Bariatrics
To confirm classes-call Martha Lopez RN at (310) 325-9110 ext. 30022
Bariatric Surgery
- Meeting: Every 1st Monday of the month (No meeting in September)
- Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- Location: Zoom
- Meeting: Every 4th Tuesday of the month (No meeting in March and December)
- Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- Location: Zoom
- Meeting: Every 4th Monday of the month
- Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Location: Zoom (No meeting in May, August, and December)
Between Starving and Stuffed
Mindful eating for a healthy weight. This is an online interactive program
that teaches skills to live a healthy lifestyle for a healthy weight and
other life goals. Presented via Zoom
- Meeting: Every 2nd Thursday and every 3rd Tuesday of the month
- Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
- Location: Zoom meeting
Post-Operative Bariatric Surgery Nutrition
Support group is led by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with
new topics every month to provide inspiration, encouragement, and helpful
tips to keep you on track!
Topics with open discussion can range from navigating day-to-day eating
challenges, cooking tips, food demos, patient spotlights, guest speakers,
company representatives providing protein and vitamin sample products, and more!
- Meeting: Every 2nd Tuesday of the month
- Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Location: Zoom meeting
This class will now be provided virtually using the Zoom platform until
further notice. Please e-mail
Duong.Le@tmmc.com to register for the class.
Cancer
Women in Treatment
Support is important during your journey. Women with cancer share their
stories, vulnerabilities and insights from diagnosis through treatment,
in a safe, supportive space. Topics include cultivating emotional resilience,
body image and sexuality, talking with loved ones about cancer and caring
for ourselves. Groups are facilitated by our Psychosocial Counselor via
the online platform Zoom.
- Meeting: Every Wednesday
- Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
- Location: Zoom Meeting
To RSVP or for further information, please contact Brittany Rudinica, LCSW
at 310-517-1230.
Coping with Cancer for Caregivers During COVID-19 Times: Online Support Group
This new virtual support group will provide you the opportunity to connect
with people providing care to a loved one with a new or existing cancer
diagnosis amidst the coronavirus.
- Meeting: Every Monday
- Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Platform: Zoom Meeting
To RSVP or for further information, please contact Brittany Rudinica, LCSW
at 310-517-1230.
Women Empowered Cancer Support Group (WE CAN)
For nearly 20 years, this group of women have journeyed through their experiences
of cancer and beyond. This group empowers women to face their diagnosis,
recurrence or experience as a cancer survivor with resilience and support.
Women affected by cancer can gain hope and empowerment, obtain practical
information on cancer treatment and community resources, address feelings
associated with a cancer diagnosis and life beyond treatment, and learn
new ways of coping, communicating and connecting.
- Meeting: Tuesdays
- Time: 10 - 11:30 am
- Location: Zoom Meeting
To RSVP or for further information, please contact Brittany Rudinica, LCSW
at 310-517-1230.
Mastectomy/Breast Reconstruction Support Group
For women pre and post mastectomy/breast reconstruction. This support group
helps support mastectomy/breast cancer reconstruction patients through
sharing stories and getting to know other survivors who had a mastectomy/breast
reconstruction. RSVP required. Please call (310) 517-4660.
- Meeting: 2nd Thursday of the month
- Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
- Platform: Zoom
Men's Cancer Support Group
A gathering of men with any type of cancer sharing their questions, concerns
and experiences living with cancer.
- This support group is temporarily on hold.
Head and Neck Cancer Support Group
A safe environment to share your experiences related to diagnosis, and
learn about available resources.
- This support group is temporarily on hold.
Multiple Myeloma Support Group
The Los Angeles Multiple Myeloma Support Group offers patients and their
supporters a place to go for shelter and comfort in dealing with myeloma.
Our mission is to create and share hope with Myeloma patients, caregivers,
family and friends through education, support and our personal experiences.
For questions please call Co-Leaders, Ron and Jennie Handy at 310-516-6828.
- This support group is temporarily on hold.
Cardiovascular
"Take Heart" Support Group
A peer support group for individuals with heart disease and their significant
others. Our goal is to help improve the quality of life for heart patients
by offering education, reassurance, comfort, and fellowship in a round
table discussion environment. "Take Heart" is facilitated by
a person who has experienced a cardiac event. This service is offered
free, reservations are not required. For more information call, 310-517-4737.
- Meeting: Temporarily on hold
WomenHeart of South Bay
Torrance Memorial has become a member of the
WomenHeart National Hospital Alliance. This new support group meets monthly to provide women living with heart
disease critical peer-to-peer support, information, and encouragement.
- Meeting: 3rd Wednesday of every month
- Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
- Location: Specialty Building, 3rd Floor, Suite 335
For more information on WomenHeart of South Bay contact Lucia Galante Johnson,
WomenHeart Champion and Support Network Facilitator at wh-southbay@womenheart.org.
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Caregiver
Caregiver Support Group
An ongoing support group to provide information, nurturing, and companionship
to those providing care for a family member or friend. Caregivers are
welcome to come alone or with someone they care about. First session is
free, each session there after is $2.00 per class, no reservation needed.
- Meeting: Every Tuesday
- Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
- Location: West Tower, 5th Floor, Room H
Diabetes
Diabetes Support Group
Sometimes it helps to share with others who are on a similar life journey.
The Diabetes support group is led by one of our diabetes educators and
provides a safe forum to express concerns, discuss experiences, and ask
questions of others, who just like you, are living with diabetes. There
is no cost to attend and no reservations are needed. For more information,
please call 310-891-6707.
Type I Support Group
- Meeting: Second and Fourth Tuesday of every month
- Time: 6:30pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Torrance Memorial Specialty Center, 3rd Floor, Conference Room 350
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Type II Support Group
- Meeting: First and Third Wednesday of every month
- Time: 1:00pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Torrance Memorial Specialty Center, 3rd Floor, Conference Room 350
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Grief and Bereavement
Due to the pandemic, we are currently hosting virtual bereavement support
groups via Zoom. Groups will begin in November. Times and date are to
be determined. To participate and for more information, please call Oliva
Licea, Bereavement Coordinator at (310) 703-3352, M-F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Newly Bereaved Support Group
Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Hoffman Health Conference Center
RSVP to Oliva Licea, Bereavement Coordinator at (310) 703-3352, M-F 8:00
AM - 4:30 PM.
This group is for adults who have lost a loved one within the past 12 months.
This group provides education on the grief experience following the first
few weeks and months after a death. We cover common grief reactions, coping
strategies, and self-care throughout the grief process.
Pulmonary
COPD Support Group (Lungs for Life)
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 9 weeks at 10:00am - 12:00pm.
For more information call, 310-784-4885.
Stroke
Stroke Support Group
Provides stroke patients and family caregivers education and support; meets
monthly on the 1st Wednesday, 10:00am. For more information call, 310-325-9110, ext 1008.
Nutrition
Plant Based Living Group
The Plant Based Living Group (PBLG) is a welcoming environment for anyone
inspired by the Forks Over Knives and Plant Pure Nation documentaries
to embrace a whole foods, plant based diet. The group will share ideas,
resources and strategies for eating out in public, grocery shopping, recipes
and other obstacles that members may be experiencing. No matter where
you are on your journey towards adopting a wholefoods, plant based diet,
this group will meet you where you are and help you along the way. No
RSVP Required
Meets the 2nd Monday of the Month at 6:30pm at the Torrance Memorial West
Tower Auditorium
Other Conditions and Support
Amputee Support Group
Quarterly discussion group to assist in the physical and psychological
impact of amputation. 3rd Saturday of month/quarterly 12:00pm - 2:00pm.
For more information call, 310-540-3921.
Depression and Bipolar Support Group
An ongoing support group for people dealing with depression or bipolar
disorder. Meets the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 10:00am - 12:00pm.
For more information call, 310-497-8801 or visit
www.dbsasouthbay.org.
Eating Disorders Support Group
Adolescent eating disorder support group led by a licensed marriage and
family therapist designed for individuals 13-17 seeking additional support
for his/her eating disorder recovery. For more information and for the
address please contact Lauren Warren at 562-852-6122 or email laurenwarrenmft@gmail.com.
When: Every Thursday, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Cost: $25
Fibromyalgia Support Group
This support group features open discussion as well as education via guest
speakers for those with Fibromyalgia. Group is co-sponsored with the Arthritis
Foundation. Family members and friends are welcome to attend. Meets the
1st Saturday of every month, 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Location: West Towers with
parking in structure behind the Towers. For more information contact William
Horn at 310-324-6810.
Meditation
Weekly group for practicing meditation, a skill to quiet the mind and help
relieve stress. For more information call, 310-517-4701.
Ostomy Support Group
Provides education and emotional support for ostomates; Facilitated by
two enterostomal therapists. The group meets the 4th Thursday of every
month from 7:30pm - 8:30pm in the West Tower (excpet November when they
move to the 3rd Thursday due to Thanksgiving. The group does not meet
in December.) For more information call, AnneMarie Knudsen, 310-548-8558 or email
fynrfin@ca.rr.com.
Parkinson's Disease Support Group
This support group features open discussion as well as education via guest
speakers for those with Parkinson's Disease. Family members and friends
are welcome to attend.
Meets the 2nd Saturday of each month, 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Location: West Tower,
2nd Floor Auditorium.
For more information call 310-325-9110 x 3719.
This support group and it's content is organized by it's members
who are comprised of those with Parkinson's, their caregivers, and
volunteers. While most meetings take place at Torrance Memorial Medical
Center the content does not reflect any medical advice on their part.
Sjogren's Support Group
Group meets quarterly, please call for current schedule. Location: Hoffman
Health Conference Center Room 1. For more information, contact Yvonne
Hacker at 916-205-1311.
Anonymous Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous
Groups meet on Thursdays at 7:00pm; Friday and Saturdays at 7:30pm. Contact
Jean Carfagno for more information, 310-784-4879.
Marijuana Anonymous
Group meets on Wednesdays at 7:30pm, Contact Jean Carfagno for more information,
310-784-4879.
For More Information
or additional information about our support groups, call 310-517-4711