NASHUA

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP-DROP IN

The Bereavement Support Group is open to any bereaved individual and is free of charge, with no registration is necessary. Information: Barbara Halbmaier at 882-3000, ext. 63907.

BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society offers a monthly support group for adult patients and family members who are coping with a blood cancer diagnosis. The group meets the second Monday of each month from 5-7 p.m. in the Carl Ameelo Room 2. A light supper is provided. Information and registration: Lynne Morin at 1-800-688-6572, ext. 1340.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

A breast cancer support group sponsored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center meets 6:30-8:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the West Campus every month except for July. Information and registration: 577-2658.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

A cancer support group sponsored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center meets 6-8 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Information: Barbara Kimball or Nora Buttrick at 880-1590.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

ServiceLink Resource Center provides a Caregiver Support Group for the Greater Nashua Community. The group meets the second Thursday of the month from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Nashua Senior Center, 70 Temple St., second floor. Respite is provided by a professional caregiver for those who need it. Come for caring, sharing and fellowship. Information: Ruthanne at 598-4709 or roczykowski@eastersealsnh.org.

CLIMB PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN

The Cancer Center at St. Joseph Hospital offers the Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery (CLIMB) program for the emotional support for children ages 6-12 who have parents or grandparents with cancer. Information: 880-3408.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS

The New England Area Intergroup of Co-Dependents Anonymous is a free 12-step support group for people who have relationship concerns. Meetings are 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Grace Lutheran Church, 130 Spit Brook Road, Room 206.

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS

Compassionate Friends, a peer support group for parents, grandparents and adult siblings who have endured the death of a child at any age from any cause, meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at St. Philip Greek Orthodox Church, 500 W. Hollis St. Information: Linda at 472-8805 or visit www.tcfmanchester.org.

CROWN HILL FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

Meetings are alternating Fridays and/or some evenings at Arlington Street United Methodist Church, 63 Arlington St. Information: 318-8666 or samjean@comcast.net.

DEPRESSION/BIPOLAR SUPPORT

The DBSA, a support group run by peers for all people with mental health issues, meets 7-9 p.m. Thursdays at the Greater Nashua Mental Health Center at Community Council, 100 W. Pearl St. Ages 18 and older are welcome. Free. Information: Tom Doucette at 888-2141 or tom@dbsanashua.org.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

A Diabetes Support Group for adults sponsored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center meets 7-8:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month, except July and August. Information: 577-5760 or 577-5765.

EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS

Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step organization, meets at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at St. Joseph Hospital. Information: Vincent Coviello at 891-1431, or visit www.emotionsanonymous.org.

EMOTIONAL EATING GROUPS

Support groups for people coping with emotional eating will be offered in Nashua and Wilton. Information: Rosemarie K. Garreffi at 673-1364.

FAITH AND LIFE BILINGUAL SUPPORT GROUP

Meetings are 10 a.m.-noon Mondays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 22 at Arlington Street United Methodist Church, 63 Arlington St. Child care provided from 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays. Information: 930-8668.

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS

Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, West Campus, 29 Northwest Blvd. Free. Information: 321-0199 or 1-508-740-2004, or visit www.foodaddicts.org.

GRIEF RECOVERY AFTER SUBSTANCE PASSING

Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing, a free support group for individuals who have lost a family member to substance abuse and addiction, meets 7-8:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at 76 Northeastern Blvd., Suite 29A. Information: Erin Crail at 1-978-994-6870 or erincrail@gmail.com, or visit www.graspnh.com.

GSIL NASHUA ADVOCATES

The Granite State Independent Living Nashua Advocates Peer Support Group is for people interested in engaging in disability awareness, community issues and civic participation. People with disabilities, seniors and any others will receive support, empowerment, helpful resources, self-advocacy and independent living skills. The groups are facilitated by peer members. Information: 1-800-826-3700, ext. 1304.

LA LECHE LEAGUE

The La Leche League offers meetings for breast-feeding and pregnant women at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month or 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of the month. Babies and toddlers welcome. Information: Kathy at 891-3530, Ariella at 484-1799, or Alyson at 889-9024. Or visit www.laleche.org.

‘LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER’ COURSE

St. Joseph Hospital offers a free program for women undergoing cancer treatment that offers tips and suggestions on dealing with hair, skin and nail changes that may occur with cancer treatments. The group meets 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the Breast Care Center at St. Joseph Hospital, Kinsley Street. Information: 882-3000, ext. 67164.

LYME DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP

The Holistic Self Care Center, 12 Murphy Drive, offers a monthly Lyme Disease Support Group that meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month. Meet with others in the area who have recently been diagnosed or who have been living with this disease for some time (and those anywhere in between) to share stories, experiences and information with each other. Free. Information: 883-1490, thehsccenter.com or email info@thehsccenter.com.

MENTAL ILLNESS FAMILY SUPPORT

Meetings held by the Nashua NAMI affiliate for family and friends of loved ones dealing with mental illness are 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at the St. Joseph School of Nursing Academic Building, third floor, Classroom B, Woodward Avenue. Information: Norma at 882-6771 or nashuanaminh@gmail.com or visit www.naminh.org.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS

Overeaters Anonymous can provide much needed support and a path to recovery for individuals who struggle with food addiction. Join them at 8:30 a.m. every Saturday in the Carl Amelio Room (ground floor) at St. Joseph Hospital, 172 Kinsley St. Call Paula at 930-3496.

PARENT EDUCATION & SUPPORT GROUP

A Circle of Parents parent education and support group meets 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays every other week at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua, 47 Grand Ave. Free. Registration: 883-0523. Child care may be available.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT

The American Cancer Society’s Greater Nashua Prostate Cancer Information and Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month, at SNHMC’s Health & Education building, 10 Prospect St. Dr. Matthew Stanizzi, a urologist at New England Urology, will moderate. Free. Information: 289-2104, 471-4150 or www.snhmc.org.

WOMEN’S ISSUES

Bridges offers confidential support for women, covering such topics as healthy relationships, self-awareness and self-esteem. Crisis hotline: 883-3044. Information: 889-0858.

AMHERST

CHRISTIAN WEIGHT LOSS

Anyone interested in leading a healthier lifestyle and losing a few pounds is welcome to join. Meetings are 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at 12 Blueberry Hill Road. A $10 donation is welcome for materials, speakers and training costs. Information: 714-1322 or dale@vmaguire.com.

MOMS CLUB

The East chapter of MOMS (Mothers Offering Mothers Support) Club of Amherst meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. The West chapter meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. Both groups’ meetings convene in the basement of the First Baptist Church of Amherst, 25½ Middle St.

MOMS Club of Amherst is a chapter of MOMS Club International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting stay-at-home mothers and their children. Our sister chapters offer play groups, outings, craft days, cookie decorating days, various special-interest offerings (coffee, book, exercise, scrap booking and recipe clubs), a babysitting co-op, community service/fund raising opportunities, and a monthly Moms’ Night Out. Children are welcome at all events. Information: http://sites.google.com/site/amherstmomsclub or amherstmomsclub@yahoo.com.

BROOKLINE

AA MEETINGS

There is an AA meeting every Wednesday from 7-8:15 p.m. at the Community Church, 2 Main St. There are also Narcotics Anonymous meetings from 7-8:15 p.m. on Mondays. Information: 398-1950.

MERRIMACK

GRIEVING SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE

The Greater Nashua Area Grieving Survivors of Suicide, a peer support group for those who have lost a loved one or friend to suicide, meets 6:30-8 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month at Home Health and Hospice, 7 Executive Park Drive. Information: 673-7425 or 578-5966.

MILFORD

AFTERNOON OFF PROGRAM

The Milford United Methodist Church has openings in its Afternoon Off program, a free service that helps caregivers of local Alzheimer’s and dementia patients by taking care of their afflicted loved ones Friday afternoons. Open to all area residents, pending an initial screening. Operated and staffed by trained volunteers who engage guests with activities, music, crafts and personalized care. To schedule an interview: Pat Levesque, 673-8868.

ALZHEIMER’S FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

Ledgewood Bay Assisted Living & Memory Care, 43 Ledgewood Drive, will be hosting an Alzheimer’s Family Support Group at 6 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month. Information: Phyllis Smith at 672-5037.

LA LECHE LEAGUE

La Leche League meetings provide mothers with a chance to have an open discussion with other breast-feeding mothers. Pregnant mothers, mothers with babies and toddlers, and other women interested in breast-feeding are welcome. The Milford LLL meets on the second Thursday evening of the month. Information: Alyson at 889-9024.

TOPS MEETINGS

The morning chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets 9:15-11 a.m. Tuesdays at the Community House, 5 Union St.

AL-ANON

Is someone else’s drinking bothering you? The Triangle Family AL-Anon Group meets 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at St. Joseph Milford Medical Center, 442 Nashua St., to help learn to survive and thrive in such situations. Use East Side entrance. Information: 645-9518.

REGIONAL

DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP

Open to families, caregivers or anyone wishing to learn more about dementia. Meetings held the third Wednesday of each month from 6-7 p.m. in the Monadnock Room at Summerhill Assisted Living, 183 Old Dublin Road, Peterborough. RSVP: info@summerhillal.com.

MEMORY LANE CAFE – ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA SUPPORT

The Memory Lane Cafe, open to the public, is a safe and relaxed place where people with dementia and their families can come together for socialization and peer to peer support from 2-4 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Cashin Senior Center, 151 Douglas St. For information or to make a reservation: Shirley Gordon at 647-6390 or shirlgrdn@yahoo.com.

PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS

Parents Without Partners is a support and social group devoted to the welfare and interest of single parents and their children. Information: www.pwp1239.org.

SCLERODERMA SUPPORT GROUP

The Scleroderma Support Group helps people with scleroderma and their families through support programs, physician referrals and educational resources. Information: Jean Chapman at 465-7647.

MANCHESTER

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP

Family, friends and caregivers who are caring for an individual with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia are invited to attend an Easter Seals Alzheimer’s support group meeting, held 4-5:15 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at 555 Auburn St. Free and open to the public. RSVP required if you plan to bring your loved one, who can spend time with staff and participants of the Adult Day Program while you attend. Information: Jason at 621-3460.

ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP

Manage depression, anxiety and other emotional problems with the cognitive-behavioral method from the nonprofit Recovery International. Learn and practice this self-help method at open weekly meetings, held 7-9 p.m., Mondays at The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester, 401 Cypress St. Participants enter the parking lot from Auburn Street and park and enter at the Cypress Center side of the building. Ring the doorbell, and the attendant will buzz you in; say you are here for the recovery group. The meeting room is straight ahead down the hall as you enter. No required fee, no reservations necessary. Program is designed to work in conjunction with professional mental health services. Recovery International is not affiliated with any religion or belief system and is operated entirely by non-professionals. Information: Marilyn at 624-0086 or visit www.lowselfhelpsystems.org/system/our-method.asp.

BIRTHRIGHT OF MANCHESTER

Birthright, 307 Kelley St., is a free, confidential, nonjudgmental service for pregnant women. Free pregnancy tests, maternity clothing and baby clothing are available. Information: 668-3443.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

A support group for those caring for an aging loved one meets from 4-5:15 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at 555 Auburn St. Free. RSVP required if you plan to bring your loved one who can spend time with our staff and participants of our Adult Day Program while you attend. Information: Jason at 621-3460.

DEBTORS ANONYMOUS

Debtors Anonymous meetings are at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the basement of Grace Episcopal Church, 106 Lowell St. There are no dues or fees. Information: 622-9813.

LYME DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP

The Greater Manchester Lyme Disease Support Group meets 7-10 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month in the parlor of First Congregational Church of Manchester. Meetings provide information and support to those with Lyme disease, chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. Meetings start in September. Information: David Hunter at 714-3489.