LUPUS SUPPORT: Trumbull Mahoning Lupus Support Group meets at 6 p.m. today at Panera Bread, U.S. Route 422, Niles. Meetings are free.
For more information, call Rhonda at 330-978-3749.
MENTAL HEALTH GROUP MEET: Recovery International, a community self-help mental health group, will meet 2 p.m. today at Michael Kusalaba Public Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave. in Youngstown.
For more information, call 330-747-1176.
ALZHEIMER WALK: The Alzheimer Network will conduct its annual walk Saturday at the Canfield Fairgrounds. Walkers may register by mail or at the event itself, which begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Colonial Inn on the fairgrounds.
A 1-mile course is marked around the fairgrounds. Refreshments will be provided, and all are urged to participate in the basket and 50/50 raffles. All money raised remains in the Mahoning Valley to help families in the area.
For more information on the walk or Alzheimer Network, call 330-788-9755.
EATING DISORDER HELP: The National Association for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia and other Eating Disorders (ANAD), will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Church of Notre Dame, 2325 Highland Road, Hermitage, Pa. For more information, call Renee at 724-981-5435.
OA MEETS: Overeaters Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. on Mondays. OA is for anyone with addictive problems with food, including compulsive overeating, bulimia, anorexia and other food-related problems.
For further information on location, contact Mary Beth at 330-301-0891 or check OA.org for more meetings.
WOMEN OF WORTH SUPPORT: The House of Hope, under the auspices of Pregnancy Choices, will host the next Women of Worth after-abortion support group 7 p.m. May 17 at the House of Hope.
Women of Worth is a drop-in, no-commitment, come as you are, monthly support meeting for women with a shared abortion experience who desire to begin or continue in their recovery journey. This is a safe, confidential, nonjudgmental and nonpolitical place to restore and recover from a past abortion experience.
Call or text 330-834-8224 for address and directions.
Pregnancy Choices strives to provide communities with education and support in matters of crisis pregnancy, sexual lifestyle and sanctity of human life from a biblical world view.
MOBILE OFFICE: The Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission Mobile Office is on site 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at the Carl Nunziato VA Outpatient Clinic, 1815 Belmont Ave., Youngstown. Anyone with questions regarding VA or Mahoning County benefits, or who needs to file a VA claim, can stop in.
For more information, contact Susan Krawchyk, executive director, Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission, at 330-740-250.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery, a support group to help those recovering from addiction of any kind of mental health issue, meets 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at 6779 Belmont Ave., Girard.
JACBCC MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT: The Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center Mobile Mammography Unit is traveling around northeast Ohio throughout May:
• Wednesday: Boardman Primary Care, 8423 Market St., Boardman, 11 a.m.;
• Thursday: Struthers Primary Care, 53 State St., Struthers, 12:30 to 2:15 p.m.;
• May 15: Salem Primary Care, 564 E. Second St., Salem, 8:30 to 11:15 a.m.;
• May 15: Sebring Primary Care, 605 E. Ohio Ave., Sebring, 12:30 to 2 p.m.;
• May 17: North Lima Primary Care, 9471 Market St., N. Lima, 8 to 11:15 a.m.
• May 17: Eisenhower Primary Care, 7341 Eisenhower Drive, Boardman, 12:30 to 2:15 p.m.;
• May 18: St. Joe's at the Mall, 5555 Youngstown Warren Road, No. 202, Niles, 8 to 11 a.m.;
• May 19: East Palestine Public Library, 309 N Market St., East Palestine, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.;
• May 19: Boardman Primary Care, 8423 Market St., Boardman, 12:30 to 2:15 p.m.
PROGRAM TO DELIVER GOODS: Life is Good No Matter What helps adults with cancer in northeast Ohio who may be unable to leave their homes. The Good Delivery Program seeks to deliver goods in the form of dinner, flowers / plants, groceries, craft beer and up to $75 toward bills.
Both traditional escapes and the Good Delivery Program are open to all adults battling cancer. Visit www.
lifeisgoodnomatterwhat.org to nominate someone or learn more.
FREE FITNESS PROGRAM: The Stepping Out Program offers free fitness classes and activities online and in person throughout the Mahoning Valley. Call Doris Bullock, project coordinator, at 330-720-3293 or email her at dibullock@mercy.com for information. For a schedule of virtual and in-person classes, visit www.mercy.com.
NAMI OFFERS SUPPORT: National Alliance on Mental Illness Mahoning Valley offers support and education for individuals and families dealing with mental illness.
One of several programs is Family To Family for families dealing with a member who has mental illness, and Peer to Peer, for individuals dealing with mental illness, meet periodically;
∫ Connection support groups, 2:15 p.m. Thursdays, Community Center, 1344 Fifth Ave., Youngstown;
∫ Connection support groups, 6 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month, Alta Care Building, 142 Javit Court, Austintown;
∫ Free yoga, noon to 1 p.m. second Friday of each month, 201 Wick Ave., Youngstown;
∫ Support through Expressive Arts, 6 pm. every third Monday, Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown;
∫ Daytime Family Support Group meets 11 a.m. the first Thursday of the month at the Girard Library, 105 Prospect St., Girard;
∫ Evening Family Support Group meets 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, Alta Care Building, 142 Javit Court, Austintown.
Email info@namimahoningvalley.org, call 330-727-9268 or visit the website at www.namimahoningvalley.org for more information.
SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS: The Alzheimer's Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter makes Alzheimer's caregiver support groups available for free to all caregivers, family members and friends with a loved one affected by the disease or another form of dementia.
The support groups meet at the following times and locations:
∫ North Jackson -- 2 p.m. third Monday of the month, Antonine Sisters Adult Day Center, 2675 N. Lipkey Road;
∫ Canfield -- 1:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month, Canfield United Methodist Church, 27 S. Broad St.
Contact the Alzheimer's Association 24 / 7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 for more information.
SENIOR SUPPORT: The Senior Support Action Group is a volunteer-based program that provides services to homebound seniors in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties. It provides monthly food boxes, transportation to medical appointments and a phone pals companionship program. For more information or to sign up for services, call 330-424-7877, Ext. 2.
SURVIVORSHIP PICNIC: Mercy Health's annual Survivorship Picnic is being held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 2, at the Eastwood Field, 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles.
Join other survivors in celebrating you at the Annual Survivorship Picnic. Tickets include entry to the picnic, admittance to the Mahoning Valley Scrappers game that evening, and a $5 credit towards concessions.
Survivor and guest will enjoy a picnic style meal, games, prizes, and a tribute to our survivors. Spaces are limited, first-come, first-served.
To RSVP, call 330-965-5410 or email LAdorno@mercy.com or scan the QR Code. Leave a detailed message with name, phone number, and if you are bringing a guest.
FITNESS LOOP AT MALL: The Fitness Loop at Southern Park Mall program has been discontinued this season. The doors will not be open at 9 a.m. for a loop program.
ADDICTION SCREENINGS: Anyone struggling with methamphetamine addiction may call Narconon to find treatment to end the web that traps people in those in addiction. Visit https://www.narcononnewliferetreat.org/blog/understanding-meth-addiction.html or call 800-431-1754 for free screenings or referrals.
ALZHEIMER NETWORK: The Alzheimer Network has scheduled the following volunteer support groups for Alzheimer caregivers. Call 330-788-9755 for information on any of the meetings or to verify times and dates.
∫ Austintown -- 7 p.m. second Tuesday of the month, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2305 S. Canfield Niles Road;
∫ Boardman -- 7 p.m. second Wednesday of the month, St. Charles Catholic Church, Boardman Canfield Road;
∫ Canfield -- 10 a.m. fourth Friday of the month, Canfield Christian Church, 123 S. Broad St.;
∫ Girard -- 6 p.m. third Tuesday of the month, Guiding Light Presbyterian Church, 890 Churchill Road;
∫ Howland -- 10 a.m. first Wednesday of the month, Children's Rehabilitation Center, 855 Howland Wilson Road;
∫ Poland -- noon first Saturday of the month, Wickshire Senior Living, 355 W. McKinley Way, or call for time, third Thursday of the month, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2985 Center Road;
∫ Salem, 6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month, Emmanuel Education Building, 251 S. Broadway Ave.
