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-BUCKSPORT AREA – Al-Anon meetings, for family and friends of problem drinkers; beginners encouraged. Al-Anon, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, First United Methodist Church, 40 Main St., Brewer (beginners, 5:30 p.m. first Tuesdays); 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Orland town hall, School House Road; 8 p.m. Thursdays, Hammond Street Congregational Church, 28 High St., Bangor. Ron, 843-5058, or (800) 498-1844.

BANGOR AREA – Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Bangor: TOPS 311, weigh-in, 4:15-5:15 p.m., meeting, 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, St. Joseph Hospital, 358 Broadway. 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; 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.

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. Thursdays, Osprey Room, Acadia Hospital, 268 Stillwater Ave. Debbie, 745-8769.

BANGOR – Bone Health Education and Discussion Group, “Health Benefits of Massage,” 10 a.m. Friday, April 21, Bangor Y, Second Street. Robin Long, 941-2808, ext. 338.

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

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 – Chronic fatigue syndrome: recovery, not just coping, CFS-CFIDS-ME, myalgic encephalomyeletis, a neuro-endocrine-immune dysfunction, support group. Audrey, 262-5511, audstar@prexar.com.

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 – Codependents Anonymous, for developing healthy relationships, 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays; New Beginnings meeting for beginners, 6 p.m. Fridays, Hammond Street Congregational Church, 28 High St. 862-5448.

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 – Family caregiver support and education group, 2-3:30 p.m. third Tuesday, Eastern Agency on Aging, 450 Essex St. Dottie VanHorn, 941-2865, ext. 110.

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

BANGOR – First Step Pregnancy Resource Center, support services, free and confidential, 263 State St. 942-1611.

BANGOR – GEAR Parent Network, support to parents of children with emotional and behavioral needs, 1 p.m. first Tuesday, 6 p.m. third Tuesday, Wings office, 900 Hammond St. Helen, 564-3361, (800) 264-9224.

BANGOR – Heart valve support group, 10 a.m. second Thursdays, vascular care room, EMMC. Louise, 825-4443.

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

BANGOR – Maine Action Coalition, advocacy group for people with physical disabilities, noon-2 p.m. third Saturday, Kenduskeag Terraces, 117 Court St. Family and friends welcome. Denny, 942-9126; Greg, 942-9111.

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 – Bangor-MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers, nurtures mothers with children from infancy through kindergarten, 6:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Room 8, Bangor Baptist Church. Child care provided. 947-6576.

BANGOR – My Choice Pregnancy Resource Center, support services 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. Saturdays, Brandow Conference Room, EMMC. 945-0223.

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; 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Cardiac Wellness Center, EMMC, second-level parking garage. 989-4902.

BANGOR – Parents who have lost a child, grief support group led by trained facilitators, 6 p.m. third Wednesdays, Brookings-Smith Family Center, 133 Center St. Audrey, 942-2670; Pat, 942-6440; Judy, 326-9369.

BANGOR – Parkinson, Greater Bangor Area Support Group, 2 p.m. third Sundays, Osprey Room, Acadia Hospital. Family members, caregivers welcome. Next meeting, change to April 23.

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.-noon Wednesdays, CancerCare of Maine, EMMC. 973-7476.

BANGOR – Time and Money Debtors Anonymous, 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays, St. John’s Episcopal Church library, French Street. 942-3313.

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; Delores, 990-5089.

BANGOR – Women’s Issues group, support and education for those wanting to explore issues of being female, AccessAbilities, 96 Harlow St., Suite 115. Laurie Mahar, 941-1100.

OLD TOWN – Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m. fourth Monday, 294 Center St., Suite 1. Bette, 827-2331, e-mail bette@affm.net.

OLD TOWN – WomenHeart Support network, Old Town Library. 285-7592.

ORONO – Starting Over, a place for singles age 40 and over who have experienced the loss of a loved one through death, divorce or separation; support, social activities, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Orono Methodist Church, 36 Oak St. 945-9326, 947-2427.