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Classes, Screenings and Support Groups
Ongoing Events
Cancer Support Groups
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: 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.
Cancer Support Group
Location: John Muir Cancer Institute, Concord Campus
Date: First Tuesday
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Phone: 674-2190
Offers support for patients and families facing any cancer diagnosis. Facilitated by a MFCC and an Oncology Nurse.
Cancer Support Group
Location: John Muir Outpatient Center - Brentwood Campus
Date: Third Tuesday
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Phone: 674-2190
Offers support for patients and families facing any cancer diagnosis. Facilitated by a MFCC and an Oncology Nurse.
Cancer Support Group in East Bay
Location: John Muir Outpatient Center - Brentwood Campus
Date: Third Tuesday
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Phone: 933-0107
Offers support for patients and families facing any cancer diagnosis.
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: 933-0107
Couples and Cancer
Location: Please call
Date: Third Tuesday
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Phone: 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.
Comprehensive Breast Health Services Support Groups
Breast Cancer Support Group of East Contra Costa County
Location: John Muir Outpatient Center Brentwood
Date: 4th Tuesday
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Phone: 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
Diabetes Support Group
Location: John Muir Diabetes Center, Concord
Date: Fourth Tuesday
Time: 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Phone: 674-2077
Meets at John Muir Diabetes Center, Concord
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: 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.
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: 938-5252
Support is provided for headache sufferers and their families.
Future 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: 947-3300
Education and support are provided for those with A.L.S. as well as for their family members and friends.
Asthma Support Groups
Asthma Education/Support Group
Location: John Muir Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, Concord
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 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
Intake and Assessment Services
Location: John Muir Behavioral Health Center
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 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.
NAMI Speakers Meeting
Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Third Thursday
Time: 7 p.m.
Phone: 465-3864
A monthly meeting sponsored by NAMI Contra Costa formerly know as the Alliance for the Mentally Ill. Opportunity to hear speakers talk on a variety of subjects relating to the treatment of various mental illnesses, library books available, information on various treatment programs, etc.
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: 957-5146 or 932-9673
An educational support and rersource 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.
After Care
Location: John Muir Behavioral Health Center
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 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
Life After Cancer
Location: The Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek
Date: Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Time: 6-8 pm
Phone: 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.
Kids Circle and Teen Talk
Location: The Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 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.
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.
Lymphedema Support Group
Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: 2nd Saturday
Time: 10 a.m.
Phone: 674-2125
Support is provided for lymphedema patients and their families as well as caregivers and practitioners.
Young Women with Breast Cancer
Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 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
Date: Third Thursday
Time: noon - 2 p.m.
Phone: 933-0107
Support group for younger breast cancer patients. Meets 4th Wednesday of each month at JMMC-Walnut Creek Campus. Facilitated by a Breast Health Nurse Educator.
Pediatric Support Group - For Families with Children Diagnosed with Cancer
Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: 1st Monday
Time: 6 â€" 8 p.m.
Phone: 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
Wellness Community
Location: The Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 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.
Leukemia/Lymphoma/Multiple Myeloma Support Group
Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: 1st Thursday
Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Phone: 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.
Look Good…Feel Better
Location: Please call
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 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: 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: 947-3322
Call for more information.
Diabetes Support Groups
Diabetes Support Group
Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: One Saturday each month
Time: Please call
Phone: 372-6947
Support is provided for individuals with diabetes. One Saturday each month.
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: 674-2132
Call for more information.
Healthy Woman Support Groups
Fibromyalgia Support
Location: Call for more info
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-7900
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Meet with a nurse educator for support and information regarding fibromyalgia.
Massage Therapy for Women
Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-7900, 3
Register Online Now
The benefits of massage are applicable to women of any age. Our certified massage therapists provides therapeutic massages at the John Muir Women’s Health Center.
HIV/AIDS Support Groups
HIV/AIDS Warmline
Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Monday - Friday
Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 674-2190
A nurse educator is available to answer questions, provide information and make referrals.
HIV/AIDS Support Group
Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Third Thursday
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2190
Support is provided for patients and their partners, families and caregivers.
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: 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: 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
Lymphedema Support Groups
Lymphedema Support Group
Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: 2nd Saturday
Time: 10 a.m.
Phone: 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.
Parenting Support Groups
Breast is Best: Drop in Breastfeeding Support Group
Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 10 am -noon
Phone: 941-7900, option 3
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This weekly drop-in class, facilitated by a lactation specialist, is a great opportunity for breastfeeding mothers to get basic education about feeding, supplementing, pumping and storing. Basic questions are answered with an opportunity to make individual appointments with the Lactation Consultant if needed. Now available in Brentwood
Breastfeeding Support Program
Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-7900
Register Online Now
Breastfeeding education and support is available from board-certified lactation consultants. The consultants can assist with breastfeeding problems and provide support for those returning to work.
LKL's New Parents Group
Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Thursdays
Time: Call or go online for times
Phone: (925) 941-7900
Interact with other new moms and babies, get new information and support, and have fun! For weekly topics, call (925) 941-7900.
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
If you have given birth or adopted a baby in the past year and are experiencing sadness, hopelessness, excessive worries, difficulty sleeping, upsetting thoughts, guilt, or recurrent negative thoughts, help is available. Depression is the #1 complication of childbirth. Group will be held every other week on Wednesday evenings at the Women’s Health Center $40.00/session. Facilitated by Donna Rothert, Ph.D Please call 510-273-9548 . Registration required.
Breast is Best (Brentwood): Drop in Breastfeeding Support Group
Location: John Muir Outpatient Center, Brentwood
Date: Mondays
Time: 11 a.m. - 12:30 pm
Phone: (925) 941-7900
Mothers of Brentwood and the John Muir Women's Health Center Present New Parents Group! Interact with other new parents and babies aged 0-6 months, get new information, support and have fun. Dates and times: Monday 11:00 a.m.-12:30pm, drop in-no registration required. First and Third Mondays facilitated by a WHC board certified lactation consultant. Other Mondays will be focused topics.
Pastoral Care Services Support Groups
Pastoral Care Services
Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 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 â€" including those in the Emergency Departments and at the John Muir Trauma Center â€" 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: 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 â€" including those in the Emergency Departments and at the John Muir Trauma Center â€" 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: 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
Prescription Medication Assitance
Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2586
Many pharmaceutical companies offer a limited supply of free or low-cost medications to Medicare patients in need through their patient assistance programs. Senior Services staff can identify programs for specific medications and assist with the application process for patients receiving care from a John Muir Health physician.
Prescription Medication Assitance
Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-3300
Many pharmaceutical companies offer a limited supply of free or low-cost medications to Medicare patients in need through their patient assistance programs. Senior Services staff can identify programs for specific medications and assist with the application process for patients receiving care from a John Muir Health physician.
Support Groups
Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 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.
Support Groups
Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2586
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: 947-3300 or 674-2586
Support is provided for individuals recovering from a stroke as well as their family members and caregivers.