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LOUDOUN CSB COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER, provides information about mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse for county residents. Lending library and help with computer research available 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 906 Trailview Blvd., Suite C, Leesburg. Drop-ins welcome if coordinator is available. Free. For appointment, 703-737-8977. For information, http://www.loudoun.gov/mhmr/crc.htm.

RECOVERY INC., provides support for people suffering from anxiety, fear, depression, panic and other emotional problems, 8 p.m. Fridays, Friendship House, 16480 Meadowview Ct., Leesburg. Free. 703-777-1708.

Miscellaneous

ADVANCED MEDICAL DIRECTIVES SEMINAR,3-7 p.m. April 17, Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St. Sponsored by Hospice of the Rapidan and Hospice Support of Fauquier County. Free. 540-347-8750, Ext. 5322.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING, noon-2 p.m. April 11, Fauquier Hospital lobby, 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton. Free. 540-341-0845.

BODY-FAT COMPOSITION SCREENING, Fauquier Hospital's Nutrition Center provides a fast readout of your body-fat percentage and total weight. The body-fat composition analyzer produces a seven-page report that includes recommended personal goals, an exercise schedule and nutrition guidelines. Registration and scheduling required. $55. 540-341-0845.

CARE CAFE,10 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. A place to come for a cup of coffee, a respite and a chance to sit and chat. Nondenominational. Chaplain Liz Danielsen. Free. 540-349-5814 or http://www.scsm.tv.

COMMUNITY PRAYER HOUR, noon-1 p.m. Thursdays, Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. Nondenominational. Free. Chaplain Liz Danielsen at 540-349-5814.

DULLES DAYBREAK DASHERS PROGRAM, encouraging people to get fit by walking at Dulles Town Center. Sponsored by Inova Loudoun Healthcare Inc. and Gold's Gym. Visit Dulles Town Center's customer service desk to join and receive a schedule of meetings and programs. After the program, there will be a 30-minute low-impact aerobics session with an instructor. Free. 703-404-7100.

EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPLIES, Loudoun residents can receive a free three-day supply of nutritious groceries. Supplies are distributed Mondays-Saturdays by Loudoun Interfaith Relief. 703-777-5911 or http://www.interfaithrelief.org.

FAUQUIER FREE MEDICAL CLINIC, patients must call between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Thursdays to register for that evening. No advance appointments for another evening. Fauquier and Rappahannock residents only. Bring proof of address for the first visit. To be eligible for treatment, patients cannot have Medicaid, Medicare or private health insurance. If you have questions, call between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesdays or Thursdays. 540-347-0394.

MARY'S FAMILY, respite care program for families with special-needs children, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. second Saturdays at locations throughout the Piedmont. Program includes pediatric nurse, one volunteer per child and appropriate activities. 4-H club meets each month. Siblings are encouraged to attend. $15 per day. 540-364-4757 or http://www.marysfamily.org.

MEN'S ANGER MANAGEMENT, sponsored by Services to Abused Families, 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays, confidential location. Free. 540-825-8876.


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