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Acute Liver Failure Support Group

Meets: Quarterly and by phone/email

Through the American Liver Foundation we are a circle of individuals who provide personal connection and information to those who have experienced a liver transplant through acute liver failure.

Contact Jodi Takahashi (American Liver Foundation) for more information.

Phone: 925-580-5336 (800.292.9099)
Email: Acute Liver Failure Support Group

 

Children's Liver Disease Support Circles

Rotating Locations

Meets: Meets every three months

Contact Danielle Costales (ALF) for more information.

Phone: 800-292-9099 (CA/NV) Toll Free
Email: Children's Liver Disease Support Circles

 

Gift of Life Organ Transplant Support Group

Please contact Larry Peichoto for more information on individual support.

Contact Larry Peichoto for more information.

Phone: 559-584-7471

 

Greater Modesto Liver Disease Support Group

City Mall Building - (Directions)
948 11th Street
Room 20-23
Modesto, CA

Meets: Meets every Thursday, 7 PM

Contact Liz Poulsen for more information.

Phone: 209-579-1151
Email: Greater Modesto Liver Disease Support Group

 

HCV Support Group

Sequoia Hospital Health and Wellness Services - (Directions)
749 Brewster Ave.
Redwood City, CA

Meets: 3rd Thursday each month, 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Phone: (650) 367-5998

 

HELP! Help and Education for Liver Patients

Santa Cruz Bible Church - (Directions)
440 Frederick Street
Room WC10
Santa Cruz, CA

Meets: Meets third Monday of every month, 6:30-8:30 PM

Materials & refreshments provided.

Contact C.N. Gordon for more information.

Phone: 831-462-2979
Web: www.santacruzpl.org/cid/public/full.php?id=341
Email: HELP! Help and Education for Liver Patients

 

HELP! Support-Persons Support Group

Jeffery’s Restaurant - (Directions)
2050 Soquel Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA

Meets: Meets the 1st Monday of most months (call ahead; some 2nd Mondays due to holidays), 6-8 PM

Contact C.N. Gordon for more information.

Phone: 831-462-2979
Email: HELP! Support-Persons Support Group

 

Hepatitis C and Other Liver Diseases Support Group

Kaiser Permanente - (Directions)
280 W. MacArthur Blvd
12 floor
Oakland, CA

Meets: Third Saturday of every month, Noon-1:30 PM

Contact Eileen Abrams for more information.

Phone: 510-434-9553
Email: Hepatitis C and Other Liver Diseases Support Group

 

Hepatitis C Coninfection Issues

SFVA Medical Center - (Directions)
4150 Clement St. at 42nd Ave.,
Bldg. 203; Ib-26A
San Francisco, CA

Meets: Meets fourth Tuesday of every month, 12 noon

Contact Marian Kerbleski (RN) for more information.

Phone: 415-221-4810 x3759
Email: Hepatitis C Coninfection Issues

 

Hepatitis C Support Group

St. Francis Episcopal Church - (Directions)
Newport and Pine Streets
Wickham Room
San Francisco, CA

Meets: Meets second and fourth Sunday of every month, 3-5 PM

Contact Susi Nielson for more information.

Phone: 408-734-3516
Email: Hepatitis C Support Group

 

Hepatitis C Support Group

- (Directions)
1403 164th Ave.,
San Leandro, CA

Meets: Meets Every Monday , 7-8:30 PM

Contact Brett Bishop for more information.

Phone: 510-481-8645
Email: Hepatitis C Support Group

 

Hepatitis C Support Group

Drug Abuse Alternatives Center - (Directions)
2403 Professional Dr.
Ste 101
Santa Rosa, CA

Meets: Meets every Tuesday, 4-6 PM

Contact Bertha Jean De'Oliveras-Schmidt for more information.

Phone: 707-544-3295 x14
Email: Hepatitis C Support Group

 

Hepatitis C Support Group

Northern California Center for Well-Being - (Directions)
365 B Tesconi Circle
Santa Rosa, CA

Meets: Meets second Sunday of every month, 4 -6 PM

Contact Kate Wilcox for more information.

Phone: 707-575-6043
Email: Hepatitis C Support Group

 

Hepatitis C Support Group

VA Monterey - (Directions)
3401 Engineer Lane
Dermatology Conference Room
Seaside, CA

Meets: Meets first Friday of every month, 9:30-10:30 AM

Contact Janis Marquez (RN) for more information.

Phone: 831-883-3820

 

Hepatitis C Support Group

Sonoma Valley Hospital - (Directions)
347 Andrieux Street
Central Conference Room
Sonoma Valley, CA

Meets: Meets first Thursday of the month, 7-9 PM

Contact Tony Costa for more information.

Phone: 707-938-5101
Email: Hepatitis C Support Group

 

Hepatitis C Support Group

Tuolomne General Hospital - (Directions)
101 Hospital Road, Sonora
Adult Day Health Care Center
Tuolumne, CA

Meets: Meets third Tuesday of every month, 6-7:30 PM

Contact Tina Dutra for more information.

Phone: 209-533-7229
Web: www.tghospital.com
Email: Hepatitis C Support Group

 

Hepatitis C Support Group

Mendocino County AIDS Volunteer Network - (Directions)
148 Clara
Ukiah, CA

Meets: Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month, 6:30 - 8 PM in winter

5:30 - 7:00 p.m. all other times of year

Contact Elizabeth Ross for more information.

Phone: 707-463-5877
Email: Hepatitis C Support Group

 

Hepatitis C Support Group

Meets: Meets second and fourth Mondays of every month

Contact Elizabeth Ross for more information.

Phone: 707-463-5877
Email: Hepatitis C Support Group

 

Hepatitis C Support Group

The Church of Glad Tidings - (Directions)
Highway 99 and Eager Road
CE Building, Room #104
Yuba City, CA

Meets: Meets third Monday of every month, 7 PM

Contact Sherri Ziegler for more information.

Phone: 530-671-7441
Email: Hepatitis C Support Group

 

Hepatitis C Support Group - People Helping People

Renown Regional Medical Center - (Directions)
1155 Mill Street, Room 101 (near cafeteria)
Reno, NV

Meets: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

2007 Dates

January 25

February 22

March 22

April 26

May 24

June 28

July 26

August 23

September 27

October 25

November 22

December 27

Contact Ken or Sandy for more information.

Phone: 530-577-3111 (775-883-5415)

 

Hepatitis C Support Group for Veterans

VA Menlo Park, Mental Health Clinic - (Directions)
795 Willow Road
Room B112
Menlo Park, CA

Meets: Meets last Wednesday of every month, 1:30-2:30 PM

Contact Rosemary Geiser (RN) for more information.

Phone: 650-493-5000 x27330

 

Hepatitis C Support Group Sponsored by Mister Greengenes Nutrition Center & Juice Bar

Von's Shopping Center - (Directions)
3315 E. Russell Rd., #A3 (Russell Rd. at Pecos)
Las Vegas, NV

Meets: Third Wednesday of every month, 7-9 PM

Contact Charles for more information.

Phone: 702-450-2100
Email: Hepatitis C Support Group Sponsored by Mister Greengenes Nutrition Center & Juice Bar

 

Hepatitis C Support Group Sponsored by Option Care

HealthSouth Rehab Hospital (dining room) - (Directions)
1250 S. Valley View Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV

Meets: Third Monday of every month, 6-7:30 PM

Contact Saundra Hart (RN) for more information.

Phone: 702-947-0258
Email: Hepatitis C Support Group Sponsored by Option Care

 

Hepatitis C Support Group- Carson City

Carson-Tahoe Hospital Health Education Center
Carson City, NV

Meets: Third Monday of every month, 6-8PM

Contact Sandy Curl for more information.

Phone: 775-883-5415
Email: Hepatitis C Support Group- Carson City

 

Hepatitis C Support Group- Chico

North Valley Plaza Mall, Community Room - (Directions)
801 East Avenue
Chico, CA

Meets: Third Thursday of every month, 7-9PM

Contact Jenny for more information.

Phone: 530-893-1337

 

Hepatitis C Support Group- Chico

Enloe Conference Center, room 108 - (Directions)
5th and Esplanade
Chico, CA

Meets: First and third Thursday of every month, 6-7PM

Contact Pam Smallhouse for more information.

Phone: 530-891-0926

 

Hepatitis C Support Group- Grass Valley

FREED - (Directions)
154 Hughed Road
Grass Valley, CA

Meets: Third Monday of every month, 4-6 PM

Contact Kathy Thomas for more information.

Phone: 530-265-2317
Email: Hepatitis C Support Group- Grass Valley

 

Hepatitis C Support Group- Las Vegas

Community Counseling Center - (Directions)
1120 Almond Tree Lane
Las Vegas, NV

Meets: Meets every Tuesday, 5:30 PM

Contact Bob Barone for more information.

Phone: 702-369-8700

 

Hepatitis C Support Group- Manteca

Manteca Valley Community Counseling & Doctors Hospital - (Directions)
1205 E. North St.
Conference Room
Manteca, CA

Meets: First Wednesday of every month, 7-9 PM

Contact Gene & Rose Medford for more information.

Phone: 209-823-2172
Email: Hepatitis C Support Group- Manteca

 

Hepatitis C Support Group- Marysville

- (Directions)
6000 Lindhurst Ave.
Suite 700 B
Marysville, CA

Meets: Meets every Thursday, 3:30-5 PM

Contact Sherri Ziegler for more information.

Phone: 530-671-7441
Email: Hepatitis C Support Group- Marysville

 

Hepatitis C Support Group- Nevada County

Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, Room 110
Nevada County

Meets: Fourth Thursday of every month, 6-8 PM

Contact Kathy Thomas for more information.

Phone: 530-265-2317
Email: Hepatitis C Support Group- Nevada County

 

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Hepatitis C Support Group- Oakland

O.A.S.I.S. Clinic - (Directions)
520 27th Street Oakland
Oakland, CA 94612

Meets: Meets every Monday and Wednesday at Noon

Arrive before noon. Lunch provided

Phone: 510-496-0189
Web: www.oasisclinic.org
Email: Hepatitis C Support Group- Oakland

 

Hepatitis C Support Group- Oroville

oroville Family Health Center - (Directions)
2800 Lincoln Blvd.
Oroville, CA 95966

Meets: Meets monthly

This group meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. For more information, please contact Jeannie at (530) 538-7276

Contact Jeannie Maes for more information.

Phone: 530-538-7276

 

Hepatitis C Support Group- Palo Alto

VA Palo Alto, Nutritional Conference Room - (Directions)
Building 100
3801 Miranda Avenue
Palo Alto, CA

Meets: Meets at varying times

Contact Barbara Cunningham (RN) for more information.

Phone: 650-493-5000 x65898

 

Hepatitis C Support Group- Paradise

St. Nicholas Episcopal Church - (Directions)
5872 Oliver Rd
Paradise, CA

Meets: Second Wednesday of every month, 7-8:30 PM

Contact Maureen Culleton for more information.

Phone: 530-877-9736
Email: Hepatitis C Support Group- Paradise

 

Hepatitis C Support Group- Placerville

- (Directions)
670 Placerville Drive
Placerville, CA

Meets: Second Friday of every month, Noon-2 PM

Contact Katie for more information.

Phone: 530-621-2824
Email: Hepatitis C Support Group- Placerville

 

Hepatitis C Support Group- Redwood City

Sequoia Hospital Health and Wellness Services - (Directions)
Call for Location
Redwood City, CA

Meets: Meets third Thursday of every month, 7-8:30 PM

Contact Ginny Morrow (ANP) for more information.

Phone: 650-367-5998

 

Hepatitis C Support Group- Reno

Arlington Clinical - (Directions)
6630 South McCarran
Suite B14
Reno, NV

Meets: Meets 3rd Wednesday of every month, 7 PM

Contact Diana Howard (RN) for more information.

Phone: 775-828-8200 x275
Email: Hepatitis C Support Group- Reno

 

Hepatitis C Support Group- Sacramento

Primary Care Center - (Directions)
4600 Broadway (@ Stockton Blvd)
Room 2020 (2nd Floor)
Sacramento, CA

Meets: Meets every Friday, 3-4 PM

Contact Leslie Benson for more information.

Phone: 916-760-7426
Email: Hepatitis C Support Group- Sacramento

 

Hepatitis C Support Group- Ukiah

- (Directions)
148 Clara Ave
Ukiah, CA

Meets: First and third Tuesdays of every month, 6:30-8:00 PM

Contact Carol Coronius for more information.

Phone: 707-462-1932

 

Hepatitis C/Liver Conditions Support Group

Kaiser Permanente - (Directions)
975 Sereno Drive
Solarium East
Vallejo, CA

Meets: Meets second Saturday of every month, 11 AM

Contact Chris Baker for more information.

Email: Hepatitis C/Liver Conditions Support Group

 

HEPPAC, HCV Support Group

- (Directions)
5323 Foothill Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94601

Meets: Meets every other Friday, Noon-2 PM

Contact Donna Hatch for more information.

Phone: 510-434-0307 x308

 

I Will Survive Hep C Support Group

Mandana House - (Directions)
3989 Howe Street (Entrance on 40th St. Way)
Oakland, CA

Meets: First and third Monday of every month, 7-8:30 PM

Contact Eric Hoffman for more information.

Phone: 510-530-3293
Email: I Will Survive Hep C Support Group

 

Kaiser Hepatitis C Suppot Group

Hayward Kaiser, Conference Room C-1 - (Directions)
27400 Hesperian Blvd.
Hayward, CA

Meets: Third Wednesday of every month, 7-8:30 PM

Contact Karen Forte (RN) for more information.

Phone: 510-784-6695

 

Liver Disease Support Group

SFVA Medical Center - (Directions)
4150 Clement St. at 42nd Ave.,
Bldg. 200, Room 122 (Teak Room)
San Francisco, CA

Meets: Meets first Wednesday of every month. 6:30 PM

Contact Marian Kerbleski (RN) for more information.

Phone: 415-221-4810 x3759
Email: Liver Disease Support Group

 

Liver Disease Support Group

Contact Larry Ricketts for more information.

Phone: 707-448-4912

 

Liver For Life Support Group

Redding Jet Center - (Directions)
3775 Flight Avenue
Redding, CA

Meets: Meets every Tuesday, 6:30-8 PM

Contact Teresa for more information.

Phone: 530-378-1686

 

Liver Transplant Support Group

Carson-Tahoe Hospital Health Education Center
Carson City, NV

Meets: Third Thursday of every month, 6-8PM

Contact Paul Saucedo for more information.

Phone: 775-883-3626
Web: www.thetransplantnetwork.com

 

Liver Transplant Support Group

United Blood Services - (Directions)
1125 Terminal Way
Reno, NV

Meets: Meets first Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8 PM

Phone: 775-324-4501
Web: www.thetransplantnetwork.com

 

Liver Transplant Support Group

Sutter Roseville, Medical Center, - (Directions)
1 Medical Plaza Dr.
Conference Center A, 2nd Floor
Sacramento, CA

Meets: Meets second Sunday of every month, 2-4:30 PM

Contact Ann Linnekens for more information.

Phone: 916-791-1697
Web: www.saclivertxgroup.com
Email: Liver Transplant Support Group

 

Liver Transplant Support Group

California Pacific Medical Center - (Directions)
2351 Clay St.
3rd Floor, Boardroom
San Francisco, CA

Meets: Meets every Monday and Thursday, 10-11:30 AM

Contact Marjorie Davis for more information.

Phone: 415-600-1035
Email: Liver Transplant Support Group

 

Liver Transplant Support Group

Lucille Packard Children's Hospital - (Directions)
Ground Floor Cafeteria, Dietary 2
Stanford, CA

Meets: Meets every Monday and Thursday, 1:30-3 PM

Contact Lisa Wolcott for more information.

Phone: 650-498-5428

 

Liver Transplant Support Group

Kaiser Permanente - (Directions)
975 Sereno Drive
Conference Room 1 (confirm)
Vallejo, CA

Meets: Meets third Saturday of every month, 11-1 PM

Contact Glenn Andrus for more information.

Phone: 707-747-5725
Email: Liver Transplant Support Group

 

Living with Hepatitis C

Quan Yin Healing Arts Center - (Directions)
455 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Meets: First and Third Thursdays of each month

The support group will be held on the first and third Thursdays of each month at Quan Yin Healing Arts Center located in Mission district in San Francisco. This group is free and is geared toward people living with HCV. The support group will start at 6:45pm with light snack and will end at 7:45 pm.

Mark Sorensen is an RN at CPMC Hepatology / Liver Transplant programs, working as an Hepatology Nurse Coordinator. He had previously worked for the City and County Community Health Network as a Hepatitis C treatment nurse for many years. Mark has vast knowledge on Hepatitis C treatment and a deep understanding of issues, not only treatment needs but also psychological, emotional, and social needs, among people living with HCV.

2007 Schedule:

November 1st and 15th

December 6th and 20th

Contact Mark Sorenson (CPMC Hepatology Nurse Coordinator) for more information.

Phone: 415-861-4964
Web: www.qyhac.org
Email: Living with Hepatitis C

 

Marin Hepatitis & Liver Disease Support Group

San Rafael, CA

Meets: Every Third Thursday of Each Month, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Contact Bill Remak for more information.

Phone: 707-364-1802
Email: Marin Hepatitis & Liver Disease Support Group

 

NASH Support Group

Contact Kari Conway for more information.

Phone: 775-829-8334
Email: NASH Support Group

 

Organ Transplant Support Group

Enloe Conference Center, Esplanade 3, fifth floor - (Directions)
5th and Esplanade
Chico, CA

Meets: Second Wednesday of every month, 7PM

Phone: 530-894-1304
Web: www.thetransplantnetwork.com
Email: Organ Transplant Support Group

 

PBC & PSC Support Groups

Rotating Locations, South Bay; North Bay; Modesto

Meets: Meets every 3 months, 1-4 PM

Contact Barbara Pasek Brown (American Liver Foundation) for more information.

Phone: 650-968-9861
Email: PBC & PSC Support Groups

 

PSC Support California

Sacramento or TBD Bay Area location
Sacramento, CA

Meets: Meets first Saturday of every other month, 2-4 PM

Contact Jennifer Soloway for more information.

Phone: 916-447-2221
Web: www.pscsupportcal.com
Email: PSC Support California

 

Quan Yin HCV support group

Quan Yin Healing Arts - (Directions)
455 Valenica Street
San Francisco, CA

Contact Mark Sorensen for more information.

Phone: 415-861-4964
Email: Quan Yin HCV support group

 

Tri City Health Center Hepatitis C Support Group

Tri City Health Center - (Directions)
39500 Liberty Street
Fremont, CA

Meets: Meets every other Friday

Contact Lisa Carver for more information.

Phone: 510-713-6690 x113

 

Tulare County Hep C North

- (Directions)
1131A Fresno Street
Lindsay, CA

Meets: Meets first Saturday of the month, 10 AM - 12 PM

Contact Robert Katz for more information.

Phone: 559-562-3139
Email: Tulare County Hep C North

 

Tulare County Hep C South

- (Directions)
1131A Fresno Street
Lindsay, CA

Meets: Meets fourth Saturday of every month, 10 AM - 12 PM

Contact Robert Katz for more information.

Phone: 559-562-3139
Email: Tulare County Hep C South

 

UCSF Liver Transplant Program Support Group

UCSF Medical Center - (Directions)
505 Parnassus, Long Solarium
San Francisco, CA

Meets: Meets Every Tuesday, 1-2 PM

Contact Sherry Laemmermanns for more information.

Phone: 415-353-1040
Email: UCSF Liver Transplant Program Support Group

 

Walnut Creek Liver Support Group

John Muir Medical Center - (Directions)
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd.
Sequoia 1 Room
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Meets: Meets third Thursday of every month, 7-9 PM

Contact Katie McAdams for more information.

Phone: 925-820-4644
Email: Walnut Creek Liver Support Group

 

Page updated: April 13th, 2007