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, ext. 2 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.

Anxiety Group
This group is facilitated by John Gardner, MFCC and is for individuals with anxiety and/or panic disorder. Offered the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month at 6 p.m. in the Erickson Education Center. There is a $10 fee per family group. For more information, please call John Gardner, MFCC at (714) 990-0700.

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 and third Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the St. Jude Breast Center. 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.

Cardiac Support Group
Offered the 1st and 3rd Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the Erickson Education Center. Call (714) 992-3000, ext. 3789 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 4 North Classroom at St. Jude Medical Center.

Narcolepsy Support Group
Meets on the third Saturday of each month at 10 a.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.
 
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.
 
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

Breast Cancer Education & Support
Offers ongoing education and encouragement to women living with breast cancer. Offered the 1st Thursday of every month from 7 to 8:30 pm. Held in the St. Jude Breast Center. Call (714) 446-7182 for more information.

HOPE for Cancer Patients & Caregivers
Offered the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 7 to 9 pm. Held at the St. Jude Breast Center. Call (714) 446-7182 for more information.

Improving the Chemotherapy Experience
This education program offers support to those going through chemotherapy treatment. For dates and times, call (714) 446-7182.

Living with Breast Cancer
Designed to help meet the needs of newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, this workshop offers education and support for women going through the initial stages of diagnosis and treatment. Offered the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 10 am. Held in the St. Jude Breast Center. 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 (800) 870-7537, ext. 2.

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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.

SA Anonymous – Meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday at 5 p.m. in the 4North Classroom at St. Jude Medical Center.