Gabby's Ladder Family Grief Support Group
Who: Children, teens, parents and guardians
When: Evening eight-week sessions
Where: Christ Lutheran Church, 225 E. Elm Ave.
More information: 242-8773

Gabby's Ladder Family Grief Support Group
Who: Grieving family members, ages 4 to adults in several age categories
When: Meetings held winter, spring and fall
Where: Gabby's Ladder, 431 E. Elm Ave.
More: Sessions are age-appropriate; sessions for younger audiences use storytelling and other activities
More information: 242-8773

Grief Recovery for Children and Adults with Special Needs
When: Offered as needed
Where: Gabby's Ladder, 431 E. Elm Ave.
More: One-on-one counseling during a six-week session
More information: 242-8773

Life Goes On Grief Support Group
Who: Grieving adults
When: 10:30 a.m.-noon the third Wednesday of each month
Where: Gabby's Ladder, 431 E. Elm Ave.
More information: 242-8773

Untimely Tears
Who: Parents and grandparents who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth or death of a baby or toddler
When: Meets monthly
Where: Gabby's Ladder, 431 E. Elm Ave.
More information: 242-8773

Survivors of Suicide Support Group
When: 6:30-8 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month
Where: Christ Lutheran Church, 225 E. Elm Ave.
More information: 242-8773

The Valley Walkers
Who: Parents and grandparents who have lost a teen or young adult child
Where: Gabby's Ladder, 431 E. Elm Ave.
More information: 242-8773

World of Widowhood (WOW)
Who: Those who have lost a spouse or significant other
When: 3:30-5 p.m. the second Sunday of each month
Where: Gabby's Ladder, 431 E. Elm Ave.
More information: 242-8773

Alzheimer's Support Group
Who: Adult family members/caregivers of those with Alzheimer's
When: 6-8 p.m. the third Monday of each month
Where: Christ Lutheran Church, 225 E. Elm Ave.
More information: 242-8773

SMILE
Who: Divorcing parents
When: Every other week at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and 7:15 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Family Counseling and Shelter Services, 14930 LaPlaisance Rd., Suite 106
Other information: Presentation lasts 90 minutes. Registration fee is $25
To register: Call 241-0180

Autism Support Group
Who: Family members, friends, teachers and caregivers of autistic children
When: 7-9 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month
Where: Bedford Branch Library, 8575 Jackman Rd., Temperance
More information: 847-4408

Untimely Tears: Child Loss Support Group
Who: Anyone living with the loss of a baby or child
When: 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month
Where: Gabby's Ladder Family Grief Center, 431 E. Elm Ave.
Other information: Offered at no charge; group is professionally facilitated
More information: 242-8773

Better Breathers Club
Who: Those with lung disease or shortness of breath and their families
When: Noon the fourth Tuesday of each month
Where: CardioPulmonary Rehabilitation facility, 901 N. Macomb St.
More information: Free
More information: 240-5301

Ladies Only Grief Support
Who: Women suffering grief after the loss of a loved one
When: 1:30 p.m. every Monday
Where: Hospice of Monroe, 1070 N. Monroe St., Suite B
More information: Deals specifically with issues women face
To enroll: 240-8944

Mending Hearts
Who: Adults grieving the loss of a loved one
When: 10 a.m. the third Thursday of each month
Where: Hospice of Monroe, 1070 N. Monroe St., Suite B
To enroll: 240-8944

Stroke of Hope
Who: Patients recovering from a stroke
When: 1:30 to 3 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month
Where: Mercy Memorial Hospital System's Rehabilitation Center, 700 Stewart Rd.
To enroll: 240-1950

Substance Abuse Group Support
Who: Substance abusers
When: 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday
Where: Mercy Memorial Hospital System's Outpatient Behavior Health Services, 700 Stewart Rd., Suite 105
Other information: Participants are required to meet for an individualized session before entering the group
To enroll: 240-1760

Support Group for Caregivers of Persons with Memory Loss
Where: Windhaven Assisted Living, 667 W. Sterns Rd.Wom, Temperance
More information: Call Rose at 240-8940.

Men Dealing with Spousal Cancer
Who: Men dealing with the death of illness of a spousev
When: 7 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of each month
Where: Monroe Home Care Shoppe, 474 N. Telegraph Rd.
More: Men deal with caregiving, emotional upheavals, household issues and other areas of concert following diagnosis.
More information: www.monroehcs.com or call 241-7875

Prostate Support Group
When: 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month
Where: Josephine Ford Cancer Center, 19675 Allen Rd., Brownstown Township
More information: 379-9434

Women's Cancer Support Group
When: 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month.
Where: Monroe Home Care Shoppe, 474 N. Telegraph Rd.
More information: www.monroehcs.com or call 241-7875

Woman to Woman Cancer Support
When: 10 a.m. the third Friday of each month.
Where: Dundee Senior Center, 284 Monroe St., Dundee
More information: www.dundeeseniorcitizens.com or 529-2401

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
Who: People wishing to lose weight and have better health through positive lifestyle changes
When: Two options: Friday mornings and Thursday evenings
Where: First Presbyterian Church of Monroe
More: Meetings include weigh-in and programs that support members' efforts to make positive lifestyle
changes. Cost is $28 a year.
More information: www.tops.org

Time 2 Live
Who: People suffering from chronic pain
When: 11 a.m. the third Saturday of each month
Where: Southpoint Community Christian Church, 5699 Fort St., Trenton
More: Featuring resources and guest speakers
More information: (734) 778-2797

Diabetic Dialog
Who: Diabetics
When: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month
Where: Milan Seniors for Healthy Living, 45 Neckel Court, Milan
More: Members share their experience. Information provided by Monroe County Health Department
More information: (734) 508-6229

We Can
Who: Women with advanced or metastatic cancer.
When: 8 p.m. fourth Tuesdays.
Where: Monroe Cancer Center, 800 Stewart Rd.
More: Free support group for all women in Monroe County.
More information: Debbie at 240-5682.