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Breast Friends - Orange CountyCalifornia Support Groups
Anaheim
General Breast Cancer Support Group - Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday every month from 6:30-8 pm. at Anaheim Memorial, 1211 W. La Palma Ave #104, Anaheim. The facilitator is Jeannie Keilly. For more information, call (714) 999-5215.
Spanish-language Breast Cancer Support Group - Meets on the 3rd. Wednesday every month from 6-7:30 pm. at Anaheim Memorial Medical Center’s Medical Tower (in the basement), 1211 W. La Palma, Anaheim. For more information call (800) 636-6742.
Bakersfield
Link To Life (661) 322-5601
Berkeley
Alta Bates Comprehensive Breast Center Support Groups (510) 204-4330
Women's Cancer Resource Center African-American Women with Cancer Support Group (510) 783-5114
Women's Cancer Resource Center Alternative Treatments Support Group (510) 652-5789
Women's Cancer Resource Center Lesbians with Cancer Support Group (510) 543-5154
Chico
Beyond Breast Cancer Support Group (916) 892-6888 or (530) 893-1152
Covina
WIN Against Breast Cancer HOTLINE (626) 332-2255
Encino
Vital Options (young adults) (818) 986-6368
Escondido
Pallmar Pomerado Health System (619) 737-3960
Foutain Valley
General Breast Cancer Support Group - Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8 pm. at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital - East Tower 11250 Warner Avenue (enter on Mt. Hope - SE corner of the campus), 1st Floor Dining Room, Fountain Valley. Refreshments provided by Fountain Valley Regional Hospital. Sponsored by Breast Cancer Network of Strength (formerly Y-ME). For more information, call (714) 361-2106.
Kids Inc. - For children ages 6-17 who have or had a loved one with cancer. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, from 6:30 - 8 pm. The group is held at Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, 9920 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley, Conference Room D. A light complimentary meal is provided. For more information, call Dani Daniels at (714) 378-7950.
Lymphedema Group - Meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 9:30-8 pm. at Orange Coast Memorial Breast Center, 9900 Talbert Ave., Conference Room 1A. facilitated by Mary Jo Keefer. For more information, call Dani Daniels at (714) 378-7960.
Metastatic & Recurrent Breast Cancer Support Group - Meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 6:30 - 8 pm. at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, East Tower, 11250 Warner Ave. (enter on Mt. Hope - SE corner of campus), 1stFloor Dining Room, Fountain Valley. Refreshments provided by Fountain Valley Regional Hospital. Sponsored by Breast Cancer Net Work of Strength (formerly Y-ME). For more information, call (714) 361-2106.
Women in Treatment (W.I.T) - For women currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from 12-1:30 pm. at Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, 9920 Talbert Ave., Please call for room locations. A light complimentary meal is provided. For more information, call Dani Daniels at (714) 378-7950.
The Journey: Breast Cancer Support Group - Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 12-1:30 pm. at Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, 9920 Talbert Ave., conference room B, Fountain Valley. A light complimentary meal is provided. For more information, call (714) 378-7950.
Fremont
Washington Hospital Breast Cancer Support Group (510) 797-1111 ext. 4365
Fresno
St. Agnes Medical Center (209) 449-5222
Fullerton
General Breast Cancer - Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 am at St. Jude Medical Center, 2151 N. Harbor Blvd., Room 2266, Fullerton. For more information, call (714) 446-7182.m
Women With Breast Cancer Support Group for Women Under age 50 - Meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 6:30 – 8 pm. at St. Jude Medical Center, 2151 N. Harbor Blvd., Room 2266, Fullerton. For more information call (714) 992-3000 X2299.
Garden Grove
Vietnamese Breast Cancer Support Group - Meets on the last Friday of every month from 5 – 6 pm. at the Nhan Hoa Comprehensive Healthcare Clinic, 14221 Euclid St., #h, Garden Grove. For more information, call (714) 539-9999.
Grass Valley
Woman to Woman: Sharing the Cancer Experience (530) 274-6656
Greenbrae
Marin Breast Center Breast Cancer Support Groups (415) 925-7622
Hysperia
Y-ME High Desert HUGS (760) 948-2386 or (760) 947-6861
Irvine
“Thrivers” Breast Cancer Support Group - Meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7 pm. at 33 Creek, Irvine. For more information, call 949-551-5556.
La Jolla
Scripps Memorial Hospital Breast Cancer Support Group (858) 626-5207 or (619) 457-6756
UCSD Cancer Center (619) 543-6650
La Palma
Y-ME BLOOMERS of Orange County (714) 826-7786 or (714) 560-7444
Laguna Hills
Saddleback Woman’s Breast Cancer Support Group - Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8 pm. at Saddleback Memorial Breast Care Center, 24401 Calle de la Louisa, Suite 200, Laguna Hills. For more information, call (949) 452-7207.
Lancaster
Ladies of Courage/Y-ME (805) 266-4811 or (661) 264-1941 or (661) 948-1027
Long Beach
Long Beach Memorial Breast Center (310)333-7888
Y-ME South Bay/Long Beach (310) 984-8456
Los Alamitos
Breast Cancer Support Group - Meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 7-9 pm. at Los Alamitos Medical Center, 3751 Katella Ave., Main Hospital Cafeteria. For more information, call Mary Alice McLoughlin at (562) 594-9977.
Los Angeles
Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center Women Together (310) 794-7932
Women of Essence (310) 537-8227
UCLA Medical Center Women Together (310) 794-6644
Lynwood
Sisters Network for African-American Women (310) 639-6511
Mission Viejo
Breast Cancer Support Group - (“A Step at a Time”) – Meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 6:30-8 pm. at Mission Hospital Conference Center, 26726 Crown Valley Parkway (at Los Altos) Mission Viejo. For more information, call (949) 365-2273, ext. 4. Note relocating to Women’s Wellness Center in January 2009 (26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Mission Viejo.)
Kids Konnected – Meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 6:30-8 pm. at Mission Hospital Conference Center, 26726 Crown Valley Parkway, Mission Viejo. For more information, call (949) 582-5443. Note: Relocating to Women’s Wellness Center in January 2009 (26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Mission Viejo).
Metastatic & Recurrent Breast Cancer Support Group - Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 11:30 am.-1 pm. at Mission Hospital Women’s Wellness Center, 1st floor, 26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Mission Viejo. For more information, call (949) 365-2273 or (714) 255-9935.
Monterey
Breast Self-Help Group (408) 649-1772
Napa
Bosom Buddies (707) 257-4047
National City
Wellness Community Spanish Speaking Support Group- Spanish (858) 467-106
Newport Beach
Breast Cancer 101: Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer - Six-week educational program. Meets for six Tuesdays from 10-11:30 am. Hoag Cancer Center, Conference Room A. One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. Pre-registration is required; please call (949) 764-5542.
Breast Cancer Support Group (Daytime) - Meets every Tuesday from 12-2 pm. at Hoag Cancer Center Auditorium, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 764-5542.
Breast Cancer Support Group (Evenings) – Meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 6-7:30 pm. at Hoag Cancer Center, Conference Room A, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 764-5542.
Breast Cancer Support Group for Young Women – Meets on the 3rd Tuesday every month from 6-7:30 pm. at Hoag Cancer Center, Conference Room A, Newport Beach. For more information, please call (949) 764-5542.
From Hope to Healing, Creating the Life of Your Dreams – Meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 6-7:39 pm. in Hoag Cancer Center, Conference Room A, Newport Beach. An Educational series to help you create new dreams or recapture your old ones. For information and to register, call (949) 764-5542.
Gynecological Cancer Support Group “Women Helping Women” - Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 10-11:30 am at Hoag Cancer Center, Conference Room A. One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. This is a bi-monthly group focuses on the unique concerns faced by women with gynecologic cancers. For more information, call (949) 764-5542.
Lymphedema Support Group - Meets on the 1st Tuesday every month from 2-3 pm. at Hoag Cancer Center Auditorium, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. Patients, family, friends, and members of the community are welcome. No fee to attend. For more information, call (949) 764-5542.
Persian American Breast Cancer Support Group – Meets on the 3rd Sunday of every month at 1 pm. at Hoag Hospital, Conference Room A, Newport Beach. Please call (818) 990-3339 to confirm date and time.
Recurrent Breast Cancer Group - Meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 2-3:30 pm. at Hoag Cancer Center, Conference Room A, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)764-5542.
Oakland
Woman's Cancer Resource Center (510) 420-7900
Eastmont Wellness Center Support Group (510) 437-4064
Summit West Breast Cancer Support Group (510) 869-8833
Imani's Breast Care Breast Cancer Group for African-American Women (510) 465-7333
In Our Own Image: Breast Cancer Support Group for African-American Women (510) 635-8507
Bay Area Lymphedema Support Group (510) 208-3200
Oceanside
Tri-City Medical Breast Cancer Support Group (760) 940-7019
Orange
Gynecological Cancer Support Group - For women with any kind GYN cancer. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month from 6-7:30 pm. at St. Josephs Hospital, The Center for Cancer Prevention & Treatment, 1000 West La Veta Ave., Orange 92868, Multidisciplinary Conference Room. Sponsored by The Wellness Community-West L.A. For more information, call (310) 314-2555 or www.tws-wla.org
Kids Konnected – For kids age 4-18 who have a parent with cancer. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday every month from 7-8 pm. at Cordelia Knott Center for Wellness, 230 Main St. Orange. For more information, call (949) 582-5443.
Lymphedema Educational Support Group – Meets on the 4th Thursday of every month from 7-9 pm. at Cordelia Knott Center for Wellness, 230 Main Street, Orange. For more information, call (949)731-0233.
Men’s Group – This group is for men who have a wife or significant other with cancer. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8 pm. at UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, 101 The City Drive, 3rd Floor, Orange. For more information, call (714)456-5235.
Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Support Group – Six-session program for newly diagnosed women. Sponsored by Cordelia Knott Center for Wellness,230 s. Main Street, Suite 100, Orange. For more information or to register, call (714) 541-9355.
Women’s Cancers: Share and Care Group – Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, from 10-11:30 am. at UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, 101 The City Drive, 4th Floor Conference Room, Orange. For more information, call (714) 456-8609.
Palm Springs
The Desert Comprehensive Breast Center (619) 323-6676
Newly Diagnosed Support Group(760) 416-4704
Palo Alto
Community Breast Health Project 650 326-6686
Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group 650 326-6686
Breast Cancer Support Group for Mothers with Young Children (650) 494-1239
Pasadena
Breast Cancer Networking Group (818) 796-1083
USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center Genetic Links - Living with Uncertainty (323) 865-3147 or (323) 660-7075
The Wellness Community Foothills Breast Cancer Networking Group (626) 796-1083
Pleasanton
Kaiser Pleasanton Breast Cancer Support Group (925) 467-1732
Pomona
Robert and Beverly Lewis Family Cancer Care Center Breast Cancer Support Group (909) 865-9517
Riverside
Feeling is Healing (909) 353-4755
Sacramento
Save Ourselves/Y-ME of Sacramento (916) 921-9747 HOTLINE (800) 422-9747 or (530) 886-8427
Water Exercise and Support Group (916) 264-8066
San Diego
Y-ME San Diego Chapter (760) 839-1491 Spanish and English HOTLINE (858) 569-9309 or (858) 569-9283
Wellness Community Breast Cancer Networking Group (858) 467-1065
San Francisco
UCSF Comprehensive Cancer Center (415) 885-3693
Breast Cancer Support and Lifestyle Intervention Trial (415) 885-7491
Bay Area Lymphedema Support Group (415) 921-2911
Breast Cancer Action (415) 922-8279
The Breast Care Center (415) 476-5555
The Cancer Support Community (415) 648-9400
San Juan Capistrano
Catholic Charities Spanish Support Group: “Salud de Mujer” - Support group workshop for Latinas at high risk or with breast cancer. Meets every Thursday from 10-11 am. at Mission San Juan Capistrano, 31522 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. For information, call (714) 347-9601.
Hispanas Sobreviviendo el Cancer – A monthly group in Spanish that provides education, comfort and care for women cancer survivors. Meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month from 6-7 pm. The group is held at CHEC Family Resource Center, 31411 La Mantanza Street, #B, San Juan Capistrano. For more information, call (949) 364-1400 ext. 5132.
San Jose
Bay Area Breast Cancer Network (408) 261-142
San Luis Obispo
Uplifters Breast Cancer Support Group (805) 543-6915
San Pablo
American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Support Group (510) 236-6905
San Ramon
San Ramon Regional Medical Center Breast Cancer Support Group (925) 275-9200
Santa Ana
Breast Cancer Support Group (Spanish) - Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 10:30-12 pm. at 1620 N. Spurgeon St., Santa Ana. For more information call, (714) 542-2418.
“Sisters Connecting” Breast Cancer Support Group – Meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month from 6-7 pm. at Home Town Buffet, (17th/Lincoln), Santa Ana. For more information, contact (714) 507-0338 or thegreenfoundation3@yahoo.com
Santa Barbara
American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Support Group Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m Breast Resource Center (805) 963-1576
Lymphedema Support Group 2nd Sunday of each month 1-3 p.m. Cottage Hospital Conf Rm E & F Laura Baker (805) 967-2018 or Mary Crane (805) 682 8286
Women with Cancer Support Group 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month noon - 1:30 pm First Presbyterian Church in the Anderson Lounge 21 E. Constance Ave. (at the corner of State and Constance) (805) 963-1576 or (805) 682-7300
Sharing - Cancer Support Group For people living with cancer, their families, and friends 2nd Tuesday of the month 6:30 to 8:00 pm Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic 2nd Floor West lobby (use the rear entrance) (805) 681-7626
I Count Too! Youth support group for children with an ill family member or friend. Tuesdays from 4:00 to 5:15
Living with Cancer For patients and their families Tuesdays from 3:00 to 4:30 pm Thursdays from 7:15 to 8:45 pm St. Francis Medical Clinic 601 E. Micheltorena St.
Santa Monica
Wellness Community Breast Cancer Support Group (310) 314-2555
Psycho-educational Support Group (310) 315-6128
Sausalito
Center for Attitudinal Healing Breast Cancer Support Group (415) 331-6161
Torrance
YWCA Walking Together (310) 547-0831
Van Nuys
The Breast Center Breast Cancer Support Group (818) 787-9911
Walnut Creek
John Muir Medical Center (510) 947-3322
West Covina
Queen of the Valley (818) 814-2464
Other Southern Cailifornia Resources
Access California Services (ACS)
(P): (714) 917‐0440 Website: www.accesscal.org Breast Health Navigation and Education Program The Breast Health Navigation and Education Program through outreach, education, patient assistance and navigation increases breast cancer awareness to Muslim and Arab American community members and links underserved women to breast health services.
AltaMed Health Services
(P): (714) 500‐0220 Website: www.altamed.org Breast Cancer Early Detection and Care Program The Breast Cancer Early Detection and Care Program (BCEDCP) provides breast cancer outreach and education, screening, re-screening, diagnosis, and post-diagnosis case management services to the uninsured, low-income and underserved.
Asian American Senior Citizens Service Center
(P): (714) 560‐8877 Website: www.aascsc.org You Matter: A Comprehensive Approach to Increase Breast Cancer Screening among Chinese Women The Asian American Senior Citizens Service Center’s (AASCSC) program provides breast health education, improves access to breast cancer screening services, and offers patient support among underserved Chinese American women age 40 and older in Orange County.
Breast Cancer Solutions
(P): (866) 960‐9222 (E): info@bcsurvivors.org Website: www.breastcancersolutions.org Temporary Financial Assistance Program The Temporary Financial Assistance Program provides financial assistance to help cover rent/mortgage and other life-supporting expenses for breast cancer patients who are unable to work due to treatment.
Disability Rights Legal Center
(P): (866) THE‐CLRC (E): CLRC@LLS.edu Website: www.CancerLegalResourceCenter.org Cancer Related Legal Information and Resources for the Underserved Breast Cancer Community in Orange County The Cancer Legal Resource Center (CLRC) provides education seminars, information and resources via a toll-free telephone assistance line on cancer-related legal issues to people with cancer, survivors, friends, families, healthcare professionals, and others coping with cancer.
The Gay and Lesbian Community Service Center of Orange County
(P): (714) 534‐0862 ● Website: www.thecenteroc.org Lesbian Breast Health The Gay and Lesbian Community Service Center of Orange County will develop newspaper ads promoting breast cancer screening and early detection among lesbian women. Women of varying ages will be trained on how to develop effective health education messages through the Lesbian Breast Health program. Lesbian and bisexual women in Orange County will be exposed to peer-developed, lesbian targeted, social influence-based, breast health messages.
The G.R.E.E.N. Foundation
(P): (714) 507‐0338 (E): Thegreenfoundation3@yahoo.com Website: www.thegreenfoundation.net Be Self Empowered The G.R.E.E.N. Foundation’s mission is to promote the message of early detection, increase the rate of breast cancer screening, and assist African American women diagnosed with breast cancer to ensure a better treatment outcome.
Guam Communications Network
(P): (562) 989‐5690 E): health@guamcomnet.org Website: www.guamcomnet.org Tell Us a Story about Breast Cancer Guam Communications Network (GCN) provides breast health; cancer education; and outreach to the Chamorro community. The goal of “Estoriayi Ham Put I Kanset Susu –Tell Us A Story About Breast Cancer” is to improve the breast health, cancer knowledge, behavior and attitudes of Chamorro women who reside in Orange County.
Laguna Beach Community Clinic
(P): 949 494‐0761 Website: www.lbclinic.org A Solemn Vow to Improving Breast Health Compliance Laguna Beach Community Clinic (LBCC) provides underinsured and uninsured, low income female patients access to clinical breast exams, breast health education, case management, and counseling.
Latino Health Access
(P): (714) 542‐7792 Website: www.LatinoHealthAccess.org Salud de Seno The Latino Health Access (LHA) Salud de Seno Education Program provides breast health information and increases access to screening services for low income Latina women through education and active linkages to breast health services conducted by trained Promotoras (Community Health Workers).
Orange County Korean American Health
Information and Education Center (P): (714) 741‐0050 (E): ockahiec@yahoo.com Pink Ribbon Outreach and Digital Survivorship The Orange County Korean American Health Information & Education Center (OCKAHEIC) provides information and education regarding breast cancer awareness for the Korean American community in Orange County. Through Digital Survivorship, breast cancer survivors will learn to express themselves through digital arts and creative writing, and be empowered to become leaders in informing their community about breast cancer.
Orange County Rescue Mission Healthcare Services
(P): (714) 247‐0300 Website: www.rescuemission.org Access to Care and Treatment: ACT Now Project The Orange County Rescue Mission’s (OCRM) Healthcare Services Department provides breast health education, screening, and diagnosis for women in crisis who cannot otherwise afford medical services.
Pink Ribbon Club Foundation
(P): 949‐677‐0656 (E): Prcfoundation@aol.com Website: www.prc‐foundation.org Uniting Teens in the Fight Against Breast Cancer The Pink Ribbon Club Foundation promotes the formation of Pink Ribbon Clubs in high schools throughout Orange County for the purpose of increasing teen awareness, providing community service opportunities and raising funds in the fight against breast cancer.
Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties
(P): (714) 633.6373 Website: www.pposbc.org Breast Health Program Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties’ (PPOSBC) Breast Health Program encourages breast cancer risk-reduction and early detection behavior among young women in Orange County, with an ultimate goal of increasing utilization of breast health services through information, education, patient navigation and linkages to diagnostic and treatment services.
Red Sea Social Services Inc.
(P): (714) 808‐0900 (E): Redsea2301@sbcglobal.net Website: Redseaca.org/com Education, Communicate, Facilitate Red Sea Social Services offers breast health information to East Africans and Middle Easterners using materials that are translated in a culturally sensitive manner. Mogzits (Community Health Workers) guide women through the healthcare system to help find low-cost breast screenings, accompany women to a doctor’s office, explain the process of exams/mammograms, explain the results, and support women/families during their treatment.
Share our Selves (SOS)
(P): (213) 553‐1875 Website: www.saathusa.org Women’s Health Initiative The Women’s Health Initiative provides a medical home for low income women and provides extensive breast health screening, education, coordination and case management, and specialty referrals for breast cancer.
Special Services to Groups/SAATH
(P): (949) 650‐0640 Website: www.shareourselves.org SAATH: South Asians Working Together for Women’s Health SAATH focuses on cancer prevention, early detection and survivorship for underserved South Asians in Southern California. The project aims to increase awareness of breast cancer risks, benefits of early detection, breast health services, and eligibility criteria for available services among underserved, low income, uninsured and underinsured South Asian women.
Vietnamese American Cancer Foundation
(P): (714) 751‐5805 Website: www.vacf.org (English) or www.ungthu.org (Vietnamese) Breast Health Navigation and Education Program The Breast Health Navigation & Education Program strives to ensure that every Vietnamese American woman receives breast health services regardless of income, age, or insurance status. This program brings awareness, breaks cultural and language barriers, promotes prevention and early detection, and provides a forum to discuss breast health care and cancer survivorship.
YWCA North Orange County
(P): (714) 871‐4488 Website: www.ywcanoc.org Early Breast Cancer Screening and Education The YWCA North Orange County has the largest, mobile, multiethnic early breast cancer screening and education program in Orange County. This program makes quality breast cancer screening and breast care awareness available to underserved, uninsured, multiethnic women in their own neighborhoods, in their own languages, and in a manner consistent with their cultural beliefs.
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