The road to recovery can be challenging for individuals and their loved ones. It often helps tremendously to reach
out to others who are going through similar experiences. This is why we've created a number of support groups for
our patients, outpatients, and their loved ones or caregivers. These groups not only offer emotional support, but
important educational information as well.
All support groups are held on the Casa Colina campus in Pomona. Groups, times and locations are subject to change.
Please be sure to call the numbers listed below for more information or to confirm the schedule prior to attendance.
Brain Injury Caregiver Support Group
Parents, friends, caregivers and other supporters of Casa Colina patients diagnosed with traumatic brain injury are
given the opportunity to ask questions about how the brain works, how different kinds of brain damage affects behavior,
how recovery works, and what family members and caregivers can do to help their loved one.
Facilitated by Dr. Larry Shutz, Neuropsychologist at Casa Colina's Transitional Living Center
Meets every Tuesday from 6 to 7 pm
TLC Main Classroom
Call 909/596-7733, Ext. 4100
Free
Brain Injury Support Group
Casa Colina patients and individuals from the community diagnosed with traumatic brain injury are given the opportunity
to share their perspectives, problems, and progress in a supportive environment.
Facilitated by Dr. Larry Shutz, Neuropsychologist at Casa Colina's Transitional Living Center
Meets every Tuesday from 11am to 12 noon
TLC Main Classroom
Call 909/596-7733, Ext. 4100
Free
Fibromyalgia Support Group
Provides personal and educational support for people with Fibromyalgia.
Facilitated by Dianne Whiting, MA, PT, and Manager of the Fibromyalgia
Program at Casa Colina Hospital. No children please.
Meets the third Thursday of the month, 4 to 5:15 pm
Adult Day Health Care Center
Call 909/596-7733, Ext 3502
Free
Living Well with MS - 12 Weeks to Healthier Living
Designed for those recently diagnosed and/or those first facing life-challenges related to MS symptoms.
Participants gain a better understanding of MS and the lifestyle strategies that can help diminish the effects of this disease.
Facilitated by the Multiple Sclerosis Center at Casa Colina
3 hours per week for 12 weeks
Call the National MS Society, Southern California Chapter 310/479-4456 or 800/344-4867 or email programs@cal.nmss.org
$300 with a sliding fee scale and payment plan available
Parent Support Services
Group meetings to discuss family issues associated with parenting special needs children.
Call for schedule.
Call 909/596-7733, Ext. 4217
Free
Post Polio Support Group
The San Gabriel Pomona Valley Post Polio Support Group shares information and experiences associated with polio conditions. The group typically meets monthly on the third Saturday of the month, 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Tamkin Education Center, Room C
Call 909/465-0742.
Speech Conversation Group
Adults with difficulties in speaking due to stroke, brain injury or neurological disorders practice communication skills.
Meets every Tuesday 3 to 4 pm
Tamkin Education Center, Room C
Call 909/596-7733, Ext. 3035.
$10 per session
Spinal Cord Injury Support Group
Support group for individuals with spinal cord injuries. Life with SCI, information, ideas, resources and support.
Facilitated by Wyngs, an official chapter of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association.
Meets the second Monday of each month from 3:30 to 5 pm
Tamkin Education Center
Call 818/267-3031 or email wyngs4sci@msn.com
Free
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