Parkinson Association of Northern California (PANC) provides information and support for Parkinson's disease patients and their families in Northern California. There are over 45 Support Groups throughout the region including Auburn and Roseville and information resources are available online.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.panctoday.org/

Tahoe Forest Hospital District offers support group meetings.

Grief Support Group 

The goal of the Grief Support Group is to develop insight into how to endure the loss of a loved one, to ease the burden of grieving alone, and to offer skills for adjusting to a new life situation.

Infant Feeding Support Group

This informal support group will help you as you transition into the fourth trimester, and is provided by registered nurses, international board-certified lactation consultants, and certified lactation educators.

Parkinson's Support Group

A community support group in where members can share their experiences, knowledge and coping strategies.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.tfhd.com/
• Grief Support Group - https://www.tfhd.com/news/grief-support-group-meetings
• Infant Feeding Support Group - https://www.tfhd.com/news/mamas-meet-infant-feeding-support-group-0
• Parkinson's Support Group - https://www.tfhd.com/news/parkinson%E2%80%99s-disease-support-group

The Tahoe Forest Hospital District provides a Cancer Center (Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center), located in Truckee, provides cancer treatment and care to patients.

Services include:

• Medical evaluation, examination, diagnosis and treatment
• Medical Oncology, Hematology, and Radiation Oncology
• Radiation Center (with Varian True Beam)
• Chemotherapy Infusion
• Inpatient Therapy if needed
• Biologic Therapy
• And more
  

Web pages

• Home - https://tahoecancercenter.com/
• Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center - https://www.tfhd.com/cancer-center/

The Head Trauma Support Project provides education, information, and support to survivors of brain trauma, as well as to their families/caregivers and professionals in the field.

Web pages

• Home - http://www.headtraumasupportproject.org/
  
  
  

The Alzheimer's Association seeks to eliminate Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia through:

• Research
• Connecting people to research studies through TrialMatch
• Advocates for policies and laws that support individuals with dementia and their caregivers
• Raises awareness of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia
• Safety services
• Care and support for individuals with all forms of dementia (or mild cognitive impairment), family, friends and professional caregivers through a Helpline (800-272-3900, 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week)
• Care consultations
• Education workshops
• Conferences
• Support groups for caregivers and a group for persons with Alzheimer's or other dementias in the early stage
• Written and online materials in multiple languages
• Respite grants

Headquarters: 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601

Local Office: 1455 Response Rd suite 190, Sacramento, CA 95815

Web pages

• Home - https://www.alz.org/norcal

The American Lung Association offers education, advocacy, and research initiatives to address major threats to lung health, including lung cancer, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), tobacco use, and air pollution.

Services include:

• Educational programs about lung disease prevention and management
• Advocacy for clean air and tobacco control policies
• Support for research focused on lung health and treatment
• Public outreach and resources on asthma, COPD, and smoking cessation

Web pages

• Home - https://www.lung.org/

The Widowed Persons Association (WPAC) of California, Sacramento Chapter provides a support Group for Widowed men and women of all ages, and promotes a wide range of social activities through which widowed persons have the opportunity to make new friends and find redirection in their lives.


Web pages

• Home - https://sacwidowed.org/

Western Neuropathy Association's provides support groups in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Texas that meet regularly for people with neuropathy and to those who care about them to share information, encourage each other, and find treatments that help.

Web pages

• Western Neuropathy Association - https://pnhelp.org/

Cal Voices improves the lives of residents in the diverse communities of California through advocacy, education, research, and culturally relevant services. Some programs are offered in specific counties or regions, others are statewide.

Placer County

• Family Advocates with Placer County Parent Partners offer the following
  • Use creative, culturally sensitive, and strengths-based thinking to support families in achieving their goals.
  • Provide support to families receiving services from Placer County’s Children’s System of Care, including:
    • Behavioral Health
    • Drug Court
    • Child Welfare
    • Juvenile Probation Services
  • Create connections between teachers, juvenile probation officers, mental health workers, and social workers.
  • Support families where applicable
    • Court proceedings
    • Treatment team meetings
    • School meetings
  • Assist families in being equal partners with professionals assisting them.
  • Provide an opportunity for parents to benefit from the support and understandin…

The American Heart Association provides education, advocacy, and research initiatives focused on preventing and treating cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Services include:

• Public education on heart disease, stroke, and healthy living
• Community programs promoting physical activity, nutrition, and heart health
• Advocacy for heart-healthy public policy and healthcare access
• Support for research on cardiovascular disease and stroke prevention

Web pages 

• Home - https://www.heart.org/en/affiliates/california/sacramento