Support Groups
Groups offered:
Bariatric Support Group
The Bariatric Support Group is held monthly for pre-op and post-op weight loss surgery patients. The support group meetings, which are free of charge, focus on patients providing support and advice to each other.
Offered at the following location:
Mountain View Center
701 E. El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040
Phone: 650-934-7373
Mountain View Center Google Map
Palo Alto Center
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Please call to register: 650-853-2961
Palo Alto Center Google Map
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Cancer Support Group
A therapist-led group that includes both individuals dealing with a cancer diagnosis as well as family members and friends. Not all family members are accompanied by the person with the cancer diagnosis. It is a safe place where thoughts, feelings and concerns about cancer are discussed.
Offered at the following location:
Palo Alto Center
795 El Camino Real
Level A, Lee Building
Palo Alto, CA 94301
For more information call: 650-342-3749
Palo Alto Center Google Map
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Diabetes Support Group
Meet individuals who are coming to terms with the changes in their lives, ask questions, and get information and support.
Instructor: A certified diabetes educator from the Diabetes Education Department
Offered at the following locations:
Palo Alto Center
795 El Camino Real
Level 3, Hearst Center for Health Education
Palo Alto, CA 94301
For more information, please contact Leanne Simmons at 650-224-7872 or the Education Division.
Palo Alto Center Google Map
Main Clinic (Santa Cruz)
2025 Soquel Avenue
Conference Room, Floor 2
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Main phone: 831-423-4111
For questions or registering, please contact Community Education or call 831-479-6628.
Santa Cruz Main Clinic Google Map
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Insulin Pump Support Group
This class teaches diabetic individuals how to get the most from their insulin pump. The class will also cover topics such as carbohydrate counting, basal testing and how to operate advanced features on their pump. Specialists will also cover various topics to help individuals manage their diabetes in the best possible way with the pump.
Santa Cruz location:
2880 Soquel Ave.
First Floor Conference Room
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
For additional information, please contact Community Education or call 831-479-6628.
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