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SUPPORT GROUP TO MEET: Alzheimer Network Family Support Groups will meet at 7 p.m. today at Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St.
Family members and caregivers are invited to the free meeting. For further information, call 330-788-9755.
TRUMBULL COUNTY CARES: Trumbull County CARES, a monthly suppport group for children who have lost a parent to addiction or have a parent in active addiction, and those who are caring for them, will meet 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Support groups will be divided into three separate groups to allow age-appropriate sharing -- ages 8 to 12, 13 to 17 and 18 and older. Childcare for children ages 7 and under will be available, but reservations must be made. For more information on locations, times and reservations, call 330-544-8005.
PARKINSON'S UPDATE: The Parkinson's Foundation of Ohio is hosting a free "Lunch and Learn" program, Updates in Parkinson's Research, from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown. The program will be presented by Dr. Benjmain Walter, medical director of the Deep Brain Stimulation Program at UH Cleveland Medical Center.
Registration must be made by calling 614-890-1901, toll free 866-920-6673 or online at www.parkinson.org/Youngstown.
12 STEPS TO SERENITY: A 14-week step study, 12 Steps to Serenity, is being offered from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 20 and 27, and June 3, to all who are affected by someone else's drinking. The program will be held at the Sahara Club 2, 2345 Youngstown Road SE, Warren, in the Al-Anon room (entrance from the side parking lot).
Anyone with a family member with addiction to alcohol or other substance may join during this time. The group will be closed after April 15.
Attendees need to bring a notepad and writing utensil. Handouts will be provided.
GRIEFSHARE: GriefShare session "Why?" will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Leavittsburg Church of God, 610 S. Leavitt Road, Leavittsburg.
For information, call Leavittsburg Church of God, 330-898-1131. For information about GriefShare or to register online, visit www.griefshare.org
• Churchill United Methodist Church, 189 Churchill Hubbard Road, Liberty, offers "Grief Share" to those who have had a loss in their lives. The program is 6 p.m. Thursdays through April 19 in the church parlor on the second floor of the educational building. Contact Janice Ferry at 330-759-1924.
• Grief Share sessions are 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Howland United Methodist Church, 730 Howland Wilson Road NE, Howland. Each session is self-contained, but weekly attendance is encouraged. Call 330-856-3463 for information.
• Healing Hearts group meets 6 p.m. Mondays at Grace Fellowship Church in the Eastwood Mall Complex, Niles, for anyone who has lost someone to an overdose.
MVI HOSPICE CARE: Bereavement support groups are free to anyone who has lost a loved one, including a pet. Contact 330-759-9487 for information. Sessions are 1 to 3 p.m. the third Wednesday monthly at First Presbyterian Church of Warren Fellowship Hall, 256 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren; and 1 to 3 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month; and 6 to 8 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month at the Boardman Park Georgeanna Parker Administration Building, 375 Boardman Poland Road, Boardman.
HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS: Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care's "Change Your Future" campaign reaches out to volunteers for assisted living facilities and nursing facilities.
Volunteers are welcome to help Crossroads staff in the office by sharing their favorite activities like reading, card games, playing music, or arts and crafts. They may bring their pets to visit patients or run errands and provide respite for family members.
For information or to volunteer, contact Ashley Green at 330-899-9100 or ashley.green@crossroadshospice.com or visit www.crossroadshospice.com/hospice-volunteering/hospice-volunteering/.
ADDICTION HELP: Addiction help is available through Coleman Access Center, 552 N. Park Ave., Warren. For information, call 330-392-1100 or 211.
For information about program sponsor, Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board, visit www.trumbullmhrb.org or call 330-675-2765.
PARKINSON'S PROGRAM: Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital fitness program for people with Parkinson's disease meets 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Fridays at the hospital, 8747 Squires Lane NE, Howland.
For information or to register, call 330-841-3893 or visit vcprograms.net.
SUPPORT GROUP: Circle of Hope, a support group for those with a mental health diagnosis, meets 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month at Grace United Methodist Church, 1725 Drexel Ave., Warren.
For more information, call 330-502-8103.
HEALTH SCREENINGS: Neighborhood Health Watch provides free health screenings once a month at Niles SCOPE. Call 330-480-2011 for a schedule.
QUIT SMOKING FOR FREE DIAPERS: The Baby & Me Tobacco Free Program at the Trumbull County Combined Health District offers pregnant women a free smoking cessation program and an opportunity to receive free diapers for up to one year after delivery. For information, call 330-675-2590, Extension 3.
DUAL-DIAGNOSIS CONNECTIONS: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Mahoning Valley announces a new Connections support group for adults dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues. The group meets 6 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays monthly at the Community Center, 1344 Fifth Ave., Youngstown. Other NAMI Connection groups are:
• 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Community Center, 1344 Fifth Ave., Youngstown;
• 6 p.m. second and fourth Thursday, Alta Care Building, 142 Javit Court, Austintown;
• 6 p.m. second and fourth Wednesday, Community Center, 1344 Fifth Ave., Youngstown.
NAMI Mahoning Valley offers support groups for people and families dealing with mental illness:
• Girard Family Support -- 11 a.m. first Thursday monthly, Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard;
• Austintown Family Support Group -- 7 p.m. second Tuesday monthly, Alta Care building, 142 Javit Court, Austintown.
For information, visit namimv.org, call 330-727-9268 or e-mail staff@namimv.org.
WELLNESS CLINICS: Shepherd of the Valley is offering wellness clinics at each of its locations in Trumbull County. Each site will provide a nurse to check blood pressure and blood glucose levels. The clinics are 10 to 11 a.m. the second Wednesdays monthly at 1500 McKinley Ave., Niles; and fourth Wednesdays at 4100 North River Road, Howland.
For information, call 330-530-4041 or email mhoskins@shepherdofthevalley.com.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Class is 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at the Warren Revival Center Fellowship Hall, 4000 W. Market St., Leavittsburg. Call 330-898-4295 for information.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT VACCINATIONS: The Trumbull County Combined Health District offers vaccinations to children and adults. For information, call 330-675-2590, Extension 3. Adult TB testing is available by appointment.
WELLNESS CENTER PROGRAMS: The City of Niles Wellness Center offers the following programs. To register, call the center at 330-349-9355 or email Theresa Scirocco at tscirocco@thecityofniles.com or Lynda Briach at lbriach@thecityofniles.com.
• Free SilverSneakers class for members -- 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
• Yoga with Tricia -- 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bring a mat.
• Spinning class -- 6:30 p.m. Mondays, 7 p.m. Thursdays, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 8:30 a.m. Saturdays. Free for SilverSneakers and Fitness members.
TCMHRB SCHEDULE: Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board meeting schedule in March is:
• ASAP Opiate Task Force, 9:30 a.m. today, TMHA First Floor Conference Room A;
• Suicide Prevention Coalition, 1:30 p.m. today, Board Conference Room;
• Board of Directors Meeting, 4:30 p.m. today, TMHA First Floor Conference Room A;
• Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, TMHA First Floor Conference Room A.
ST. JOE'S AT THE MALL, Eastwood Mall, Niles. Open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Call 330-652-7542.
• Free blood pressure screenings -- 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday to Thursday and 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Strong Bones Program -- Free 12-week program of personalized strength training for those who have osteoporosis or low bone density to improve muscle strength.
• Monthly exercise classes -- Cardio Jam group exercise, SilverSneakers Cardio, Silver Sneakers Classic, Easy Yoga and Chair Yoga, Exercise Class for people with Parkinson's, Zumba, Zumba Gold, SilverSneaker Balance class and Drums and Muscles workout class.
• Mercy Health Home Care Services staff will be at the front of the store from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday to discuss home care. They will perform health screenings as well.
• Discuss paying for your medicine with a MH Prescription Drug Assistance staff member, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. Find out if you meet drug company program guidelines.
• Special Lab Express, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. March 28. Get a Lipid Panel. 12 hour fast required. Only lab available this day. Walk in.
• Free peripheral vascular disease screening, 1 to 4 p.m. March 29. Nurse will measure blood flow to the legs by doing Ankle Brachial Index. By appointment only.
• Free notary public services and free living wills and durable power of attorney for healthcare, 1 to 4 p.m. March 29.