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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
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