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26  GUIDE TO YELLOW SPR INGS  |  2020 – 2021 Cloud, Minn. Most grants cur rently focus on three themes: advancing social equity in St. Cloud, mitigating global warming in Minnesota, and end of life issues in cen- tral Minnesota. In addition, other communities and orga- nizations that are supported by board and family members may receive grants from time to time. NAMI of Clark, Greene & Madison Counties E : info@namicgm.org W: namicgm.org NAMI Clark, Greene and Madison Counties (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a nonprofit, grassroots orga- nization of fering suppor t, education and advocacy for persons living with mental illness and their families, friends and caregivers. Learn more at www.namicgm.org. NAMI Connection Recov- ery Support Group is a free and ongoing recover y sup- por t group for adults with mental illness. Participants can safely and confidentially talk about their mental ill- ness, learn new coping skills and find hope for a realistic future. Due to COVID-19, meetings are being held weekly via Zoom. NAMI Family Suppor t Group is a free and ongoing support group for family and friends of individuals who live with mental illness. Partici- pants share their experiences and offer mutual encourage- ment. Due to COVID-19, meetings are held monthly via Zoom. Call 937‑322‑5600 to be sent Zoom links for these meet- ings. For more information about NAMI CGM, contact the group as listed above. In case of any medical emer- gency, dial 911. Narcotics Anonymous C : Helpline, 937‑505‑0705, 800‑587‑4232 W: fiveriversna.org Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship for achieving recov- ery from addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using drugs. The program has found that one addict helping another works to achieve that, when all else fails. The “Never Alone” group holds an open, in-person meeting on Saturdays, 7:30–9 p.m. The meeting is held out- doors at the firepit behind the Twin Coach apartments, located at 310 Union St. Odd Fellows Lodge No. 279 C : 937‑878‑7871 (home), 937‑607‑8115 (cell) E : ysoddfellows@gmail.com The Yellow Springs Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows dates back to 1855. Odd Fellows follow the precept to “visit the sick, bury the dead and educate the orphan.” The lodge sponsors annual scholarships for Yellow Springs High School seniors and contributes to charitable organizations. Recent activi- ties include sponsorship of the Four th of July parade and Fourth of July fireworks at Gaunt Park, road cleanup, park maintenance, Street Fair participation, Art Stroll and various fun activities. IOOF Lodge #279 meet- ings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month in the Lodge Hall, located at 261 Xenia Ave., beginning with a social hour at 6:15 p.m. Men and women over the age of 16 are wel- come to join. COMMUNITY from previous page Contuned on page 34 sexual expression sexual identity Ohio Institute of Sexual Health Assessment, Education & Professional Counseling in Clinical Sexuality Recent Publication: THE GENDER REVOLUTION & NEW SEXUAL HEALTH Peterson, Bley & Frabotta; Cognella Academic Press Clinical Directors: Dr. Frederick Peterson, 937-479-0008 Dr. Ronald DeLong, 419-305-7213 An affiliation of DeLong, Peterson & Associates Clinical Consulting Specialists Yoga Classes Daily Massage (Deep Tissue, Pregnancy, Lymphatic, Intuitive, Swedish, Medical) Relaxation Facials Yoga Instructor Training Women’s Circle Sacred Art Studio Spiritual Mentorship Astrology & Tarot www.houseofaum.com 117 & 125 S. Walnut St.