Ivan- Unfortunately NPF does not have a center of Excellence in Maine. The closet to you is in MA, if you call them maybe they can help you find a support group in your area. Their number is (617) 726-5532, the NPF Pt. Services Coordinator is Diane Greenwell. Good Luck. Claudia Perdices, MSW National Parkinson Foundation Patient Services & Outreach Program Neurosciences Institute Good Samaritan Hospital > Is there a Parkinson's support group in your area? Are there women > caregivers and women living with Parkinson's, who "Friend B" would feel > safe enough to open up to? I sincerely hope that Friend B will > feel better, and find an awe and appreciation of the gift of Life, deep > within herself. > > Ivan S.