-5983.
Spanish Speaking  Southwest Houston. Third Tuesday. Maribel Ramirez; 713-270-9434.
Patient Orientation Support Group  3730 Kirby, Suite 720. First Tuesday. 713-529-0126.

Mental Health

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1-800-THERAPIST  Mental health referral service that provides callers with referrals to licensed mental health professionals. Free.

Multiple Sclerosis

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National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Lone Star Chapter  2105 Luna Rd, Suite 390, Carrollton. Aimee Bramlet; 214-373-1400. Support groups
Carrollton/Farmers Branch  Trinity Medical Center, 4325 North Josey, Plaza II, Carrollton. Hospital Cafeteria. Third Fridays 11:30 a.m..
Denton County  "New" Denton Regional Medical Center, I-35E South, Denton. 1st Floor Classroom. Second Saturdays 10 a.m.
Mesquite/Garland  Florence Community Center, 2501 Whitson Way. Second Wednesdays 7 p.m.
Plano/Richardson  W. Plano Presbyterian Church, 2709 Custer Road. First Saturdays 10-11:30 a.m.
Plano/Richardson  Schimelptening Library, 5024 Custer Road, Plano. First Saturdays 10 -11:30 a.m..
Rowlett  First United Methodist Church, 4405 Main St., Room 174. Second and fourth Mondays 10 a.m.
Sherman  Community Medical Center of Sherman, 1111 Gallagher Dr. SNF Dining Room. Fourth Tuesdays 6 p.m..
Southwest Dallas  The Medical Group of Dallas, 4201 Brookspring Drive. Fourth Saturdays 11 a.m.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group  Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital, 3043 Gessner, Room 4. Third Saturdays 2-4 p.m. 713-222-CARE.

Muscular Distrophy

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Muscular Dystrophy Association  5615 Kirby. 713-522-8561. 10850 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77042 713-334-4076.
Dallas Water Polo Club  Practices at North Lake College in Irving Mondays and Wednesdays 7:30 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. Frank Connor; 940-387-5284.

Parkinson's Disease

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Parkinson Coalition of Houston  1475 W. Gray. 713-874-1010.
Parkinson Foundation of Harris County  2700 Post Oak Blvd. 713-552-0858.
Dallas Area Parkinsonism Society  3003 LBJ Frwy., Suite 125E. Monthly educational meeting plus social hour. United Methodist Church. 4024 Caruth @ Preston. Second Mondays 1 p.m. 972-620-7600.
Partners-in-Care Groups  Participants share and support each other and learn hints for dealing with Parkinson's
Preston Hollow Methodist Church  6315 Walnut Hill Lane. Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 a.m.
South Garland Baptist Church  1330 East Centerville Road. Thursdays 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Parkinson's Support Group  Presbyterian Hospital of Greenville. 4215 Joe Ramsey Blvd., Greenville, Conference Room #1, Medical Pavilion, 2nd Floor. Second Thursdays 6 p.m. 903-408-5000.

Respiratory

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Asthma Control Team   (formerly Better Breather's Club). Adults and children affected by pulmonary (breathing) difficulties, either as patients or family members. Concurrent programs for adults and children. Medical City Dallas Hospital. Building A, 3rd Floor Classroom. Third Tuesdays 7 p.m. Karen; Metro 817-481-4342
Better Breathing Club  Doctor's Hospital. For those with lung disease and their families. Offers participants a better understanding of the disease to strive for more active living. Amy Walterschied or Dennis Mink; 214-324-6369.
American Lung Association  2425 West Loop South, #330. 713-629-1600.
Better Breathing Clubs  American Lung Association support club for people with long-term respiratory disease, their families and their friends. Joyce Greenfield; 713-629-1600, ext. 206.
Memorial Hermann Southwest  Professional Building II, 7737 Southwest Freeway. Third Saturdays 12 p.m. Neta Recht; 281-341-5959. Second Wednesdays 1 p.m. Felicia Ward; 713-596-4608.
Asthma & Lung Center of Houston  4003-F Bellaire Blvd. Fourth Thursdays 4:30 p.m. Amy Jahn; 713-839-9473.
Memorial Hermann-Memorial City  920 Frostwood. Last Thursdays 3 p.m. Kathy Burdick; 713-932-3978.
Memorial Hermann-Northwest  1635 North Loop West. Third Mondays 10 a.m. Kimberli Morris; 713-867-4363.
Memorial Hermann-Southeast  11800 Astoria. Fourth Thursday 12:45 p.m. Lynette Benton; 281-929-6241.
Mainland Medical Center  6801 Emmitt F. Lowry, Texas City. First Friday 3 p.m. Kathy Tyler; 409-938-5774.
Bayshore Medical Center  Pulmonary Dept., 4000 Avenue F, Pasadena. Third Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. Pedro Valdivia or Paula Paratore; 713-359-1375.
Clear Lake Medical Center  Cardiopulmonary Dept., 500 Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Fourth Thursdays 10:30 a.m. Ginger Burklow; 281-338-3215.
Family Healthcare Center  9300 Emmitt F. Lowry #138, Texas City. Third Thursdays 2 p.m. Sue Johnson or Gerri Worthen; 409-772-8187.
Galveston Senior Center  2201 Avenue L, Galveston. First Tuesdays 2 p.m. Sue Johnson or Gerri Worthen; 409-772-8187.
Polly Ryon Hospital Authority  1705 Jackson, Richmond. First Wednesdays 2 p.m. Florence Vasquez; 281-341-4802.
HealthSouth Rehab Hospital  17506 Red Oak Drive. Last Tuesdays 2 p.m. Bonnie Phillips; 281-580-1212.
Conroe Regional Hospital  504 Medical Center Blvd., Conroe. Debbie Landry; 409-539-7740.
HealthSouth Rehabilitation-North Houston  18550 I-45, Conroe. Third Tuesdays 3 p.m. Mattie McCowen; 281-364-3331.
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital  19002 McKay Drive, Humble. Last Tuesdays 12:30 p.m. Marilyn McClain; 281-446-6148.
Northeast Medical Center Hospital  18951 Memorial North Blvd., Humble. Second Thursdays 10:30 a.m. Helen Messer; 281-540-7851. Lynn Zelzdorf; 281-489-6161.
Columbia Kingwood Medical Center  22999 Highway 59, Kingwood. Debi Childress; 281-348-1418.
Tomball Regional Hospital  The Rehab Center, 605 Holderreith, Tomball. Second Tuesdays 3 p.m. Jackie Barnes; 281-351-3800.
Vencor Hospital Northwest Houston  Cardiopulmonary Department, 11297 Fallbrook Dr. Fourth Thursdays 2 p.m. Sheryl Carney or April Austin; 281-897-8114.
COPD Exercise Program  Supervised exercise program for people suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, including asthma and emphysema. Houston Northwest Medical Center Fitness Center. 281-440-2535 (membership required). Mondays 8:30-10:30 a.m., Tuesdays 10-12 a.m., Thursdays 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Sickle Cell

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Sickle Cell Foundation  401 Wynnewood, Suite 205. Support group for patients, family and friends of people living with Sickle Cell. Third Thursdays 6:30 p.m. Connie Waters; 214-942-1262.
Sickle Cell Association of the Texas Gulf Coast  2626 South Loop West, Suite 245. 713-666-0300.
Group Advocate & Adult Program Support Group  Support for those impacted by Sickle Cell Disease. Second Saturdays every other month-February, April, June, August, October, December.
Consumer April Fest  Festival for parents and children with Sickle Cell and the community at large.
Adult Retreat  Weekend retreat for adults 18-plus. March.
Teen Camp  Summer camp for children ages 14-18 with Sickle Cell in Texas. June 15-17.
Camp Sky  Summer camp for children ages 6-13 with Sickle Cell in Texas. July.
Mentor Program  Program to match up progressive persons in the community with children.

Smoking

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Fresh Start  Monthly smoking cessation classes, for anyone wanting to quit smoking. Consists of four 11/2 hour sessions held during a two-week period. 713-266-2877.
Quit Line  American Cancer Society hotline that offers counseling to help smoker's quit. 24 hours a day. 877-YES-QUIT.
The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston  303 Jackson Hill. 713-942-4100. www.council-houston.org

Stroke

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Turtle Club Stroke Support Group  For stroke survivors, caregivers and friends. Medical City Dallas Hospital. 11th Floor, South Tower, Dinning Room. Second Tuesdays on alternating afternoons and evenings. Pat Murphy; 972-566-4757.
Stroke/Brain Injury Program  Presbyterian Hospital of Greenville. Conference Room #1, Medical Pavilion, 2nd Floor. 903-408-5000.
American Stroke Association Support Groups
Columbia Bayshore Hospital
  Stayin Alive Stroke SG., 2702 Tampa St, Friendswood. Fourth Thursdays 1:30 p.m. Jennifer Garren; 713-359-3121.
TIRR Outpatient Therapy Services  4200 Montrose Blvd., Suite 100. Mina Dave; 713-524-9702.
Memorial Rehab Center  3033 N. Gessner. Diana Gonzales; 713-465-0943.
Heights Group  231 W. 19th St. Delores Stewart; 713-681-4812.
St. John's Hospital  18300 St. John Dr., Suite 100. Mack Ivy; 281-333-8806.
Clear Lake Stroke Support Group  16335 El Camino Real. Shirley Nixon; 281-480-8603.
Stroke Groups of Texas  3033 North Gessner. Bonnie Stewart; 713-744-2039.
Bear Creek Library  16719 Clay Rd. 713-465-0943.
United Methodist Church  16335 El Camino Real. 713-465-0943.
Spring Branch Healthcare Center  8955 Long Point Rd. 713-465-0943.
St. Luke's United Methodist Church  3471 Westheimer. 713-465-0943.
Seven Acres   6200 N. Braeswood. 713-465-0943.
Houston Rehabilitation  17506 Red Oaks Dr. 713-465-0943.
Acres Home Senior Center  6719 West Montgomery Rd. 713-465-0943.
Stroke Groups of Texas  5451 Carew. Clifford Swanlund; 713-661-5490.
Wolfe Center  7723 Dawnridge. Tziona Regew; 713-778-5777.
Memorial Drive United Methodist Church  430 East Gaywood. Kay Callahan; 713-690-5257.
Westbury Baptist Church  10425 Hillcroft. 713-465-0943.
River Oaks Stroke Club  St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 3471 Westheimer. 713-465-0943.
Westbury Stroke Group  5726 Hummingbird. Andrew Theo; 713-729-9812.
Northwest Houston Stroke Club  Acres Home Senior Center, 6719 West Montgomery Road. 713-465-0943.
Lamb of God Lutheran Church  1400 FM 1960, Humble. 713-465-0943. CVA Group. 18903 Memorial South, Humble. Linda Stelljes; 713-446-6148.
Humble Branch  10202 Cantertrot, Humble. Gayle White; 713-446-3990.

Editor's Note: This directory researched and compiled by Michelle Peterson.
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