5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 15

1. If you're suffering the loss of a loved one, you're not alone. St. Stephen Catholic Church, 5049 Bell Shoals Road, Valrico, hosts Those Left Coping for people who are dealing with the loss of a loved one every other Monday at 7 p.m. at St. Stephen Catholic School, 10424 Saint Stephen Circle, Riverview.

2. Gamblers Anonymous meets Mondays and Fridays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center, Room 309-A, at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 3315 S. Bryan Road, Brandon.

3. Alcoholics Anonymous meets Monday through Thursday at noon in Room 3 at St. Stephen Catholic, 5049 Bell Shoals Road, Valrico.

4. A support group for people with depression or bipolar disorder meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at Brandon Christian Church, 910 Bryan Road, Brandon.

5. A birth parent/adoptive parent support group meets Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the LifeCare of Brandon, 122 N. Moon Ave., Brandon. The group offers support to birth parents, adoptive parents and adoptees. Pregnant women considering adoption are also welcome.