Support Groups
Facilitated by Caregiver Resource Center Staff
Support groups provide a safe, non-judgmental environment in which caregivers
can talk openly with each other about their issues and concerns. We combine
the benefits of mutual support with educational materials that are designed
to enhance your coping skills as a caregiver. Some of the topics may include:
preventing burnout, stress reduction, reducing feelings of guilt and frustration,
and coping with role reversal. You do not have to register to attend any
of these support groups, please just drop in any time. To see a flyer
listing all of the support groups:
click here.
Journey through Caregiving - special classes
Caregiving means caring for me...
If you're caring for an adult who requires ongoing assistance (Alzheimer's,
stroke, Parkinson's, chronic illness, dementia, etc.), then this class
is for you! For the master flyer with ALL of the classes,
click here
Classes in Fullerton: February, May & September 2018
Classes in Laguna Hills: March, June & October 2018
Classes in MIssion Viejo: March, June & November 2018
Classes in Newport Beach: February, May & September 2018
Classes in Corona Del Mar: April & October 2018
Classes in Orange: April & October 2018
Classes in Irvine: May, July & September 2018
Thrive Not Survive Support Group for Millennials (18-35)
Phone: (714) 446-5030
Facilitator: CRC Staff
Meeting Time: 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Family Caregiver Resource Center 130 W. Bastanchury Rd., Fullerton CA 92835
Huntington’s Disease Support Group - Irvine
Phone: (714) 732-1097
Facilitator: Daniel Ignacio, MS Certified Brain Injury Specialist
Meeting Time: 2nd Sunday of the month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Irvine Presbyterian Church 4445 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604
Group Goals: This group is for individuals with Huntington’s Disease, those who
are at risk, caregivers, and family members/friends. Our goal is to increase
your knowledge about Huntington’s Disease and resources available
for Huntington’s families, to improve the skills that you have developed,
and to offer a safe place to share your feelings.
Comestibles for Caregivers of Loved Ones with Aphasia - Fullerton
Phone: (714) 446-5030
Facilitator: CRC Staff
Meeting Time: Every Monday (except holidays) from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Fullerton, 838 N. Euclid, Fullerton CA 92832
Group Goals: This group is for family caregivers who care for a loved one with aphasia.
The goals are to provide a safe environment where people can share information,
get confirmation that their feelings are “normal”, just let
off steam and receive encouragement.
Thrive Not Survive Support Group – Fullerton
Phone: (714) 446-5030
Facilitator: CRC Staff
Meeting Time: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30am
Location: St Jude Community Services Building 130 W Bastanchury Road, Fullerton, CA 92835
Group Goals: This group is for family caregivers who are caring for a loved one. The
goals are to provide a safe environment where people can share information,
get confirmation that their feelings are “normal”, just let
off steam and receive encouragement.
Thrive Not Survive Support Group – Laguna Hills
Phone: (714) 446-5030
Facilitator: CRC Staff
Meeting Time: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Florence Sylvester Memorial Senior Center 23721 Moulton Parkway, Laguna
Hills, CA 92653
Group Goals: This group is for family caregivers who are caring for a loved one. The
goals are to provide a safe environment where people can share information,
get confirmation that their feelings are “normal”, just let
off steam and receive encouragement.
Thrive Not Survive Support Group – Orange
Phone: (714) 446-5030
Facilitator: CRC Staff
Meeting Time: 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings, 7:00-8:30pm
Location: Park Plaza, 620 S. Glassell, Orange CA 92866
Group Goals: This group is for family caregivers who are caring for a loved one. The
goals are to provide a safe environment where people can share information,
get confirmation that their feelings are “normal”, just let
off steam and receive encouragement.
Thrive Not Survive Support Group (Spanish Language) - Tustin
Phone: (714) 446-5030
Facilitator: CRC Staff
Meeting Time: 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Location: Tustin Senior Center, 200 S C St., Tustin, CA 92780
Group Goals: This group is for family caregivers who are caring for a loved one. The
goals are to provide a safe environment where people can share information,
get confirmation that their feelings are “normal”, just let
off steam and receive encouragement.
Grief and Bereavement Groups
Phone: (714) 446-5030
Facilitator: See attached flyer
Meeting Time: See attached flyer
Location: See attached flyer (Click HERE)
Group Goals: When your loved one has died, you may want to talk with others about this
loss. The loss of your loved one can bring up many different feelings.
As you experience the grief and loss caused by the death of your loved
one, you don’t have to be alone. In fact, it can be helpful to talk
with others who are going through the same thing. Bereavement groups can
be a safe place for you to talk with others as you adjust to the loss
of your loved one. There are groups throughout Orange County that can
help you to deal with your loss.
Vietnamese Family Caregiver Support Group - Garden Grove
Phone: 714-446-5030
Facilitator: Pauline Le, M.S.W.
Meeting Time: 3rd Tuesday of the month from 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Location: Acacia Adult Day Services 11391 Acacia Parkway, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Group Goals: This group includes social time, interesting topics for discussion and
information-sharing activities, once monthly. All of our activities are
designed to help you master the challenges of caregiving for Vietnamese
Family Caregivers.
Spanish support group at Acacia - Garden Grove
Phone: 714-446-5030
Facilitator: CRC Staff
Meeting Time: 2nd Wednesday of the month from 3:00-4:30 pm
Location: Acacia Adult Day Services 11391 Acacia Parkway, Garden Grove, CA 92840
If you have any questions, please contact Alma De La Piedra-Kirchmann
at 714-446-5030.
Traumatic Brain Injury – Fullerton
Phone: (714) 446-5626
Facilitators: Daniel Ignacio, MS Certified Brain Injury Specialist
Meeting Time: 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Location: St Jude Brain Injury Network/St Jude Community Services Building
Group Goals: Share your experience with others who have been affected by TBI (Caregivers and TBI survivors will meet separately). Share your concerns, issues, and feelings in a safe environment, while
we all learn adaptive tips from one another. We plan to develop the coping
skills needed for a bright, successful future. Explore new possibilities
with new friends.
Comestibles For Caregivers of loved ones with Aphasia - Newport Beach
Phone: (714) 446-5030
Facilitator: Nora Escobedo
Meeting Time: Every Friday 1:15-12:00 p.m.
Location: Hoag Hospital, 520 Superior Avenue, Conference Room #7 Newport Beach, CA 92663
Group Goals: This group is for family caregivers who care for a loved one with aphasia.
The goals are to provide a safe environment where people can share information,
get confirmation that their feelings are “normal”, just let
off steam and receive encouragement.