ACOA - 12 step recovery
Adult Children of Alcoholics &/or
dysfunctional families.
604-878-8500 www.adultchildren.org

AFTER SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP

Meetings every other Wednesday 7pm
Call Sylvia Cust, RCC, Counsellor at

CHIMO Crisis Service in Richmond 604-279-7077

Richmond Caring Place, 7000 Minoru

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS

Does someone else's drinking bother you?
Al-Anon can help.
We are a support group for those who have
been affected by another's drinking problem.
For more information please call: 604-688-1716

Anxiety? Depression?
Free Mental Wellness Support Group

held on Saturdays (10:30 am ? 12:30)
Promotes a holistic approach to healing (body, mind & spirit). Networking and interactive learning
experience in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
For more information call 604-630-6865 or

visit www.mentalwellnessbc.ca.

ANXIOUS SPEAKERS GROUP
To enable those who fear public speaking or social
interaction. Meetings are conducted in a voluntary, non-threatening environment. www.vcn.bc.ca/~speakers/

Are you living with HERPES?

Join our Vancouver (Lower Mainland) social group and come out and meet others in the same boat.
All ages. Lots of different events (pub night/brunches/ bowling/ pizza night/ etc.). Join the yahoo group 'vancouverhfriends' or contact vancouverhfriends@yahoo.ca for more info

ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION

Looking to start a parent support group in Kitsilano.
Please call Barbara 604 737 8337

Battered Women's Support Services
provides free daytime & evening support groups (Drop-ins & 10 week groups) for women abused by their intimate partner. Groups provide emotional support, legal information & advocacy,
safety planning, and referrals.
For more information please call: 604-687-1867

BC Balance & Dizziness
provides information & support for persons with
balance, dizziness & vestibular disorders.
Bi Monthly info meetings @ St. Paul's Hospital.
Call for info. 604-878-8383 www.BalanceAndDizziness.org

Have you been injured in a car accident?

Are you stressed out? Do you feel isolated or like no one understands what you are going through?
A new drop in support group is here with a focus on
improving your quality of life.
7 pm Mondays @ Roundhouse Community centre
$5.00 drop in. For info please call 604-219-0659

Distress Line & Suicide Prevention Services
NEED SOME ONE TO TALK TO?
Call us for immediate, free, confidential and non-judgemental support, 24 hours a day, everyday.
The Crisis Centre in Vancouver can help you cope more effectively with stressful situations.
604-872-3311

Equal Parenting Group - North Vancouver
Support group for fathers going through the divorce process needing help. Call 604-692-5613 Email:nspg@mybox.com

Fertility Support Group

Discover new perspectives make positive changes and learn simple tools to take charge of your reproductive wellness while connecting with other women. The meetings provide a space for open discussion.
2nd Fri of each monthe 6:15 to 7:15 pm
(Sign up required) Reg & Info call:
604-266-6470 or www.familypassages.ca

Genital Herpes Support Group for Women
Are you living with Genital Herpes in Vancouver?

We are a group of women that draws upon each others knowledge and strength to grapple with this sometimes trying condition. Through mutual support and honest conversation we aim to address the physical and emotional health implications of this virus and how it affects romantic relationships, sex, dating & life in general. Contact: ghsupportgroup@gmail.com

Healthy & loving relationships alluding you?

CODA: Co-dependency Anonymous
12 step Recovery: 604- 515-5585

Heart of Richmond - AIDS Society
operates a confidential support group for persons with HIV/AIDS, or persons affected
(family, friends or care givers) by the disease.
For info - 604-277-5137
www.heartofrichmond.com

Support Group for People Living with HIV/AIDS - Thursdays 2:30 -4:00
Support Group for Partners of people living with HIV/AIDS -Wednesday evenings
Offered by St. Paul's Hospital Social Work Dept.
For more information or to join either of these groups please phone 604.806.8223

Join a FREE YWCA Single Mothers
support group in your local community.
Share information, experiences and resources. Child care is provided for a nominal fee.
For information call 604-895-5789
or Email: smacdonald@ywcavan.org

Is your life affected by someone else's drug use? Nar-Anon Family Group Meeting
Every Friday 7:30-9:00 pm
at YWCA, 535 Hornby St., Room 411

Nar-Anon 604 878-8844

NEW SUPPORT FOR ADDICTIONS:
NON 12 STEP SELF HELP
www.unhooked.comx
For more info. and Vancouver meeting times
Call Jack BC chapter Toll Free 1-877-752-1058

Parent Support Circles

Too many problems and not enough support can make it hard to be the parents we?d like to be. Parent Support Circles are confidential self-help support groups that meet weekly and are FREE.
For more information about circles in your
community call 604-669-1616
visit our website at www.parentsupportbc.ca

PARKINSON'S DISEASE

The group is a safe & comfortable place to talk about the challenges, to share ideas, coping strategies & to learn more about the disease. Primary purpose of the group is to provide support to people who have been diagnosed in the last 2 years & their carepartners.
1:00 ? 3:00 pm 1st Thursday of every monthBroadway Church, 2700 East Broadway, VancouverNancy Fox 604-929-3141 or
Robbin Jeffereys 604-662-3240

PFLAG Vancouver

Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Questioning People
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of the month
1805 Larch St., (Trinity United Church, Kitsilano)
7:30 ? 9:00 p.m. Info: 604-626-5667 or info@pflagvancouver.com www.pflagvancouver.com

Support, Education & Action Group for Women that have experienced male violence.
Call Vancouver Rape Relief 604-872-8212

RECOVERY INC.
FEAR? DEPRESSION? PANIC ATTACKS?
Feelings that keep you from really living your life?
A way out is where we come in. Weekly meetings. Dorothy 604-404-6375 9am -3pm
Rosanne 604-581-4881 Ken 604-589-8201

Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA)

Do you have a problem with sex and love
relationships. You are not alone. SLAA is a 12 Step 12 Tradition oriented fellowship for those who suffer from sex and love addiction. Leave a message on our phone line and somebody will call you back for
meeting time and locations. 604 515-5423

SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Vancouver, BC

For those desiring their own sexual sobriety, please go to www.sa.org for meetings times and places.
We are here to help you from being overwhelmed. Newcomers are gratefully welcomed.

Still Addicted?

Highly therapeutic, extremely liberating addiction
recovery workshop available free for those who are still having trouble even after exhausting efforts to clean up-after using other methods of addiction
recovery unsuccessfully. Based on the book Serenity. 10am -12pm Twice weekly
# 306 1212-W Broadway
For more information call Brian @ 604.435.5772

Vancouver Society for Sexuality, Gender & Culture

Educational group with monthly meetings are planned for: 1st Tuesday of each month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Vancouver Public Library - Firehall Branch1455 W 10th Ave (by Granville St next to the Firehall)
All are welcome, and we are looking for Board
Members from the Health, Counseling, Education, and Business Professions

Info: Michael or Darren: VSSGC@yahoogroups.ca

WAVAW - Rape Crisis Centre
has a 24-hour crisis line, counselling, public
education, & volunteer opportunities for women.
All services are free & confidential.
Please call for info: Business Line: 604-255-6228
24-Hour Crisis Line: 604-255-6344

GROUP OPPORTUNITY to support & co-develop

The Active Success Achievement Program
12 Dynamic Steps of Personal Accomplishment
Serious Inquiries Only: (604) 680-4673

A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY

A working guide for healing using the 12 Steps and references to Biblical teachings.

More info: marylou@canadianmemorial.com

Healing Our Spirit
B.C. First Nations AIDS Society
has volunteer opportunities for hospital
visitation, information booths, office assistance & preparation of pamphlets & condoms for
distribution. We offer volunteer orientation,
training & recognition & bus tickets.
If interested, please call 983-8774 Ext. 13.
We are dedicated to preventing and reducing the spread of HIV in the aboriginal communities of B.C.

Infertility Awareness Assoc. of Canada (IAAC)
provides educational material and support to
individuals or couples who are experiencing infertility.
Meetings: 7 pm the 2nd Wed of the month.
Richmond Library & Cultural Centre,
7700 Minoru Gate. Info 523-0074 or www.iaac.ca

LIVING THROUGH LOSS COUNSELLING
facilitated support group for people who are
grieving the death of a significant person.
Monthly drop-in- last Wed of every month
Bereavement Training for Professionals
startsOct. 13/08 Loss Through A Death
6 Week Group starts Oct. 1, 2008
LTLC 201 ? 1847 W. Broadway Van.
604-873-5013 www.ltlc.bc.ca

COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

B.C. Cancer Agency, 600 West 10th, Van
3rd Wednesday of each month 6:30-8:00pm

778-227-8341

Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse

Weekly peer led support group utilizing a
12-step model. Must be non-perpetrating.
Email devedr@yahoo.ca for info.

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