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Support Groups

Us TOO: Prostate Cancer Support Group

Us TOO International Prostate Cancer Education & Support Network serves as a resource of volunteers with peer-to-peer support and educational materials to help men and their families/caregivers make informed decisions about prostate cancer detection, treatment options, and related side effects. Meetings are free of charge and open to newly-diagnosed patients, patients currently undergoing treatment, prostate cancer survivors, their spouses/partners, family members and friends, and health care professionals interested in sharing information and learning more about prostate cancer.   http://www.ustoo.org/

First Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Saint Francis Memorial Hospital
900 Hyde St., Lower Level Conference Rooms A & B
Call (415) 353-6780


Burn Support Group

In Partnership with the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation, the Bothin Burn Center support group is a resource for burn survivors, their loved ones, and professionals in the burn community to provide a safe and supportive environment for people to share and explore issues related to burn injuries.

Last Thursday of each month, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Saint Francis Memorial Hospital
900 Hyde St., 5th Floor, Bothin Burn Center Day Room
Call (415) 353-6255


Alcoholics Anonymous 

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem. http://www.aasf.org 

Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Lower Level Conference Rooms A & B


Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of San Francisco

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of San Francisco (DBSASF) was started to empower people with mood disorders and their friends and family members through peer support, education, and advocacy. We welcome all who live with mood disorders or who love someone with a mood disorder regardless of age, race, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disabilitya or income. http://www.dbsasf.org/

General Group
Mondays, 6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Lower Level Conference Room B
&
Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. 
Lower Level Conference Room B 

Young Adults Group
Mondays, 6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Weyerhauser Board Room, 2nd Floor

Friends and Family Group
First and Third Monday of the month, 6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. 
Lower Level Conference Room A

Education Night 
Fourth Wednesday of the month, 7:15 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. 
Lower Level Conference Rooms A & B  


SMART Recovery

SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) helps people recover from all types of addictive behaviors, including: alcoholism, drug abuse, substance abuse, drug addiction, alcohol abuse, gambling addiction, and addiction to other substances and activities. http://www.smartrecovery.org/ 

Mondays and Wednesdays, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Hoffman Room, 2nd Floor 

Fridays, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Weyerhauser Board Room, 2nd Floor 


National Alliance on Mental Illness

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their families. NAMI San Francisco's mission is to advocate for a life of quality and dignity by providing education, resources, and emotional support to families and those affected by mental illness.  https://www.namisf.org/

Adults with Schizophrenia Support Group
Third Tuesday of the month, 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Lower Level Conference Room A

Support Group for Family Members, Caregivers, & Friends
Second Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Lower Level Conference Room B

Connection Recovery Support Group 

First and third Thursday of the month, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Lower Level Conference Room B


Overeaters Anonymous 

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for members. Our primary purpose is to abstain from compulsive overeating and to carry this message of recovery to those who still suffer. http://www.oasf.org/

Overeaters Anonymous 
Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Hoffman Room 2nd Floor

Overeaters Anonymous Intergroup 
Second Saturday of each month 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Hoffman Room 2nd Floor


Easy Breathers 

Easy Breathers is a quarterly support group for individuals with COPD, asthma, lung cancer, and other chronic lung diseases; as well as their caregivers. Discussions include educational presentations on various topics such as: medications, environmental triggers, nutrition, home exercise, and supplemental oxygen. Led by trained facilitators and guest speakers, individuals learn skills that will help them manage their pulmonary conditions and improve their quality of life. 

Please call (415) 353-6960 for more information or if you would like to attend the next support group.