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Your mind is a powerful healing tool. Learn the skills to develop a healthy mind and spirit, and perhaps even speed recovery, reduce pain, and help to prevent illness. It’s within your control. all support groups are open to the community.
Alpha One Group
Here’s an educational support group designed just for those with genetic emphysema and/or liver disease resulting from alpha one antitrypsin deficiency. Share your experiences and learn about oxygen use, nutrition, and lung and liver transplants.
~ Location: Hayward Medical Center
~ Dates/Time: Drop-in; meets quarterly on Saturday; call for dates and times
~ Fee: No charge.
~ Registration: (510) 258-2078 or (707) 894-9934
Alzheimer’s Support Group for Caregivers
Are you caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease? Attend this special support group for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s or related disorders and gain the support of others in the same situation. Learn skills to help you manage your caregiver tasks and find out how important it is to receive care for yourself, too. This group is cosponsored with the Alzheimer’s Association.
~ Location: Hayward Medical Center
~ Dates/Time: Fourth Tuesday of the month, 6–7:30 p.m.
~ Fee: No charge
~ Registration: For more information, call (510) 784-4818
Diabetes Community Resources
Interested in finding a diabetes support group in your area? Just call the American Diabetes Association at (415) 777-4499 or visit their Web site at www.diabetes.org.
Pediatric Diabetes Support Group–POD Squad (Parents of Diabetics)
Does your child have diabetes? Could you use a little extra support from those who understand what you’re going through? Contact the ongoing community-based group in Pleasanton by visiting www.podsquad.com.
Mended Hearts, Inc.
If you or a loved one has had heart surgery or is living with a heart condition, these meetings provide education and opportunities to support one another.
~ Location: Hayward Medical Center
~ Dates/Times: Ongoing; second Saturday of every month, 1-3 p.m.
~ Fee: No charge
~ Registration: For information, call (510)784-4357
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
If you’ve been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), this group is a comfortable place to share how MS impacts your life, while providing you with support and education. Speakers present at this interactive, educational forum. Open to the community.
~ Location: Fremont Medical Center
~ Dates/Time: Call for dates and times
~ Fee: No charge
~ Registration: (510) 793-0765
No Butts about It!
Are you an ex-smoker and want to stay that way? Get some good support from others in the same boat. Learn to recognize the relapse warning signs and share tried-and true ways to continue your recovery. Open to the community.
~ Location: Hayward Medical Center
~ Dates/Time:Drop-in; second Thursday of each month, 7–8:30 p.m.
~ Fee: No charge.
~ Registration: Call Steve at (510) 785-1210
Ash Kickers: Smoking Cessation Aftercare Support Group
Congratulations on being a quitter! If you need it, this supportive group setting provides a little extra kick to stay smoke-free.
~ Location: Fremont Medical Center
~ Dates/Time: Drop-in; first Wednesday of every month, 7–8:30 p.m.
~ Fee: No charge.
~ Registration: Call Steve Slaymaker at (510) 825-3456
Alcoholics Anonymous
Please see Alcohol, Drugs & Recovery
Al-Anon
Please see Alcohol, Drugs & Recovery
Narcotics Anonymous
Please see Alcohol, Drugs & Recovery
Overeaters Anonymous
Please see Weight & Nutrition
LifeRing
Please see Alcohol, Drugs & Recovery
Pediatric Diabetes Support Groups
A variety of support groups serve families with a child who has diabetes:
Stroke Education and Support Group
Discover how to live well after a stroke. Learn about the medical aspects of stroke, rehabilitation, stress and depression management, medication, healthy eating, and keeping a positive attitude. Open to the community.
~ Location: Union City Medical Offices
~ Dates/Times: Third Thursday of every month, 11 a.m.–noon
~ Fee: No charge
~ Registration: (510) 784-4531
Listed dates are tentative, please call prior to confirm class dates
Click the link Stroke Support Group to download a Stroke Support Group flyer
Prostate Cancer and Support Group
Please see Cancer Programs
Vida con Esperanza/Life with Hope
Please see Cancer Programs
If you need more information or would like to register for a class please contact one of our Health Education Centers:
Fremont 510-248-3455
Hayward & Union City 510-784-4531
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