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Awareness & Support Groups @ St. Mary

St. Joseph Health, St. Mary invites you to join us for any of the following groups that may be of interest to you, a family member or a friend. Participants with similar health and wellness concerns are able to discuss their personal circumstances and experiences and receive support from group members and facilitators in a confidential setting... These groups are offered at no cost to the community.

If you have any questions about these groups, or need language assistance, including assistance for the hearing impaired to participate in these groups, please call Jackie Morgan at (760) 946 -8189.

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Grupos de Apoyo y Conocimiento

St. Mary les invita a participar en los siguientes grupos de apoyo que sean de interés para usted, algún miembro de su familia o alguna amistad. Los grupos ofrecen una oportunidad para aprender, formar nuevas amistades y compartir sus experiencias en un ambiente de confianza. Estos grupos son gratis para la comunidad.

La mayoría de las clases se ofrecen in Ingles*. Si usted necesita un intérprete o asistencia con lenguaje de señas, favor de llamar con anticipación a Jackie Morgan al (760) 946-8189.

*Material Educativo en Español esta disponible.

Prostate Cancer Survivors

Facilitator: Samuel Lee, M.D., Urology
First Tuesday of the month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
For more information, call 760-946-8800.

Breast Cancer Awareness

Third Tuesday of the month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
For more information and location, call 760-946-8189.

Cardiac Awareness

Facilitator: Cardiac Rehabilitation Department
Fourth Tuesday of the month from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Location: St. Mary Senior Select Resource Center.
19333 Bear Valley Rd., Ste. 103, Apple Valley (Cross Street Apple Valley Rd.)
For more information and/or directions, call 760-946-8800.

Better Breathers (Respiratory)

Facilitators: St. Mary Respiriatory Therapy
Co-Sponsored with Apria Healthcare
Fourth Monday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
For information and location, call 760-242-2311 ext. 5331

Diabetes Support

Facilitators and Co-Sponsors: St. Mary Diabetes Education Center
Fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
For more information, call 760-946-8170.

Stroke Support Group

Facilitator: St. Mary Rehabilitation Services
Third Thursday of the Month from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Location: St. Mary Senior Select Resource Center
19333 Bear Valley Rd., Ste. 103, Apple Valley (Cross Street Apple Valley Rd.)
For more information call (760) 242-2311 ext. 4650

Chronic Wounds and Amputation Support Group

Facilitator: St. Mary Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine
Fourth Thursday of the Month from 12 to 1 p.m.
Location: St. Mary Senior Select Resource Center
19333 Bear Valley Rd., Ste. 103, Apple Valley (Cross Street Apple Valley Rd.)
For more information call (760) 946-5915

Angelitos Support Group

For parents who have lost a baby through ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death.
Facilitators: Spiritual Care Department
Available in English and Spanish.
Call 760-242-2311 ext. 8427, for times and dates.

Angelitos Support Group
Este es un grupo de apoyo para padres que han sufrido la perdida de un bebe a través de un embarazo ectópico, aborto espontáneo, o la muerte repentina de un infante.

Grief Recovery Outreach Program

12-week program to help people move beyond the pain caused by loss. Loss can be many things including the death of a loved one, divorce, financial changes or moving. The sessions are for two hours and there are morning and afternoon programs.
There is a $30 fee, which includes the book, "The Grief Recovery Handbook."
For more information, call 760-242-2311, ext. 5322

Grief Recovery Outreach
Un programa de recuperación de alguna perdida ya sea la muerte de algún ser querido, divorcio, cambios financieros, o una mudanza. El curso es de 12 semanas y se requiere una contribución de $30 dólares para cubrir el costo de las materias.

ADMAM - Apoyo de Mujer a Mujer

(Support group for Spanish speaking women with cancer)

Facilitator: Maria Garcia
Jan. 21, Feb. 18 and March 11
Location: St. Mary Senior Select Resource Center
19333 Bear Valley Rd., Ste. 103, Apple Valley (Cross Street Apple Valley Rd.)
For more information call (951) 961-7138