Oregon Health Plan

Eligibility information n (800) 359-9517.

IMMUNIZATION CLINICS

Fees based on sliding scale.

Albany Public Health - Tuesdays and Thursdays, Courthouse annex, 315 Fourth Ave. S.W.; call for appointments, 967-3888.

Lebanon Public Health - Wednesdays, 1600 Main St., call for appointments, 451-5932.

Sweet Home Public Health - 799 Long St.; call for appointments, (541) 367-3888.

BASIC NEEDS

Benton Furniture Share - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Provides quality donated furniture, at no cost, to low-income households in Linn, Benton and surrounding counties. Info: www.bfs.peak.org or 754-9511.

Crisis Intervention - 24-hour crisis intervention hotlines for information and referrals; 758-3000.

Family Health Insurance Assistance Program (State of Oregon) - eligibility information: (888) 564-9669.

Fish Clothes Closet - 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and Fridays, 1880 Hill St. S.E., Albany. Free clothing and household items for those in need.

Free lunch - noon to 1 p.m. daily, Albany Helping Hands, 619 9th Ave S.E., Albany.

Friday Free Meal Program - 5 to 6 p.m. Fridays, Sweet Home United Methodist Church, Sixth and Ironwood. MANNA. Info: 367-3073.

Meals on Wheels - For people 60 years and older. Info: Mary, 924-8456; Nannette, 924-8428.

New Mid-Valley Gleaners, Food Distribution - 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, 426 Second Ave. S.E., Albany. Info: 286-1969.

Senior Meals - For those 60 and over; call ahead to assure a meal or walk in and take a chance. Albany Senior Center, 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, 489 Water Ave. N.W., 967-7647. Lebanon Senior Center, 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, 65 B Academy, 451-1139. Mill City, 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 236 W. Broadway, (503) 897-2204. Sweet Home Senior Center, noon Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, 880 18th St., (541) 367-8843.

ADDICTION RECOVERY

ACTS alcohol and drug recovery - 7 p.m. Thursdays, Albany Apostolic Life Center basement and 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Lebanon First Presbyterian Church under Harden Hall. Three-series focusing on drug and alcohol addiction, anger management and parenting skills. Recognized by the state probation department. Info: Brent Williams, 928-5803.

Al-Anon - Support groups for friends and families of alcoholics. Care and Share Meetings: noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sundays, United Presbyterian Church, 330 S.W. Sixth Ave., Room 201, Albany. Couples in Recovery: 7:30 to 9 p.m., United Presbyterian Church, 330 Sixth St. S.W., Room 201 Albany. Discussion: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 N.W. 35th, Corvallis. Parkside Al-Anon Group: 10 to 11:30 a.m., First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison, Corvallis. Lebanon AFG: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, conference room 4, 525 N. Santiam Highway, Lebanon; and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Fairview Community Church, 30337 Fairview Road, Lebanon. Sweet Home AFG: 7 to 8:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, Sixth and Ironwood, Sweet Home. Info: 967-6243, www.al-anon.org, www.oregonal-anon.org.

Alateen - Help for teens with relatives or friends dealing with alcoholism. Info: 753-6941. Corvallis: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 N.W. 35th, Room 11.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Several Albany and Corvallis meetings; Info: 967-6243 or www.oregon-aa.org.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Albany Group: noon daily; 8 p.m. Sundays, Mondays and Saturdays; 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3111 Santiam Highway S. (Linn Plaza), 967-6243. Lebanon Group: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 8 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; closed meeting 7 to 8:30 p.m Sundays; all at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital; 451-7177. Lebanon Group: 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; noon Tuesdays; and noon and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Harden Hall, 580 Second St.; 258-5938. Sweet Home Survivors: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, United Methodist Church, 845 Sixth Ave.

Alcohol, drugs aid - Serenity Lane, 928-9681; AFFDA "tough love," 928-4234; or Linn County, 967-3819.

Celebrate Recovery - 7 p.m. Tuesdays, North Albany Community Church, 1273 Thornton Lake Drive. Christian support group for people with hurts, habits or hang-ups. Info: 967-7936 or 791-3903.

Couples in Recovery - 7:30 p.m. Fridays, United Presbyterian Church, 330 Sixth St. S.W., Albany. Joint meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon.

Debtors Anonymous - 7 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Living Water Christian Assembly, 1099 Queen Ave. S.W., Albany.

Gamblers Anonymous - 7 p.m. Thursdays, North Albany Community Church, 1273 Thornton Lake Drive, Albany. Info: Cory, 704-0223, or Bill, 619-0745.

Meth: Substance Abuse Help Line - Call 775-825-HELP (4357) for support, answers and recommendations about meth.

Narcotics Anonymous - 24-hour info line: (877) 233-4287 ((877) ADDICTS).

Narcotics Anonymous - Tuesdays, No Ties Required, 7 p.m., First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison, Corvallis, room 36; noon, Happy Hour, Linn Armory, Fourth and Lyon, Albany; A Ray of Hope, 7 p.m., Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, Lebanon. Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Happy Hour, Linn Armory, Fourth and Lyon, Albany. Thursdays, 7 p.m. No Ties Required, First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison, Corvallis, room 36; A Ray of Hope, 7 p.m., Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, Lebanon. Fridays, 7 p.m., Happy Hour, Linn Armory, Fourth and Lyon, Albany.

Narcotics Anonymous, East Linn - 8 p.m. Fridays, Foursquare Church, Fifth and C streets, Lebanon; 7 p.m. Saturdays, Sankey Park Hut, Sweet Home; 7 p.m. Sundays, Sankey Park Hut, Sweet Home. Info: Patty, 754-7552. Get Real, Get Honest: 7 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Fir Lawn Lutheran Church, 109 W. Holley Road, Sweet Home.

Overeaters Anonymous - Albany, 7 p.m. Mondays, St. Mary's Parish basement, 728 Ellsworth St.; 926-1108. Corvallis, 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center; 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Corl House, 3975 N.W. Witham Hill Drive. For all with eating disorders. Info: 757-2276.

'Quitting Tobacco For Life' - 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Samaritan Albany General Hospital, 1046 Sixth Ave. S.W. Cost: $115. Contact insurance company for covered benefits. Info: (877) 768-7867.

Victory Outreach Recovery Home - A home for men who have problems with alcohol, drugs or gang violence. Info: Joe Islas (503) 267-2708 or (503) 364-5643.

WEIGHT-LOSS GROUPS

Tuesday TOPS, Albany - 9:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1115 28th Ave. S.W.; 928-5288; Jefferson n 6:30 to 7:10 p.m.; business meeting from 7:10 to 8 p.m.; Jefferson Middle School, next to the Parks & Recreation office; Leslee (541) 327-3518. Lebanon n 5 to 6 p.m. weigh-in; 6 to 7 p.m. meeting, Lebanon Community Hospital, 525 North Santiam Highway, conference room. Scio n 6:45 p.m., Centennial School library; weigh-in, 5:45 p.m. Sweet Home n 8:30 a.m., weight-in; 9:30 a.m., meeting, First United Methodist Church, Sixth and Ironwood. Info: Cheryl, 367-8213.

Thursday TOPS, Albany - 5:30 p.m., weigh-in; 7 p.m., meeting, Alterra Villas, second floor, 1560 Davidson St. S.E. Info: Tammy Lindgren, 967-4379, or topsor19@comcast.net. Lacomb n 8:30 a.m., Lacomb Baptist Church; Lebanon n 9:30 a.m., Southside Church of Christ, 196 Airport Road. Sweet Home n 5 p.m., weigh-in, 5:30 p.m., meeting, United methodist Church, 845 Sixth Ave., Sweet Home. Info: Eleanor, 367-7572.

Weight to Go - 10 a.m. Fridays, Brownsville Senior Center, 345 Main St.

DISEASE/DISABILITY GROUPS

Free clinic - 6 p.m. Thursdays, first-come, first served, Linn County Health Department, Fourth and Broadalbin, Albany. For those without insurance. Info: 758-3000.

Free clinic - 6 p.m. Tuesdays, first-come, first-served, 1600 S. Main, Lebanon. Outpatient care for those without insurance. Info: 758-3000.

Free psychiatry clinic - 6 p.m., second and fourth Thursdays, first-come, first-served, Linn County Health Department, Fourth and Broadalbin, Albany.For those without insurance. Info: 758-3000.

Rapid HIV testing - 3 to 5 p.m., Mondays, Linn County Public Health Clinic, Fourth Avenue, downtown Albany; 2 to 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Lebanon First Christian Church, Grant Street, Lebanon. Free. Info: Chris, 740-0405.

AIDS, STD and hepatitis - Valley AIDS Information Network: 24-hour hotline for AIDS, STD and hepatitis. Information, support, referrals and speakers. Info: 752-6322 or toll free, (800) 588-AIDS.

Alzheimer's Network of Oregon - 6 to 8 p.m. third Wednesdays, Samaritan Albany General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 1046 Sixth Ave. S.W. Info: 1-866-425-9638.

Arthritis support - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. second Tuesdays, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave., Corvallis. Info: 760-0894.

Ataxia - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. second Wednesdays, Samaritan Albany General Hospital, fourth floor; free. Ataxia is a muscle incoordination problem. Info: 812-4162.

Attention disorders - Information is available for those with children diagnosed as having ADD or ADHD. Info: 258-8406.

Better Breathers, Lebanon - 1 p.m. first Wednesdays, Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. For those with respiratory illnesses. Info: 451-7159.

Blindness - 11 a.m. second Saturdays, Albany Eagles Club, 127 Broadalbin N.W. For all visually impaired persons.

Brain injury support - Corvallis n 1:30 to 3 p.m. first Tuesdays, Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 N.W. 35th St. Info: Amy Nistico, 768-5157.

Breast cancer support, Lebanon - 7 p.m. second Mondays, Lebanon Community Hospital. Info: 451-2384.

Cancer support - 7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Samaritan Albany Cancer Resource Center, 400 Hickory St. N.W. "Living with Cancer." For survivors and their families; free. Info: 917-8478.

Compassionate Ministries - 7 to 8:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Good Shephard Lutheran Church, 1910 34th Ave. S.E., Albany. Non-denominational support group for friends and families affected by mental illness. Info: Jack Burrell, 926-0942; Chris Keys, 926-1751; or Kris Eskridge, 926-0303.

Diabetes support, Albany - 7 p.m. third Tuesdays (except July, Aug. and Dec.), Samaritan Albany General Hospital, 1046 Sixth Ave. S.W. Info: 812-4839.

Down Syndrome - 7 p.m. third Tuesdays, Grace Lutheran Church, 435 N.W. 21st St., Corvallis. Childcare available at $2 per child. Info: Gretchen Davey, 451-5215.

Fibromyalgia Support Group - 1:30 to 3 p.m. first Wednesdays, Two Rivers Market, 250 Broadalbin St. S.W., Albany. Info: Lynne Adams, 752-5856.

Hearing Loss Association of Linn and Benton Counties - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. third Thursdays, Lebanon Senior Center, 65 B Academy, Lebanon. Info: 258-5818.

Heart health lectures - Albany n 10 a.m. Wednesdays, for heart disease sufferers and their families, Samaritan Albany General Hospital, fourth floor. Info: 812-5441. Lebanon n 10 a.m., every other Wednesday, Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. Info: 451-7178.

Lebanon Lupus Support Group - 7 to 8:30 p.m. second Tuesdays, Lebanon Foursquare Church, 470 W. C St. Info: Judi, 259-5000, or Charyl, 928-8189.

Live Well with Ongoing Health Conditions - Periodic 6-week free workshop to help support people diagnosed with one more chronic or ongoing health conditions, including but not limited to diabetes, heart disease, depression, chronic pain, MS, Parkinson's, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arthritis, anxiety, stress. Info: samhealth.org/livingwell, oregon.gov/DHS/livingwell, or contact Carole by e-mail or phone, ckment@samhealth.org, (541) 451-6466.

Living with Sarcoidosis - 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. second Saturdays, Samaritan Albany General Hospital, 1046 Sixth Ave. S.W. Info: 812-4702.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Groups - Albany n 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. second Fridays, Alterra Wyynwood, 2445 Geary St. S.E., Albany; info: Debbie, 967-7936; Corvallis n 7 p.m. second Wednesdays, Conifer House, 145 N.E. Conifer Blvd., Corvallis. Lebanon n 10 a.m. to noon last Saturdays, Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, Conference Room 3, 525 N. Santiam Highway; info: Lynn Marker, 259-3302.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group - 7 p.m. third Tuesdays, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. For families and friends of persons who have a mental illness. Check at information desk for room. Info: 928-7036.

Parkinson's Disease Support Group - 2 p.m. third Thursdays, Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave. For individuals with Parkinson's, and their family and caregivers. Info: 766-6959.

Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group - 7 to 8:30 p.m. second Mondays, Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave., Corvallis. Info: 754-9565 or 926-1212.

Vision impairment - 10 a.m. second Tuesdays, Twin Cedars Mobile Home Park; 1:30 to 3 p.m. second Tuesdays, Sweet Home Elks Lodge, 440 Osage. Info: 451-3253.

FAMILIES, LIFESTYLES

Abuse Intervention workshops - Community Outreach Inc.; learn to stop abuse. Info: 758-3000 or 928-3660.

Adult Children of Aging Parents Support Group - 7 p.m., third Monday of the month, Villas Albany, 1560 Davidson St. S.E. Discuss services, coping skills, stress management and more.

Adult Children of Alcoholics - 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Conrad Conference Center, Lebanon Community Hospital, Conference Room 1. A 12-step recovery group. Info: adultchildrenoflebanon@yahoo.com.

After abortion recovery - An Albany self-help group that meets regularly. Confidential info: 924-0160.

"Brown Bag" Education and Support - Noon, second and fourth Tuesdays, Albany main library, 1390 Waverly Drive S.E. Ongoing education and support for families raising children with mental health and behavioral challenges. Info: Kris Anderson at (800) 590-7599 or Brandy Steiner at 766-6340.

Childbearing, baby loss - 7 p.m. second Tuesdays, Samaritan Albany General Hospital, fourth floor. For those who have lost an infant through stillbirth, miscarriage, SIDS or any other cause. Info: 812-4307.

Children's Grief Program - 5 to 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, Old Mill Center. Provides support services and a safe place for children, teens and families grieving a death. Info: 757-8068.

The Compassionate Friends - 7 p.m. first Tuesdays, First Baptist Church, 211 E. Vine St., Lebanon. For parents who have lost children in youth or adulthood, including stillbirths and miscarriages. Info: Valerie Elijah, (541) 451-5116.

Dealing with Grief Support Group - 7 p.m. Wednesdays, First Assembly of God, Albany. Info: Tina, 926-2291.

Divorce support - 7 p.m. Tuesdays, the parish house, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Ninth and Ellsworth, Albany.

Domestic and sexual violence support, English and Spanish - Linn County and Corvallis, CARDV. Info: 758-0219 or 754-0110.

Family Tree Relief Nursery - 1100 Jackson St. S.E., Albany. Free early childhood and home visitation program for low-income families experiencing high levels of stress with children 5 years and under. Info: 967-6580.

GREG Grief Group - noon to 3 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays, Sizzler in Albany. Peer support for bereaved parents who have experienced the loss of a child of any age. Info: Fran, 928-6858.

Grief Support - Albany n 2 to 3:30 p.m. second Sundays and 6 to 7:30 p.m. fourth Mondays, Samaritan Albany General Hospital, fourth floor. Info: 812-4670. Lebanon n 5 to 6:30 p.m. second Tuesdays, Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital conference room. Info: 812-4670.

Healthy Start - Free at-home visitation to assist expecting or new moms. Info: 924-6910.

La Leche League of Albany - 6:30 p.m., Samaritan Albany General Hospital, 1046 Sixth Ave. S.W., fourth floor. Breastfeeding information and support group. Info: www.lllusa.org/web/AlbanyOR.html.

La Leche League of Lebanon - 6 p.m. second Thursdays, Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, conference room 3. Breastfeeding information and support group. Info: Melanie, 967-8965, or Samantha, 451-4110 or zanesr@centurytel.com.

Linn-Benton Mediation Services - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Provides dispute resolution options and services for families, neighbors, landlords and tenants, schools, manufactured dwelling park managers and residents, and work relationships in conflict. Info: 928-5323.

Linn foster parents - 6:30 p.m. second Mondays, State Office for Services to Children and Families, 118 Second Ave. S.E., Suite D.

Mid-Valley SIDS Support - 7 to 8:30 p.m. third Mondays, Samaritan Albany General Hospital, conference room 3. Info: Dave Clem, 928-9292.

Pregnancy Care Center - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 867 N.W. 23rd St., Corvallis. Free, confidential services: pregnancy testing, options information, peer counseling. Info: 758-3662; 24-hour help line, 757-9645; www.possiblypregnant.org.

Replacing Depression with Hope - 7 p.m. Wednesdays, First Assembly of God, Albany. Info: Tina, 926-2291.

Support After Suicide - 4 to 5 p.m. first and third Thursdays, LBCC Benton Center Conference Room, 757 N.W. Polk Ave., Corvallis. Info: Lynn Bain, 929-2844.

Support Group for Parents of Special Needs Children - 9 a.m., Second Wednesday of the month, Lebanon First Baptist, 211 E. Vine St.

Young women's support n Corvallis, CARDV; call 758-0219 or 754-0110.

SOUP KITCHENS

Lebanon - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, First Christian Church, 170 E. Grant St.

Signs of Victory Mission - 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Signs of Victory Mission, 620 Cleveland St., Albany.

St. Mary's - 5 to 6 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 822 Ellsworth St. S.W., basement. Board meeting, first Wednesdays.