Support Groups...

The following is a list of support groups in the Redding area and in Tehama, Butte, Glenn, Plumas, Lassen and Siskiyou County. Sometimes the day and time of the meetings can change without notice, please call the contact person for verification before attending.

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Redding Area

Bereaved Parents
Day: 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month
Time: 7- 8:30 p.m.
Place: Mercy Medical Center Boardroom
Call: 245-4070 Marilyn Traugott

Breast Cancer Support Group
Day: 2nd Thursday of each month
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Place: Mercy Regional Cancer Center Lobby
Call: 241-0391 Wanda Lamb 222-1059 or 225-7448

Cancer Support Group for Caregivers
Day: 1st Thursday of the month
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Place: Mercy Regional Cancer Center
Call: 229-3691 Georgia

Care Givers Class Training
Day: The first three Tuesdays of each month
Time: 6:00- 8:00 p.m.
Place: American Cancer Society 3290 Bechelli Lane
Call: 222-1058 option 3

• 1st class: Appetite/ nutrition, special problems
• 2nd class: Symptom and pain management, special equipment
• 3rd class: Anxiety and depression, how to talk to your doctor, and Navigating the insurance/ Medicare/Medi-Cal systems

Living better with Cancer
This cancer support group helps patients and/or their families cope with the illness. Guest speakers often help with the education.
Day: Every Wednesday a.m.
Time: 10:30-12:00 a.m.
Place: Mercy Regional Cancer Center Resource Center
Call: 225-7448

Oncology Support Group
Day: Every Tuesday
Time: 5:15 p.m.
Place: Doctors’ Dinning Room 1100 Butte St., Redding Medical Center
Call: 244-5451 Redding Medical Center or 222-1058 option 3

Bereavement Support Group
Person grieving any death loss. Drop-ins welcome.
Day: Every Wednesday
Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
Place: Mercy Home Health and Hospice, conference room (downtown mall) 1544 Market St.
Call: 245-4070

Look Good Feel Better
This American Cancer Society program teaches people undergoing cancer treatments the skills to improve appearance and self-image.
Day: 3rd Friday of each month
Time: 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Place: American Cancer Society 3290 Bechelli Lane
Call: 222-1058 option 3

Prostate Cancer Support Group
Day: 2nd Thursday of each month
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: Mercy Regional Cancer Center Lobby
Call 222-1058 option 3 or 244-3011 Cal Oberst

Reach to Recovery
A group for women who have had a mastectomy and would like support, information, and visitation from people who care. We have on-going breast cancer support group. Call for meeting times and place. (They may change).
Day: 2nd Monday of each month
Time: noon –2 p.m.
Place: Mercy Social service Conference room
Call: 222-1058 option 3

R.O.C.K.
(Recreational Opportunities for Cancer Kids) Support Group Sponsor monthly recreational activities for Cancer Kids and their families.
Call: 222-1058 option 3

Alexia Rose Grief Recovery Program
For young people and their families grieving the death of a loved one. A six series held twice a year.
Call: 245-4070 Mercy Hospice

Loss & Grief Classes
A four-week series held each spring and fall for persons grieving the death of a loved one, no matter how long since the loss.
Call: 247-4070 Mercy Hospice

New Horizons Widowhood Outreach Program
Occasional informational programs, social activities and field trips.
Date: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month (luncheon)
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Place: Shasta Senior Nutrition Center, 2227 College View Drive
Call: 241-1626 McDonald’s Chapel Helen McPherson

Suicide Survivors
5-week sessions periodically as needed. Monthly group meeting for follow-up.
Call: 225-5252 HELP line

Infant Death Support Group
For persons grieving the death of a baby up to the age of 1 year (SIDS, stillbirth, miscarriage). Individual support available.
Day: 3rd Wednesday of each month
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: call for location
Call: 244-1825 Lifesavers, Bernadean Terrell or Pandora Roberts

 Siskiyou County

Cancer Support Group - Mt. Shasta
Day: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Place: First Baptist Church, 812 Lassen Lane
Call: 926-9358 Sue

Breast Cancer Support Group - Mt. Shasta
Day: 1st Tuesday of each month
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Place: Mercy Regional Cancer Center, Mt. Shasta
Call: 926-9358 Sue

Look Good Feel Better - Yreka
Day: 1st Wednesday of each month
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Place: Mercy Regional Cancer Center, Mt. Shasta
Call: 926-2310 Jerri Nielsen

Breast Cancer Support Group - Yreka
Day: 2nd Wednesday of each month
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Fairchild Medical Center, Board Room
Call: 842-3413 Patty Ottman

Siskiyou County Breast Cancer Support Group - Yreka
Day: 2nd Wednesday of each month
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Siskiyou General Hospital, Second Floor Board Room
Call: 842-4465 Joanie Russell

Tehama County

Breast Cancer Support Group - Red Bluff
Day: 2nd Wednesday of each month
Time: 3-4:30 p.m.
Place: St. Elizabeth Hospital Coyne Center, Wright Room
Call: American Cancer Society 527-0174 or Polly Poerink 529-6484

Ostomy Support Group - Red Buff
Day: 3rd Wednesday of each month except July and December
Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
Call: 529-8256 Walter Ellis

Grief Support Group - Red Bluff
Day: Every Thursday
Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Place: St. Elizabeth Hospital Coyne Center Wright Room
Call: 528-4207 St. Elizabeth Hospice

Butte, Glenn, Plumas & Lassen Counties

Living Well Support Group
Support group for families, patients and caregivers dealing with serious illness.
Day: Every Wednesday
Time: 4-5:00 p.m.
Place: Cancer Center Conference Room, 251 Cohasset, Enlo Medical Center
Call: 342-4567 American Cancer Society

Wings of Eagles
Dedicated to helping families with seriously ill children. Provides information and support over the phone.
Call: 893-9231 Georgia Alvarez M-F 1-5

Look Good Feel Better
Call: 342-4567 American Cancer Society

Prostate Support Group
Call: 342-4567 American Cancer Society

Reach to Recovery
Call: 342-4567 American Cancer Society

R.A.D. (Recreation and Dreams for Cancer Kids)
Day: Monthly events
Call: 332-7300 Joy Todd at Enloe Medical Center