Health Calendar

DEPRESSION/MANIC DEPRESSION SUPPORT,7:30-9 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays in Warrenton; 7:30-9 p.m. second Thursdays in The Plains. Free. 540-347-3792.

LOUDOUN CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL,7:30 p.m. first Tuesdays, Friendship House, 16480 Meadowview Ct., Leesburg. Support group for family members and those suffering from mental illness. Family education classes available. Free. 571-313-0908.

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

BA BYSITTER TRAINING, ages 12-16, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Aug. 25, Fauquier Hospital Tower Chestnut Room, 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton. Bring a bag lunch. Drinks and cookies provided. Register. $35. 540-349-0588.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING, noon-2 p.m. Aug. 8, Fauquier Hospital lobby, 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton. Free. 540-341-0845.

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 of children with special needs, 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.

NORTHERN VIRGINIA LONG-TERM-CARE OMBUDSMAN, investigates and works to resolve complaints made by or for residents of long-term-care facilities. 703-324-5861.

ROAD TO RECOVERY, for cancer patients in need of transportation to treatment. Free. 703-938-5550.