The Central PA Ostomy Society support group suggests you call Leslie Wilson at 814-695-2407 and leave a message for support. Other resources include: United Ostomy Association of America at www.ostomy.org, Ostomy101com, and MeetAnOstoMate.org. Four in-person meetings are in planning phase for 2026 by ASG #005 Central PA

Hope Support Group, family members and friends who have been adversely affected by the addiction of our loved ones who are here to seek guidance and support. Meetings are held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Blair Drug and Alcohol Partnerships, 3001 Fairway Drive, Suite D, Altoona. A Zoom option is available. Go to www.blairdap.org/family for the link. For more information, call 814-381-0921.

Suicide Bereavement Support Group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide meets from 6 to 7 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month at UPMC Western Behavioral Health of the Alleghenies, 500 E. Chestnut Ave., Altoona. For more information, contact Bill Yon, behavioral health therapist, at 814-940-7476. If you have an immediate crisis, call the Altoona Crisis Center at 814-889-2141 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

Altoona Area Lyme Disease Support Group has canceled its meetings until further notice. For more information, call Amber Altiero at 814-934-7403.

UPMC Altoona Faith-Based Grief Support Group meets from 7 to 8 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month in the chapel on the fourth floor at UPMC Altoona Hospital Campus, with Chaplain Paul Carter. For more information, call 814-889-2132.

Family Services Inc.’s Women Aware is a free educational support group for women who have experienced domestic abuse in their intimate relationships. The group meets once a week for 1.5 hours, and members can join anytime. To join or find out specific details regarding the meeting place and time, call 814-944-3585.

Email information for Health Calendar to community@altoonamirror.com.