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.. Ron, 843-5058, or (800) 498-1844.

BANGOR – ALS support group, for those with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, 1-3 p.m. third Thursday, OHI, 25 Freedom Parkway, Hermon. March 17, Elizabeth Robinson of New Hope Hospice, “Understanding Hospice Care.” 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, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Osprey Room, Acadia Hospital, 268 Stillwater Ave. Debbie, 745-8769.

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

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

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

BANGOR – Fibromyalgia support group, 7-8:30 p.m. fourth Wednesdays, Healthsouth Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, 12 Stillwater Ave. 945-2946.

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. March 24, “Family Nutrition” with Katherine Musgrave. Bonnie, 945-0234; bangormoms@yahoo.com.

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

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 – 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 – 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 – NAMI support group for women with depression, bipolar disorder, 4-5 p.m. Mondays, Osprey Room, Acadia Hospital. Debbie, 942-2715.

BANGOR – Narcotics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Brandow Conference Room, Eastern Maine Medical Center. 945-0223.

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

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 – 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. Confidential and free.

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, Eastern Maine Medical Center. 973-7476.

BANGOR – Surgical weight loss support group, 5-7 p.m. second Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. first and third Fridays, Mason Auditorium, Eastern Maine Medical Center. 973-6383.

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, Penobscot River House, 120 Main St. Stephanie, 852-5841; 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 – 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 – Women of Promise, support and activity group for women dealing with mental issues, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, First Baptist Church, 56 Center St. Marjorie, 947-0683, or Elaine, 827-0311.

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