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: West Tower Auditorium, 2nd floor
- Meeting: Every 4th Tuesday of the month (No meeting in March and December)
- Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm
- Location: West Tower Auditorium, 2nd floor
- Meeting: Every 4th Monday of the month
- Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
- Location: Health Conference Center, Room 3 or 4 (No meeting in May, August,
and December)
Between Starving and Stuffed
Mindful eating for a healthy weight.
- Meeting: Every 3rd Monday of the month
- Time: 6:45pm-8:15pm
- Location: Health Conference Center, Room 1 and 2 (March, April, May, and
June in West Tower, Auditorium)
Post-Operative Bariatric Surgery Nutrition
Nutrition support group is an optional free meeting offered monthly to
patients who have had bariatric surgery. It is lead by a registered dietitian.
Attendance at this group does not count towards any of the pre-surgery
requirements. Email questions and topic requests to the dietitian at Daneivys.Rodriguez@tmmc.com.
- Meeting: Every 2nd Tuesday of the month
- Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
- Location: West Tower, 2nd Floor, Room A
Cancer
Newly Diagnosed Support Group
For newly diagnosed or in treatment.
- Meeting: Every 3rd Friday of the Month
- Time: 10AM - 11:30AM
- Location: West Tower, 2nd Floor, Room B
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 2nd Friday of the Month
- Time: 10AM - 11:30AM
- Location: West Tower, 2nd Floor, Room B
Women's Cancer Support Group
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.
- Meeting: Every Tuesday
- Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
- Location: Hoffman Health Conference Center, Room 3
Men's Cancer Support Group
A gathering of men with any type of cancer sharing their questions, concerns
and experiences living with cancer.
- Meeting: Every 2nd Tuesday of the month
- Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
- Location: Torrance Memorial, West Tower, Room B (2nd floor)
Head and Neck Cancer Support Group
A safe environment to share your experiences related to diagnosis, and
learn about available resources.
- Meeting: Every 4th Tuesday of the month
- Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
- Location: Torrance Memorial, West Tower, Room B (2nd floor)
Mastectomy/Breast Reconstruction Support Group
This group helps and supports mastectomy/breast cancer reconstruction patients.
It is a place where women can share stories and get to know other survivors
who had mastectomy/breast reconstruction. Reservations are required for
this free group. For more information call 310-517-4660.
- Meeting: Every 2nd Thursday of the month
- Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
- Location: Torrance Memorial, West Tower, Room B (2nd floor)
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: First Tuesday of the month
- Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
- Location: Hoffman Health Conference Center, Room 3
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 - 8pm
- 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.
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Meeting: Every Tuesday
(No Meeting June 11, 2019)
- 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: 6:30 - 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: 1:00 - 2:00 pm
- Location: Torrance Memorial Specialty Center, 3rd Floor, Conference Room 350
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Grief and Bereavement
Bereavement Support Group
Come when you can, come when you must, but know that we'll be there
for you. For more information call, 310-784-3751.
- Mondays 6:00pm to 7:30pm
- Tuesdays 3:00pm to 4:30pm, 6:00pm to 7:30pm
- Thursdays 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Location: Health Conference Center
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 to 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, 10:00 am. For more information call, 310-325-9110, ext 1008.
Other Conditions and Support
Amputee Support Group
Quarterly discussion group to assist in the physical and psychological
impact of amputation. 2nd Saturday of month/quarterly 12:00pm to 2:00pm.
For more information call, 310-540-3921.
Aphasia Support Group
An ongoing support group with open and facilitated discussions for people
with aphasia. Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month, from 12 noon to 1PM
For more information call, Rina or Rachael at (310) 325-9110 Ext. 21009.
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 to 12:00pm,
and Thursday 6:30pm to 8:30pm. 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 - 8:30 PM
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 with the exception of April and May which
meets the 2nd Saturday of the month, 1:00 - 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 7:30-8:30pm 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, 2:00 - 4:00pm. Location: West Tower,
2nd Floor Auditorium.
For more information contact Paul Cohen at 310-200-2575.
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 7:30 pm. 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