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

BREWER – Al-Anon meetings, for family and friends of problem drinkers; beginners encouraged. Beginners, 5:30 p.m.; Al-Anon, 6 p.m., Tuesdays, First United Methodist Church, 40 Main St., Brewer. Ron, 843-5058, or (800) 344-2666.

BANGOR AREA – Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Bangor: TOPS 311, weigh-in 4:15-5:15 p.m., meeting 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, Hammond Street Congregational Church, 28 High St. 990-9370 or 852-9061. Brewer: TOPS 279, weigh-in 5 p.m., meeting 6 p.m. Tuesdays, VFW Hall, 235 Center St. 989-6523 or 989-1911; Bradley: TOPS 251, weigh-in 4:30 p.m., meeting 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Bradley Baptist Church; Kenduskeag: TOPS 151, weigh-in 5 p.m., meeting 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Kenduskeag Union Church. Val, 884-6890, Sylvia, 942-0056. Old Town: TOPS 286, weigh-in 5 p.m., meeting 6 p.m. Thursdays, Old Town-Orono YMCA. Sharon, 827-4641; or Helen, 942-1180; Orrington: TOPS 48, weigh-in 5 p.m., meeting 6 p.m., Mondays, town office. 989-7176 or 989-7224; Stillwater: TOPS 229, weigh-in 5 p.m., meeting 6 p.m. Thursdays, Federated Church, Bennoch Road. Martha, 827-6098; Dolores, 394-3072.

BANGOR – Adoption support group quarterly meetings, sponsored by Maine Adoption Placement Service, 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 21, 181 State St. Open to adoptive families as well as those considering adoption. “Welcome Home – Navigating through the Initial Adoption Transition.” 941-9500.

BANGOR – ALS support group, for those with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, 1-3 p.m. third Thursday, OHI, 25 Freedom Parkway, Hermon. Oct. 21, Wes Smith, Alpha One; Nov. 11; and Dec. 9. Liz Irvine, 942-0919.

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

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

BANGOR – Bone health information and support group, YWCA, Second Street. Eric Strong of Husson College, “Effects of Exercise on Bone,” 6 p.m. Oct. 20; Jen Johnson, neuropathic doctor, 10 a.m. Oct. 28. Robin Long, 941-2808.

BANGOR – Brain injury support groups for survivors, caregivers and friends, 6:30-7:30 p.m. first Tuesday, Maine Center for Integrated Rehabilitation, 12 Stillwater Ave. Corinne Johnston, 942-1492.

BANGOR – Breast cancer support group, Encore Plus, YWCA, 17 Second St. 941-2808.

BANGOR – Best Beginnings breast feeding support group, 10-11:30 a.m. second Tuesday, Eastern Maine Medical Center, Grant 7 solarium. Babies welcome. 973-8673.

BANGOR – Celiac sprue support group, 7 p.m. third Tuesday, St. Francis board room, old firehouse across from St. Joseph Hospital, Center Street. Ann, 827-2733.

BANGOR – CFIDS-CFS-ME, chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome, myalgic encephalomyeletis support group, network by phone and e-mail. Audrey, 262-5511, audstar@prexar.com.

BANGOR – Children and adults with attention deficit disorder support group, 7 p.m. second Tuesdays, Bangor Family Counseling, 96 Harlow St., Suite 7. Barry Rubin, 990-1555.

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 – Community bereavement support group, 6 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays, Brookings-Smith Family Center, Center Street. 262-1810 or 843-7521.

BANGOR – Confidential support group for those working to gain freedom from compulsion to use pornography, Men for Freedom. Info, Bangor Baptist Church, 947-6576.

BANGOR – Diabetes support group, sponsored by St. Joseph Healthcare, 1 p.m. first Thursdays, Diabetes and Nutrition Center, Building 1, 900 Broadway. Staff facilitators. 262-1836.

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

BANGOR – Family caregiver support and education group, 3-4:30 p.m. and 5:30-7 p.m. third Tuesday, Eastern Agency on Aging, 450 Essex St. Lynn Leighton, 941-2865, or (800) 432-7812.

BANGOR – Family Connections, support group for grandparents, aunts and uncles raising their grandchildren, nieces and nephews, 6:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, offices of Families and Children Together, 304 Hancock St. 941-2347.

BANGOR – Fibromyalgia support group, 7-8:30 p.m. fourth Wednesdays, Healthsouth Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, 12 Stillwater Ave. Oct. 27, “Meditation in Motion” with Katherine Kates, T’ai Chi instructor. 945-2946.

BANGOR – Free Indeed Ministries, local support group for adults struggling with unwanted same-sex attraction. Sponsored by Bangor Baptist Church. Information, 680-2045.

BANGOR – GEAR Parent Support Group, for parents of children with special needs, 6 p.m. Mondays, UCP Center, 700 Mount Hope Ave., Suite 320. Helen, 564-3361; (800) 264-9224.

BANGOR – Greater Bangor Mothers and More, for those who have altered career paths to care for their children, 7 p.m. second Wednesdays, fourth Thursdays, Bangor Theological Seminary. Stacey, 862-2929; bangormoms@yahoo.com.

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

BANGOR – Heart valve support group, 10 a.m. second Fridays, conference room, EMMC. Louise, 825-4443.

BANGOR – Interstitial cystitis support group, education and open discussion, 6 p.m. second Tuesdays, Forsythe Room, EMMC. Family and friends welcome. 825-4457.

BANGOR – La Leche League, 10 a.m. second and fourth Wednesdays, Grace United Methodist Church, 193 Union St. May bring babies, toddlers. Melanie Kollman, 942-2362; Cindy Blease, 866-2177.

BANGOR – Lyme disease support group, 1 p.m. second Mondays, Room 2D, EMMC. Emma Jean, 732-3448.

BANGOR – Lymphoma, leukemia, myeloma support group, for individuals and loved ones, 5:30 p.m. second Wednesdays, CancerCare of Maine, EMMC. 973-7476.

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 – MOMS Club, Moms Offering Moms Support, welcomes stay-at-home moms and moms who work part time. Business meetings 10 a.m. third Fridays, Hammond Street Congregational Church. Kids welcome. Play groups 10 a.m. Fridays at the church, Mondays at local park. Kristin, 942-3063.

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

BANGOR – National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) peer support for those with mental illness, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Leonard Room, Acadia Hospital. Stillwater Avenue. Susan 945-0970.

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

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

BANGOR – Nicotine Anonymous, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, conference room 2, Maine Veterans Home, Hogan Road. 843-7563.

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 – Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m. Monday, Building 1, St. Joseph Healthcare Park, 900 Broadway; noon Thursday, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 540 Essex St.; 4 p.m. Sunday, second-floor conference room, St. Joseph Hospital, 360 Broadway. 973-6815. Hampden: 7 p.m. Thursdays, St. Matthew’s Church, 70 Western Ave. Susan, 862-3975.

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 – Passages, for bone marrow, stem cell transplant recipients, 5:30 p.m. last Tuesdays, Brandow Room, EMMC. 973-7476.

BANGOR – Pregnancy Support Services, My Choice, (800) 773-9595. Options counseling. All services confidential and free.

BANGOR – Prostate “Us Too,” for men who have had prostate cancer, and loved ones, 6:30 p.m. first Wednesdays, Room 2D, EMMC. 973-7476.

BANGOR – Safe Place, a support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide, 6:30 p.m. first Wednesdays, 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 – Spinal Cord Injury and Other Physical Disabilities Support Group, 5:30-7:30 p.m. first Thursday, Alpha One, 1048 Union St. Family and friends welcome. Wes Smith, (800) 300-6016 (TTY); or Gaelen, 942-6720.

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 – Teen Recovery, open to teens ages 13-20 recovering from substance abuse, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Hammond Street Congregational Church, back entrance. 941-1639, Ext. 203.

BANGOR – WomenHeart Support network for women with heart disease, 6 p.m. second Tuesdays, Affiliated Lab, EMH Mall, Union Street. Alice Page, 285-7592. Bangor@womenheart.org.

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

ORONO – Starting Over, friendship, support and social activities for divorced, single and widowed people, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Orono Methodist Church, 7 Oak St. Third Wednesdays, potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. Movies, Tuesday nights; bowling, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30; dancing at the Ramada Inn, Thursdays; dancing at Bangor Singles Club, Fridays. 945-9326, 947-2427, 866-4605.