These groups meet regularly.
Alzheimer's Support Group — Second Thursday, 7-9 p.m. For caregivers of Alzheimer's patients or those who have a loved one suffering from Alzheimer's. Learn about the disease, what to expect and how to cope. The Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. Jeanne Slater, 410-313-5192 or Linda Boyle, 410-313-6028.
Asperger's Syndrome — Second Thursday, 7:30-9 p.m. Support and education. HCAS Resource Center, 10280 Old Columbia Road, Suite 215, Columbia. No August Meeting. 410-730-0068.
Cancer — Second Tuesday, 7 p.m. For people living with cancer and those who care about them. Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Vernon Brown Ministry Center, 10755 Scaggsville Road, Laurel. 410-792-0470.
Caregivers Support Group — Second Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m. This group is for people caring for a loved one suffering from cancer. Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite G050, Columbia. 410-740-5858.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance — Second Friday, 7-9 p.m. For ages 18 and older. Howard County General Hospital, Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Columbia; and third Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Youth group for ages 13-17. Sheppard Pratt at Ellicott City, The Rotunda, 4100 College Ave., Ellicott City. Vanessa, 443-995-8351 or DBSAhowardcounty@yahoo.com.
Divorce — Financial divorce specialist John Faggio presents a workshop on what women should know about divorce. Second Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 410-772-4975 or http://www.divorce-finances.com.
Family Support Group — For family and friends of adults with mental illness. Second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Day Room at Harmony Hall Retirement Community, 6336 Cedar Lane, Columbia; and fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. Emmanuel United Methodist Church, room 3, 10755 Scaggsville Road, Laurel. 410-772-9300 or http://www.nami.org/sites/namihowardcounty.
Howard County Branch of Greater Baltimore of CHADD Support Group — Second Wednesday, October-May, 7 p.m. Norbel School, 6135 Old Washington Road, Elkridge. http://www.chadd-mc.org.
Howard County Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD) Parent Support Group — Second Wednesday, 7 p.m. The meetings will continue through May 2011. Norbel School, 6135 Old Washington Road, Elkridge. Krys Renzi, krenzi@norbelschool.org or http://www.chadd-mc.org.
Howard County General Hospital Parkinson's group — Second Tuesday, noon-1 p.m. In the hospital's outpatient center. 443-718-3135 or cklein@hcgh.org.
Individual Differences In Learning — Information and support for parents and teachers of highly able children with learning disabilities. Second Monday, 7 p.m. Linden-Linthicum Church, 12101 Linden Linthicum Lane, Clarksville. 410-531-0764 or http://www.gifteddifferentlearners.org.
Juvenile Diabetes — Network of members who are faced with the daily changes of caring for someone with Type 1 diabetes. Second Tuesday, 7 p.m. Borders, 6151 Columbia Crossing, Columbia. 410-290-0062.
Living with Cancer — Second Thursday, 1 p.m. Glenwood Senior Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5440.
Men's Grief Support Group — Second Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon. On-going monthly group for men who have lost their spouse or life partner. Gilchrist Hospice Care-Howard County Office, 5537 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 433, Columbia. Program is free, but registration is required. 410-730-5072.
MOMS Club of Clarksville — Second Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Social and support group for stay-at-home moms of Clarksville, Columbia-west, Highland, Fulton, Dayton, Glenwood and Glenelg offers activities and playgroups. clarksvillecolumbiamoms@yahoo.com.
MOMS Club of Woodbine — Second Monday, 10 a.m. Social and support group for mothers in the Woodbine, Cooksville and Glenwood areas. 443-812-2655 or WoodbineMOMSclub@yahoogroups.com.
Moms Inc. — Second Tuesday, 10 a.m. Support and networking group for moms who run a home-based business (or those who wish to start one). Linden-Linthicum United Methodist Church, 12101 Linden-Linthicum Lane. 410-795-8390 or http://www.momsinc.org.
Parent Support Group — Second Monday, noon-1:30 p.m. Support for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents with serious mental health issues. First Presbyterian Church, Room 204, 9325 Presbyterian Circle, Columbia. 410-772-9300 or http://www.nami.org/sites/howardcounty.
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) — Second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Support for parents and family members; separate teen support group. Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. All are welcome. Meetings are confidential. Patricia Morris English, 443-857-1855, pme625@verizon.net or http://www.pflagmd.org.
Parkinson's Disease Support Group for Caregivers/Care Partners — Second Tuesday, 10 a.m. Vantage House Life Care Retirement Community, arts and crafts room, 5400 Vantage House Road, Columbia. Lynada D. Johnson, 410-992-1120.
