A.W.A.K.E.: Sleep Disorders- 1st Tuesday of every month, 7:00-8:30pm. Community Hospital of Long Beach, classrooms 3 & 4. FREE. For information, call Kathy Berry (562) 494-0835
AA/Alanon/NA/CODA/ACA/ALA-TEEN: Meetings held at *MEMORIAL WEST ALUMNI AND FRIENDS, 835 E. 33rd Street, Signal Hill. Different meetings daily, some in Spanish. (562) 426-2628 or (562) 424-9666
ADHD: For parents of ADHD or Non-Compliant Children. *FAMILY SERVICES OF LONG BEACH. Monday from 7:00-8:00pm. (562) 493-1496
Adult Bereavement Support Group: Thursdays from 5:00-6:30pm. Radiation Oncology Conference Room, *LONG BEACH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER. (562) 933-1452
Adult Children of Alcoholics: Every Friday from 7:30-9:00pm at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 4645 Woodruff Ave., at Arbor street. Meeting is in library. For info, call Andrew V. (562) 868-5000
Adults Molested as Children: Thursday 6:00-7:30pm and Friday 7:00-8:30pm at *FAMILY SERVICES OF LONG BEACH. Sliding scale, (562) 493-1496
Adult Support: "Journeys" meets every Thursday from 1:00-2:30pm at Cerritos Senior Center, 12340 South Street (562) 916-8550; also meets Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm at Lakewood Regional Medical Center, 3700 South Street in Doctor's Dining room; and Tuesdays from 1:00-2:30pm at *Weingart Senior Center; *PATHWAYS VOLUNTEER HOSPICE
AIDS Awareness Program: The CARE (Comprehensive AIDS Resource Education)program offers a variety of service and support groups for those affected by AIDS. (562) 491-9905
Alcoholism Recovery for Women: Woman to Woman Recovery Center . Must enroll in program and at that time you will receive a list of times and dates. This is a six months to a one year program. (562) 426-8262
Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings daily in Spanish and English. *MEMORIAL WEST ALUMNI AND FRIENDS, 834 E. 33RD STREET, SIGNAL HILL. (562) 424-9666
Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings 7:00am, Monday through Friday at Union Hall, 341 E. Wardlow. (562) 989-7697
Alcoholics, Narcotics, and Cocaine Anonymous Meetings: Held daily at Alano Club of Long Beach, 439 W. Anaheim Street. Info regarding starting a meeting of your own available. Wheelchair accessible. Call Scott Maley or JD, (562) 218-4776 for times.
Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group: 1st and 3rd Friday from 3:00-4:30pm at *LONG BEACH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER at the Senior Center, (562) 933-2000.
Alzheimer Support Group: Meets every 3rd Monday from 4:00-5:00pm at Brittany House, 5401 E. Centralia in Long Beach. Call Carla Angeles (562) 421-4717
Alzheimer Support Group: Los Altos United Methodist Church, 5959 E. Willow, 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 1:30-3:30pm. Call Juanita Moss (562) 491-9201
Alzheimer Family Consultant: Meets 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at *JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILD SERVICES. For appointments, call Judith Delaney (323) 960-6251.
Anger Management: *FAMILY SERVICES OF LONG BEACH. 16704 Clark Avenue in Bellflower. Tuesdays at 6:30pm. (562) 867-1737.
Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Support Group: Coordinated by the Arthritis Foundation and Community Hospital of Long Beach. Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month from 6:00-7:30pm in classrooms 3 and 4 at Community Hospital of Long Beach, 1720 Termino Avenue. Complimentary parking behind the hospital adjacent to the loading dock. For info, call (562) 494-0835.
Attention Deficit Disorder-Adults: Living with ADD and relationship issues. Tuesday or Wednesday 7:00-8:30pm at *FAMILY SERVICES OF LONG BEACH. $20 for couples and $15 for individuals. Call before attending.
Bereaved Parents Support Group: Weekly Meetings. (562) 431-7489
Bereavement Support: Pathway Volunteer Hospice offers Bereavement Support Groups for adults: Lakewood, Tuesday afternoons 1:00-2:30pm at Weingart Seniro Center; Lakewood, Tuesday 7:00-8:30pm at Lakewood Regional Medical Center; Cerritos, Thursday 1:00-2:30pm at Cerritos Senior Center. Call pathway Volunteer Hospice for more information (562) 531-3031.
Bereavement Support: Children and families, meets for 7 week sessions. Call Pathway Volunteer Hospice at (562) 531-3031 for times.
Bereavement Support: Wednesday 3:00-4:30pm. *ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER, Trinity Care, 1050 Linden. (562) 491-9843 x5914.
Bereavement Support: Parinatal- 2nd and 4th Monday at *LONG BEACH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER in Radiation Oncology Conference Room at 7:00-9:00pm. Call (562) 933-1454 for more information.
Bereavement Support: Loss of older child. Feb. 24, March 24, and April 28 from 7:00-8:30pm. Call (562) 531-3031 for more information.
Bereavement Support: Adult. Every Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm at *LONG BEACH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER in Radiation Oncology Conference Room. Call (562) 933-1450 for more information.
Better Breathing Support Group: Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:00pm in classrooms 3 and 4 at Community Hospital of Long Beach, 1720 Termino Avenue. Complimentary parking behind the hospital adjacent to the loading dock. For info, call (562) 494-0835.
Breast Cancer Support Group: 7:00-9:00pm, 2nd and 4th Monday of every month. Los Alamitos Medical Center, 10861 Cherry #101A. Free. (562) 594-9977
Cancer Support Foundation: 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 2:30pm at Los Alamitos Medical Center, 3791 Katella. (562) 594-9977
Cancer Support Group: Tuesdays 10:00-11:30am. *LONG BEACH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER 562-933-0300
Cancer Support Group: Tuesdays 2:00-3:30pm. *ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER, 1050 LINDEN AVENUE. Adult Groups. 562-590-0345
Caregivers Support Group: 3:00-4:30pm 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, Senior Center, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, 2801 Atlantic Avenue. 562-933-1650
Caregiver Support Group: 1:30-3:30pm, *ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER, 1050 LINDEN AVENUE. 562-491-9201
Caring for Aging Parents Support Group: Tuesdays, twice monthly from 6:15-8:00pm at *JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILD SERVICES. $10 fee. Contact facilitator Mary Brennan, MSW at 562-427-7916, ext. 227 for more information.
CFIDS: 2nd Tuesday of every month at 1:00pm. United Methodist Church, 5950 E. Willow. 562-430-0394
Changes-Bereavement for Children and Teens: (ages 5-18) Must bring primary caregiver. New 7 week program beginning January 25-March 8. Meeting Tuesday from 6:30-8:00pm. Lakewood-Long Beach area. Must pre-register. Call 562-531-3031
Child Abuse: Sara Center provides counseling and education. 562-422-8472
Children of Divorce: For ages 5-9 and 10-13. Saturdays 10:00-11:00am. *FAMILY SERVICES OF LONG BEACH
Children of Divorce- Parents Group: Saturdays 10:00-11:00am *FAMILY SERVICES OF LONG BEACH
Children and Families: "Changes" meets for 7 week sessions. Call 562-531-3031 for info and registration. *PATHWAYS VOLUNTEER HOSPICE, 3300 SOUTH STREET, STE. 209, LONG BEACH.
Cocaine Anonymous: Monday-Friday 9:30-11:00pm. Men's stag Friday at 6:30opm. Women's stag Tuesday at 7:00pm. CA Hotline 310-216-4444. 1067 E. Anaheim.
Co-Dependents Anonymous: Common purpose is to help develop healthy relationships. Tuesdays 7:30-0:00pm. 317 Termino Avenue
Co-Ed Support Group: Thursday or Saturday. *FAMILY SERVICES OF LONG BEACH
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous: Meets daily morning, noon, and evening. Call for location and time. 562-942-8161
Divorced Parents Support Group: Tuesdays 6:00-7:00pm. *FAMILY SERVICES OF LONG BEACH
Domestic Violence Classes: *FAMILY SERVICES OF LONG BEACH. 5:45-7:45pm, Monday - Thursday at 16704 Clark Avenue, Bellflower. 562-867-1737
DBSA- Depression, Bipolar Support Alliance: Tuesdays from 7:00-9:00pm. Unitarian Church, 5450 Atherton. Please call 562-422-8891 for more information.
Dual Recovery Anonymous: Long Beach Mental Health, 1975 Long Beach Blvd. Thursdays at 3:00pm. Please call John Darby at 562-432-3886 for more information.
Dual Recovery Anonymous: Sundays at 10:00am, 853 Linden Avenue. Please call Cherokee Morrison at 562-743-4546.
Dual Recovery Anonymous: Wednesdays at 6:00pm. 1035 Lewis. Please call Jay Hill at 562-983-6160 for more information.
Dual Recovery Anonymous: Monday and Friday at 4:00pm. The Village, 456 Elm. Call Guyton at 562-437-6717, ext. 277.
Dual Recovery Anonymous: Tuesday at 6:00pm and Saturday at 5:00pm. Wisdom House, 638 E. 8th Street. Please call Cherokee Morrison at 562-436-8585 ext. 288.
Emotions Anonymous: 12 step program for men and women. 323-589-3768.
Families Included: Support Group for Long Beach families with a family member with any drug program. Various times by appointment. Free. 562-436-9893
50's Women's Group: Wednesdays 7:00-8:30pm at *JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILD SERVICES. Various topics. $10 per session. Call Judy Morrison, MSW for more information. 562-427-7916
Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender: Different support groups offered throughout the week. Call the Center 562-434-4455 for more information.
Grieving Parents: Meets once a month 6:30-8:30pm. Call Pathways at 562-531-3031 for additional information and registration. *PATHWAYS VOLUNTEER HOSPICE, 3300 SOUTH STREET, STE. 209, LONG BEACH.
Gynecological Cancer Survivors Support: Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:00-7:30pm at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Women's 2nd floor conference room. 2801 Atlantic Avenue. Contact Grace at 562-933-0959 for more information.
HAMS- Homebirth and Midwifery Support Group: Providing support to those parents choosing midwifery care and/or out of hospital birth in the LA and Orange County areas. Live meetings (locations vary) and an email list available. Please contact 562-537-9442 for information.
Hepatitis C Support Group: VA Hospital in Long Beach, 5th Floor conference room on 1st Monday of every month from 6:00-8:00pm. Call Bonnie or Dr. Morgan for details 562-670-4624.
Hip and Knee Pain Seminar: 11:00am-12:00pm at ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER, Health Enhancement Center, 1050 Linden Avenue, 562-491-9355.
Individual and Family Counseling: At FAMILY SERVICES OF LONG BEACH Monday-Saturday, afternoon and evening appointments available. 562-867-1737.
Laryngectomy Networking Group: 2nd Tuesday of every month, 4:30-6:00pm at Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Health Conference Center, room 4 (on Med. Ctr. Dr. off of Lomita Blvd.) Torrance, 310-376-3550
Lupus International Support Group: Meets 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:00-8:00pm in Lakewood. Free. For more information and meeting location, please call Danielle at (888) 532-2322, ext. 4.
Lymphedema Networking Group: 4th Tuesday of every month, 12:00-1:30pm at Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Health Conference Center, Room 4 (on Med. Ctr. Dr. off of Lomita Blvd.) Torrance, 310-376-3550
L'Chaim: Jewish 12-Step Recovery. Last Sunday of every month, 10:00-11:30am. For individuals and their families. Through Jewish Children and Family Services at Alpert Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Willow. 562-498-8118
Mens' Health Support Group: 7:00-8:30pm at ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER, 1050 LINDEN AVENUE, 562-901-2453
NAMI- National Alliance for Mentally Ill: Pacific Hospital, 2776 Pacific, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 7:00pm, 1st Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm. 562-435-2264
Obesity-Fobi-Lyte Support Group: Meets every 1st and 3rd Monday and Saturday to address the medical, nutritional, and social ramifications of weight loss surgery. Tri-City Regional Medical Center, Medical Office Building 2, 2nd floor. 21520 S. Pioneer Blvd., Hawaiian Gardens. Call 562-402-9779 for more information.
Ovarian Cancer Support Group: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. 11:00am in Women's 2nd floor conference room. Memorial Hospital, 2801 Atlantic Ave. Call Grace 562-933-0959 for more information.
Parenting Classes: Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30pm,FAMILY SERVICES OF LONG BEACH, 1041 Pine Avenue. 562-436-9893
Parkinson's (Young) Support Group: Meets 2nd Wednesday evening every other month at Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, 9920 Talbert Avenue in Conference Room D. Chris Pangia 714-694-1994 and Susan Daniels 877-610-2732.
Parkinson's Support Group: 9:30-11:30am, 2nd Wednesday of every month, *LONG BEACH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, Human Resources Classroom 1, 2801 Atlantic Avenue, 562-933-1650.
Parkinson's Support Group: 10:30am-1:30pm, 2nd Saturday of every month at ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER, 1050 LINDEN AVENUE. 562-591-1324.
Parkinson's Support Group: 10:00am-12:00pm, 2nd Thursday of every month, Anaheim Memorial Medical Center at 1211 La Palma Avenue, Anaheim. 877-610-2732. Classroom A, downstairs.
Parkinson's Support Group: 3rd Thursday of every month from 2:00-4:00pm. Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, 9920 Talbert Avenue, Fountain Valley. Downstairs in Conference Room A.
Parkinson's Support Group: 10:00am-12:00pm, 4th Thursday of every month, downstairs in Classroom 2 at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center, 24451 Health Center Drive, Laguna Hills. 877-610-2732.
Prostate Cancer Networking Group: 2nd Wednesday of every month, 5:00-7:00pm at Kaiser Permanente- Parkview Building, 2nd floor conference room. 25825 S. Vermont Avenue, Harbor City. 310-376-3550
Project Return: The Next Step, a self-help and support network of men and women recovering from mental illness has meetings in your area. Call our free Friendship Line at 888-448-9777 to find out more. Weekdays, open until 10:00pm; Weekends, open from 10:00am to 10:00pm. (Se habla español.)
Recovery Inc.: Helping to deal with anxiety, depression, and anger. Free. Call Bob at 562-438-1048 for more information.
Schizophrenics Anonymous: Wednesdays at 11:00am, Discovery Center. 1035 Lewis Avenue, Long Beach. 213-250-1500, ext. 10.
Schizophrenics Anonymous: Fridays at 2:00pm, Long Beach Mental Health Services, 1st floor, #135. 1975 Long Beach Blvd.
Senior Fitness Classes: Fun Fit Studio in Naples at 5618 2nd Street. Senior Fitness Classes focusing on mobility- movement being the key to keeping the body healthy, active, and independent. They offer 3 types of classes to allow for varied levels of flexibility. Classes range in price from $4.00 to $6.00. Please contact John Davis for more information by calling John at 562-930-1131 or emailing him at John@JohnADavis.com.
Sexual Compulsives Anonymous-SCA: Long Beach meeting is Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30pm at the Atlantic Alano Club. 1403 E. 4th Street, Long Beach. Information line is 714-664-5105.
SHHH- Self Help for the Hard of Hearing; Hearing Loss Support Group: Offering education on coping skills and resources to help survive in a hearing world. A presentation by a certified safe driving instructor on driving while hard of hearing will be featured at the monthly meeting on Thursday, August 12 at the Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Avenue, Lakewood. The meeting starts at 6:30pm and is free. Information: 562-429-7099.
Survivors of Incest: Cerritos- Saturday from 8:30-10:00am; Women only, College Hospital conference room. Call Valerie at 626-786-6001 for more information. Long Beach- 5:30-7:00pm, 3408 E. Broadway in TLC Counseling Center, next to Library Coffee House.
Up's and Down's: Fridays 11:00am at the Discovery Center in Long Beach. 1035 Lewis Avenue. Please call 213-250-1500, ext. 10. for more information.
Women's Group: Wednesday from 6:00-7:30pm at FAMILY SERVICES OF LONG BEACH. Please call 562-493-1496.
Women's Group (Spanish) : Thursday from 5:00-6:30pm at FAMILY SERVICES OF LONG BEACH. Please call 562-493-1496.
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