Alliance for the Mentally Ill (AMI)
Offers support to family members of the mentally ill. Meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Erickson Education Center. Call (800) 870-7537 for more information.

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.

Alzheimer's Support Group
Meets the fourth Monday of every month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Erickson Education Center.

A.W.A.K.E. CPAP Support Sleep Disorders
This support group is for individuals who have been diagnosed with sleep apnea and are using CPAP therapy. Groups meet the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Erickson Education Center, located on the St. Jude Medical Center campus. For more information, call the St. Jude Sleep Disorders Institute at (714) 446-7240.

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 Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the St. Jude Medical Plaza, Room 3138. For more information call (714) 446-7182.

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.

Diabetes Support Group (Sweet Peas)
Meets the 2nd Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Services Conference Room at 130 W. Bastanchury Rd. in Fullerton. Call (800) 870-7537, ext. 2 for more information.

Manic Depressive Support Group
Meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Erickson Education Center.

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.
 
Yoga for Cancer Health
Helps cancer patients improve their general well-being. Held every Friday at 11:30 am at the St. Jude Breast Center. Call (800) 870-7537, ext. 2 to sign up.

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CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS

St. Jude Medical Center offers a variety of cancer support group for patients and their families. To download this month's list of cancer support groups and special programs, click here.

Breast Cancer Education & Support (Focused on women with breast cancer under age 50)
Offered the first Tuesday of every month from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the St. Jude Medical Plaza, Room 3138. Call (714) 446-7182 for more infomation.

Breast Cancer Education & Support (For any woman who has or has had breast cancer)
Offered the third Tuesday of every month from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at the St. Jude Medical Plaza, Room 3138. Call (714) 446-5367 for more information.

HOPE for Cancer Patients & Caregivers
Offered the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Held at the St. Jude Medical Plaza, Room 3138. Call (714) 446-7182 for more information.

Look Good, Feel Better
Learn to cope with the physical changes caused by cancer treatment. With the help of cosmetology professionals, patients discover that looking good really can make you feel better. This appearance workshop is offered the 2nd Friday of each month from 2 to 4 pm. Registration is required by calling the American Cancer Society at (800) 227-2345, option 4.

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TWELVE-STEP PROGRAMS

Alcoholics Anonymous – Meets every Friday at 8 p.m. in the Erickson Education Center.

Cocaine Anonymous – Meets every Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in the Erickson Education Center.

Marijuana Anonymous – Meets every Sunday at 6 p.m. in the Erickson Education Center.

Narcotics Anonymous – Meets every Sunday at 10 a.m. in the Erickson Education Center.

Overeaters Anonymous – Meets every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in the Erickson Education Center.

Pills Anonymous - Meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Erickson Education Center. 

SA Anonymous – Meets every Sunday at 5 p.m. in the Erickson Education Center.