Ongoing Events

A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Support Groups

A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: 3rd Saturday
Time: 1 - 3 p.m.
Phone: (925) 947-3300

Education and support are provided for those with A.L.S. as well as for their family members and friends.

Cancer Support Groups

Lymphedema Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: 2nd Saturday
Time: 10 a.m.
Phone: (925) 674-2125

Support is provided for lymphedema patients and their families as well as caregivers and practitioners.

Diabetes Support Groups

Diabetes Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: One Saturday each month
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 372-6947

Lymphedema Support Groups

Lymphedema Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: 2nd Saturday
Time: 10 a.m.
Phone: (925) 682-8200

Support is provided for Lymphedema patients and their families as well as caregivers and practitioners. Meets at John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus.

Senior Services Support Groups

A.L.S (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: 3rd Saturday of every month
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Phone: (925) 947-3300

The A.L.S. Support Group provides education and support for those with A.L.S., as well as their families and friends.

Future Events

Asthma Support Groups

Asthma Education/Support Group

Location: John Muir Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, Concord
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 674-2351

This class is designed to assist individuals and their families in understanding asthma. This three-hour course will be provided quarterly. Participants will learn how to spot asthma triggers, manage the disease, call their doctor when necessary and review the correct way to use inhalers. It will focus on ideal drug regimens and optimal medication delivery, as well as control techniques and assessment skills.

Behavioral Health Support Groups

Mental Illness Family and Caregivers Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Third Monday
Time: 7:15-9:15 p.m.
Phone: (925) 957-5146 or (925) 932-9673

An educational support and resource group for families, friends and caregivers of the mentally ill with information about resources, treatment, medications, social security, conservatorship and other important topics. Meets at John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek in the Sterns Conference Room. Sponsored by NAMI aka The Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Contra Costa. Co-facilitated by a board certified psychiatrist.

NAMI Speakers Meeting

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Third Thursday
Time: 7 p.m.
Phone: (925) 465-3864

Brighton has created an exclusive Power of Pink Bracelet and Badge Clip. For each of these pieces of jewelry purchased, they will donate 10 dollars to support John Muir Breast Health Services and one lucky guest will win one of these special bracelets!

Intake and Assessment Services

Location: John Muir Behavioral Health Center
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 674-4100

An assessment team is available 24 hours daily to provide evaluation for admission and to help identify programs and services that meet individual needs.

After Care

Location: John Muir Behavioral Health Center
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 674-4100

Continued support after completing an inpatient program is offered, including weekly support groups, outpatient visits with mental health professionals and referrals to local community resources.

Cancer Support Groups

Leukemia/Lymphoma/Multiple Myeloma Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: 1st Thursday
Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Phone: (925) 952-2797

The Contra Costa Family Support Group for patients dealing with Leukemia, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma. Sponsored by Leukemia Society. Group is free and meets the first Thursday of every month from 7-8:30. Call Sarah Leonard, Oncology Resource Nurse, (925) 952-2797.

Cancer Support Group in East Bay

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center, Brentwood
Date: Third Tuesday
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Phone: (925) 933-0107

Offers support for patients and families facing any cancer diagnosis.

Wellness Community

Location: The Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 933-0107

Comprehensive program focuses on the fight for recovery and improving the quality of life. Psychosocial and educational support groups for people and families affected by cancer. 3276 McNutt Avenue, Walnut Creek. Call 925-933-0107 for any classes listed or check out their website at www.twc-bayarea.org.

Couples and Cancer

Location: Please call
Date: Third Tuesday
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Phone: (925) 933-0107

Meets every 3rd Tuesday 6-8 PM. A program for couples dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Facilitated by Ron Ellis, PhD. At The Wellness Community .Call 925-933-0107 for more information.

Life After Cancer

Location: The Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek
Date: Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Time: 6-8 pm
Phone: (925) 933-0107

For those who are beyond day to day treatment.

Kids' Support Group - Living with Illness

Location: 2540 Charleston Street, Oakland
Date: Every other Monday
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Phone: 510-531-7551

Support is provided for children, ages 5 to 16, who are coping with the serious illness of a loved one.

Cancer Support Group

Location: John Muir Cancer Institute, Concord Campus
Date: First Tuesday
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Phone: (925) 674-2190

Offers support for patients and families facing any cancer diagnosis. Facilitated by a MFCC and an Oncology Nurse.

East County General Cancer Support Group

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center, Brentwood
Date: Third Tuesday of the month
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Phone: (925) 933-0107

Cancer Support Group

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center, Brentwood
Date: Third Tuesday
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Phone: (925) 674-2190

Offers support for patients and families facing any cancer diagnosis. Facilitated by a MFCC and an Oncology Nurse.

Kids Circle and Teen Talk

Location: The Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 933-0107

For families with school-age children who have a parent with cancer, with an activity-based group for children, a support group for teens and a group for parents.

Young Women with Breast Cancer

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 947-3322

Support group for younger breast cancer patients. Meets 4th Wednesday of each month at John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus. Call John Muir Breast Health Services, Walnut Creek (925) 947-3322

Spanish Speaking Support Group

Location: John Muir Cancer Institute, Concord Campus, 2720 Grant Street
Date: Third Thursday
Time: noon - 2 p.m.
Phone: (925) 933-0107

This support group is conducted in Spanish and is for anyone dealing with a cancer diagnosis who may or may not be in the midst of treatment. During these drop-in sessions, the group discusses how to sort out emotions and feelings and to develop strategies to cope with cancer better. For information in Spanish please call 1-800-556-0477.

Pediatric Support Group - For Families with Children Diagnosed with Cancer

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: 1st Monday
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Phone: (925) 947-5272

At 6PM, everyone meets for eating and socializing, at 7pm the parents meet with Susan Bucher LCSW while the kids have art to paint contributed by Art for Life in a separate room. Sponsored by John Muir Pediatric Oncology and co-sponsored by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Advanced Breast Cancer Support Group

Location: The Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek
Date: 2nd Tuesday, every other month
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Phone: (925) 933-0107

Second Tuesday of each month from 2-4pm at The Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave, Walnut Creek. Call 933-0107 to attend the group.

Look Good...Feel Better

Location: Please call
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 934-7640

Cosmetology and hairstyling for patients affected by cancer. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society.

Cardiac Care Support Groups

Mended Hearts Visitors

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek or Concord Campus
Date: Second Thursday
Time: 7 p.m.
Phone: (925) 947-5206

This national organization affiliated with the American Heart Association provides support to patients and family members who are dealing with heart disease. Volunteers in the John Muir chapter are people with heart disease, their spouses, family members, medical professionals and other interested individuals. Their personal experiences with heart disease help assist and support other heart patients and their families. Meetings alternates between Walnut Creek and Concord campuses.

Comprehensive Breast Health Services Support Groups

Breast Cancer Support Group for Younger Women

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: 4th Wednesday
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Phone: (925) 947-3322

Call for more information.

Breast Cancer Support Group of East Contra Costa County

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center, Brentwood
Date: 4th Tuesday
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Phone: (925) 947-3322

For women diagnosed with breast cancer, receiving treatment or having received treatment. Meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, 2-4 p.m. at John Muir Outpatient Center, 2400 Balfour, Brentwood.

Diabetes Support Groups

Insulin Pump Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: 1st Tuesday of every other month
Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Phone: (925) 941-5076

Support is provided to individuals using an insulin pump and anyone interested in learning more about the pump. Meets at John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus.

Diabetes Support Group

Location: John Muir Diabetes Center, Concord
Date: Fourth Tuesday
Time: 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Phone: (925) 674-2077

Grief Support Support Groups

Crisis and Grief Intervention

Location: Call for more info
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 800-833-2900

Contra Costa Crisis Center offers crisis/grief intervention, referral and resources for people in distress. Crisis line 800-833-2900. Grief Line 800-837-1818.

Grief Support Group - Evening Drop-In Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: 2nd & 4th Mondays
Time: 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Phone: (925) 674-2132

Call for more information.

Headache Support Groups

Headache Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: 2nd Tuesday, every other month
Time: 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Phone: (925) 938-5252

Support is provided for headache sufferers and their families.

HIV/AIDS Support Groups

HIV/AIDS Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Third Thursday
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 674-2190

Support is provided for patients and their partners, families and caregivers.

HIV/AIDS Warmline

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Monday - Friday
Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: (925) 674-2190

A nurse educator is available to answer questions, provide information and make referrals.

John Muir Neurosciences Institute Support Groups

Brain Injury Survivor Group - Newlift II

Location: John Muir Physical Rehabilitation, Walnut Creek
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 947-4466 ext. 31806

Education and support is provided for individuals who have experienced a brain injury. Meets at the John Muir Physical Rehabilitation, Walnut Creek. Physician or rehabilitation counselor referral is required. Call Sheri Scarborough, Ph.D., at the John Muir John Muir Neurosciences Institute, 947-4466 ext. 31806, for dates, times and more information.

Liver Support Groups

Liver Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Third Thursday
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Phone: (925) 820-4644

Support is provide for liver patients and their families. We are affiliated with the American Liver Foundation and welcome patients with all liver diseases. For more information e-mail LiversupportWC@aol.com

Parenting Support Groups

Breastfeeding Supplies and Products Basics

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Call or go online for dates
Time: Call or go online for times
Phone: (925) 941-7900, option #3
Register Online Now

This fun, interactive class teaches when, why and how to pump and store breast milk. Learn which products and supplies support breastfeeding success for you and your baby.

The Dad's Club

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Monthly, Thursdays; Please call
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Phone: (925) 941-7900, option #3
Register Online Now

Introducing our newest addition for postnatal support: This exclusive for-dads-and-babies group was created to give moms a night off and allow fathers and infants time to bond. A different topic is covered each night.

Perinatal Grief Support Group/Miscarriage Support

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 510-273-9548

Call (510) 273-9548 for dates and times. Support groups available at the John Muir Women's Health Center.

Postpartum Depression/Anxiety Group

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Call for dates
Time: Call for times
Phone: (510) 273-9548

Rachelle Portner, BSN, RN, Survivorship Advocate

Pastoral Care Services Support Groups

Pastoral Care Services

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 674-2133

John Muir Health offers pastoral care services to our patients, their families, and staff members. In-house chaplains and community clergy are available to see patients every day, and are on-call 24 hours to provide spiritual care for all patients – including those in the Emergency Departments and at the John Muir Trauma Center – regardless of religious tradition. John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus and the John Muir Behavioral Health Center offer Clinical Pastoral Education residency programs. John Muir offers clinical pastoral training and CPE equivalency programs. For more information, call the Pastoral Care Services Department.

Pastoral Care Services

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 947-5281

John Muir Health offers pastoral care services to our patients, their families, and staff members. In-house chaplains and community clergy are available to see patients every day, and are on-call 24 hours to provide spiritual care for all patients – including those in the Emergency Departments and at the John Muir Trauma Center – regardless of religious tradition. John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus and the John Muir Behavioral Health Center offer Clinical Pastoral Education residency programs. John Muir offers clinical pastoral training and CPE equivalency programs. For more information, call the Pastoral Care Services Department.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Support Groups

Sleep Apnea Patient Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 935-7667

Support is offered for individuals suffering from sleep apnea and their significant others as well as other interested parties.

Senior Services Support Groups

Grief Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month
Time: 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.
Phone: (925) 947-3300

John Muir Senior Services facilitates a number of support groups for seniors and their families including Adult Caregivers, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), Arthritis and Fibromyalgia, Grief Support, and Stroke Support.

Stroke Support Groups

Stroke Support Group

Location: Call for more info
Date: 2nd Monday
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Phone: (925) 947-3300 or (925) 674-258

Support is provided for individuals recovering from a stroke as well as their family members and caregivers.