Support Groups
Unless noted, call Health Connection at (800) 963-7070 for more information or to join one of the free support groups.
Alzheimer's Group
For family members and/or caretakers of person with Alzheimer's Disease.
When: Last Wednesday of every month, 7 to 9 p.m.
- March 26, April 30, May 28, June 25
Where: Conrad
Arthritis Support Group
For people who suffer from arthritis. Family members and friends are also welcome.
When: Third Wednesday of each month, 2:30 to 4 p.m.
- March 26, April 23, May 28, June 25
Where: Conrad
Call: (510) 791-3450
Better Breathing for Life Club
For people who have chronic lung disease (chronic asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, COPD< pulmonary fibrosis or any other restricted lung disease). Family members and loved ones are welcome.
When: Fourth Wednesday of each month, 1 to 3 p.m.
- March 26, April 23, May 28, June 25
Where: Conrad
Breast Cancer Support Group
For wmoen who have survived or are living with breast cancer. Loved ones are also welcome.
When: First Thursday of each month, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
- April 3, May 1, June 5
Call: (510) 608-3204
Cancer Oncology Support Group
Drop-in group offering emotional support and information exchange for people who have survived or are living with cancer.
When: Every other Wednesday of each month, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
- April 2, 16, 30
- May 7, 21
- June 4, 18
Provides patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease and their family or friends the opportunity to share common experiences, coping skills, and information.
When: Fourth Tuesday of each month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Conrad
For people who suffer from diabetes. Family members and friends are also welcome.
When: Meets the first Thursday of each month following Diabetes Matters, 8 to 9 p.m.
- April 3, May 1, June 5
Where: Conrad
Grief Support
For adults grieving the loss of a loved one.
When: Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- March 6, 13, 20, 27
- April 3, 10, 17, 24
- May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- June 5, 12, 19, 26
Helping After Neonatal Death (HAND)
This non-profit, volunteeer group provides information and support to parents who have lost a child through miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death.
When: First and third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.
- March 5, 19
- April 2, 16
- May 7, 21
- June 4, 18
Where: Please call HAND for location
Call: (888) 908-HAND or Health Connection at (800) 963-7070
Lymphedema Support Group
For people who have edema and inflammation due to impairment of lymphatic vessels.
When: Every third Thursday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- March 20, April 17, May 15, June 19
Where:
Call: (510) 795-2058
Mended Hearts
For people who have had heart surgery, heart attack, angioplasty, angina and/or other cardiac conditions. Family members and loved ones are also welcome.
When: First Tuesday each month, 6 to 9 p.m.
- April 1, May 6, June 3
Where:
ConradParkinson's Support Group
For patients, family and friends of those who have Parkinson's Disease. Walk-ins welcome.
When: Fourth Monday of each month, 7 p.m.
- March 24, April 28, May 26, June 23
Where:
Stroke Support Group
For stroke survivors and their caregivers to provide social and emotional support, educate and provide resources.
When: Fourth Tuesday of each month. 1 to 2:30 p.m.
- March 25, April 22, May 27, June 24