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HEALTH

Alzheimer’s Support Groups: A few places in Collin County provided Alzheimers support including Horizon Bay at Plano Assisted Living and Memory Care in Plano, the Geriatric Wellness Center of Collin County, the Plano Senior Center, and Silverado Senior Living in Plano.

Autism Society of Collin County has support group meetings throughout the year. For dates and times, call 214.925.2722 or visit autism-ascc.org.

Bariatric Support Group is a free class led by licensed psychologist Dr. Martin Deschner that meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 7–8:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Plano in room 215. The class provides encouragement and support regarding the challenging diet and lifestyle changes needed by those who have had bariatric surgery. Call Carolyn Maurer at 972.867.2145 or e-mail her at cgmaurer1@verizon.net.

Beyond Affairs Network (BAN) is a support group for people who are dealing with a spouse’s affair. E-mail planoban@yahoo.com for meeting dates and times or visit dearpeggy.com.

Breast Cancer Support Group - The Medical Center of Plano meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Surgery Center of Plano waiting room. Anyone who has breast cancer, is undergoing treatment, or is a breast cancer survivor is invited. For more information, call 214.473.7777.

Cancer Support Community North Texas, formerly Gilda's Club North Texas, provides a non-residential meeting place where individuals who have been newly diagnosed with cancer can gather with family and friends for support. The support group is free and offers lectures, potluck suppers, and movie nights. Call 214.219.8877 or visit gildasclubtx.org.

Celebrate Recovery helps men and women going through a divorce, grief, anxiety, depression, sex addiction, drugs, or overeating. To find a group near you, visit celebraterecovery.com.

Chronic Pain Support Group–Medical Center of Plano meets the second Monday of the month from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Medical Center of Plano. Contact Dr. David Hanks, 972.596.5960 or visit texaschronicpain.org.

Chronic Pain & Spinal Cord Stimulator Support Group at The Medical Center of Plano meets on the second Monday of the month at 11 a.m. The group is facilitated by Dr. David Hanks. For more information, call Pamela Terrell at 972.527.6406 or Dr. Hanks at 972.596.5960.

Collin Intervention to Youth (CITY House) provides emergency shelter and transitional residential services for children and young adults who are in need due to abuse, neglect, or homelessness. The nonprofit, along with My Friend's House, helps children and youth newborn to 17 years old. Visit cityhouse.org.

Connected Hearts, a support group for women living with chronic illness, including conditions such as fibromyalgia, migraines, chronic pain, autoimmune disease, and arthritis, meets Mondays from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in Plano. This on-going group focuses on topics including the impact of chronic illness on you and your relationships, grief and loss, coping strategies, self-acceptance, body image, communicating your needs, finding hope and meaning, and helping others. For more information or to register, call Amy R. Morgan M.S., LPC at 214.929.0443.

Diabetes Self-Management Program at Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano assists people of all ages in managing diabetes. Classes are offered at various times. For more information, call 469.814.6896.

Diabetes Support Group - Sweet N' Sensible at The Medical Center of Plano meets on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Surgery Center of Plano waiting room. For more information, call 972.519.1207.

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