June 21, 2011 2:00 AM

n Alcoholics anonymous: holds meetings daily throughout the Seacoast. for meeting or general information on N.H. Alcoholics Anonymous, call (800) 593-3330 or visit nhaa.net.

n AL-ANON/ALATEEN: — Visit nhal-anon.org, call (877) 825 2666. for meeting list and information locally, call 645-9518.

n new Alateen meeting: from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., on Fridays, at Community Campus Library, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth. Visit nhal-anon.org

n CELEBRATE RECOVERY: A Christ-centered 12-step recovery program based on the Scripture and open to the public, will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursdays, at Bethany Church, 500 Breakfast Hill Road, Greenland. E-mail cr@bethanychurch.com, or come to a meeting.

n GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: meets 9 a.m., Saturdays, at York Hospital, 16 Hospital Drive, York, in Hall House, the gray building next to the helicopter pad. The meeting is downstairs in the basement conference room.

n NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: for help information, call 645-4777, toll-free: (888) NA-HELP-U. for meeting information, visit gsana.org.

n Nicotine Anonymous: meets Mondays ,10-11 a.m., and Fridays, 7-8 p.m., at Triangle Club, 120 Broadway, Dover. 749-9803. Call 749-5657.

n BREASTCANCERSTORIES.COM: based in Portsmouth, provides breast cancer patients with a Web address for writing and uploading diary entries and photos, the ability to connect with other patients nationwide, resource links to hospitals and cancer centers, and information on breast cancer products, programs and events. Industry professionals wishing to learn more about BreastCancerStories.com can visit the Web site and/or contact Wendy McCoole at Wendy@breastcancerstories.com.

n breast cancer survivor group: support group meets the first Tuesday of the month, from noon to 1:30 p.m., and the third Tuesday of the month, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at PRH Oncology Clinic, 155 Borthwick Ave., 3rd. floor, Portsmouth. Call Rhonda at 433-5208.

n SEACOAST INTEGRATIVE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: meets at 6:30 p.m., every second Thursday, at Dover Herbal Path. Maya Bisson, a colon cancer survivor, is the facilitator and will share her story on how qi gong therapy was crucial to her recovery. Call 749-1575.

n THE SEACOAST PARKINSONIANS: a Parkinson’s disease support group, meets the first Thursday of each month, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Hilton Auditorium of the Rockingham County Nursing Home, 117 North Road, Brentwood. People with Parkinson’s and their caregivers are invited to participate in all activities of this group. Group reaches out to all communities in the Seacoast area: Portsmouth, Rye, the Hamptons, Exeter, Brentwood, Kensington, Newmarket, Stratham, and others. for information, contact Bob Hantman at 773-9901, or bobgh@yahoo.com.

n ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: meets the first and third Thursday of each month at 2 p.m., at 127 Parrott Avenue Place, Portsmouth. Free and open to the public. No referral or appointment necessary. Call 430-0070.

n ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: for caregivers and loved ones, meets on the last Wednesday of each month. All meetings take place at 3 p.m., in the great Room at The Inn at Spruce Wood, 25 Worthen Road, Durham. Call 659-1100 or visit theinnatsprucewood.com.

n CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: 7-9 p.m., the second Tuesday of the month, at the Fremont Public Library, on the corner of Route 107 (Main Street) and Jackie Bernier Drive. RSVP to The Independent Caregivers Group, Bettie Valentine at 300-6518.

n CATHOLIC CHARITIES: offers a Caregivers Support Group. The group will meet the second Tuesday of each month, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Eileen Daly Pastoral Center at St. James Church — Corpus Christi Parish, 2075 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth. Use the back entrance. Call Sr. Helene at Catholic Charities 332-7701.

n SEACOAST AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP: meets from 2 to 4 p.m., the second Saturday of every month, to provide support and networking opportunities to caregivers of individuals who have autism. Meetings are held in the Ellis Conference Room at York Hospital. (207) 363-2897.

n SEACOAST TRICHOTILLOMANIA (TTM) SUPPORT GROUP: meets at 6:30 p.m., on the second and fourth Monday of every month, in the board room of Portsmouth Community Campus, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth. The second Monday is open to teens and adults, and the fourth Monday is for adults only. E-mail: seacoasttrich@yahoo.com.

n Langdon Place of Dover: located at 60 Middle Road, Dover, offers the community a forum for family members and caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease to share their feelings, concerns, information, and support each other in a comfortable environment. This free support group will meet on the first Tuesday of each month and two sessions will be facilitated at 1 and 6:30 p.m. The support group will be facilitated by Mary Boucher, Solana Alzheimer’s program director, and Moe Ross, a family caregiver. Call Boucher at 743-4110. (Alzheimer’s Association).

n DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP: meets at 6 p.m., on the third Wednesday of the month, at SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation, 8 Hampton Road, Exeter. The group is open to all individuals who have been diagnosed with diabetes. 778-0531, ext. 219.

n DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: meets the third Wednesday of each month, from 7 to 8 p.m., at the Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, 3rd floor, Classroom 2, 155 Borthwick Ave., Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Portsmouth. for all people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. No fee or registration required. Call 433-5160.

n AIDS RESPONSE-SEACOAST: holds a free support group for HIV positive women, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the first and third Thursday of the month, in Portsmouth. Contact 433-5377 or e-mail .

n seacoast lyme-aid: meets at 6 p.m., first Monday of every month, at William Fogg Homestead, old Road, off Route 103, Eliot, Maine. it is an organization dedicated to raising awareness of Lyme and other tick-borne infections. Call (207) 439-9437.

n NATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS FOUNDATION: HealthReach Support Group, meets monthly 7-8:30 p.m., the third Tuesday of each month in Exeter Hospital Conference Room 3 North. Call (800) 439-3837.

n CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE EDUCATION & SUPPORT GROUP: meets 11 a.m. to noon, on Tuesdays, at Heart Health Institute, 127 Long Sands Road, York, Maine. (207) 351-3700.

Domestic violence, sexual abuse support

n CARING UNLIMITED: York County’s domestic violence program services include a 24-hour hot-line offering support, advocacy, information and referral for victims of domestic violence and their children. All services are confidential and free. Hotline: (800) 239-7298; Kittery, Maine Outreach Office: (207) 439-8810, ext. 123; Sanford, Maine Office (207) 490-3227.

n SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT SERVICES: Program services include a 24-hour hotline, information and referrals, office walk-ins, support groups, professional training and prevention education. All services are free and confidential. Toll free hotline: (888) 747-7070. E-mail . Main office: 7 Junkins Ave., Portsmouth, NH 03801, 436-4107. Outreach Office: 18 North Main St., Rochester, NH 332-0775. sassnh.org.

Families, relationships

n CHADD SUPPORT GROUP: (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder) meets from 7 to 9 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, Middle Road, Brentwood. E-mail , chadd.org.

n FAMILY RECEPTION CENTER: a support group for families of prisoners, meets the fourth Saturday of the month at 10:45 a.m., at the Strafford County Jail. The county jail needs volunteers to provide validation, support and resources that lessen the impact of incarceration for families. Call Marilyn Allen at 749-3289.

n PARENTS OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS: support group run Tuesdays, from 6 to 7 p.m., at the United Methodist Church, 1026 Route 1, York/Ogunquit, Maine, for socializing and relaxing with others with similar interests. Speakers will be available for hints on how to enjoy quality time with the little ones. Call (207) 363-2749 or Marilyn Fyfe (207) 363-1452.

n MEN’S DISCUSSION GROUP: meets in the upstairs conference room at Wentworth Connections, 127 Parrott Ave., Portsmouth, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. A donation will be accepted for coffee and light refreshments. Call 431-8677.

n MOMS Club of Portsmouth Area: meets at 3:30 p.m., the first Monday of every month, at Community Campus, Classroom 1, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth. This nonprofit support group offers playgroups and a variety of weekly and monthly activities for moms and their children to enjoy. E-mail portsmouthmomsinfo@yahoo.com.

n DOVER MOPS: (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 9:30 a.m. Free childcare is available. Get some fresh perspective, a little friendship, a little break from the normal everyday routine. Contact Dover Baptist Church 151 Washington St. Dover, 742-5452 or Michelle Launchbury, 755-3759, launchbury@hotmail.com or Leah Roth at 335-3019, .

n SEACOAST POSTPARTUM ADJUSTMENT GROUP: Mother-to-Mother Support, meets at whole Life Health Center, 100 Shattuck Way, Newington. (Off Woodbury Avenue, across from the Fox Run Mall). for women who have given birth within the last year, this ongoing peer support group provides a caring and nonjudgmental space to share stories and concerns. Led by women trained and experienced in birth and postpartum. Please note: Seacoast Postpartum Adjustment Group does not provide medical advice or treatment. Call Liz Gaudette at (207) 363-1379.

n SEACOAST AREA MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES: club meets the first Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Portsmouth Community Campus in Portsmouth. This nonprofit group offers networking, support, and camaraderie for families who are expecting or have twins, triplets, and higher order multiple children. Visit samomclub.org or e-mail samomclub@hotmail.com.

n New Generation Inc.: a homeless shelter for pregnant and parenting women of infants, is holding a “Moms like Me” peer support group for pregnant or newly parenting moms. This is open to all moms who would like to get together to share, support, learn, grow and have fun. This open house meeting will be held Tuesday, from 10 to 11 a.m., at new Generation, 568 Portsmouth Ave., Greenland. Call 436-4989.

Food-related meetings

n The Hampton chapter of TOPS: (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): meets every Thursday evening at the Lang Library in Hampton. Weigh-in is from 5:30 to 6 p.m. The meeting follows until 6:30.

n TOPS: (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Portsmouth Chapter, has its weigh-in at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesdays at Martin’s Point at 161 Corporate Drive at the Pease International Tradeport. Call Phil or Cathy Schiavo at 436-4734.

n overeaters anonymous: meets from 10 to 11 a.m., Sundays, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. Main entrance to classroom, near cafeteria. 433-5464, oaseacoast.org.

n overeaters anonymous: meets from 7 to 8 p.m., Mondays, at Stratham Community Church, Emery Lane (across from N.H. SPCA). Front entrance, upstairs in Room 207. 433-5464, oaseacoast.org.

n overeaters anonymous: meets from 7 to 8 p.m., on Tuesdays, at Christ Episcopal Church, 1035 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth. 433-5464 or oaseacoast.org.

n OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: is a fellowship of compulsive eaters who share experience, strength and hope. it meets at 7 p.m., Wednesdays, at South Berwick Medical Services Building, first-floor conference room, 57 Portland St., South Berwick, Maine. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. 433-5464.

n OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: meets from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesdays, in the basement of South Church, State Street, Portsmouth. To find locations, contact the 24-hour answering service at 433-5464 or visit oaseacoast.org.

n overeaters anonymous: meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Mondays, at York Hospital Medical Office Bldg., 16 Hospital Drive, York, Maine. 433-5464, oaseacoast.org.

n overeaters anonymous: meets from 10 to 11:15 a.m., Fridays, at first Parish Church, Parish House, York Street, York, Maine. 433-5464, oaseacoast.org.

n overeaters anonymous: meets from 8 to 8:50 a.m., Saturdays, at York Hospital, 15 Hospital Drive, in the Ellis Conference Room. Call 433-5464, oaseacoast.org.

n overeaters anonymous: meets from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Saturdays at York Hospital, 15 Hospital Drive, in the Ellis Conference Room. Call 433-5464, oaseacoast.org.

n SEACOAST CELIAC SUPPORT GROUP: meets at 6 p.m., the third Thursday of every other month, at great Bay Services, 2061 Woodbury Ave., Newington, across from the Fox Run Mall. Meetings are free and open to the public. Call 778-1938, or 964-8921.

n SEACOAST FOOD ALLERGY GROUP: meets four times a year at Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Borthwick Avenue, in Classroom 4. 430-9935 or seacoastfoodallergy@yahoo.com.

n FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS: meets at 7 p.m. Mondays, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 Chapel St., Portsmouth. Food Addicts In Recovery Anonymous is a 12-step fellowship based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Meetings are free and there are no weigh-ins. 778-1799, foodaddicts.org.

n NAMI CONNECTIONS SUPPORT GROUP: meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., at Eliot United Methodist Church, Route 236, Eliot, Maine. NAMI Connections is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness that is expanding in communities throughout the country. Meetings are free. (207) 363-2458.

n ANXIETY DISORDER SELF-HELP SUPPORT GROUP: for individuals experiencing anxiety symptoms, panic attacks, chronic worry, obsessive thoughts and compulsions, phobias, social anxiety and post-traumatic stress, will be held the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Community Campus (in the boardroom), 100 Campus Drive in Portsmouth. for information, e-mail Gina at gmtamburrini@yahoo.com, or call 431-1535.

n BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP: sponsored by Seacoast Mental Health Center, offers support to people with bipolar disorder, family members and friends. The group meets from 6:30 to 9 p.m., on the second Monday of the month, at the Community Campus in the lower level, Portsmouth. Call 431-6703.

n SEACOAST CHAPTER: FOR THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI): holds support and informational meetings, from 7 to 9 p.m., on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. The meetings are open to families of those suffering with schizophrenia, bipolar, schizo-affective and depression. Meetings are held in the library of the Community Campus at 100 Campus Drive in Portsmouth. Call 431-1512.

n SEACOAST APHASIA SUPPORT GROUP: meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the third Monday of the month, at the Community Campus, 100 Campus Drive in Portsmouth. Call Dave at 659-6161 or e-mail .

n DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP: greater Seacoast area, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m., each Friday, in conference room 1, third floor (opposite gift shop) at Exeter Hospital. This is a peer-led support group that welcomes anyone diagnosed with a mood disorder, or who has a family member or friend diagnosed, or who thinks he or she might have depression or bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression). there are now four Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance support groups in the greater N.H. Seacoast area which meet weekly as follows:

y Dover: 7-8:30 p.m., Monday, Wentworth-Douglass-Hospital.

y Hampstead: 7:30-9 p.m., Tuesday, Hampstead Congregational Church.

y EXEter: 1:30-3 p.m., Wednesday, Women’s Group, Seacoast Mental Health Center, Exeter.

y Exeter: 7-8:30 p.m., Friday, Exeter Hospital. Free parking available in hospital parking garage opposite the main entrance. for details, e-mail or call Brad at 734-4032.

n OVERCOMERS: a 12-step program with a specific Christian bent, is available to help those with old conflicts and emotional wounds. Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m., every Thursday, on the second floor of new Creation Healing Center, 148 Plaistow Road (Route 125), Plaistow. each week is a self-contained meeting. Call Judy at (978) 257-0382, or Bob at (978) 372-7945.

n SCHIZOPHRENIA SUPPORT GROUP: meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on the third Monday of every month at the Community Campus Board Room, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth. Call Diane Cyr at Seacoast Mental Health Center at 431-6703, ext. 3167.

n WOMEN’S DEPRESSION & BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP: (Affiliated with Greater N.H. Seacoast Area Chapter (DBSA), from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at Seacoast Mental Health Center, 30 Prospect Ave., Exeter. Call 772-7769.

n PFLAG AND THE STRAIGHT SPOUSE NETWORK: meets from 7 to 9 p.m., on the first Tuesday of every month, at Stratham Community Church on Emery Lane, Stratham. PFLAG (Parents, Families and, Friends of Lesbians and Gays) offers support, education, and advocacy for the entire gay community and their families and friends. Visit pflag.org. The SSN offers confidential support to the heterosexual spouse/partner of a gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender partner. Visit straightspouse.org.

n SEACOAST OUTRIGHT: and the N.H. Seacoast Chapter of PFLAG, will be joining together to create a new meeting for parents, teachers, friends and other adults who would like the opportunity to discuss issues around sexual orientation and gender identity. This meeting/support group is held from 7 to 9 p.m., the second Friday of the month, at Portsmouth Community Campus in the library on the ground floor, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth. 431-1013.

n RAINBOW HEARTS: a monthly gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender spiritual forum, peer support and community action endeavour, meets from 1 to 3 p.m., the first Sunday of every month, at Tranquilities Tea Room and Gathering Center, in the center of downtown Dover, next to Dover Yoga Studio. 988-4281, e-mail: rainbowhearts@gmail.com.

n SEACOAST BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP: meets at 7 p.m., on the first Tuesday of the month, at the North Hampton United Church of Christ. Call 659-5769.

n SEACOAST SPECIAL SPEAKERS: a support group for people who stutter, will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., the first Tuesday of the month, at Rye Public Library. Call mark at 828-7696 or e-mail .

n Seven Lessons: Spiritual Step Meeting for everyone, will be held at the Community Church of Durham, 17 Main St., from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Meetings focus on learning how to nourish souls and spirits by collectively sharing experiences and hope with each other, as well as through messages shared by weekly speakers. 674-0319.

n YORK HOSPITAL’S YOGA CENTER: located at the Heart Health Institute, offers yoga classes for people of all abilities. Seated yoga for those with limited mobility is offered as well. The Yoga Center at the Heart Health Institute is located at 127 Long Sands Road, York, Maine. Call (207) 351-3700 for registration information. for new participants, the first yoga class is free.

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