Education and emotional support programs focus on long-term living with a physical disability, social adjustment, preventing complications and providing emotional support and encouragement. Groups are open to patients, families and friends.

Alumni Pain Support Group
Meets the fourth Tuesday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the St. Jude Centers for Rehabilitation and Wellness, 2767 E. Imperial Hwy., Brea 92821. This support group is for graduates of the St. Jude Chronic Pain Program. Call (714) 578-8706 ext. 2351 for more information.

Brain Injury/Brain Attack Education Series
Meets every Monday and Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Rehabilitation Conference Room in the Basement of the Medical Center. Registration is required, by calling (714) 992-3000 ext. 3631.

Brain Tumor Support Group
Meets the first and third Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the St. Jude Breast Center in conference room 200A. For more information call (714) 992-3000 ext. 2592.

Community Exercise Group
Adapted for a wide variety of disabilities, this physical therapist-supervised exercise class is offered every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. and Monday through Friday from 3 to 4 p.m. Held in the Neuro Rehabilitation gym at the Centers for Rehabilitation and Wellness. This program is designed for graduates of the rehabilitation program as a way to continue an exercise program after discharge. It is recommended that a caregiver or family member accompany the individual if one-on-one assistance is needed. $5 per session or $15 for four sessions. For more information call (714) 578-8706 ext. 2328.

Communication Recovery Group
Please call Candace Vickers at (714) 992-3000 ext. 3149 for more information.

Head Injury: Survivors, Family and Friends
Services are provided by the Orange Caregiver Resource Center. For information call (800) 543-8312.

Osteoporosis Support Group
Meets at the St. Jude Centers for Rehabilitation and Wellness, 2767 E. Imperial Hwy., Brea 92821. For dates and times, call (714) 578-8720.

Spinal Cord Peer Support Group
Meets every Monday and Friday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on 2 North in the Medical Center. Registration is required by calling (714) 992-3000 ext. 3631.

Spirituality Care Group
Meets every Tuesday from 3 to 4 p.m. on 2 North in the Medical Center. For more information, call (714) 992-3000 ext. 2865.

Stroke: Survivors and Caregivers
Services are provided by the Orange Caregiver Resource Center. For information call (800) 543-8312.

Tai Chi Classes
Meets every Wednesday from 3:15 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Outpatient Rehabilitation Department in the Basement of the Medical Center. $15 for four sessions. For more information call (714) 992-3000 ext. 3692.

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