BANGOR AREA – Al-Anon meeting locations, (800) 344-2666.

BANGOR AREA – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting locations, AA hot line, (800) 737-6237, or check the Web site at www.aamaine.org.

BANGOR – Bangor ALS support group for those with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, 1-3 p.m., third Friday, OHI, 25 Freedom Park, Hermon, building accessible to handicapped. Led by Mary Lingley. 947-0558.

BANGOR – Alzheimer’s disease support group for those in early stages, 7 p.m. second and last Thursdays, led by Mary Lingley, assisted living entrance, driveway on right, Westgate Manor, 750 Union St. 947-0558.

BANGOR – Alzheimer’s caregiver support group, 7 p.m. second and last Thursdays, with Tamera Leland and Kristie Miner, Westgate Manor, 750 Union St. 942-7336.

BANGOR – Autism support group for parents, professionals, by Penquis CAP Autism Community Service, 6-8 p.m. third Wednesday, rear entrance, 262 Harlow St. 973-3587.

BANGOR – Bipolar support group, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Acadia Hospital, 268 Stillwater Ave. Supportive, confidential. Info, facilitator Marjorie McLean, 973-6057. Pre-screening not required.

BANGOR – Bone health support group, 10 a.m. Oct. 24, Issac Farrar Mansion, YWCA. Program on Qi Gong to increase wellness, balance, strength. 941-2808.

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

BANGOR – Celiac sprue group, 7 p.m. third Tuesday of each month. Old firehouse, Center Street. 827-2733.

BANGOR – Children and adults with attention deficit disorder support group, 7-8:30 p.m., second Tuesday of each month, Penobscot Room, Acadia Hospital, Stillwater Avenue. Barry Rubin, 990-1555.

BANGOR – Codependents Anonymous, a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Fridays, Hammond Street Congregational Church.

BANGOR – Community bereavement support group, 6-7:30 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, 1-2 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Willette Conference Center, Building 2, St. Joseph Healthcare Park, 900 Broadway. Facilitated by staff from the Diabetes and Nutrition Center. Open to those with diabetes and family members. 262-1836.

BANGOR – Dual Recovery Anonymous, self-help program for those experiencing chemical dependency and emotional or psychiatric illness, 4-5 p.m. Mondays, Osprey Room, Acadia Hospital, 268 Stillwater Ave.

BANGOR – Eating disorders support group, for those with anorexia or bulimia, 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Acadia Hospital, 268 Stillwater Ave. Families, friends welcome. Sheri, 973-6064.

BANGOR – The Encouragers, support group for those who are divorced or separated, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Room 17, Bangor Baptist Church, 1476 Broadway. 947-6576.

BANGOR – Fibromyalgia support group, 7-8:30 p.m., fourth Wednesdays, HealthSouth, 12 Stillwater Ave. 945-2946.

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

BANGOR – Gastric bypass support group, 5-7 p.m. second Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. first Fridays, 1-3 p.m. third Saturdays, Mason Auditorium, Eastern Maine Medical Center. 973-6383 or 827-1987.

BANGOR – Greater Bangor Parkinson support group, 2-4 p.m., third Sunday of the month, Osprey Room, Acadia Hospital. Family members and caregivers also welcome.

BANGOR – Gynecologic support group for women who have had gynecologic cancer, 3:30-5 p.m., second Wednesdays, Isaac Farrar Mansion, YWCA, Second Street. 973-7476.

BANGOR – Heart valve support group, 10 a.m.-noon, second Friday of month, Forsyth Conference Room, EMMC. Next meeting, Oct. 11.

BANGOR – HIV-AIDS support groups. Topics requested by clients and families. Sponsored by Eastern Maine AIDS Network. Denis, 990-3626. Individualized counseling, call Denis. Risk reduction counseling, call prevention education or community education.

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

BANGOR – Interstitial cystitis support group, education and open discussion, 6-8 p.m. second Tuesday of the month, Brown Conference Room, EMMC. Family and friends welcome. 825-4457.

BANGOR – Lyme disease support group, 1-3 p.m. second Mondays, Brown Conference Room, Eastern Maine Medical Center. Emma Jean, 732-3448.

BANGOR – Lymphedema support group, noon-1 p.m. or 5-6 p.m. third Wednesdays, St. Francis Boardroom, former fire station, Center Street, across from hospital. 262-2212.

BANGOR – Lymphoma, leukemia, myeloma support group, for individuals who have had these types of cancer and their loved ones, 5:30-7 p.m. second Wednesdays, CancerCare of Maine, EMMC. 973-7476.

BANGOR – Men’s group for those questioning their sexuality, and their supporters, drop-in format, 6-8 p.m. first and third Thursdays, sponsored by Eastern Maine AIDS Network. 990-3626.

BANGOR – MIGHT, Mental Illness Group Helping Themselves, 6-8 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, Leonard Conference Room, Acadia Hospital. Debbie, 947-9208.

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, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Saturdays, Brandow Conference Room, Eastern Maine Medical Center. 827-6682.

BANGOR – Narcotics Anonymous, 7-8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Community Health and Counseling Services, 42 Cedar St. Step meeting Tuesdays, open discussion other days. 989-6024.

BANGOR – Narcotics Anonymous, 7-8 p.m. Thursdays, Acadia Hospital, Stillwater Avenue. Open discussion meeting. 989-6024.

BANGOR – Narcotics Anonymous, 10-11 a.m. Sundays, Little Lads Basket conference room, Main Street, below Epi’s. Open discussion. 989-6024.

BANGOR – Nicotine Anonymous, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Brown Conference Room, EMMC. 843-7563.

BANGOR – Open support group for individuals who have had cancer and their loved ones, 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, CancerCare of Maine, EMMC. 973-7476.

BANGOR – Bangor-Outright, for young people 22 and under and their supporters, sexuality issues, 6-8 p.m. first and third Mondays, sponsored by Eastern Maine AIDS Network. Prevention education, 990-3626.

BANGOR – Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m. Monday, Hospice entrance to Building 2, St. Joseph Healthcare Park, 900 Broadway, Bangor; 5 p.m. Thursday, Brown Conference Room, EMMC, Bangor; 9 a.m. Saturday, Church of Universal Fellowship hall, Orono; 4 p.m. Sunday, second-floor conference room, St. Joseph Hospital, 360 Broadway, Bangor. 973-6815.

BANGOR – Passages, for bone marrow and pre- and post-stem cell transplant recipients, 5:30-7 p.m., last Tuesday of the month, Brandow Room, EMMC. 973-7476.

BANGOR – PFLAG: Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. Time and location, Tamara, 667-5621.

BANGOR – Prostate “Us Too,” for men who have had prostate cancer, and their loved ones, 6:30-7:30 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Room 2D, EMMC. 973-7476.

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

BANGOR – Spruce Run support groups for women affected by partner abuse. Weekly day and evening groups. Child activity groups for child care. Free. Times, places, call Spruce Run’s Resource Center, 945-5102 or (800) 863-9909.

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 – Take Off Pounds Sensibly, TOPS No. 311, weigh-in 4-5 p.m., meeting 5:15 p.m. Thursdays, Hammond Street Congregational Church, 28 High St. Note new location. 990-9370 or 852-9061.

BANGOR – WISER, Women Interested in Self-Esteem Rejuvenation, body image, health, sexuality issues, 5:30-7:30 p.m. last Wednesday of each month, sponsored by Eastern Maine AIDS Network. Community Education, 990-3626.

BANGOR – Women Coping with Advanced Cancer, 1:30-3 p.m., second and fourth Thursdays, CancerCare of Maine, EMMC. 973-7476.

BANGOR – Women’s HIV Support Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, third Wednesday of the month. Topics include child care, housing issues. Contact Case Management Services, Eastern Maine AIDS Network, 990-3626.

BANGOR – Women Survivors of Sexual Abuse, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Acadia Hospital, 268 Stillwater Ave. Not therapy; a support system of education, discussion of effects of past abuse, current thoughts, behaviors. Before attending first meeting, call Marjorie McLean, 973-6057.

BRADLEY – Take Off Pounds Sensibly, TOPS No. 251, weigh-in 4:30 p.m., meeting 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Bradley Baptist Church.

BREWER – Take Off Pounds Sensibly, TOPS No. 279, weigh-in 5:30 p.m., meeting 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Brewer VFW Hall, 235 Center St. 989-6523 or 989-1911.

OLD TOWN – Take Off Pounds Sensibly, TOPS No. 286, weigh-in 5 p.m., meeting 6 p.m. Thursdays, Old Town-Orono YMCA. Sharon, 827-4641; or Helen, 827-7320.

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

ORONO – Starting Over, nondenominational support group for widowed, divorced, separated or always single, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Orono United Methodist Church. Discussion and videos. Oct. 23, “How to Live for Change,” presentation; Oct. 30, “Reconciliation.” 723-3118, 866-4605, 866-2630, 948-3150.

ORRINGTON – Take Off Pounds Sensibly, TOPS No. 48, weigh-in 5 p.m., meeting 6 p.m., Mondays, Orrington Town Office. 989-7176 or 989-7224.

STILLWATER – Take Off Pounds Sensibly, TOPS No. 229, weigh-in 5 p.m., meeting 6 p.m. Thursdays, Federated Church, Bennoch Road. Martha, 827-6098; or Dolores, 394-3072.