Behavioral Health Support

Support for Families and Friends of Patients
in Recovery (Dual Diagnosis Unit)
When: Sundays, 2–3 p.m.
Contact: (510) 204-4452

Support Group for Patients With Eating Disorders and Their Families
When: Second Thursday, 7–8:30 p.m.
Contact: (510) 204-4580

Brain Injury Recovery

Stroke Support Group
Rehabilitation and coping techniques for stroke
survivors, their families, and friends.
When: First Tuesday, 4–5 p.m.
Where: Herrick
Contact: (510) 204-4503

Brain Injury Life-Skills Support Group
Support and education for individuals with brain injuries. Transportation available on request.
When: Second and fourth Thursdays, 6:30–8 p.m.
Contact: (510) 204-3307 for location and to schedule a screening

Stroke Support Group for Younger Adults
When: Second Monday, 1–2:30 p.m.
Contact: (510) 204-4407

Cancer Support Resources
At the Markstein Cancer Education and Prevention Center, 450 30th St., Room 2810, Oakland

Breast Cancer Support Group
When: First and third Wednesdays, 6:30–8 p.m.
Where: Markstein Cancer Education and Prevention Center
Contact: (510) 869-8833 to register

Breast Cancer Support Group for Spanish-Speaking Women
Contact: (510) 219-3532 for information

Cancer Survivorship Support Group
When: Second and fourth Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where: Markstein Cancer Education and Prevention Center
Contact: (510) 869-8833 to register

Man to Man
Prostate cancer support and education group.
When: Fourth Tuesday, 6:15–7:45 p.m.
Where: Markstein Cancer Education and Prevention Center
Contact: (510) 869-8833 to register

Markstein Cancer Education Resource Center
Educational resource center for cancer patients.
Where: 450 30th St., Room 2810, Oakland
Contact: (510) 869-8833

Look Good, Feel Better
Cosmetics and hair care for women undergoing
cancer treatment.
When: First Monday, 1–3 p.m.
Where: Markstein Cancer Education and Prevention Center
Contact: (510) 869-8833 to register
or
When: Fourth Monday, 10 a.m.–noon
Where: Breast Center Salon, Herrick
Contact: (510) 204-4785 to register

Cancer in Other Words
An ongoing series of workshops exploring healing through the therapeutic medium of writing.
Where: Markstein Cancer Education and Prevention Center
Contact: (510) 869-8833 for dates, times, and
location

Cancer Support Resources
At the Comprehensive Cancer Center, 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley

Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Support Group for Breast Cancer Patients
For Alta Bates Summit patients.
When: First and third Mondays
Contact: (510) 204-4330 for time and location

Lymphedema Awareness Workshop for Breast Cancer Patients
When: First and third Tuesdays, 3–4:30 p.m.
Where: Patient Resource Center, Herrick
Contact: (510) 204-4330 to register

Massage Therapy for Cancer Patients
When: Mondays, 1–4 p.m.
Where: Herrick
Contact: (510) 204-4785 for appointment

Guided Imagery
When: Thursdays, 1–2 p.m.
Where: Herrick Cancer Center Conference Room
Contact: (510) 204-1811

Jin Shin Jyutsu
When: Thursdays, noon–1 p.m.
Where: Herrick
Contact: (510) 204-1591

Healing Yoga for Cancer
When: Thursdays, 11 a.m.–noon
Where: Herrick
Contact: (510) 508-1653

Metastatic Cancer Support Group
When: Wednesdays, 10–11:30 a.m.
or
When: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–noon
Where: Herrick Cancer Center Conference Room Contact: (510) 204-4330 to register

Nutrition Education Workshop
Class covers nutritional needs during and after cancer treatment.
Contact: (510) 204-6496 for dates, times, and location

Partners and Spouses of Women With Breast Cancer Support Group
When: Every other Wednesday,
7:30–9 p.m.
Contact: (510) 841-2930 for location

Post-Treatment Support Group for Women With Breast Cancer
Eight-week series.
Contact: (510) 204-1811 for dates, times, and location

Caregiving/Grief Support

Support Group for Families
and Friends Caring for Older or Disabled Adults
When: Third Tuesday, 2:30–4 p.m.
Where: Herrick
Contact: (510) 234-4100

Family/Caregiver Education and Support Group
Enhances caregivers’ understanding of brain injuries.
When: Second and fourth Thursdays, 6:30–8 p.m.
Where: Herrick
Contact: (510) 204-3307

Grief Recovery Group
Where: Summit Merritt Pavilion
Contact: (510) 869-6778

Support After Neonatal Death (SAND)
When: First and third Wednesdays, 7–9 p.m.
Where: 3030 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley
Contact: (510) 204-1571

Tele-Care
Provides daily calls to people who are homebound
or isolated.
When: Monday–Friday, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Contact: (510) 204-4487 to register

Lifeline
Personal emergency-response service for people who are physically challenged, sick, or frail.
Contact: (510) 869-8992

 

 

 

 

 

Chronic Disease Management

Diabetes Self-Management Education
Contact: (510) 204-1081 for dates, times, and location

Diabetes Support Group
When: First Thursday, 7:30–9 p.m.
Where: 3030 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley
Contact: (510) 204-1081

Adult Asthma Education
Meets monthly.
Contact: (510) 204-1586 for dates, times, and location

East Bay AIDS Center
Comprehensive HIV services, including medical care, counseling, and extensive emotional support.
Contact: (510) 869-8400

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
Physician referral is required to enroll.
Contact: (510) 204-1586

Fibromyalgia Support Group
When: Third Tuesday, noon–2 p.m.
Where: Herrick
Contact: (510) 204-4503

Ostomate Support Group
When: Fourth Thursday, 6–7:30 p.m.
Where: Herrick
Contact: Wanda Johnson, R.N., at (510) 204-2483

Myelodysplasia Support Group
Meets bi-monthly.
Contact: (415) 776-4995 for dates, times, and location

Community Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention Program
Where: Berkeley and Albany YMCAs
Contact: (510) 204-1554

Cardiac Rehabilitation
Medically prescribed and supervised, individually tailored program.
Where: 3030 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley
Contact: (510) 204-1554

Arthritis Support Group
When: Second Tuesday, 1–2:30 p.m.
Where: Herrick
Contact: (510) 204-4503

Exercise, Nutrition, and Wellness

Independent Gym Program
When: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Where: 5700 Telegraph Ave., Oakland
Fee: Varies
Contact: (510) 869-8690 or (510) 204-1788

Nutrition and Weight Control
Individual outpatient nutrition counseling.
Where: Summit
Contact: (510) 655-4000, Ext. 2970, for information and to make an appointment

Blood Pressure Screening
When: Fourth Thursday, noon–1 p.m.
Where: Providence Cafeteria Conference Room, 3100 Summit St., Oakland
Contact: (510) 869-6737 for November and December dates

Pregnancy and Childbirth Preparation
Registration required. For more information about these classes, including fees and registration, call (510) 204-1334 unless otherwise specified.

Maternity Tours are offered in English, Cantonese, and Spanish. These are one-hour tours.

Childbirth Preparation Series

Intensive Childbirth Preparation
One-day intensive class.

Childbirth Preparation Refresher
Four-hour review class.

Big Brother, Big Sister
Prepares small children for their role as a big brother or sister.

Baby Care
Practice diapering, swaddling, bathing, temperature-taking, and other aspects of newborn care.

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Class
Helps women make informed choices regarding
vaginal birth after cesarean.

Becoming a Father
Discusses balancing time among parenting, family, and personal needs.
Contact: R. Linton, Ph.D., at (510) 644-0300

Prenatal Yoga
Gentle workout that benefits women at all stages of pregnancy.
When: Six-week series meets on Tuesdays, 6–8 p.m.
Where: 2500 Ashby Ave., Berkeley

Infant CPR and First Aid (birth to 12 months)
Contact: Anna at (510) 653-8573

Breastfeeding Support Group
When: Tuesdays and Fridays,
noon–1:30 p.m.
Where: Alta Bates

Parent Share Support Group
For parents of premature or sick babies.
Where: Family Waiting Room, Intensive Care Nursery, Alta Bates
Contact: Linda Cole at (925) 935-9240 for dates
and time.

New Parent Support Group
Topics of interest to new parents.
When: Thursdays, 9–10:30 a.m. for parents with toddlers ages 1–2-1/2; Thursdays, 10:30–noon for parents with babies age 6 months–1 year; and Thursdays, 12:30–2 p.m. for parents with babies up to 6 months old.
Where: 2500 Ashby Ave., Berkeley

Special Connections (English and Spanish)
Provides resources for women placed on bed rest during their pregnancies.
Contact: (510) 204-1762

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal Cord Injury Support Group
For people who have had a spinal cord injury, their family, and their attendants.
When: Fourth Wednesday, 7–8:30 p.m.
Where: Herrick, Maffly Auditorium,
400 Hawthorne Ave., Oakland
Contact: (510) 204-4503

Substance-Abuse Awareness

Free Saturday Workshops
Addresses dependency, intervention, and treatment issues.
Sponsored by MPI.
When: Saturdays, 10 a.m.–noon
Where: Health Education Center,
400 Hawthorne Ave., Oakland
Contact: (510) 652-7000

People in Recovery Support Group
When: Fridays, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Where: Herrick
Contact: Curtis at (510) 204-4835

Weight Management

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA)
FA is a program based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. There are no dues, weigh-ins, or fees.
When: Tuesdays, 7–8:30 p.m. or
Sundays, 8:30-10a.m.
Where: Summit Merritt Pavilion Cafeteria Annex C
Contact: Lucy at (510) 523-4361 for more information

New Beginnings Support Group
Information and support group for people who have had or are considering weight-loss surgery and their families.
When: Third Saturday
Where: Health Education Center, 400 Hawthorne Ave., Oakland.
Contact: Helen Johnson at (510) 869-8972 for times and location