Support Groups

Bereavement Support Group

The Bereavement Support Group of St. Bernardine Medical Center will help you to understand your loss and to recognize the grief you are feeling. We will be glad to offer assistance in helping you create a way to cope and thus regain control of your life.

Date: Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month

Time: 2:00 pm

Location: St. Bernardine Medical Center's Baby & Family Center

Contact: Jerod Yates at [email protected]; (909) 883-8711, ext. 3562, or (909) 881-4525

Breast Cancer Support Group, English and Spanish

St. Bernardine Medical Center offers breast cancer support groups for those who are currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Family and friends are welcome to attend. 

English: Breast Cancer Fighters and Survivors

Meets twice each month:
The 1st Tuesday of each month from 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Health Education Center at Community Hospital of San Bernardino, 1725 Western Avenue  

The 4th Tuesday of each month from 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Baby and Family Center at St. Bernardine Medical Center, 403 E Highland Avenue

Contact: Luisa Melgar, RN at (909) 475-5015

Spanish: Esperanza para Mujeres

Advanced and Metastatic Cancers Group

Breastfeeding Support Group

Although breast-feeding is a natural process, many women struggle in the first few months to feel comfortable and confident with their decision. St. Bernardine's breastfeeding support group, "Mothers Helping Mothers," offers moms the opportunity to share their experiences, struggles and triumphs with other breastfeeding mothers in a warm and welcoming environment. Click here for more information. View our brochure for more information.

Time: 1:00 pm

Location:
The Baby & Family Center
St. Bernardine Medical Center
2101 N. Waterman Avenue
San Bernardino, CA  92404

Just past the visitor's parking garage.

Contact: Amy Zimmermann at [email protected] or Natalie Bautista at [email protected]

Interstitial Cystitis Support Group

Interstitial Cystitis (IC) is a chronic condition that can be very painful and distressing, and can cause sufferers a life of discomfort and embarrassment. At present the medical profession knows relatively little about IC and no cure has been found, although there are treatments that can help reduce the severity of the symptoms. Phone support is provided to alleviate some of the isolation felt by sufferers and to help them cope better with IC.

Phone Support Only (Live) 

Contact: David Mitechell at (909) 864-5233

Ostomy Support Group

This group is for anyone who has had surgical procedures for any type of ostomy.

Date: Meets the 3rd Sunday of every other month

Time: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Location: Matich Conference Center, St. Bernardine Medical Center

Contact: Jere Rapp at [email protected].

Surgical Weight Loss Support Group

Whether you're still considering weight loss surgery or have already experienced a bariatric procedure, we invite you to join the St. Bernardine Medical Center Surgical Weight Loss Support Group.

Date: Meets once per month

Time: 6:30 pm

Location: Matich Conference Center, St. Bernardine Medical Center

Please call: (909) 881-4400