SUPPORT GROUPS & COUNSELING

PFLAG (Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays) meets the fourth Tues., 6 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in SLO, 232 Foothill Blvd. At Farmers Market in SLO each week. Info: 438-3889.

ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS meets every Sun., 12:30-2pm at 134 Nelson in Arroyo Grande. Info: 489-2176.

AIDS SUPPORT NETWORK OF SLO COUNTY meets the second Saturday of the month. Info: 781-3660 or 800-491-9141.

ALL ORGAN TRANSPLANT SUPPORT GROUP meets the first Saturday of the month, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 1344 Nipomo St., SLO. Info: 929-1690.

ALPHA PREGNANCY COUNSELING and FAMILY SUPPORT offered MTWF, 10 am-3 pm, at 11545 Los Osos Valley Rd. in SLO. Info: 541-3367.

A.L.S. /LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP meets the third Saturday of the month, 2-3:30 p.m., at Sierra Vista Hospital Auditorium in SLO. 1010 Murray Ave. Info: 227-4785.

ALZHEIMER'S/DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the third Thursday of the month, 1-2:30 pm, at the Los Osos Baptist Church. Free respite care provided. Info: 534-9234.

AMERICAN CHRONIC PAIN ASSOCIATION meets Saturdays at 11:30 am at Carlene's Cafe in Atascadero. Info: 461-1802.

ANIMAL ANGELS offers support for those grieving over pets. Info: www.animalangels.r8.org.

BEREAVED PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP meets throughout the county on a monthly basis. Info: www.bereavedparents.org or 438-5203.

CANCER SUPPORT WELLNESS GROUP meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 1:30-3:30 pm, at Twin Cities Hospital, 1100 Las Tablas Rd. in Templeton. Info: 434-4561.

CAMBRIA CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the first and third Thursday of the month from 9:30-11 am at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Cambria. Info: 927-4290.

CAREGIVERS OF MID-STAGE DEMENTIA meet 3rd Wed. every month, 3-4:15pm, 3220 So. Higuera St. suite #311 in SLO Info: 544-1444, ext 40.

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) moved to Pacific Coast Center, 75 Higuera St., Suite 180. Info: 541-6542.

CENTRAL COAST PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP meets third Friday of each month at 1 pm at the Moose Lodge, 1130 Orcutt Road, SLO. Optional lunch for $7.50 at 12 noon. No meeting in August. Info: 541-8633.

COAST CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER offers support groups for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, A.L.S. and adult children of aging parents. Info: 534-9234.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS OF CAMBRIA meets Wednesdays, bring a friend 5:30-6:30 p.m.. Info: 927-7107.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS OF GROVER BEACH meets Mondays, 6:30-8 pm Info: 481-5093.

COMPASSION & CHOICES (formerly "end of life choices"). To join and info: 800-247-7421 or 489-5481.

COMPULSIVE EATERS ANONYMOUS, H.O.W. CONCEPT meets Wednesdays at 6:45 pm and Fridays at 6:30 pm at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in SLO. Tuesdays at 6:30 pm in Cambria, and Saturdays at 4 pm in Arroyo Grande. Info: 546-1178.

DEBTORS ANONYMOUS, a 12-step program, meets twice a week in SLO County. Info: 546-1190.

DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP meets the first and third Tuesday of the month from 7-8:30 pm at the Public Health Clinic in Morro Bay. Peer-run free. Info: 927-3703.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP (TYPE 1) Meets third Mon., 6 p.m., at French Hospital Auditorium. Snacks provided. Info: shanyqueen@yahoo.com.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SOLUTIONS offers a free support and educational group for women. Info: 347-9994 ext. 6.

FATHER-FOCUSED PARENTING SUPPORT GROUP meets weekly in Arroyo Grande. Meals and childcare provided. Info: 473-4013.

F.A.S.T. Food Anaphylaxis Support Team provides support to families of children with life threatening food allergies. Info: 528-1654.

FIBROMYALGIA AND ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP meets the 3rd Sat. of the month, 10-11:30 am, at Arroyo Grande Hospital Annex. Info: 343-2905, 473-3309, or 925-8075.

GRIEF SHARE meets in Moro Bay on Sat. from 3-5pm at Church of Christ. 1001 Las Tunas St. info: 772-7248 or www.griefshare.org.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CHILDREN, TEENS and ADULTS at Hospice of SLO County in SLO. All topics. Info: 544-2266.

HEAD INJURY SUPPORT GROUP meets the third Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m.-12 pm at Sierra Vista Resource Building in SLO. Info: 937-1033.

HOLISTIC HEALING SUPPORT GROUP meets Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm, at 845 Napa Ave, Suite A in Morro Bay. Info: 924-1334.

HOMEOPATHY if you want more info or help: 489-5481 or dg17@juno.com.

HOSPICE OF SLO offers a variety of support meetings in a caring, supportive environment with others who share similar losses. Info: 544-2266.

LATE STAGE DEMENTIA/END OF LIFE ISSUES meets the fourth Thursday of every month from 1-3 pm at Best Care Home Health Agency in SLO. Info: 547-3830.

LOS OSOS ALZHEIMER'S/DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets third Thursday of each month from 1-2:30 pm at the Los Osos Baptist Church, 1900 Los Osos Valley Road. Info: 534-9234.

MAN TO MAN Group for men with prostate cancer meets last Thurs. of the month, 7-9 pm at Twin Cities Hospital in Templeton. Info: 995-2254 or 434-3479.

MENTAL ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUPS for depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and anxiety. In SLO: Wednesdays, 12:30-2 p.m., 452 Higuera St. In Arroyo Grande: Wednesdays, 2:30-4 pm, 21 Poole St. Info: 541-5144 ext. 131.

MILITARY PARENTS Meet first Monday of month, 6:30 pm at SLO United Methodist Church. Info: 783-4418.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL offers classes and support groups for people whose family members suffer from depression. Info: 461-1635 or 238-5506.

NONALCOHOLIC STEATOHEPATITIS Info: 927-5590.

PARKINSON'S AND STROKE CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the third Wednesday of the month from 1-2:30 pm at the Hospice of SLO County. 1304 Pacific St. Info: 544-1342.

PARKINSON'S CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP NORTH COUNTY meets third Tuesday of each month at the First Presbyt. Church, 610 Main St., 1-3 pm. Info: 226-8243 or 466-6246.

PARKINSON'S CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP of the North County meets the second Friday of the month at 11:30 am at Carrow's Cafe in Atascadero. Info: 466-7226.

PEER-RUN SUPPORT GROUPS for depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, or other mental illnesses held in SLO and Arroyo Grande Info: 541-5144 ext. 131.

POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP meets bimonthly in SLO and Paso Robles. Info: 227-0702.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, hosted by the American Cancer Society, meets at 197 Santa Rosa St., SLO. Info: 543-1481.

SAFE AND SOBER SUPPORT GROUP is offered by the Women's Shelter Program of SLO for survivors of domestic violence and substance abuse, Wed. from 3:30 to 5 pm. Info: 473-6507.

SENIOR HEALTH SCREENING in Aug. Free blood pressure monitoring, blood test for anemia, blood sugar and cholesterol. Info: 788-0827.

SEX AND LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS Twelve-step tradition. Info: 546-1194.

SOUTH COUNTY CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets 2nd Wed. of month, 1pm-2:30pm at First Methodist Church, 275 N. Halcyon in Arroyo Grande. Info: 547-3830

STRESS WELLNESS SUPPORT Forming now. Info: 474-0657.

STROKE SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUP meets the third Friday of each month, 2-3:30 pm, in the activity room at Garden Creek Assisted Living, 73 Broad Street, SLO. Info: 471-8102.

TALK AND LISTEN offers confidential emotional support. Info: 489-5481.

WEIGHTLOSS SURGERY SUPPORT GROUPS Peer-run meetings for pre and post-op in SLO, Arroyo Grande and Atascadero. Info: 528-0808.

WELLNESS SUPPORT GROUP for people with chronic, life-threatening illnesses meets weekly at Hospice of SLO County. Info: 544-2266.

WIDOWED PERSON'S ASSOCIATION OF CA meets 2nd Sat. of the month, 10 a.m., at Toucan Terrace Clubhouse in Pismo Beach for: happy hours, lunches, dinners, pot lucks, and games. Info: 481-5806.

WOMEN'S SUPPORT AND COACHING GROUP for finding passion now forming for all ages. Info: 549-8334.

WORKING WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS GRIEF GROUP meets at Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, 1701 Fredericks, SLO. This is a non-denominational group. Info: 544-2133.

CLUBS, MEETINGS, & DISCUSSION GROUPS

ASK AND IT IS GIVEN/POWER OF NOW discussion group, Mon. 7pm. Info: 406-9296.

BINGO Mondays and Fridays at Central Coast Senior Center in Oceano. Light, easy game for fun. Info: 481-7889.

BOOK CLUB meets the first Tuesday of each month at SLO Buddhist Church. Info: 783-1608.

BOOK GROUP meets the first Tuesday of each month at 11 am at the Atascadero Public Library. Info: 461-6161.

BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS meets 2nd Wed. of month, 7-9pm at SLO Senior Center. Info: 781-7306.

BUNCO Thursdays, 1 p.m., at Central Coast Senior Center in Oceano. Fun and easy, 481-7886.

CA GRANDMOTHERS CLUB #31 meets for Bunco on 1st&3rd Wed. at 1pm and Bingo on Fri. 7pm at 1241 Farroll Ave in AG. info: 489-2297.

CENTRAL COAST MESSIANIC FELLOWSHIP meets the first Saturday of the month at 2 pm at Bethel Social Hall in Grover Beach. Info: 967-9878.

CENTRAL COAST NOETICS explore cutting edge research in the field of consciousness Saturdays, 10:00 am-12 pm at Unitarian Fellowship Hall in SLO, 232 Foothill. Info: 481-1724.

CENTRAL COAST VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE CLUB is currently seeking members. Open to all makes and models over 25 years old. Monthly meetings, rides, shows, and more. Info: 748-1535.

CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD DISCUSSION GROUP covers the book series and All One concept in Los Osos and Grover Beach. Info: 528-4743.

ESTERO BAY REPUBLICAN WOMEN will hold their monthly meeting on Thursdays at 11:30 am. Morro Bay Inn. Call for date. Info: 772-1116 or 995-2844.

EQUAL SINGLES 60+, an active, non-smoking group of seniors, meets monthly for dinner, card games, dancing, tennis, golf, theater, travel, and more. Info: 481-1793, 544-4347 or 489-5481.

FISHING FOR LADIES and The Lady Hookers Fishing Club is now active on the Central Coast. Open to women of all ages who enjoy fishing or would like to learn more. Lake, river, stream, ocean. Info: 748-1964.

FRIENDS OF SLOCO ACCESS meet every third Wed. at The Graduate in SLO from 5-7 pm Info: 594-1164.

HADASSAH OF SLO meets every month. Info: 543-9452 or 528-3484.

LOS OSOS VALLEY GARDEN CLUB meets the third Tuesday of each month, 11 am at Daisy Hill Clubhouse in Los Osos. Guest speakers, tours and more. Info: 543-0822.

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Detachment 680 meets every Tues. at the Vets museum in SLO 6:30 pm.

MOM TO MOM, DAD TO DAD and Love & Logic chat groups. Info: 541-3367.

MORRO BAY FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY invites readers to book discussion group on Tuesdays, 9am-11am. Info: 772-9268 and for book selection.

NEWCOMERS CLUB OF SLO meets at area restaurant first Wed. of every month, 11 am. Info: 544-0786 or www.slonewcomers.org.

NORTH COUNTY COMPUTER CLUB meets 2nd Tuesday, 1-3 pm at the Senior Citizen Center in Paso Robles. 270 Scott St. Info: 238-0981.

NORTH COUNTY WOMEN IN BLACK Third Saturday of the month from 12-1 pm on the corner of El Camino and Hwy. 41 in Atascadero, for a silent vigil for peace. Wear black for mourning men welcome. Info: 438-3764.

N.O.W. - National Organization for Women meets every third Tuesday of the month at 6 pm at the GALA center, 11573 Los Osos Valley Road # B, SLO. Info: 543-5140.

PASO ROBLES SENIOR CENTER offers ongoing activities, including billiards, bingo, book discussion groups, cards computer classes and more. Info: 237-3880.

PISMO DERELICTS meet every Saturday at 8 am at the Pismo Beach Mid-State Bank parking lot to discuss and show off cars. Free. Info: www.pismoderelicts.com.

SISTERS IN CRIME women's mystery and suspense writing group meets at Borders in SLO, 2nd Saturday of month, 10:30 am. 243 Madonna Road. Info: 528-7155.

SHERLOCK HOLMES DISCUSSION GROUP meets 2nd Wed. at 7 pm at Border's Books Cafe . Info: 489-6777.

SLO CAMERA CLUB meets 2nd Thurs. at the Vets Hall, 801 Grand Ave. Info: 543-9158 or pres@slocameraclub.org.

SLO COUNTY FOUR WHEEL DRIVE CLUB for off-highway vehicle users and enthusiasts meets 1st Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., at Player's Restaurant in Atascadero. Info: 462-1417.

SLO ORGANIC GARDEN CLUB meets monthly to discuss and share organic gardening tips. Info: 786-4639 or umasierra@yahoo.com.

TOASTMASTERS OF CAMBRIA meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, 5:30-6:30 pm at 761 Main St. Info: 927-5581.

TRAVEL CONNECTIONS and SOCIAL CLUB offers low-cost group adventures and tours for area singles of the baby boomer generation. Info: 781-2630.

WOMEN'S CIVIC CLUB OF TEMPLETON meets 1st Wed. at 1:30 pm. Info: 434-2387