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Support Groups

Enloe Medical Center provides a variety of educational and support programs to promote health and wellness. Some of these groups were formed through partnerships with community organizations. For more information, please call the numbers listed below or the Enloe Marketing & Communications Office at 530.332.6745. Facility location information is at the bottom of the page.

ALS Support

For people with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease." Meets on the second Friday of each month, noon to 2 p.m. Enloe Rehabilitation Center, Conference Room. Susie, (916) 410-3803

AWAKE (for Sleep Apnea)

For people with sleep apnea, 3rd Wednesday of every other month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Enloe Home Medical Equipment. (530) 332-3117

Bariatric Buddies

Information and support for those considering or who have had gastric bypass surgery. Friends, family and support persons are welcome. Last Wednesday of the month, 6 to 8 p.m., Enloe Conference Center. (530) 332-5122

Bereavement Support

  • Enloe Hospice provides a free series of eight weekly bereavement support group meetings four or five times each year. For more information, to receive a packet of bereavement resources or to apply for a support group, please contact Enloe HomeCare & Hospice at (530) 332-3180.
  • For perinatal bereavement support, see the Forever Loved description below.

Better Breathers Support Group

This group meets on the fourth Wednesday of every other month from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Enloe Outpatient Center, Building C. A respiratory therapist facilitates the meetings, which are free and usually include speakers. Offered by Enloe Medical Center and the American Lung Association. Call for exact meeting dates or to be included in the American Lung Association mailing list. (530) 332-6898.

Related resources: Visit Enloe's Classes page for information on free Asthma Education. Or call 530.332.6898 for information about Pulmonary Rehabilitation, an eight-week program of exercise and rehabilitation to improve functioning of the lungs and quality of life; Medicare and most insurance accepted.

Cancer Support Services

  • Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer Support Group and Education: In association with the American Cancer Society, (530) 342-4567.
    • Education: For men newly diagnosed or with questions. 3rd Tuesday of each month, 5 to 6:30 p.m., 754 Mangrove Ave., Chico.
      Support Group: For men diagnosed, their families and close friends. 3rd Thursday of each month,
      4 to 5:15 p.m., Enloe Conference Center.
  • Multiple Myeloma Support Group: For patients and caregivers, 2nd Tuesdays, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Enloe Cancer Center Library. Call Paul at 530.893.2559.
  • R.A.D. (Recreation and Dream for Children with Cancer): Free recreational opportunities for children being treated for or recovering from cancer. Families welcome. Caring Choices: (530) 899-3873. 
  • Telling Our Stories: Free writing group for people who want to learn more about writing to heal. Meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Enloe Regional Cancer Center Conference Room. (530) 332-3855.
  • VIVA! For youth living with loved ones with cancer. 2nd Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sept. through May. Register: (530) 332-3855
  • Women's Cancer Support Group: Meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Enloe Regional Cancer Center Library. Snacks are served. (530) 332-3855
For more on events and programs for people with cancer and their families , please call Enloe Cancer Connections, at (530) 332-3855. For the Enloe Regional Cancer Center Library , call (530) 332-3856.

 

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

For those with depression and bipolar mood disorders and their family and friends. No longer meets at Enloe. For more information, call Andrea, (530) 896-1258.

For more emotional health resources, see Mindful Living below or visit the Enloe Behavioral Health web page.

 

Diabetes Support Group

This ongoing support group is designed to help participants share the everyday challenges of living with diabetes. People who have had diabetes for a lengthy period of time, as well as those who are newly diagnosed will benefit from this group. Spouses and friends are also welcome to attend. Meets on the 3rd Thursday of February, April, June, August, October and December, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Enloe Outpatient Center, Building C, Classroom A. (530) 332-6840

Also see the new support group below - Insulin Pump Support Group. For more on diabetes services, visit the Enloe Classes page, or visit Enloe's Diabetes Education Services page.

Fibromyalgia Educational Support Group

Meets monthly on Saturdays, except in July, August and December. Meets at the Enloe Rehabilitation Center. (530) 332-3261

Forever Loved

Support group for anyone ever experiencing perinatal loss. Sessions include presentations and discussion of topics such as grief and loss, coping tips for the holidays, self-care, relationship issues, men’s grief, children’s grief, subsequent pregnancies and healing rituals. There is no cost. Sharing is optional. It’s OK just to listen. Meetings take place on the second Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Meets in the Seaside Cafe, located in Building C of the Enloe Outpatient Center. (530) 332-7610

Head Trauma Support Group

Meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Enloe Conference Center. Call Sandy at (530) 345-5799

♥ Healthy Hearts

Provides a support group, educational forums, and trained volunteers (who themselves have heart disease) who visit patients. The support group and forums are open to heart disease patients and their families. The Enloe Heart Program facilitates this support group. Fore more information, call the Enloe Heart Program at (530) 332-7655.

For more heart support and educational offerings, see Healthy Hearts on the Classes page.

Insulin Pump Support Group

For people using or interested in using insulin pump therapy. Facilitated by Enloe’s Diabetes Education Services. Led by Enloe's Certified Nurse Educators and held on the second Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Meets in the Enloe Conference Center. (530) 332-6840.

Mindful Living Programs

Support to better manage stress and experience wholeness. Tuesdays, 5 p.m., Enloe Outpatient Center, Bldg. C. Steve Flowers, (530) 898-1495.

For more on mindful living, see Enloe's Classes page.

Ostomy Association Support Group -- Chico Chapter

Meets on the first Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Enloe Conference Center. (530) 332-7144

Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group

Meets on the third Friday of each month, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Enloe Conference Center , with speakers. (No meeting in July, Aug or Dec.) For more information, call Clara at (530) 343-8387 or Dorothy at (530) 899-6944.

Sleep Apnea Support Group

Please see the AWAKE listing above.

Stroke Support Group

Social and educational opportunities for stroke survivors and their caregivers, friends and family. Led by a stroke nurse, includes guest speakers. Meets on the second Wednesday of the month, 3 to 4 p.m. Call the Enloe Stroke Program Stroke Nurses at (530) 332-3981 for location information or more information.

Locations

The addresses to our facilities are below. Also, see our map with directions.