HEALTH CALENDAR

This list of nonprofit programs, hotlines, Web sites and support groups runs the first Monday of the month. Listings appear at the discretion of The Gazette.

ONGOING

"A House Divided" seminars for those going through divorce: 533-1565 or www.house-divided.com.

ADAPT: Advocacy for people with disabilities; 471-8181.

Alpine Autism Center workshops: Call for cost and registration: 955-3767.

Alzheimer's 24-hour Helpline/Contact Center for caregivers: 1-800-272-3900.

American Cancer Society Community Connection: 636-5101.

American Heart Association CPR and health classes: 776-5936.

"Angels have Wheels": Medicare recipients with certain conditions may qualify for an electric wheelchair paid for by Medicare; Gregory, 1-800-810-2877.

Another Life Foundation's walking club: 10 a.m. Saturdays. Call for location: Stephanie, 216-7238.

Aquatics program for arthritis patients: 630-2338.

Ask-A-Nurse: 776-5555.

Autism Education Action Group: Christan Cole, 955-3767 or www.aeag.org.

Bereavement study: For those older than 50 who have lost a spouse within the last six to 18 months; Jay, 262-3089.

Better Birth Colorado Springs: Resource for information regarding pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and more: www.betterbirthcoloradosprings.com.

BLS Health Care CPR: 776-5936.

Bradley natural childbirth education classes: Cindy Chavez, 532-7279.

Centura Health-Penrose-St. Francis health care services and classes: 776-5555 or www.centura.org.

Colorado Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (CAMFT): Referrals to therapists; 1-888-458-1713.

Colorado School of Professional Psychology Community Clinic: Individual and group counseling; 442-0606.

Colorado Springs Down Syndrome Association: 633-1133 or www.csdsa.org.

Colorado Springs Independence Center: Helps nursing home residents returning home; Cindi Brennan, 471-8181.

Comfort Keepers: 522-9100 or www.comfortkeepers.com.

"Conversations with Women" lecture series: Hosted by Penrose Hospital. Call for topics, dates, times and location: 776-5052.

CPR/First Aid and Universal Precautions classes: Save A Life, Cindy Slater, 282-1779.

Disability Services Inc.: Lends medical equipment; 633-4601.

Divorce Society of America: Reference guide of educational and self-help materials about the civil process of divorce and related issues: www.divorcesocietyofamerica.com.

Domestic Violence Education classes: 633-1462.

El Paso County Medical Society Web site: Searchable directory of physicians, health-care agencies and facilities, events and more; 591-2424 or www.epcms.org.

Emotional healing sessions - anxiety relief: 271-6089 or www.smoothchanges.com.

Falun Gong exercise training and group practice: 282-9236.

Family Advisory Council meeting: Discuss Medicaid mental health services for children, adolescents and adults; Shawnee Beavers, 866-6067, or Alice Spencer, 866-6073.

Family Caregiving seminar series: Available to local church groups at no charge; 385-6972.

Fitness classes - exercise and healthy eating: Call for costs, times and location: Maj. Janet Howarth, 636-3891.

Free foot care and routine health services offered by Visiting Nurse Association: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, Colorado Springs Senior Center, 1514 N. Hancock Ave., 385-5933; 9 a.m.-noon third Wednesday of the month, Fountain Valley Senior Center, 5745 Southmoor Drive, 520-6470. Appointments required.

General health classes: Metro Health Services, 594-0071.

Haven House: Drop-in center providing social and educational activities for people with mental illness; 578-1181.

Health classes offered by First Presbyterian Church Recreational Ministries: 884-6206.

Health and Wellness classes for seniors: 520-6471.

Health Awareness classes: Colorado Clinic of Chiropractic; 630-0254.

Home Instead Senior Care: 534-0908 or www.homeinstead.com.

In Home Rx Program: Free breathing medications and nebulizers to qualified patients; 1-800-344-5764 or www.inhomerx.com.

Introduction to essential oils for health and well-being free classes: 475-1141.

KPC Kid's Place Respite Nursery: A free program of Pikes Peak Family Connections, for children 6 and younger; 634-5439, 24-hour crisis line.

Mammograms, free: Women 40-64 may qualify by income; Brenda, 578-3111.

Memorial Hospital Nurturing Program: Six-week parenting-skills program; 444-CARE.

Mental Health Association: Find providers and answers to mental health questions: www.mentalhealthanswers.org.

Mental health program, free: Referrals to licensed mental health professionals; 1-800-THERAPIST or 1-800-843-7274.

"Miracle on Wheels": Non-ambulatory seniors and disabled of any age may qualify for free or low-cost power wheelchair; 1-800-749-8778 or www.durablemedical.com.

Mountain Post Wellness Center: For active-duty military, family members, retirees and civilian Department of Defense employees; 526-3887.

Multiple Sclerosis Clinic: 630-2333.

Narconon: Free assessments, referrals for those with drug addiction; 1-800-468-6933 or www.stopaddiction.com.

National Safety Council CPR and Basic First Aid Classes: 776-5936.

Non-Practicing and Part-Time Nurses' Association/Nurse Link meetings: Betty Lou, 599-7588 or Jean, 592-9311.

Online information on alcohol-related issues: Marcia Baldwin, 1-800-GET-TIPS or www.gettips.com.

Pap tests, free: Women 40-64 may qualify by income; Lisa Ulibarri, 578-3111.

Parkinson's Clinic: 630-2333.

Peak Vista Community Health Centers and Senior Clinic: Free pregnancy testing; 632-5700.

PEAK Parent Center: Serving families and educators of children with disabilities; 531-9400 or 1-800-284-0251.

PEERS program: Personal empowerment for those with disabilities on the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)/Elderly, Blind or Disabled (EBD) Medicaid waiver or private pay; Nancy Hunt, 471-8181.

Pikes Peak Family Connections Nurturing Programs for parent education: Christy Janssen, 520-1019.

Pikes Peak Herb Association meetings: Sharon, 599-7466.

Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center: 495-3908.

Power Wheelchairs: Available free to qualified seniors and the permanently disabled; 1-800-451-0971 or 1-800-246-6010.

Preschool Movement Classes: 471-9790, ext. 242.

Rape Crisis line: 633-1462.

Respite sessions for youths with special needs: For ages 5-19 and their siblings; 574-9002.

Saturday wellness clinics: 9 a.m.-noon, second Saturday of the month, Visiting Nurse Assocation, 5373 N. Union Blvd. Heart health screenings, immunizations and questions answered; www.vnacolorado.org or 577-4448.

"Seniors in Motion" program: Provides motorized and manual wheelchairs, scooters and other mobility equipment to seniors and physically handicapped individuals, free for qualified patients; 1-800-594-1225.

SET clinics at the Marian House: Basic medical care, referrals and essential medications to the homeless and very low-income population; Dorothy Morley, 328-0908, ext. 1002. To volunteer: Becky Hill, 328-0908, ext. 1000.

SET family medical clinics for uninsured and underinsured families: Lisa Fandell, 328-0908, ext. 1003. To volunteer: Becky Hill, 328-0908, ext. 1000.

Sexual Addiction Hotline: Access to 12-step groups; 573-7992. Special Child Magazine: Web site for parents of children with disabilities/special needs; www.specialchild.com.

"Stop Emotional Eating and Sugar Cravings" workshop: $20; 271-6089 or www.smoothchanges.com.

Suicide Prevention Hotline: Operates 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Mondays-Fridays; 24 hours on Saturdays and Sundays; 596-LIFE (596-5433).

Verbal Information Services Inc.: Volunteers provide verbal renditions of nonverbal material to visually impaired individuals; 329-0874.

 West Center for Intergenerational Learning classes: 444-7340.

Screenings

Al Kaly Shriner's screening clinics: 10 a.m.-noon second Saturdays each month, Shriner's Club, 6 S. 33rd St. Free for children 18 and younger; 391-9672.

American Diabetes Alert screenings: 1-800-342-2383.

Application screening clinic: For children 18 and younger with an orthopaedic or burn-related problem: Bill Stoner, 638-1088 or 651-2884.

Cervical cancer screenings: Available to women 40 and older who are without insurance and who meet income guidelines. For qualification guidelines, call Brenda, El Paso County Department of Health, 578-3111.

Free child-developmental screenings: For babies and children through age 5; 577-9190.

Child orthopaedic and burn care screening clinic: 632-3881.

Fountain Valley Senior Center: Blood pressure checks, hearing and vision testing; 520-6470.

Hearing impairment screenings: 574-9002.

Life Line Screening: Vascular screening, including the stroke/carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm and ankle brachial index, $109; complete vascular screening, including osteoporosis, $139. Preregistration: 1-800-697-9721.

Memorial Hospital HealthLink screenings: 444-2273.

Penrose-St. Francis Senior Life Skills Assessment: 776-8363.

Penrad Mobile Mammography Unit: 593-1799.

Southern Colorado AIDS Project (S-Cap): Free HIV testing by appointment and other services: 578-9092.

West Center for Intergenerational Learning: Blood pressure screenings; 444-7340.

Support groups

50+ Group (GLBT): 471-4429.

A New Path to Recovery, Overcomers Outreach spirit-led 12-step: For those recovering from drugs and alcohol abuse; 598-6876.

AARP Widowed Persons Grief: 594-0276.

ACES: Association for Children for Enforcement of Support, Inc.: Cindy, 576-9129 or 659-3349.

Addictions 101: Registration: Penrose-St. Francis Center for Behavioral Health Outpatient Center, 776-8325.

Adoptive Families of Colorado Springs: Natalie, 390-6405.

Adults with Aging Parents: 266-8773.

Al-Anon/Alateen: For families and friends of alcoholics; 632-0063.

Alcoholics Anonymous: 12-step program; 573-5020.

Alcoholics Victorious meetings: 12-step program using biblical principles; 632-1822.

Alpha Beaters: For those with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency; Roberta Wunder, 520-0683, wkroberta@qwest.net.

ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease): For patients, caregivers and family; Julie Bloom, 481-1906.

ALS Association: 1-866-257-3211.

Alzheimer's Family Caregiver: 266-8773.

Autonomic Nerve Disorder Support Network: For patients including those with orthostatic intolerance and neurally mediated hypotension; Ann, 481-1359.

Bariatric support group: 776-5359.

Bisexual Support Group: 471-4429 or e-mail csbforum@ppglcc.org.

Brain Injury Association Colorado: Sally Layton, 596-3710.

Brain Injury - HealthSouth: For adults who have experienced brain injury; Valerie, 630-8000, ext. 2140.

"Breaking Addiction": Faith-based, 12-step program for various addictions; 596-5119.

Breast cancer support group: Penrose Cancer Center, Margaret Palmer, 776-5311.

Brothers of Dorothy: A social and educational group for gay, bisexual and transgender men; 471-4429.

Cancer support group: Penrose Cancer Center, Margaret Palmer, 776-5311.

Cancer post-treatment: 577-2555.

Cancer Survivor Outreach and Support (Ca-Sos): Barb Spencer, 634-7244.

Care for Caregivers: Family Caregiver Support Center, 886-7526.

Cerebral Palsy Association Sponsored: Adult CP Support Group; 638-0808 or cpacs@msn.com.

Children of Aging Parents (COAP): Free education and information for families caring for seniors; 634-4999.

CoDependents Anonymous: 12-step program of recovery; 266-9885.

Colorado Families for Hands and Voices: Support and resources for families with deaf and hearing-impaired children; 634-2328.

Colorado Springs Aspergers Support Group: Kim Hetherington, 265-6141 or health.groups.yahoo.com/group/PEAK/.

Colorado Springs Lupus: Colleen, 661-2977.

Colorado Springs Meneire's Support Group: 442-6984.

Colorado Springs Parents of Multiples: Verna Toller, 528-8246, E-mail membership@cspoms.org or www.cspoms.org.

Colorado Springs Polio Survivors: 574-9002.

Compassionate Friends: For those who have lost a child. Parent, grandparent and sibling support available; 591-7231.

Couples/individuals dealing with infertility: 761-0799 or e-mail inf-support@2bison.net.

COSA: CoDependents of Sex Addicts: 573-7992.

Crohn's and Colitis: 1-866-768-2232.

Cross Disability: 471-8181.

Debtors Anonymous: 12-step program; www.debtorsanonymous.org.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: 477-1515. Depression and Bipolar Support Group: John, 471-4429 or e-mail dbsg@ppglcc.org.

Defibrillator: For patients with implantable cardio defibrillators; 776-5021.

Diabetes Care Program: 365-5532.

"Distressed by Deployment" therapy group: 776-8325.

DivorceCare: Circle Drive Baptist Church, 596-4461.

Divorce Care divorce recovery: John Hendrix, 528-8193.

Dystonia: Paul Kavanaugh, 634-3688.

Eating Disorders Anonymous: 596-6050 or 719-931-0304.

Emotional fitness, addiction recovery for men, defusing anger, overcoming depression and cancer support groups: Karla Ver Meer, 265-3199.

Emotions Anonymous: 216-7238 or www.anotherlifefoundation.org.

EMPOWER: For parents and caregivers of children with bipolar, depression or other mental issues; 1-866-213-4631 or www.EMPOWERCOLORADO.com.

Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder: 636-0009 or 574-9002.

Fatherhood Foundation Support Group for Parents: 473-3237.

Family caregiver: Registration: Patty Lee, 268-6882.

Female Partners of Sex Addicts: 593-8118.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders parents support group: Heather Tucker, 444-8378.

Fibromyalgia: Reservations: MERIC, 548-8850, ext. 100.

Fragile X: For parents or relatives of special-needs children; Ginger, 391-2249.

Freedom from Fibromyalgia: 271-6089.

Freedom Groups, Christian sexual addiction: 278-3708.

Gamblers Anonymous and Gam-Anon: 448-1005.

Gay Alcoholics Anonymous: 573-5020.

Genesis 1:29 health support group: Judy Spindler, 265-8250.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: 444-5226.

Hard of Hearing: 591-2777.

HEARTBEAT/Support Group for Suicide Bereaved: 596-2575.

Hep C Connection: 236-1416.

Hepatitis C support group help line: 1-800-390-1202.

Hope Al-Anon Family Support Group: For family and friends of alcoholics; 632-0063.

Inside Out Youth Group: Support and recreational activities for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender youths ages 13-22; 328-1056 or www.insideoutys.org.

Learning Disabilities Association of Colorado Springs: 389-8880.

Lesbian Singles Group: 471-4429 or e-mail lesbiansingles@ppglcc.org.

Leukemia/Lymphoma support group: Penrose Cancer Center, Margaret Palmer, 776-5311.

Living with recurrence/metastatic cancer: 577-2555.

Lupus: 599-8652.

Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer: 636-5101, option 3 or 1-800-ACS-2345.

Medical Marijuana Speakeasy: Roger, 393-0857.

Memorial Health System's SleepWell Colorado Springs support group: Reservations required: 365-6917.

Men4Men: For gay and bisexual men; 471-4429 or e-mail m4m@ppglcc.org.

Men with cancer: 577-2555.

Mended Hearts: An affiliate of the Ameican Heart Assocation: Bob Jackson, 559-2529.

Mercy Center Inc.: Intensive non-residential programs for adult children of dysfunctional families; 633-2302.

Mom's Group: For mothers who have a child living with or have lost a child to HIV/AIDS; Phyllis, 473-1551.

Mom's Group: For those concerned about alcohol, tobacco and drug use during pregnancy; 578-3168.

MOMS Club - Colorado Springs East Chapter: For stay-at-home moms; 266-5606, e-mail JoinMOMSClubEast@Yahoo.com.

MOMS Club - Colorado Springs Northeast Chapter: www.momsclubcosne.org.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers): 495-3859 or Sandee, 683-2286.

Mothers Club: For mothers of children with developmental disabilities; Tomma, 382-7721.

Mothers & More: Dedicated to improving the lives of mothers, at all stages of motherhood, through support, education and advocacy; e-mail mothersandmore234@hotmail.com or online at members.tripod.com/mothersandmore234.

MS/Lupus: Linda, 638-1700 or Bernadette, 531-0263.

Multiple Sclerosis Alliance: 633-4603, ext. 114.

Muscular Dystrophy Association: 260-8777.

Myasthenia Gravis: 1-303-360-7080.

Nar-Anon Parents of Addicted Children Family Group: Michaelle, 339-6695.

Narcotics Anonymous: 637-1580 or www.nacolorado.org.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill: 473-8477.

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders: Lisa Philippart, 264-9165.

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition: For survivors and caregivers; Rebecca, 598-1503.

National Stuttering Association - Colorado Springs Chapter: Libby Oyler, 388-7998 or stutteresource@adelphia.net.

Natural Family Planning Group: Ann Mandico, 528-8003.

Nicotine Anonymous: Jean, 632-3990.

Overeaters Anonymous: Monday meetings call 574-2691; Tuesday meetings call 260-9011; Thursday meetings call 637-0680; Friday meetings call 637-8576; Saturday meetings call 633-1474.

Overeaters Anonymous: 12-step group program; 475-0037.

PAGE (Peak Area Gender Expressions: For transgender individuals; 471-4429 or e-mail cospage@ppglcc.org.

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays: 575-8658.

Parents of children with Sensory Processing Disorder: 522-1837.

Partners In Hope: A cancer caregiver support group; 577-2555.

Parents Without Partners: 1-303-430-4991; Pikes Peak Chapter, Jennie Keller, 963-1402 or www.pwpcolorado.org.

Parkinson's Disease: Wednesday and Saturday meetings; call 534-9613.

Partners of sex addicts: $20; 278-3708 or 593-8118.

PEACE: For people whose partners are actively participating in or have completed a 36-week domestic violence-treatment program and who want to enhance their relationship; 633-1462.

Peripheral Neuropathy: Bob, 488-5605.

Pet Loss: 447-1818.

Pikes Peak Celiac Sprue Association: Lillian, 635-3720.

Pikes Peak Ostomy Association: Marilyn, 533-0136.

Pikes Peak SHARE Pregnancy and Infant Loss: 531-5131.

Positively Male: For HIV-positive gay and bisexual men; 471-4429 or e-mail positivelymale@ppglcc.org.

Positively Together HIV: For HIV-positive people; Deanna, 578-9092.

Postpartum Depression: Marianne Savarda, 650-1250.

Postpartum mood disorder: Stephanie, 216-7238 or www.anotherlifefoundation.org.

Productive Adults with Cerebral Palsy: 638-0808 or e-mail andreaa@pcisys.net.

Pulmonary Hypertension: 637-1244, 1-719-372-3305 or 596-4156.

Reformers Unanimous: Faith-based addictions program; 360-6523.

Resolve: For those experiencing infertility; 685-2244.

Rocky Mountain Moms Club: 277-6675.

Rocky Mountain Stroke Club: 574-9002.

Same-sex Attractions: For men wanting to manage unwanted same-sex attractions; 590-7685.

SCIRTS, Transgender: Lisajo, 591-5860.

Sex addiction: Christ-centered support group; 282-3624.

Silver Linings Stroke Club: 632-1521.

Sisters of Sappho: For lesbians; Pikes Peak Gay and Lesbian Community Center Helpline, 471-4429.

Sleeping without Assistance (no sleeping medications, drugs or alcohol): 593-2810.

SKIP (Support for Kids with Ill Parents): For ages 6-18 who have a loved one with a serious illness or who have experienced the death of a loved one; Robin Duffy, 594-9651.

Step parent: 487-2942 or kariannkimbrel@aol.com.

Strength in Numbers: Christ-centered support group for men who want help with sex addiction, pornography or homosexuality; www.blazinggrace.org.

Strength in Numbers wives support group: For wives of sex addicts: E-mail barbra@blazinggrace.org.

Sunrise Support Group: For sexual-assault survivors; 633-1462.

Survivors of sexual assault and abuse: www.survivorscanthrive.com.

Survivors of Stroke: 630-2371.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Tuesday meetings call 548-1410, 265-6460 or 548-9102; Thursday meetings call 633-5336 or 260-8584; Saturday meetings call 574-8635.

Teen Support Group: For teens struggling with pornography on the Internet; 278-3708.

ToughLove: Self-help program for parents troubled by teen behavior; 278-8165 or crisis pager, 531-8107.

Traumatic brain injury/head injury: Connie, 495-7197.

Tri-Lakes MOPS: 481-3600.

Twilight MOPS: For working mothers of preschoolers; Pam or Kathy, 884-6140.

Vital Times and Vital Connections: For senior women for growth and personal awareness; Helen, 597-2520.

Weight Loss: Mary, 287-0225.

WINGS: For adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse; 1-800-373-8671, www.wingsfound.org.

Wives of sex offenders or sex addicts counseling group: $30 per week. Registration: 266-8355.

Women of Hope series: For women with chronic health problems; 632-4855.