San Diego Community Support Groups
Bereavement Support Group. Lost a loved one? Learn to cope with grief through these sessions that offer comfort and encouragement. First Tuesday & third Friday of the month, 10-11 am. Free. For details, call or visit website. Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, 354 Santa Fe Dr. www.scripps.org; 760-633-7784.
Palomar Pomerado Health (PPH) Breastfeeding Support Groups. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1-2:30 pm at PPH Women’s Health Connection Boutique, Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion, 15611 Pomerado Rd., Ste 108, Poway; Thursdays, 11 am-12:30 pm at First United Methodist Church, 341 South Kalmia St., Escondido. Free. 858-613-6110.
Griefshare Thursdays. Losing a loved one is one of life’s most painful experiences, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Take this 14-week, video-driven course that offers support for individuals coping with the loss of a spouse, friend or family member. Contact Christine Molla at mollachristine@gmail.com or visit www.griefshare.org.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). Take a ‘mommy break’ as you meet and socialize with other moms in this support group. Activities include talks on parenting-related issues, crafts, games and more. Wednesdays, 10-11:30 am. $85 for 16 weeks. Pre-registration required. Faith Community Church, 2285 Murray Ridge Rd. www.mops.org; 619-405-7078.
OceansideMommies.com. Join a free, online community for moms in North San Diego County (a chapter of non-profit organization, The Mommies Network) where you can connect with other local mothers, share information (on anything and everything – from tips on feeding picky eaters to the best place for kids’ haircuts) in private forums and meet up at member-driven events.
Warrior Traditions. This free program by Veterans Village of San Diego consists of off-base, confidential support groups for Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard and recently separated combat veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, that lets them share their experiences and discuss any issues they may have related to their service. Spouses and significant others are welcome to participate. Mondays at Libby Lake Community Center, 4700 North River Rd., Oceanside & Thursdays at Veterans Museum & Memorial Center, 2115 Park Blvd., San Diego. 7-9 pm. Also offering Spouse Night for the loved ones of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. First & third Tues. of the month, 7-9 pm. www.vvsd.net/warrior.htm; 619-393-2084.
Are You a Breast Cancer Survivor? Join this support circle and share personal experiences, gain support and meet other people who are in the same situation. English-speaking group meets every first & third Tuesday of the month, 5:30-6:30 pm; Spanish-speaking group meets every second & fourth Monday of the month, 6-7 pm. Vista Community Clinic’s Health Promotion Center, 846 Williamston St. 760-631-5000, ext. 7167.
NAMI Connection. The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers this weekly support group for adults that presents a relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and triumphs of coping with mental illness. Thursdays, 6-7:30 pm. Free. 4480 30th St., San Diego. www.namisandiego.org; 619-543-1434.
Lung Cancer Support Group. Third Wed. of the month, 11 am-12:30 pm. Facilitator: Steven Hickman, PsyD. Moores UCSD Cancer Center, Rm. 3106, 3855 Health Sciences Dr., La Jolla. For details, call 858-822-6868.
Bipolar Disorder Caregiver Support Groups offers support groups for parents of children and young adults affected by bipolar disorder. Third Weds. of the month, 10 am-noon in Rancho Santa Fe (RSVP to mwalker.ibpf@gmail.com); Fourth Thurs. of the month, 12:00-2:00pm in Poway (RSVP to ksheffres@cox.net). 858-342-0327.
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