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Support Groups and Classes
Sutter Tracy offers a variety of classes and meetings relating to health topics. Most classes or groups are open to the public and are free of charge. We also offer hundreds of free health screenings every year. For more information about upcoming classes see the schedule below or
call 209-832-6010.
Diabetes Support Group—New!
Support for anyone newly diagnosed, with a history, and/or family members needing support and information. Group offers two meeting options, every 2nd Tuesday from
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and/or every 3rd Thursday from
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Call Pam at 209-832-3432.
Chronic Pain Support Group—New!
The American Chronic Pain Association is providing help and hope for people and their families living with pain. Group meets at 6 pm every first and third Monday. Call Cheryl for more information, 209-833-3330.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m. Call 1-800-540-3340 for more information.
Bereavement and Grief Support Group
An informal support group meets on Thursdays, from
10:30 a.m. to noon. For more information, call Rev. Becky Cameron at 209-833-2475.
Down Syndrome Support Group
Relatives, caregivers and teachers of those with Down Syndrome are invited to join this informal group. It meets on the second Tuesday of every month, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Sutter Healthy Connections Resource Center. Call Raquel O’Keefe at 209-830-1712 for details.
Fibromyalgia Support Group
This informal support group meets first and third Tuesday of every month. Call Juanita McHugh at 209-321-9396.
Stroke Support Group
Meets the third Thursday of every month, from 3 to 5 p.m. Call 209-830-2137 to learn more.
Tracy Area Cancer Support Group
This group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, at 6:30 p.m. Call 209-833-2338 for more information about this group and other services offered through Tracy Cancer Support Services.
NAMI
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Recovery Support Group offers support for people with mental illness and their family members. Meetings are held every Monday, at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m. at Sutter Healthy Connections. Call Karen at 209-834-2313 for more information.
Mommy and Me
This free group provides a place for mothers of children from birth to age 2 to talk, share ideas and ask questions. It meets at Sutter Healthy Connections and is led by a lactation educator and social worker. To learn more,
call 209-833-2420.
Parent and Me Playgroups
Sutter Healthy Connections offers two free playgroups for parents and their children ages 5 and younger. These interactive, parent-involved groups offer a fun learning environment that both children and parents enjoy. Call
209-833-2420 for a current class schedule.
P.R.I.C.E. Parenting Class
This free class series is for parents with children ages 12 and younger and meets at Sutter Healthy Connections. Learn strategies to help you become a more effective parent. These strategies include encouraging children to do their best, changing behaviors through appropriate consequences, focusing on having positive attitudes, and more. To register, call 209-833-2420.
Teen Classes
Free teen support group for ages 13 to 18 to learn important life strategies, build healthy relationships, communicate effectively, gain confidence, and manage stress. Space is limited. Please call 209-833-2420 for information on upcoming dates.
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