Support Groups for Elder/Dependent Care

Campus Resources

Aging Parents Support Group
This group meets as both a support group and an educational forum and addresses some of the uncertainties faced when dealing with aging parents. The group meets from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in the Women's Center Library. It is highly interactive with a chance for all participants to share and problem solve together. Guest speakers are invited to present on a variety of issues affecting elder care. John Berbeet, Academic and Staff Assistance Program (ASAP) Coordinator facilitates the group. For more information, call the ASAP Office at 893-3318.

Community Resources

Cancer Center
Support groups for adults and children
682-7300

Cancer Caregivers
A group for those who are caring for loved ones with cancer
805-963-1576

Parkinson's
Parkinson's Support Group
For people with Parkinson's and their families, friends, and caregivers.
Santa Maria
Day Fourth Thursday of each month (except November and December)
Time 1:00-3:00 pm
Place Grace Baptist Church
121 West Alvin Street.
Contact: Debbie Davis, (805)922-0019
Santa Barbara
Day Second Tuesday of each month
Time 2:00 pm (open discussion for caregivers and speech therapy for patients begins at 1:30 pm)
Place First Christian Church
1915 Chapala Street
Contact: Parkinson's Association
(805) 683-1326, Jan Birzer

Exercise Support Group
Every Wednesday
Time 10 am
Place: Carrillo Recreation Center
100 E. Carrillo Street
Contact: Parkinson Association of Santa Barbara (805)683-1326

Early Onset Group
Last Sunday of each month
Time: 4:00 pm
Place: First Christian Church
106. W. Pedregosa
For those who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease prior to age 50 and their caregivers.

Terminally Ill Support Group
Support group forming for adults battling cancer or other life-threatening diseases
805-899-2140

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