SUPPORT GROUPS
Support Desk
... 925-224-7760. · Fibromyalgia support -- Noon-2 pm, third Tuesdays
monthly. Support group coordinated by and for those with fibromyalgia.
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Support group listings are compiled from information provided by area
representatives of each group. Listings run on a space-available basis.
To have a support group considered, submit complete information to
Kathy Bennett, Contra Costa Newspapers, 1920 Mark Court, suite 170,
Concord, CA 94520, or fax, 925-827-4279. Announcement forms may be
obtained by calling 925-943-8235.
· Al-Anon Family Groups -- Daily meetings are offered at various
locations for those dealing with a relative or a friend with
alcoholism. 925-277-7661 or www.ncwsa.org.
· Alzheimer's support -- 10-11:30 a.m., second Thursdays monthly,
Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda. 800-660-1993.
· Alzheimer's support -- 1:30-3 p.m., second and fourth Wednesdays
monthly, Antioch Senior Center, 415 W. Second St. Call Jaclyn
Fugelseth, 925-778-4171.
· Alzheimer's support -- 7-8:30 p.m., second Thursdays monthly,
Neighborhood Church, 50 Birch St., Brentwood. Call Linda Hughes,
925-284-7942.
· Alzheimer's support -- 7-9 p.m., first Wednesdays monthly, 2320
Channing Way, Berkeley. 800-660-1993.
· Alzheimer's support -- 6-7:30 p.m., fourth Tuesdays monthly, Kaiser
Permanente, 27303 Sleepy Hollow Medical Office Building, Room M5,
Hayward. Call Joyce Haynes, 510-784-4818.
· Alzheimer's support -- 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., second and fourth
Tuesdays monthly, Kaiser Hospital, Fabiola Building, ground floor, Room
G70, 3801 Howe St., Oakland. Call Lowanda Moore, 510-752-7682.
· Alzheimer's support -- 11 a.m.-1 p.m., second Fridays monthly,
North Oakland Senior Center, 5714 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland.
For African-American caregivers. Call Tina Williams, 925-284-7942.
· Alzheimer's support -- 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., first and third Tuesdays
monthly, Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church, 433 Moraga Way, Orinda. Call
Dr. Ruth Pease, 925-254-3465.
· Alzheimer's support -- 2:30-4:30 p.m., 12:30-2:30 p.m., second and
fourth Fridays monthly, Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Ave.,
Pinole. 510-724-9802.
· Alzheimer's support -- 7-8:30 p.m., third Wednesdays monthly, and
1:30-2:45 p.m., first Thursdays monthly, Mt. Diablo Center for Adult
Day Health Care, 490 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill. 925-682-6330.
· Alzheimer's support -- 7-9 p.m., third Wednesdays monthly, and 1-3
p.m., second Mondays monthly, Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol
Blvd., Pleasanton. 800-660-1993.
· Alzheimer's support -- 2-4 p.m., last Wednesdays monthly, West
County Adult Day Care Center, 1105 Nevin, Ave., Suite 108, Richmond.
Call Deborah Janke, 510-235-6276.
· Alzheimer's support -- 1-2:30 p.m., first Thursdays monthly,
Fairmont Hospital, 15400 Foothill Blvd., Building C, Room 124, San
Leandro. 800-660-1993.
· Alzheimer's support -- 7-9 p.m., second Mondays monthly, San Ramon
Senior Center, 9300 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. 800-660-1993.
· Alzheimer's support -- 1-2:30 p.m., first and third Tuesdays
monthly, Rossmoor, Gateway Clubhouse, conference room, 1001 Golden Rain
Road, Walnut Creek. 925-938-7800.
· Alzheimer's support -- 10:30 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays and Wednesdays,
CCJCC Millman Respite Center, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek.
Call Susan Jacobsen, 925-938-7800.
· Blue Star Mom's Lamorinda Support Group -- , 6 p.m., third Monday
monthly. For meeting location, call 925-247-9192. www.bluestarmoms.org.
· Brain injury/life skills support -- 6:30-8 p.m., second and fourth
Thursdays monthly. Three different groups offered for brain injury
survivors and their caregivers. Herrick Campus, Alta Bates Summit
Medical Center, 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley. 510-204-3307.
· Breast cancer support -- 2-4 p.m., first and third Mondays monthly.
Latina Breast Health Program for Spanish speaking women. Summit Campus,
Peralta Pavilion, Markstein Cancer Education and Prevention Center, 430
30th St., Room 2810, Oakland. Free. To register, call Marta Borbon
Ehling at 510-869-8231.
· Breast cancer support -- 2-4 p.m., first Wednesdays monthly.
Support group for women with breast cancer. Sutter Delta Medical
Center, 3901 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. 925-779-3613.
· Cancer support -- Free support, education and stress management for
cancer patients and their loved ones. Groups meet at The Wellness
Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek. For meeting times and dates,
call 925-933-0107.
· Caregiver support -- 1:30-2:30 p.m., second and fourth Mondays
monthly. For those considering or currently involved with the direct
care of an older relative. Lafayette Community Center, 500 St. Marys
Road. Free. Registration: Lafayette Senior Services Center,
925-284-5050.
· Caregivers support -- 1:30-2:45 p.m., first Thursdays monthly. For
caregivers, family, and friends of Alzheimer's patients. Mt. Diablo
Center for Adult Day Health Care, 490 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill.
Free. 925-682-6330.
· Caring for a spouse -- 1-2:30 p.m., fourth Fridays monthly,
Eldercare Services, 1808 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 925-937-2018.
· Caring for family members -- 7-8:30 p.m., second Thursdays monthly.
For those caring for an aging family member. Eldercare Services, 1808
Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. Free. 925-937-2018.
· Celebrate Recovery -- 7-9 p.m., Wednesdays. Weekly discussions for
those with addictive behaviors, habits, or co-dependency. Creekside
Community Church, 951 MacArthur Blvd., San Leandro. Contact Bob, at
510-430-0607.
· Clutterers Anonymous -- 7:30-9 p.m., Thursdays. Solutions for
chronic hoarding, clutter, and disorganization. Room 3, St. Luke's
Lutheran Church, 2491 San Miguel Dr., Walnut Creek. Free. Contact
Sharon, at 925-285-7165 or www.cluttersanonymous.net.
· Colorectal cancer support -- 4-6 p.m., first Wednesdays monthly.
Support and networking group for those with any stage of colorectal
cancer. Family members and caregivers welcome. The Wellness Community,
3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek. Free. 925-933-0107.
· The Compassionate Friends -- 7:30 p.m., fourth Tuesdays monthly.
TCF assists families towards a positive resolution of grief following
the death of a child of any age and provides information to help others
in their support. Pleasant Hill City Hall Community Room, 100 Gregory
Lane, Pleasant Hill. 925-933-4843.
· Depression, stress -- Teen Girl Support Group. 4-5:30 p.m.,
Wednesdays, Anthropos Counseling Center, 326 South L St., Livermore.
$30 per session. 925-449-7925.
· East Bay Cancer Support Group -- Thursdays. Supportive,
confidential group setting for cancer patients, caregivers and the
bereaved. Faith Lutheran Church, 20080 Redwood Road, Castro Valley.
Free. For meeting times, visit www.ebcancersupport.org or call
510-889-8766.
· Epilepsy Support Group -- 7-8:30 p.m., first Thursdays monthly.
Sponsored by the Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California. John Muir
Medical Center, Barbara Hall Health Center, 1601 Ygnacio Valley Road,
Walnut Creek. 925-224-7760.
· Fibromyalgia support -- Noon-2 p.m., third Tuesdays monthly.
Support group coordinated by and for those with fibromyalgia. Alta
Bates Summit Medical Center, Herrick Campus, 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley.
510-204-4503.
· Food Addicts in Recovery -- 7 p.m., Fridays and Sundays. A 12-step
program for individuals recovering from addictive eating and anorexia,
based on the principle of Alcoholics Anonymous. No weigh-ins. St.
Stephen's Church, 66 St. Stephen's Drive, Orinda. Free. 800-600-6028.
· Food Addicts in Recovery -- 7 p.m., Wednesdays. A 12-step program
for individuals recovering from addictive eating and anorexia, based on
the principle of Alcoholics Anonymous. No weigh-ins. Grace Presbyterian
Church, 2100 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. Free. Call 800-600-6028
for details about other meetings across the East Bay.
· The Grief Counseling Project -- Provides short-term bereavement
support particularly for those who are grieving sudden, traumatic
deaths. 800-260-0094.
· Grief Recovery Group -- 4-5:30 p.m., Thursdays. Six-week sessions
are held four times a year. Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Summit
Campus, 350 Hawthorne Ave., Oakland. Free. 510-869-6778.
· Grief support -- Hospice and Palliative Care of Contra Costa offers
support groups and workshops for people experiencing grief and loss
after the death of a loved one. Groups meet at Hospice's administrative
offices, 3470 Buskirk Ave., Pleasant Hill. All groups and classes are
offered without fee and require pre-registration. Registration,
925-887-5678.
· Grief support -- 10:30 a.m.-noon, Wednesdays, El Cerrito Royale,
third-floor lounge, 6510 Gladys Ave., El Cerrito. Sponsored by Senior
Peer Counseling Program of Contra Costa County. Free. 925-335-8741.
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