Support Group

A Thrive Therapeutic Services provides mental health therapy in Tracy, CA, and telehealth services are available throughout the state of California.Child, Adolescent, Individual, Family, and Group Therapy.

Adult Day Services is a licensed program at Hutchins Street Square for older and disabled adults who cannot fully care for themselves. The program provides friendly, stimulating care and support through a variety of daily activities that encourage group participation. Caregiving families can also find support services through this program, as well as referrals to other programs and services available for older and disabled adults.Adult Day Services helps fill the gap between senior cen...

Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve their common problems. Alateen, part of the Al-Anon Family Groups, is a fellowship of young people whose lives have been affected by alcoholism in a family member or close friend. They help each other by sharing their experience, strength, and hope. Please call the Al-Anon/Alateen Information Line or visit the website to receive information about...

Alzheimer’s Aid Society of Northern California provides families with education, support, guidance, and referral services. The Society promotes education to the general public and the professional community and conducts in-services to skilled nursing, residential facilities, and law enforcement. The Society also contributes to research seeking the cause, possible prevention, treatment and cure of Alzheimer's disease. The Society works to educate legislators about Alzheimer's disease, as well ...

Alzheimer's Association - Greater Sacramento Office's mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's through the advancement of research, to provide enhanced care and support to all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. The office serves eight counties in the Greater Sacramento area, including San Joaquin. They estimate that over 60,000 people in the region have Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia and over 180,000 caregivers provide support. The fre...

American Cancer Society provides support to cancer patients and their families at no direct cost to patients or the people who care for them. This includes transportation to medical appointments, transportation reimbursement, lodging, support groups and wigs. American Cancer Society also provides information on all types of cancer and prevention education. A live chat line is available. Cancer Support Groups hosts two cancer support groups:"Reach to Recovery" puts women with breast cancer into...

American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots non-profit dedicated to childhood cancer. ACCO is dedicated to making childhood cancer a national health priority through shaping policy, supporting research, raising awareness, and providing educational resources and innovative programs to children with cancer, survivors, and their families. ACCO leads the nation in raising state-level childhood cancer research appropriations, as they continue to shape p...

American Diabetes Association (ADA) was established to provide a wide range of services and programs. Its mission is to prevent and cure diabetes to help improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Information and literature about diabetes, nutrition, and the complications of the disease are available on an as-needed basis by contacting the office. Services include:Referrals to diabetes educators and diabetes resourcesSummer camps for children and teenagersSupport groups and education...

American Lung Association in California works to prevent lung disease and promote lung health through education, community service, advocacy and research. Lung disease, including asthma, emphysema and lung cancer, is the third leading cause of death in America.Please call the American Lung Association for answers to questions about asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (C.O.P.D.), emphysema, tuberculosis and other lung diseases as well as questions about the health effects of air pollut...

Arthritis Foundation Northern California and Northern Nevada provides services such as Arthritis Awareness presentations, special events, webinars and more. Information and referral services are also available to anyone interested in learning more about arthritis. Connect Groups are also available on arthritis.org.

Astoria Senior Living and Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care facility that offers educational seminars and support for seniors. Assisted living services include:24-hour security & professional staff.Care provided by experienced staff—including caregivers, CNAs and med-techs with oversight by our Director of Nursing.Complimentary wellness checks.Health consultations & help with appointments.Three nutritious, home-cooked meals with menu options every day.Housekeeping & l...

Changeist is a Saturday program that brings together 11 to 26 year olds to learn a common civic language, engage in dialogue, and build community to investigate local and global social justice issues.Youth who participate in our program are eligible to receive: 100+ community service hoursPresident's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) upon successful completion of the program

San Joaquin County Child Abuse Prevention Council's (CAPC) mission is to protect children and strengthen families through awareness and outcome-driven programs delivered with compassion. They are an agency dedicated to preventing child abuse, ensuring safety, and providing education and treatment for abused and at-risk children and abusive and at-risk parents.The Child Abuse Prevention Council endeavors to achieve our goal of protecting children and strengthening families by employing four prima...

Cocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using cocaine and all mind-altering substances. There are no dues or fees for members, the group is fully self-supporting through contributions. It is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. The gro...

Community Hospice is not a place, but a philosophy of care. They believe that when someone is facing an advanced terminal illness they are not alone. Their team of expert physicians, nurses, hospice aides, social workers and others, step into a patient's home environment to support the patient and family as they navigate their end of life journey. Their goal is to optimize hope, provide comfort, and enhance quality of life, helping patients make decisions about how and where they want to spend t...

CARE LINK "Health Care for the Homeless" provides access to primary health care for the greater Stockton area's homeless population. CARE LINK does the following: Provides primary health care services for the homeless at the Gleason House Medical Clinic, 423 South San Joaquin Street, Stockton, all Community Medical Centers, Inc., clinic sites, and the Care Link Outreach Program at locations throughout San Joaquin CountyProvides medical outreach services and street outreach to inform homeless ind...

En Español para mas informacion, por favor contacte: Desantiago, Maria 209-636-3559Hernandez, Jessica 209-598-3827Martinez, Secilia 209-414-7506Ordonez, Rosario 209-337-5274

Delta Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) provides all the necessary information on meetings, times and places for AA in the area. These can be found on our website, and in printed form at our central office. Various types of meetings are available, (both online, via Zoom, and in person) including open meetings, closed meetings for alcoholics only, men only and women only. Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people of all ages, creeds, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds, who share th...

Directions Medical Clinic (DMC) is a state-licensed medical clinic offering free pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, and education on all pregnancy options. Directions Medical Clinic (DMC) has been serving south Sacramento and Joaquin County as a licensed medical clinic since 1996. We provide no-cost limited early pregnancy services to women facing an unplanned pregnancy. If you think you might be pregnant we can help.Medical ServicesPregnancy testing and verificationUltrasound confirmationP...

Directions Medical Clinic is a life-affirming licensed medical clinic that educates, empowers, and inspires people to value themselves and their reproductive health. The center provides free pregnancy testing, limited ultrasound exams, and nurse consultations in a confidential and caring environment. The center provides education about birth control, pregnancy options and healthy relationships. Our center's parenting program provides parenting support through one-on-one classes. The center also ...

Directions Medical Clinic is a life-affirming licensed medical clinic that educates, empowers, and inspires people to value themselves and their reproductive health. The center provides free pregnancy testing, limited ultrasound exams, and nurse consultations in a confidential and caring environment. The center provides education about birth control, pregnancy options and healthy relationships. Our center's parenting program provides parenting support through one-on-one classes. The center also ...

Emmanuel Cancer Center takes care of the emotional well-being of patients and their loved ones. Due to COVID, in-person support groups are on hold. Please contact us for further information re: virtual and online cancer support. For more information about all of their supportive services, please contact the Cancer Center's Social Worker at (209) 664-5044.

Sibshops are informal meetings of siblings ages 7 to 14 years. Sibshops consist of recreational activities and learning opportunities. They provide siblings with an opportunity to meet other siblings of children with special needs, exchange information, thoughts, ideas and have fun. The meetings are held in FRN's service areas.

Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem.The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop gambling. There are no dues or fees for Gamblers Anonymous membership; they are self-supporting through their own contributions. Gamblers Anonymous is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish...

Hearts of Harvest is for families with children who have congenital heart defects. Emotional support and resources are offered.

Hospice of San Joaquin believes that everyone deserves a comfortable and peaceful closure. Their professional team offers a comprehensive care plan which includes professional medical, social, spiritual and emotional care (support) for the patient, family and caregivers. Each patient's individualized plan of care is designed to fit specific needs and choices. Visits are as patient and family require or request by the appropriate hospice team member. 24-hour on-call hospice nurse. Continuous ...

Lodi Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meets the first Monday of each month (except if the first Monday is a holiday) at 10 to 12 at GracePoint Church, 801 Lower Sacramento Road. The group is designed for individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease as well as for their family and caregivers. It provides attendees with an opportunity to share and learn from others who are experiencing similar difficulties. A subgroup for care partners meets at the same time and place on the third Monday o...

Low Vision Support Group has guest speakers and links members with resources and current information. Its purpose is to let others know there is hope. The group meets the third Friday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Solstice Senior Living Retirement Facility located at 2145 West Kettleman Lane in Lodi. Please call to verify meeting days and times prior to attending. Please note that meetings are currently temporarily suspended due to Covid-19. Please call for more informati...

Mended Hearts, Inc. Stockton Chapter #40 is a support group for individuals who have had open-heart surgery and for their families as well. Meetings are designed to provide moral support for patients and their families. All patients meet with a counselor prior to open-heart surgery to discuss concerns or issues associated with the procedure. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month, excluding July, August and December, in Classroom 2 on the lower level of St. Joseph's Medical Cent...

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is a victim advocate group in opposition to drunk driving. They offer support groups, counseling and referral services. Their goal is to educate and promote safe communities without drunk driving. Speakers are available to groups, and an informational booth can be set up at community events. MADD conducts a red ribbon awareness program in December and collaborates with the California Highway Patrol for high school "Safe & Sober Graduation" programs. ...

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) International, Inc. exists to meet the needs of every urban, suburban, rural, stay-at-home and working, teen, single and married mom, and moms with different lifestyles who all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be! MOPS recognizes that the years from infancy through kindergarten are foundational in a mother-child relationship and are filled with unique needs.MOPS helps moms through relationships established in the context of local groups that...

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. They are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using. The program includes a set of simple principles that makes it easy to follow in daily life. There are no strings attached to NA. They are not affiliated with any other or...

National Alliance on Mental Illness of San Joaquin County (NAMI SJC) provides personal and mutual support for families and individuals living with a mental illness, including information and referral services. It assists families and individuals with coping and survival skills.There are no fees for any of their support groups or classes.Membership in NAMI is encouraged, but is not a requirement for participation. The NAMI Family Support Group prior to COVID-19 met in person on a regular basis ...

National Stuttering Association of the Sacramento Chapter meets monthly as a support group for People Who Stutter (PWS). They offer a safe and comfortable place to openly discuss speech concerns and provides support while reminding each other they are not alone. They do allow parents and educators to join their local monthly chapter meetings. The National Stuttering Association is a non-profit self-help organization. Resources, DVD’s and a website with current research is available. In additi...

NorCal Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing-Stockton/Modesto provides services to deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, late deafened and developmentally disabled deaf/hard of hearing individuals who are without access to community services due to linguistic and cultural barriers. This program also serves individuals with a history or tendency of abuse and emotional crisis centered around the family. All services are provided in the communication mode preferred by the client including sign langu...

Bristol Hospice-Stockton works together with patients and their families to enhance quality of life. Hospice services are available for those typically affected by any type of life-limiting condition. By utilizing the most modern pain and symptom management techniques combined with a compassionate support system, hospice services help to reduce the overwhelming stress and anxiety that can come with caring for a loved one with a life-limiting illness at home or in a residency facility.Hospice Ca...

Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the 12-step and 12-traditions models. Anyone with compulsive eating behaviors (anorexia, bulimia or compulsive overeaters) is welcome.

Parents United of Stanislaus County is a program dedicated to the assistance of parents, children and victims affected by child sexual abuse and other related problems. They provide group counseling led by trained clinicians.

The Wellness Centers of San Joaquin County have locations in Stockton, Manteca and Lodi. All three wellness centers are non-clinical peer-run centers for mental health consumers and/or those seeking substance use recovery. Their mission is to assist consumers in recovery, while reducing stigma related to mental health conditions and substance use challenges. They offer peer counseling, peer-run support groups & classes offering coping skills, life skills, self care, and peer-advocacy tools. ...

Postpartum Support International (PSI) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide.It is the vision of PSI that every woman and family worldwide will have access to information, social support, and informed professional care to deal with mental health issues related to childbearing. The PSI promotes this vision through advocacy and collaboration, and by educating and traini...

Since 1976, PREVAIL (formerly Women's Center - Youth & Family Services) has been San Joaquin County's primary provider of free, confidential services and shelters specifically designed to meet the needs of homeless and runaway youth and victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Through our programs and services, we are helping victims heal, restoring hope, strengthening families, and building a safer community. Services offered by PREVAIL include: Shelters for vict...

Quail Lakes Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery is a program that helps people overcome their hurts, habits and personal challenges. The focus is on growing spiritually and emotionally. They offer a safe place to be honest and heal.

Quail Lakes Baptist Church DivorceCare is for those who have filed or have gone through a divorce. Lay counseling is available year-round.

Quail Lakes Baptist Church GriefShare is a 13-week support group, which you will learn how to process the changes that accompany the loss of a loved one. Featuring a combination of videos, workbook, and group support, it is an opportunity to share your journey from mourning to joy with people who care.

Right to Protect offers the following programs and classes to the community: Victim/Survivor Advocacy: advocacy services at all levels including accompanying clients to court dates. Parenting classes (virtual/online)Anger Management classes (virtual/online)Safe at Home: enrollment is conducted online and via phone. All eligible California residents are encouraged to apply. CBT Counseling

The Family Justice Center provides comprehensive and coordinated support to individuals and families affected by abuse, helping them to feel safe and supported as they navigate the process of seeking help and rebuilding their lives. They provide assistance, information, and resources to survivors. Please visit their website to see the numerous resources offered, and the many organizations with whom they partner to deliver services.Monthly events include:"VOICES Chat" in-person support group for ...

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) program provides grief and bereavement services to families and/or child care providers who have experienced the death of an infant due to SIDS or any Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID). A Public Health Nurse will make contact with the family within three working days after notification from the coroner about the death, and provide supportive services, information, and referrals to community resources. Community and provider education about SIDS are offere...

Celebrate Recovery is a faith-based group that utilizes the "8 recovery principles” and the 12-step program to address addictive, compulsive, dysfunctional behaviors. A large group meets for teaching/personal testimonies followed by separate, small groups for men and women-specific issues such as substance abuse and anger, sex/porn, co-dependency, eating disorders, and childhood issues. Sponsorships/ accountability partners are available to assist with the recovery process.The group meets o...

Sisters in the Brotherhood Support Group offers support, guidance and information to those in the carpentry field or those interested in pursuing a career in carpentry. The group meets at the Carpenter's Local 152, 1421 Moffat Boulevard in Manteca, in the evening. Please call for meeting information. The support group is geared for female carpenters and all other trades for both women or men. Everyone is welcome.

Girl Circle is an 8-week mentoring and interactive free program for girls ages 9 to 13 years old. Register today to learn more about topics ranging from self-confidence to healthy relationships. In-person sessions will be held at Sow A Seed Community Foundation after school. Please call or visit website for more information.

St. Joseph’s Cancer Institute Support Group assists individuals in developing coping mechanisms. The group helps people create and use strategies on living with cancer. Discussion topics vary and include family relationships, stress, anxiety and other clinical and supportive information. Please call (209) 939-4526 (St Joseph's Cancer Resource Navigator Line) for current information, and to verify meeting days and times prior to attending.Please see below for group meeting details: Spanish Spea...

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is a weight loss support group. Chapters meet weekly throughout the area. Please visit their website to find a meeting location near you.

The Compassionate Friends is a national self-help bereavement organization that provides emotional support during the natural grieving process after the death of a child at any age from any cause. They provide support through their network of chapters, and online support through their national website at www.compassionatefriends.org and their national Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TCFUSA.The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is a national nonprofit, self-help support organization offering friendsh...