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.
Webpages:

• Home - https://www.panctoday.org/

Tahoe Forest Hospital offers support group meetings.

Grief Support Group - https://www.tfhd.com/news/grief-support-group-meetings
Tahoe Forest Hospice Services offers a Grief Support Group in a safe and supportive environment. The goal of our 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.
Group meetings are free of charge and open to the community. Meetings are held every other Tuesday through Zoom.

Infant Feeding Support Group - https://www.tfhd.com/news/mamas-meet-infant-feeding-support-group-0
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 - https://www.tfhd.com/news/parkinson%E2%80%99s-disease-support-group
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The Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center, located in Truckee, California, is committed to providing the highest quality cancer treatment and care to our patients. We strive to offer the most current cancer diagnostic therapeutic modalities, creating a Model for Rural Cancer Care.

With equipment and technology on par with urban health systems, including Varian TrueBeam radiation therapy, the Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center offers medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment, PET/CT scan, CT scan, ultrasound, digital mammography, chemotherapy infusion, pharmacy and lab, in addition to a comprehensive physical therapy, family support program and psychosocial services program.

Some of the best opportunities for clinical trials exist through the cancer center's affiliation with the UC Davis Cancer Care Network. Benefits of clinical trials include new drugs, therapies, and treatment strategies for difficult to treat cancers. UC Davis is an NCI designated Co… [read more]

The Head Trauma Support Project aims to improve the quality of life for survivors of brain injury and their families in the greater Sacramento area by providing education, information, and support to survivors, families/caregivers and professionals. Services provided include support groups, educational events, and information and referrals.
 

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

Home office is located: 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601

Local office is located:  1455 Response Rd suite 190, Sacramento, CA 95815

Web pages 

• Home - https://www.alz.org/norcal

The American Lung Association in California is the leading health organization dedicated to fighting threats to lung health including lung cancer, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and tobacco and air pollution through education, advocacy, and research. With the generous support of our donors and volunteers, our vision is to fill every breath you take with hope because every breath you take matters. We welcome all Californians to get involved with the Lung Association. Our events, programs, advocacy efforts, and volunteer opportunities allow everyone to make a difference in the lives of those affected by lung disease.

Web pages 

• Home - https://www.lung.org/

Arthritis Foundation serves communities throughout Northeastern California, San Joaquin Valley, and Northern Nevada. Public and corporate funds support research, public information, advocacy, physician referrals, exercise classes, self-help courses, and support groups.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.arthritis.org/local-offices/ok

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.

Websites:

• Main website - https://sacwidowed.org/

Western Neuropathy Association's mission is to provide support, information and referral to people with neuropathy and to those who care about them, to inform and connect with the health care community, and to support research. Western Neuropathy Association provides support groups in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Texas that meet regularly to share information, encourage each other, find treatments that help, and to hear informative speakers. WNA also promotes membership at $30 a year. Members receive a monthly informative newsletter and discounts at some businesses. The association has communication with the health care community and supports research. Websites: Western Neuropathy Association - https://pnhelp.org/

Cal Voices is dedicated to improving 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 bene…

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