SELF-HELP/SUPPORT GROUPS

Al-Anon Family Group Meetings. A support group for anyone affected by the disease of alcoholism. For local meeting schedule, visit al-anonfredericksburg.org.

Alcoholics Anonymous Hot Line. 540/373-2028; aadistrict30va.org.

Alzheimer's Support Groups meet at various locations around the area. For information call 540/370-0835.

Animal Rites USA, a pet-bereavement support group, meets second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., Conference Room 2, Central Rappahannock Regional Library headquarters, Caroline Street. Sponsored by Animal Rites USA. 540/361-7487. Free.

Attachment Parenting International of Fredericksburg meets the second Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. at England Run Library, 806 Lyons Blvd. Parents and children are welcome. For parenting support and information, call Robynn Schamel at 540/368-5202 or Esther Koppel 909/992-2667.

Circle of Parents, a direct service program of Rappahannock Area Council for Children and Parents, meets at various locations. For information call 540/785-6217 or visit raccap.org.

"Connections" Mental Health Support Group meets Thursdays, 1:30-3 p.m., England Run Library, 806 Lyons Blvd., Stafford. 540/373-1744;
Email: kakallay@gmail.com.

Debtors Anonymous, a support group for those needing help with debt, meets Saturdays, 9 a.m., England Run Library, 806 Lyons Blvd. 540/841-0108.

Depression and Bipolar support group meets Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Snowden in Fredericksburg. Lynn, 540/371-2704.

DivorceCare for Kids, a program for children ages 5-12, meets Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 13056 Elk Ridge Road, Hartwood. 540/752-5462.

Dual Recovery Anonymous meets at Snowden for those affected by both chemical dependency and emotional illness. Tuesdays 5-6 p.m.; Thursdays 8:15-9:15 p.m. and Saturdays 4-5 p.m. 540/809-7640.

Early Stage Support Group for caregivers and those diagnosed with dementia. Contact Lori Myers at 540/370-0835 or
Email: lori.myers@alz.org.

FAILSAFE Family Focus Support Group, a support group where families can share their issues, concerns and experience with others who have incarcerated family members, meets the third Saturday of every month, 10:30 a.m. at Bragg Hill Family Life Center, 400 Bragg Hill Drive. 866/739-0165.

Fredericksburg Foster and Forever Families, support group for families with foster or adoptive children and for waiting families, meets fourth Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, Hanover Street.

Grief Share, a bereavement support group, meets at Salem Fields Community Church on Gordon Road every Friday at 7 p.m. 540/785-5542.