Adoption support group -- Second Monday, 6-8 p.m. St. John Lutheran Church, 6004 Waterloo Road, Columbia. Light refreshments and free child care available. To register, call Kristy Caceres, 1-877-342-5667 or e-mail caceresk@diakon.org.

Affirmations for Dealing with Grieving -- Wed., Sept. 10, 2 p.m. Presentation for those who are grieving. Carroll Hospice, 292 Stoner Ave., Westminster. For more information or to register, call 410-871-8000.

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 -- Support and education. Second Thursday, 7:30-9 p.m. Faulkner Ridge Center, 10598 Marble Faun Court, Columbia. No August meeting. Call 410-730-0068.

Cancer group for young adults -- Free professionally led support groups for young adults affected by cancer. Mondays in Columbia. For free consultation, call 410-964-0202.

Caregivers support group -- Mon., Sept. 8, 6:30-8 p.m. A place to share concerns and resources with other caregivers. Jewish Federation of Howard County, Century Plaza 1000, 10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Suite 401, Columbia. $5 per person for each session. Liz Schoen, 410-730-4976, Ext. 120 or e-mail lschoen@jfs.org.

Eating disorders -- Mondays, 6 p.m.; Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.; and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. Serenity Center, 9650 Basket Ring Road, Columbia. Fridays, 10:30 a.m., Howard County General Hospital Wellness Center, 11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. No weigh-ins. 410-764-3136 or go to www.oabaltimore.org.

Family support group -- For family and friends of adults with mental illness. Tue., Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m. Day Room at Harmony Hall Retirement Community, 6336 Cedar Lane, Columbia. Fourth Monday, Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m. Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Room 3, 10755 Scaggsville Road, Laurel. 410-772-9300 or go to www.namihcmd.org.

Grandparents As Parents -- For those who are raising a relative's child or have had a child placed with them by an agency. Wed., Sept. 10, 6:30-8 p.m. The topic of discussion will be Helping You Child Succeed in School. The Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. For more information, call 410-381-4800 or 410-313-1940; or e-mail duanestclair@gmail.com.

Howard County General Hospital Parkinson group -- Second Thursday, 10 a.m. In the hospital's rehabilitation area. 410-884-4756 or e-mail cklein@hcgh.org.

Juvenile diabetes -- Network of members who are faced with the daily challenges of caring for someone with Type 1 diabetes. Second Tuesday, 7 p.m. Borders, 6151 Columbia Crossing, Columbia. 410-290-0062.

La Leche League of Columbia AM -- Breastfeeding information and mother-to-mother support. First Friday, 10 a.m. Owen Brown Community Center, 6800 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. Ann, 410-309-4940; Bernadette, 301-421-1177; or Katie 410-461-3423. For breastfeeding questions, call 1-877-452-5324.

Mental illness -- The Howard County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Support and education to the friends and family members of those who have a mental illness. Second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Harmony Hall, 6336 Cedar Lane, Columbia. 410-772-9300 or www.namihcmd.org.

Moms Club of Woodbine -- Second Monday, 10 a.m. Social and support group for mothers in the Woodbine, Cooksville and Glenwood areas. For more information, call 443-812-2655 or e-mail WoodbineMOMSclub@yahoogroups.com.

Narcotics Anonymous -- Mondays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. Information and resources for the friends and families of drug addicts and substance abusers. Fellowship for those who have a major drug problem. Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road, Laurel. 301-497-7914 or 410-792-7636.

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) -- Support for parents and family members; separate teen support group. Tue., Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m. The meeting, whose theme is expanding rainbow families, will feature a panel discussion from professionals on options available to gay and lesbian couples for expanding families through adoption and surrogates. Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. All are welcome. Meetings are confidential. Colette Roberts, 410-290-8292 or e-mail Robertscp@aol.com.

Post-abortion help -- Sept. 12-14, in Marriottsville. Rachel's Vineyard Ministries invite you to attend a healing weekend. The confidential, supportive retreat is for anyone hurting emotionally or spiritually from abortion trauma. $200 per person. Scholarship assistance is available. Call 410-354-6900 or 1-800-286-4224, e-mail projectrachel@archbalt.org or go to www.project-rachel.net. To learn more about Rachel's Vineyard, call 1-877-4673-463 or go to www.rachelsvineyard.org.

Rehabilitation sharing -- For those recovering from strokes and long-term illness. Second Thursday, 6 p.m. Laurel Regional Hospital, fifth floor, 7300 Van Dusen Road, Laurel. 301-497-7914 or 410-792-7636.

Sensory Processing Disorder - Parents Connections -- First Sunday, 7-9 p.m. Learn about occupational therapy and sensory integration. OT Ventures LLC., 3616 Horned Owl Court, Ellicott City. Call Jamie Levine, 443-812-6396 or e-mail ot_ventures@hotmail.com.

Spouse caregivers -- Second Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon Somerford Place Alzheimer's Assisted Living, 8220 Snowden River Pkwy., Columbia. 410-313-9744.

Stepfamilies -- For adult members of stepfamilies. Second Wednesday, 7:30-9 p.m. Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, 10431 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia. Membership optional. 410-381-2402.

Listings are accepted on a space-available basis. Groups must be open to the public, and priority will be given to those that meet in Howard County. Send information to: Support groups, Flier/Times, 10750 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia, MD 21044; fax to 410-997-4564; or e-mail hccalendar@patuxent.com.

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