Support Groups

THE AMPUTEE CONNECTION OF REDLANDS
The Amputee Connection of Redlands serves individuals and families who live with limb loss and those who may be having surgery in the near future.
3rd Sunday of the month at 2:00 p.m. 
Location: Redlands Community Hospital in the Weisser Education Pavilion.
(Building behind hospital)  ​350 Terracina Blvd., Redlands, California 92373.
Follow the green signs in the parking lot. Family, friends, and caregivers are welcome!

Email acr-nessel@outlook.com for more information or call ACR President Luis 213-700-0970. Se Habla Espanol.

ANGELES ESPECIALES PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP
A Spanish-speaking support group for parents of children with special needs
Virtual support groups will take place the second Wednesday of each month from 9-11:30 a.m.
Join the meeting at https://www.facebook.com/groups/nerihm71/?ref=share
The focus of the group is to teach parents how to access resources related to:
-Special education
-Grants and scholarships
-Children’s and adult’s right
-Recreation
-Adaptive sports
For more information contact Helen Neri at 909-699-3614 or email helen2508@yahoo.com.

Click HERE to view the flyer. 

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
First Thursday of every month 4:30pm-5:30pm
Location: Diabetes Treatment Center
11285 Mountain view Ave Suite 40
Loma Linda, CA 92354
or join by Zoom from the comfort of your own home.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://llu.zoom.us/j/95521565989
Meeting ID: 955 2156 5989
If you have any questions, call (909) 558-3022.

HEAD INJURY AND TRAUMA SPINAL SUPPORT GROUP (HITSS)
Adult and Pediatrics Group Meeting
The group meets on the 4th Monday of every month 6-7:30 p.m.
Call 800986HITSS (800-9864487).
Click HERE to view the flyer. 

LARYNGECTOMEE SUPPORT GROUP
To attend the virtual support group on the 1st (in person) and third (via Zoom) Tuesday of the month
from 1 to 2 p.m. email jdatema@llu.edu or call 909-558-2325 for more information and to obtain the Zoom link

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PEDIATRIC BRAIN AND SPINE TUMOR
First Monday of every month, 4:30 – 5:30 pm.
For more information, please contact: Janine Davis at (909) 651-4721 or Adriana Martinez at (909) 558-6388.

SICKLE CELL EDUCATION SERIES
For more information email sicklecellservices@llu.edu or call (909) 558-3122.

STROKE/ANEURYSM SUPPORT GROUP
Join us for Life Enriching:
-Information
-Motivation
-Education
-Connections
-Relationships
-Encouragement
Third Tuesday of the month, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
For more information, please contact Kori Lopez, (909) 651-4725.

Click HERE to view the flyer. 

TOTAL SPINE HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP
Second Monday of every month, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
For more information, please contact Kori Lopez at (909) 651-4725.

Click HERE to view the flyer. 

RESOURCE GUIDE

Amputee Coalition (AC)
8882675669 or TTY 8655254512
www.amputee-coalition.org
 

Arthritis

Arthritis Foundation
800-283-7800
www.arthritis.org
 

Juvenile Arthritis Alliance
(JA Alliance)
800-283-7800

Blindness

American Foundationfor the Blind
8002325463
Addresses critical issues facing people with visual disabilities, including employment, independent living, literacy and technology
www.afb.org
 

Blindness Support Services
9513419244 Information, referrals, housing support, counseling, Braille tape transcription, speakers bureau, transportation assistance and prevocational training
 

Braille Institute
7148215000
www.brailleinstitute.org
 

National Federation of the Blind
4106599314
Resources include publications, aids and appliances, conventions, employment and training.
www.nfb.org
 

Brain Injury

Brain Injury Association of America, National Brain Injury Information Center
8004446443
Creating a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education and advocacy
www.biausa.org
 

Cerebral Palsy

United Cerebral Palsy
800USA5UCP (800-8725827)
national@ucp.org
www.ucp.org
 

Multiple Sclerosis

National Multiple Sclerosis Society/Southern California Chapter
800FIGHTMS (800-3444867)
 

Muscular Dystrophy

Muscular Dystrophy Association
800-572-1717
www.mda.org
 

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)

United Spinal Association
www.spinalcord.org
 

Stroke

Stroke Association of Southern California
3105751699
Free education and tools for patients and caregivers
www.strokesocal.org
 

American Brain Tumor Association
8008862282
www.abta.org