Support Groups
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 unless otherwise indicated.
Alzheimer’s and other Dementias Support Group for Caregivers
Are you caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder? 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 fee
Registration: For more information, call (510) 784-4818
CHADD: Children and Adults with ADD/ADHD
Parents of children and teens with ADD/ADHD meet monthly to talk and to hear from various speakers. Adults with ADD/ADHD are welcome and may find it beneficial. Open to the community.
Location: Fremont Medical Center
Dates/Time: Call for dates and times
Fee: No fee
Registration: For more information, call (510) 386-7642
Grief Support
For information and resources, call our Hospice Bereavement coordinator at (510) 675-5792
Hepatitis C Support Group
This grouls provides support and education for people living with the hepatitis C virus. Topics include treatment options, coping skills, medication management, and nutritional/dietary concerns. Open to the community
Location: Hayward Medical Center
Dates/Times: Drop-in; Third Wednesday of every month, 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Fee: No fee
Registration: No Registration
For information: Call Kaiser Hayward Liver Clinic at (510) 784-6695
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 fee
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.
Location: Fremont Medical Center
Dates/Time: Call for dates and times
Fee: No fee
Registration:(510) 793-0765
NorCal Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency Support Group
This group provides education and support to people affected with Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency. Those with COPD are also welcome. Open to the community
Location: Hayward
Dates/Time: Call for dates and times
Fee: No fee.
Registration: Call Bobbie Stafford atl (510) 258-2078, or Angie de Jounge at (510) 796-5996
Scerloderma Support Group
Meet others with scleroderma or systemic sclerosis in a supportive environment.
Location: Fremont Medical Center
Dates/Time: Drop-in; Third Saturday of every month, 1 - 4p.m.
Fee: No fee.
Registration: For more information and to register, call (510) 796-9154, (510) 490-2217, or (408) 243-5104.
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 Kaiser Permanente Members and opne to the community.
Location: Union City Medical Offices
Dates/Times: Drop-in; Third Thursday of every month, 11 a.m.–noon
Fee: No fee
Registration:(510) 784-4531
Listed dates are tentative, please call prior to confirm class dates.
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
Last updated on 3/5/2013.
