Community Personal Support Groups

55 & Alive

Seniors Branch 46 Social every Tues, Dance Steps at 1 pm.

AA Meeting

s Problem with Alcohol? Come to our Tues night Tarry's Russian/English AA meetin9- 7:30.9pm. We can and will helP Bill 226-7705/John 365-7503/Mike 352-5563

ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Support Group

Meetings. Giving support to the area. For more info contact Bette-Lou Askew at 250-825-0020 or bettelou@shaw.ca

Ankors Needle Exchange

is doing more street outreach. Phone in advance to schedule a home visit or for schedule in your area. 250-505-5506/toll free 1-800-421-2437/cell304-3448 All cared for in client confidentiality

Alcohol Drinking problem?

Are you worried about someone's drinking? ~ can help. Info: Anne 250 365-8060, Donna 250 365-3168, Kelly 250 365-5467

Cancer Relaxation & Support Group

meets every Tues, 1-2:30pm @Trail Health Unit - FREE. Info Lori 250 364-2949

Caregiver Support Group

meets 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month, 1 :30-3pm at 1 007 2nd St, Castlegar starting Sept 11. Info Loretta Davidson 250 365-2104

Childcare Resource & Referral Program

For parents and caregivers. 1-800-223-8966, 250 364-2980

Community Pet Partners

needs volunteers, to bring people and pets together, visiting seniors with their pets at various facilities Contact Elaine 250 362-5272 after 5pm or Carol 250 364- 2929 alter 5pm

Community Kitchens

if you are on a low income & would like to cook once a month in a group with a nutritionist, call Hope, Nutrition Outreach at 250 365-7711 ext 148

Family Resource drop-in sessions Wednesdays 9:30am to noon.

Come join parents and caregivers for coffee and conversation Activities available for children and snacks provided. Call 250 365-8432.

Gambling Problem

If you or someone you know has a Gambling Problem, call Polly at West Koot. Boundary Addictions Services 250 364-1555. Free & confidential.

GrandPals

a mentoring program for persons 50+ years. Devote 1-3 hours/week. Training and support provided. 250 365-7292 local 366 or 1-877-709-3399

Grief Support Castlegar

meetings held 3rd Monday of each month, 7pm Hospice Office, 1444 Columbia Ave. For info, call Anne 250 365-8060 or Heather 365-0879

Interested in losing weight?

Come join TOPS Wednesday 8-10am.lnfo Rosemary 250 365-6175 or Diana 250 365-8004

Kootenay Rowbusters Dragon Boat Team

Spirit Quest is collecting pennies for the for Breast Cancer Survivors.

Meals On Wheels

needs volunteer drivers to deliver meals to seniors in Castlegar 1 or 2 times per month Contact Dee at 250 365-4342

Meals on wheels

The Meals On Wheels program has expanded into Ootischenia, Robson, Thrums, Shoreacres, Blueberry and Fairview. If you need this service, or know of someone who does, call 250 304-1252.

Mental illness Family Support Group

-for anyone experiencing any type of mental illness of a loved one. Wednesdays, 6-8pm, Trail Reg Hospital. Contact Lynn Miller 250 364-3485

Mother Goose and More
Family Resource Program at The Station, 875 Columbia Ave. is holding Mother Goose, from 10 to 11 a.m. Jan. 13. This program runs every Tuesday morning. Call Michelle at 250 365-8432 to register.

MS Support Group

meets 1st and 3rd Thurs/month, 10am at Community Services, 1007 2nd St. Info: Jan Power 250 365-6264

Narcotics Anonymous Help & infoline

1-800-342-7439 Castlegar meetings Thurs 7pm, open, at Community Services Building, 1007 2nd St, Mon 7pm, closed

Over eaters Anonymous - For eating problems

Castlegar O,A. meets Tuesdays noon, Station Family Centre, 825 Columbia, call Debbie at 250 226-7609 for info.

Parent and Tot Drop-in
Parent and Tot drop-in is Wednesday mornings, 9:30 a.m. to noon at The Station. Let the kids play while meeting other caregivers.

Parenting Workshops The Station, at 875 Columbia Ave. is holding parenting workshops on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Childcare is provided.

Pet Grief Support Group

-a support group for anyone experiencing the loss of their beloved pet. Phone Elisa 250 359-8265.

Prenatal Nutrition Program
If you are pregnant, call Lesley at 250 365-8432 to meet other pregnant moms and enjoy a healthy lunch. Wednesdays at The Station from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sexual health clinic

Sexual Health Clinic providing information, birth control products, and pregnancy & STI testing every Tuesday 5 - 7:30 p.m. at Castlegar and District Community Services, 1007 - 2nd Street.

Single Parent Group

Tuesdays 5-7pm. Free meal and fun activities for adults and children. Call 250 365-8432 or 250 365-6603.

Sharing Pot Community Dinner

- Everyone welcome every Tues, 4pm, served at Kiwanis Cadet Hall,just past the library. No charge. Sponsored by Stone Soup Committee & Community Churches Partnership of Volunteers.

The Station Community Youth Centre

10 AM - 4 PM 875 Columbia Ave, Castlegar. The Station is dedicated to providing a safe, healthy, accepting fun space for youth 13-25. The Station is seeking volunteers to assist with Droarammina, If you have a talent you wish to share, assist with activities, please contact Darryi, Youth Coordinator at 250 365-8432 to discuss opportunities.

Victim Assistance Program

- assists victims of crime and/or trauma. Provides advocacy, support and referrals Call 250 365-7341

Volunteers needed

for the Seniors Volunteer Visiting Programs In Trail & Castlegar Info Loretta at 250 365-2104 or 250 368-7418

WINS Transition House

a safe place for abused women & their children. Emergency accommodation, support services, advocacy, outreach 250 364-1543

West Kootenay Boundary Addictions Services

. Are you concerned about your own or someone else's Alcohol or Drug use? We can help In Trail, call 250 364-1555 or 1-888-414-1555. Nelson, call 250 354-4121 or 1-888-567-4121

West Kootenav Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group

for Survivors meet 1st & 3rd Tues of each month,9am Info: Jackie 250-365-6515