Support Groups offered by Mercy Hospice
OPEN GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT GROUP II
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.
7PM-8:30PM
FREE
Mercy Medical Center – Education Room For persons grieving any death loss. Drop ins welcome. No pre-registration required. Call Emily Sawyer, Mercy Hospice at 245-4070 for information.
BEREAVED PARENTS I
1st and 3rd Thursday of each month
7PM-8:30PM
FREE
Mercy Medical Center – Board Room For parents and grandparents grieving the loss of a child of any age. No pre-registration required. Call Tere Psyzora for information 243-4467.
BEREAVED PARENTS II
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.
7PM-8:30PM
FREE
Mercy Medical Center – Board Room For parents and grandparents who are grieving the loss of a young child from conception to preschool age. No pre-registration required. Call Emily Sawyer, Mercy Hospice at 245-4070 for information.
BEREAVEMENT EDUCATION & SUPPORT GROUP I
Every Thursday, 10AM-11:30AM
FREE
Meets at Mercy Hospice, 1544 Market St. For persons grieving any death loss. Pre-registration required. Closed group, repeats in eight week sessions. Call Ray Hemenway, Mercy Hospice to register 245-4070.
YOUNG WIDOWS SUPPORT GROUP
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month
7PM-8:30PM
FREE
Kirkwood Assisted Living For young widows age 21 – 50. Drop-in ok. No pre-registration required. To attend, call Dolores Williams-Wagner, 242-1155
CHILDREN’S GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP AND TEENS GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Groups meet alternate Thursdays
5:30PM-6:30PM
FREE
St. James Lutheran Church, 2500 Shasta View, Redding. For children and teens grieving any death loss. Pre-registration required. Kathleen Patton and Hayley Huttenmaier, Co-Facilitators (Children); Loretta McBride and Cathy Wyatt, Co-Facilitators (Teens). To register, call Emily Sawyer, Mercy Hospice at 245-4070 for information.
Redding Area Cancer Support Groups
Living better with Cancer
This cancer support group helps patients and/or their families cope with the illness. Guest speakers often help with the education.
Day: Every Wednesday a.m.
Time: 10:30-12:00 a.m.
Place: Mercy Regional Cancer Center Resource Center
Call: 225-7448
Breast Cancer Support Group
Day: 2nd Thursday of each month
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Place: Mercy Regional Cancer Center Lobby
Call: 241-0391 Wanda Lamb 222-1059 or 225-7448
Support Group for Caregivers
Day: 2nd Thursday of the month
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Place: Kirkland Assisted Living
395 Hilltop Drive, Redding
Call: 229-3691 Georgia
New Horizons Widowhood Outreach Program
Occasional informational programs, social activities, and field trips
Day: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month
Time: 11:00 AM
Place: Shasta Senior Nutrition Center, 227 College View Drive
Call: 241-1626 Helen McPherson at McDonald’s Chapel
Suicide Loss Support Group
225-5252 HELP line
5 week educational sessions periodically as needed.
Day: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
Time: 11:00 AM
Place: Shasta County Mental Health, Canon Creek Room
2640 Breslauer Way, Redding
Look Good Feel Better
This American Cancer Society program teaches people undergoing cancer treatments the skills to improve appearance and self-image.
Day: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
Time: 10-12:00 p.m.
Place: American Cancer Society 3290 Bechelli Lane
Call: 222-1058 option 3
Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group
One-on-one counseling
Time: Call for appointment
Call: 222-1058 option 3
Reach to Recovery
A group for women who have had a mastectomy and would like support, information, and visitation from people who care. We have on-going breast cancer support group. Call for meeting times and place.
Day: 2nd Monday of each month
Time: noon - 2 p.m.
Place: Mercy Social Service Conference room
Call: 222-1058 option 3
R.O.C.K. (Recreational Opportunities for Cancer Kids) Support Group
Sponsor monthly recreational activities for Cancer Kids and their families
Call: 222-1058 option 3
Add Your Support Group
If you are interested in adding your support group to this list or if you see a problem with any of the groups listed please e-mail Mercy's Webmaster at mmcrwebfeedback@chw.edu
