Alcoholics Anonymous meets on Thursdays at 7 p.m., and on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Kim Nakae, 310-784-4879.
Amputee Support Group is a group that meets quarterly in collaboration with the Mutual Amputee Aid Foundation. This is a free group offered to those who have just recently experienced an amputation or have had one for a while. Friends and families of amputees are also welcome. For more information call 310-530-6711.
Bereavement Support Group is a six-week long grief support group. We can help you find the help you need. For more information, or to arrange a personal consultation, please contact 310-784-3751.
Burn Support Group is designed to meet the special needs of burn patients and their families by assisting them in dealing with the physical and emotional problems related to burn injuries. Group members also have the unique opportunity to receive valuable educational information on continuing care of burn injuries from physicians and other specialists. For more information, call 310-517-4727.
"Hugs" Cancer Survivorship Support Group for Women is a gathering of women that offers an opportunity to share stories, gather information and be surrounded by others who have embarked on a similar journey of healing. Facilitated by Kathy Calderon Lacey, NP, MFT, Tuesdays at 10:00am in the West Tower. For more information call the Cancer Resource Center at 310-517-4665.
"Hugs" Family Cancer Support Group is a drop-in group for the family members and loved ones going through the cancer journey. No reservations or registration is required. Held on Mondays from 3:30pm to 5pm in the 2 North Family Room. For more information call the Cancer Resource Center at 310-517-4665.
Caregiver Support Group is an ongoing support group to provide information, nurturing, and companionship to persons providing care for another. Come by yourself or bring someone who is important to you. The group will be led by a licensed clinical social worker. Group meets every Tuesday evening; however, it is not necessary to attend every week. First session free, each session thereafter is $1.00 per class. Call the ADVANTAGE Healthline at 310-517-4666 for more information and meeting room location.
COPD Support Group (Lungs for Life) is an exciting support group that will provide information and education to graduates of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program and the community, living with chronic lung conditions. Families and caregivers are also welcome to attend.
The support group meets every 8 weeks at 10:00am to 12:00pm. Next meeting is scheduled for March 3, 2010. Please call 310-784-4885 for more information.
Diabetes Support Group is held the second and fourth Tuesday each month at 7:00 p.m. at Torrance Memorial Medical Center. The support group will provide education and mutual encouragement. Speakers in attendance by schedule. For further information, call 310-784-3792.
Drop-in Grief Support Group is available Monday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Thursday afternoons from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Health Conference Center. Come when you can, come when you must, but know that we'll be there for you. For more information, call 310-784-3751.
Families Anonymous meets on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 310-784-4879.
Fibromyalgia Support Group is sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation and meets from 1 pm to 3 pm on the second Saturday of the month. A voluntary $2 donation is requested. For more information, call 310-519-8961.
Lymphedema Discussion Group offered by Torrance Memorial and The Wellness Community-South Bay Cities (TWC-SBC) offering educational, clinical, psychological and social support to anyone with lymphedema. Held the last Tuesday of every month (except August and December) from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. For more information please call TWC-SBC 310-376-3550 [
www.wellnessandcancer.org] or Paula Bauer, RN, MSN, 310-517-4665.
Marijuana Anonymous meets on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 310-784-4879.
Medication Support Group: Questions for the Pharmacist is a free monthly drop-in support group for people with questions about their medicines. It provides help in understanding and managing medication to improve effective usage. For more information or location, please call 310-517-4701.
Meditation Circle is a weekly drop-in meeting designed to enhance meditation skills. Prior meditation experience is preferred, but not required. The group meets from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm on Tuesdays. Free. For more information, call 310-517-4701.
Nicotine Anonymous is a weekly support group for people who are quitting smoking. Based on a 12-step format, the group encourages people who wish to quit smoking to drop-in. Free. Call 310-517-4701.
Ostomy Support group provides education and emotional support for ostomates. The group is facilitated by two certified enterostomal therapists. Meetings monthly at 7:30 pm. Call 310-784-4959.
Stroke Support Group is a monthly support group for those recovering from a stroke. Family members are welcome to attend. Offered the first Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m. in the Health Conference Center Room #3. Call 310-517-4667 or 310-373-5538 for information.
South Bay Muscular Dystrophy Association meets the last Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m. Anyone interested may attend. Contact: MDA 310-450-9032.
"Take Heart" Support Group is a peer support group for individuals with heart disease and their significant others. Our goal is to help you establish stronger support systems by offering reassurance, comfort, support and fellowship. In a roundtable discussion environment, "Take Heart" is facilitated by a person who has experienced a cardiac event. This service is offered free. Monthly meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. For more information, call 310-517-4737.