Support Groups
Breast Cancer Support group
Day: 2nd Thursday of each month
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Place: Mercy Regional Cancer Center Lobby
Call: 530-241-0391 Wanda Lamb 530-222-1059 or 530-225-7448
Cancer Support Group for Caregivers
Day: 1st Thursday of the month
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Place: Mercy Regional Cancer Center
Call: 530-229-3691 Georgia
Care Givers Class
Training
Day: The first three Tuesdays of each month
Time: 6:00- 8:00 p.m.
Place: American Cancer Society 3290 Bechelli Lane
Call: 222-1058 option 3
1st class: Appetite/ nutrition, special problems
2nd class: Symptom and pain management, special equipment
3rd class: Anxiety and depression, how to talk to your doctor, and Navigating the insurance/ Medicare/Medi-Cal systems
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: 530-225-7448
Oncology Support Group
Day: Every Tuesday
Time: 5:15 p.m.
Place: Doctors’ Dinning Room 1100 Butte St., Redding Medical Center
Call: 530-244-5451 Redding Medical Center or 530-222-1058 option 3
Bereavement Support Group
Person grieving any death loss. Drop-ins welcome.
Day: Every Wednesday
Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
Place: Mercy Home Health and Hospice, conference room (downtown mall) 1544 Market St.
Call: 530-245-4070
Look Good Feel Better
This American Cancer Society program teaches people undergoing cancer treatments the skills to improve appearance and self-image.
Day: 3rd Friday of each month
Time: 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Place: American Cancer Society 3290 Bechelli Lane
Call: 530-222-1058 option 3
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Day: 2nd Thursday of each month
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: Mercy Regional Cancer Center Lobby
Call 222-1058 option 3 or 244-3011 Cal Oberst
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. (They may change)
Day: 2nd Monday of each month
Time: noon –2 p.m.
Place: Mercy Social service Conference room
Call: 530-222-1058 option 3
R.O.C.K. (Recreational Opportunities for Cancer Kids) Support Group
Sponsor monthly recreational activities for Cancer Kids and their families
Call: 530-222-1058 option 3
New Horizons Widowhood Outreach Program
Occasional informational programs, social activities and field trips.
Date: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month (luncheon)
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Place: Shasta Senior Nutrition Center, 2227 College View Drive
Call: 530-241-1626 McDonald's Chapel
Loss Support Group
5-week sessions periodically as needed. Monthly group meeting for follow-up
Call: 225-5252 HELP line
