Support Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting on the Main UC Irvine Campus.
Open Meetings are for Faculty, Staff, Students and community
members.
Dates: Meetings will be daily Monday through Friday
Time: Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Room G319 in the Student Health Education Center on the main UC Irvine campus
Information: Contact Donna Blue for more information dblue@uci.edu or 949.824.1451.
Art for the Soul Support Group
Creative techniques to foster better health while coping with cancer. No art
experience required.
Dates: Meetings will be the first & third Thursday every month.
May 15, Jun 5, Jun 19
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Location: UC Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center,
1st floor resource center
Information: 714.456.5235
Bariatric Surgery Support Group
Offers support for those planning laparoscopic surgery and patients after
surgery. Family and support people are welcome to attend. A guest speaker
is provided every other month.
Meetings provide peer support, allow you to learn about the
surgery firsthand from others who have had obesity surgery and
allow patients to share their experiences.
Dates: The meetings will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of every
month.
May 20, Jun 17, Jul 15, Aug 19, Sep 16
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Separate agendas for new patients and post-surgery patients.
7:30 – 8:30 p.m. New and post-surgery group session
Location: UC Irvine Manchester Pavilion, 200 S. Manchester Ave, 2nd Floor.
Rooms 210 & 211, Orange, CA 92868. Parking and disabled parking is available in
front of the building.
Information: 888.717.4463 or 714.456.6185.
Brain Tumor Education/Support Group
This group is for individuals diagnosed with a brain tumor and
those who support them. The focus of the group will be both
education and support. Some meetings will include a speaker;
others an opportunity to share with each other. Meetings will
be lead by a social worker.
Dates: Meetings will be held on the second Monday of the every month
May 12, Jun 9, Jul 14, Aug 11, Sept 8
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, 4th floor
conference room
Information and reservations: Donna Baker, LCSW, 714.456.8609
Burn Survivors Support Group
Dates: Meetings will be held the third Thursday of the month.
May 15, Jun 19, Jul 17, Aug 21, Sept 18
Time: Noon to 1:00 pm.
Location: Occupational therapy room 3513
Information: 714.456.5641
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
Dates: Meetings will be held the second Wednesday of the month.
May 14, Jun 11, Jul 9, Aug 13, Sept 10
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Location: UC Irvine Child Development Center, 19262 Jamboree Road, Irvine
Information: 949.UCI.ADHD (949.824.2343) or
www.cdc.uci.edu/chadd.shtml.
For more information about the CHADD Organization, go to
http://www.chadd.org.
Epilogue
The Epilogue Group is a social/educational support group for adults with Epilepsy.
The Epilepsy Alliance of Orange County has collaborated with the Epilepsy Center at
UC Irvine Medical Center to form this group which was the single most important
program request by adults with epilepsy.
Join us to meet other adults with epilepsy who share the same concerns and work
through the same issues. The Epilogue group hosts monthly speakers who specialize in
epilepsy and related concerns.
Dates: Third Friday of every month
May 16, Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 15, Sept 19
Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: UC Irvine Neuropsychiatric Center, Room 101
Information: Please call Janna Moore, Director of Programs and Services Coordinator,
Epilepsy Alliance of Orange County at 714.557.0202 for more information or visit
www.EpilepsyAlliance.org
IBD Support Group
An ongoing support group for individuals with
the diagnosis of Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis. Topics may include: stress
management, coping strategies, alternative medicine,
dating/relationships and more.
Dates: 1st Wednesday every month
Jun 4, Jul 2, Aug 6, Sept 3
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: UC Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, 4th floor
Information: Lisa Dinglasan 714.456.7507
Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Support Group
Open to pre-dialysis, dialysis, pre- and post- transplant patients, family members,
and friends.
Dates: 4th Wednesday every month
May 28, Jun 25, Jul 23, Aug 27, Sept 24
Time: 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: UC Irvine Medical Center - Classroom 2105 (above the library)
Information: Angela Wu, LCSW, 714.456.8342
Korean Women’s Share and Care Group
Help and support for Korean-speaking women with cancer.
Dates: 1st Thursday every month
Jun 5, Jul 3, Aug 7, Sept 4
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: UC Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, 4th floor conference room
Information: 714.456.5057
Look Good, Feel Better is an support group
for women with cancer that teaches beauty
techniques to help enhance appearance and self-image during
treatment.
Dates: Second Monday of every other month
May 12, Jul 14, Sept 8
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Location: UC Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, 4th floor conference room
Information: Donna Baker at 714.456.8609
Men's Support Group
UC Irvine hosts a support group for men whose spouse or significant other has been diagnosed with cancer. Beginning April 22.
Dates: Meetings will be on the second and fourth Tuesday every
month
May 13, May 27, Jun 10, Jun 24
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: UC Irvine Breast Health Center, 3rd floor lobby
Information: 714.456.5235
Sarcoma Education and Support Group
To assist those with sarcoma to learn more about their diagnosis.
A formal presentation followed by separate group discussions for young
adults and older adults and each will be facilitated by a social worker
Dates: Meetings will be on the third Tuesday of the month.
May 20, Jun 17, Jul 15, Aug 19, Sept 16
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: UC Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center 4th floor conference room
Information: Donna Baker, 714.456.8609
Spinal Cord Support Group is for those with spinal cord injuries, their families, caregivers
and all interested.
Dates: Meetings will be on the third Monday of every month, except holidays.
May 19. Jun 16, Jul 21, Aug 18, Sept 15
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Location: UC Irvine Neuropsychiatric Center, Acute Rehabilitation/conference room 135
Facilitator: Jerry Teixeira, Ph.D.
Information: 714.456.6628
Triumph over Stroke
The purpose of this group includes providing the following: sources of information
and education, an opportunity to learn about treatment options and breaking news in
stroke, an outlet for support and social interactions, and a forum for discussion. This
group is intended for stroke survivors, their families, friends and caregivers.
Dates: Meetings will be on the second Thursday of every month.
May 8, Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 14, Sept 11
Time: Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Building 3, Neuropsychiatric Center, Conference Room 101
Facilitator: Dana Stradling, R.N., B.S.N., C.N.R.N. and Jerry Teixeira, Ph.D.
Information: 866.Stroke.3 (866.787.6533)
Super Sibs Klub
Super Sibs Klub is a monthly workshop designed for siblings of children with special
needs including, medical, developmental or cognitive issues, ages 8-12.siblings. Fun-filled
activities focus on one or more of the following topics: tough transitions, self-esteem,
fears/worries, anger management, teasing/bullying, isolation.
English and Spanish speakers welcome.
Dates: Meetings will be on the third Saturday of the month.
May 17, Jun 21, Jul 19, Aug 16, Sept 20
Time: 9:30 a.m. to noon
Location: Neuropsychiatric Building, Room 101, UC Irvine Medical Center
Information: Prior registration is required for participation. Contact Yvonne
Salcido at 714.532.8778
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancers (SPOHNC-UC Irvine-ORANGE)
NOTE: New Location
Open to those diagnosed with head and neck cancers and those who support them.
Dates: Meetings will be on the first Monday every month.
Jun 2, Jul 7, Aug 4, Sept 1
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Location: UC Irvine Breast Health Center, 3rd Floor Cancer Center
Information: Jennifer Higgins, MSW, 714.456.5235
Survivors Support Group
Support and education for teenagers who have chronic or life-threatening illnesses.
Dates:Meetings will be on the fourth Wednesday every month.
May 28, Jun 25, Jul 23, Aug 27, Sept 24, Oct 22
Time: 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Location: UC Irvine Neuropsychiatric Center, conference room 101
Information: 714.456.2295
Trigeminal Neuralgia Association Support Group
provides information, education, and support for patients and their families living with
TN and related facial pain conditions. Guest speaker at every meeting.
Dates: Meetings will be the second Saturday every other month.
May 10, Jul 12, Sept 13
Time: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Location: UC Irvine Medical Center - Medical Library, Second Floor
Information: 714.962.2369
Women’s Share and Care Group
provides support and education for women with cancer.
Dates: Meetings will be on the second and fourth Tuesday every
month. There will be a speaker on the 4th Tuesday.
May 13, May 27, Jun 10, Jun 24
Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: UC Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, 4th floor conference room
Information: Donna Baker, 714.456.8609
