BANGOR AREA – Al-Anon meetings, for family and friends of problem drinkers, (800) 344-2666.

BANGOR AREA – Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, for those who have a desire to stop drinking, AA hot line, (800) 737-6237, or www.aamaine.org.

BANGOR – Alzheimer’s caregiver support group, 7 p.m. second and last Thursdays, Westgate Manor, 750 Union St.

BANGOR – Amputation support group, 3 p.m. every other Tuesday, EMMC. 973-7741.

BANGOR – Autism support group for parents, professionals, by Penquis CAP Autism Community Service, 6 p.m. third Wednesday, rear entrance, 262 Harlow St. 973-3587.

BANGOR – Bipolar support group, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Acadia Hospital, 268 Stillwater Ave. Rosemarie or Connie, 973-6057.

BANGOR – Bone health information and support group, update on menopause and hormone replacement therapy with Ro Legasse, director of women’s health initiatives at the YWCA, 6 p.m. Aug. 20, YWCA. Caring Connections, 941-2808.

BANGOR – Celiac sprue support group, 7 p.m. third Tuesday, Sept. 16, St. Francis boardroom, old firehouse across from St. Joseph Hospital, Center Street. No meeting in August. Ann, 827-2733.

BANGOR – Clinics sponsored by Bangor STD Clinic, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays and 2-4 p.m. Wednesdays. HIV testing and Hepatitis C testing by appointment. Clinics $40, no one turned away for inability to pay. 947-0700.

BANGOR – Codependents Anonymous, for developing healthy relationships, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Fridays, Hammond Street Congregational Church.

BANGOR – Eating disorders support group, anorexia or bulimia, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Acadia Hospital, 268 Stillwater Ave. Sheri, 973-6064.

BANGOR – Greater Bangor Parkinson support group, 2 p.m. third Sundays, Osprey Room, Acadia Hospital. Family members, caregivers welcome.

BANGOR – Men’s drop-in group, those questioning their sexuality, HIV-AIDS issues, 6 p.m. first and third Thursdays, sponsored by Eastern Maine AIDS Network. 990-3626.

BANGOR – MIGHT, Mental Illness Group Helping Themselves, 6 p.m. Mondays, Leonard Conference Room, Acadia Hospital. Debbie, 866-5582.

BANGOR – My Choice Pregnancy Resource Center, support services and options for pregnant and parenting women. (800) 773-9595.

BANGOR – NAMI support group for family and friends of those with mental illness, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Osprey Room, Acadia Hospital, Stillwater Avenue. Nancy, 223-5686.

BANGOR – Narcotics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Brandow Conference Room, EMMC, 827-6682.

BANGOR – Nicotine Anonymous, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 843-7563 for location.

BANGOR – Bangor-Outright, for people 22 and under and their supporters, sexuality issues, 6 p.m. first and third Mondays, sponsored by EM AIDS Network. 990-3626.

BANGOR – Support group for parents who have lost a child, 6 p.m. third Wednesdays, Penobscot Room, Acadia Hospital. Led by trained facilitator. Audrey, 942-2670.

BANGOR – Recovery drop-in, 10 a.m. Thursdays, Center for Holistic Recovery, 6 State St., Suite 611. 942-7701.

BANGOR – Safe Place, a support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide, 6:30 p.m. first Wednesday of month, Brookings-Smith Family Center, 163 Center St. Barbara, 947-7003; Julie, 990-5849.

BANGOR – Serenity Recovery Group, for recovering alcoholics, adult children, those living with alcoholic, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Room 15, Bangor Baptist Church. 947-6576.

BANGOR – Spruce Run support groups for women affected by partner abuse. Day and evening groups; child care activities. Details, call Spruce Run, 945-5102 or (800) 863-9909.

BANGOR – Support group for cancer survivors, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, CancerCare of Maine, EMMC. 973-7476.

BANGOR – Surgical weight-loss support group, 5 p.m. second Wednesdays, 4 p.m. first Fridays, 1 p.m. third Saturdays, Mason Auditorium, EMMC. 973-6383 or 827-1987.

BANGOR – Survivors group, for those who have lost a loved one or have someone who is seriously ill, Bangor Baptist Church. Info, 947-6576.

BANGOR – WISER, Women Interested in Self-Esteem Rejuvenation, body image, health, sexuality issues, 5:30 p.m. last Wednesday of month, sponsored by EMAN. 990-3626.

BANGOR – Women Coping with Advanced Cancer, 1:30 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, CancerCare of Maine, EMMC. 973-7476.

BANGOR – Women Survivors of Sexual Abuse, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Acadia Hospital, 268 Stillwater Ave. Pat or Connie, 973-6057.

OLD TOWN – Weight Sharers, weight loss, sharing from food budget with those less fortunate. Weigh-in 7 p.m. Mondays, Old Town Knights of Columbus. Donation at weigh-in. Ernie Gallant, 944-2551.

ORONO – Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, noon third Wednesday of the month, Newman Center, 83 College Ave. 581-3444.