At Eden Medical Center, we understand that meeting the health care needs of our community often requires more than just the diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury. We know that support and education play equally important roles in the ability of our patients and their families to understand and cope with the challenges they face. To that end, the following support groups are offered at our Eden Campus and San Leandro Hospital Campus.

Alzheimer's Family Support
First Monday of every month, 7 p.m.
Check meeting board for location
(510) 733-2102

Building Bridges (Cancer Support Group)

Adult Bereavement
Thursdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Call Barbara Gordon for an initial assessment at (510) 450-8867.

Caregivers Group
Thursdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Call Barbara Gordon for an initial assessment at (510) 450-8867.

Breast Cancer Support
Thursdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Call Connie Holmes for an initial assessment at (510) 898-0548.

Adult Patient Group
Thursday, 7 - 8:30 p.m
Call Connie Holmes for an initial assessment at (510) 898-0548.
Please note that the Building Bridges support groups require an initial FREE assessment BEFORE joining the group. Call the phone numbers above, or Social Work Services at (510) 728-1614 for more information.

Breastfeeding Support Group
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Check meeting board for location
(510) 889-5045

Caregivers Support Group
Third Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m.
Check meeting board for location
(510) 733-2102

Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance
Fridays, 7:15 p.m.
Check Meeting Room Board
(925) 413-3784

Diabetes Support Group
Second Saturday of every month, 1 p.m.
Check Meeting Room Board
(510) 632-2899

Family Alliance for the Mentally Ill (FAMI) Education Meeting
Second Thursday of every month, 7:30 p.m.
(510) 835-5010

Grief Support Group (8 week group session)
This group meets for 8 weekly sessions and is not suitable for drop-ins. Please call Barbara Gordon (510) 450-8867 for an assessment.

HOW/OA Support (Overeaters' Anonymous)
Fridays, 7 p.m.
Check Meeting Board
(510) 276-6955

New Hope (Alcoholics Anonymous)
Fridays, 8:15 p.m.
Check Meeting Board
(510) 839-8900

Reflections (Alcoholics Anonymous)
Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Checking Meeting Board
(510) 706-2812

Smoking Cessation Support Group
Fourth Thursday of every month, 7 p.m.
Check Meeting Board
(510) 785-1210

Stroke Club
Fourth Thursday of every month, 7 p.m.
Check Meeting Board
(510) 889-5064

Weight Watchers Meeting
Tuesdays, 4 p.m.
Check Meeting Board
(800) 651-6000

Referrals to other support groups and resources in our community are also available throuth these Eden Medical Center departments:

Community Health Education, (510) 889-5078

The Birthing Center, (510) 889-5078

Mental Health Services, (510) 889-5016

Social Work Services, (510) 728-1614

San Leandro Hospital Campus

Huff-n-Puff (Pulmonary Support Group)
Fourth Monday of every month, 2 p.m.
Education Center
(510)667-4538

Lupus & Fibromyalgia Support Group
Third Wednesday of every month, 6:30 p.m.
Education Center
(510) 938-5411

Smoking Cessation Support Group
Third Thursday of every month, 4 p.m.
Second Floor Classroom
(510) 785-1210

Weight Loss Group (specifically for individuals who have had, or are candidates for, bariatric surgery)
Third Saturday of every month, 2 p.m.
Education Center
(510) 299-0450

Weight Watchers Meeting
Mondays, 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Education Center
(510) 667-4596

For more information, call (510) 667-4596.
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