COMING
LEARN ABOUT LAAU LAPAAU (HAWAIIAN HEALING MEDICINE)
Where: Kilauea Visitor Center, HVNP
When: 10 a.m. Jan. 30
Details: Learn how Hawaiian plants are used as medicine. Kaohu Monfort shares her knowledge of native plants, including how noni, kukui, olena and more can heal and nourish.
Contact: 985-6011, havo_ interpretation@nps.gov
ONGOING
HAWAIIAN ACRES AL-ANON MEETS SUNDAYS
Where: Hawaiian Acres Comm. Center, 8th/C Road, Kurtistown
When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sundays
Details: Free support for anyone impacted by another’s drinking.
Contact: Hotline: 935-0971; Alanon96760@outlook.com
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETS AROUND ISLE
Where: Varies
When: Regularly scheduled
Details: Want to stop drinking? Call for support, meeting info. Visit www.hawaiiaa.org.
Contact: AA, 961-6133
AL-ANON IN EAST HAWAII HELPS THE FAMILIES
Where: Varies
When: Regularly scheduled
Details: Family groups help all troubled by another’s drinking. Visit www.afghawaii.org.
Contact: 24-hour line, 935- 0971; info@afghawaii.org
HOSPICE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT DROP-IN GROUP
Where: Hospice of Hilo
When: 10 a.m. Tuesdays
Details: Get help in coping with loss of loved one. Private counseling also available. Free.
Contact: Cathy, 969-1733, cathyhough@hospiceofhilo.org
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE HELPS FRIENDS, FAMILY
Where: Hospice of Hilo
When: 5:30 p.m.
Details: Free bereavement counseling for all who have lost a loved one to suicide; second Tuesday of month.
Contact: Cathy, 969-1733, cathyhough@hospiceofhilo.org
HOSPICE EVENING GROUP OFFERS HELP AND HOPE
Where: Hospice of Hilo
When: 5:30 p.m.
Details: Meet others grieving loss of loved one; get tools to cope. First and third Tuesdays. Private counseling available. Free.
Contact: Cathy, 969-1733, cathyhough@hospiceofhilo.org
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT MEETS MONTHLY
Where: HI Adult Care
When: 9 a.m. third Thursday
Details: For all who help someone who is forgetful. Free respite service available.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
ALTERNATIVE NATURAL MEDICINE
Where: Hilo Church of God
When: 6-7 p.m. Thursdays
Details: Meets weekly.
Contact: Michele, 640-2407; Michele_Robles@yahoo.com
CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS, HILO
Where: Central Christian Church
When: 1-2 p.m. Thursdays
Details: This is a friendly fellowship of men and women working to develop healthy relationships.
Contact: Cheryl, 333-1467, mackenzie@hawaiiantel.net
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETS REGULARLY
Where: Central Christian Church, 109 Haili St., Hilo
When: Noon Tuesdays
Details: This is a fellowship for those who have food or weight issues. There are no fees collected, nor are there any weigh-ins for participants. Please enter in back through the church basement.
Contact: 965-7028
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETS IN PUNA
Where: Puna Covenant Church on old Volcano Highway in Keaau
When: 5 p.m. Thursdays
Details: See previous listing for info on program.
Contact: 965-7028
TALK STORY TOO, BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Where: Hilo Medical Center
When: 6 p.m.
Details: New group meets third Wednesday each month for emotional support, education via Leukemia & Lymphoma Society San Diego/Hawaii Chapter. For all with cancer, families and caregivers.
Contact: Donna Faria, 968- 7050, donna.faria3@gmail.com
