San Diego
Support Group Name: FibroJungle
Group Leader: Val O'Neill
Group Leader's Email: valgreen1@att.net
Group Leader's Contact #: 858-274-7472
Place: Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Street: 3450 Clairemont Dr.
Zipcode or Postalcode: 92117
State, Province, or Territory: California
Meeting Time(s): Monday's at 7 P.M.
Additional Details (Fees, Purpose, Activities, etc.): We have easy access & plenty of parking available at this facility with comfortable chairs for our meeting. This meeting is a safe place to give and recieve support from people living with Fibromyalgia. All Fibro family members and friends are welcome to attend. We will have a "speaker" share their personal story with Fibromyalgia then the meeting opens up for individual sharing (no cross talk at that time) We will also have resource & topic discussions and there will be monthly social gatherings available to attend! Get support!!!
San Diego
Support Group Name: Fibromyalgia Haven
Support Group Website: http://www.meetup.com/FibroHaven/
Group Leader: Dannette Rusnak
Group Leader's Email: fibrohaven@gmail.com
Place: Information On Website
Street: --
Zipcode or Postalcode: --
State, Province, or Territory: CA
Meeting Time(s): Information Below & On Website
Additional Details (Fees, Purpose, Activities, etc.):
To protect the integrity of the group and the privacy of our members, most pages on our website are private. Anyone with Fibromyalgia or related chronic illness, who lives in San Diego County is welcome to join. Simply click the "Join Us" button and follow the instructions. FibroHaven is not open to health practitioners, but we are always looking for new information and resources, so please feel free to e-mail me directly at fibrohaven@gmail.com if you would like to share your expertise with us.
Support Group Mission: Fibromyalgia Haven is a North San Diego County group where sufferers of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain conditions can come together to learn, laugh, love, and above all - live. We will work on managing the bad flare-ups and also on managing the moments in between; the moments in which we still suffer from the pains and symptoms of chronic illness, but in which we can and should live to the fullest.
Meeting Days and Time:
Roundtable Social:
Roundtable events range from luncheons, to coffee socials and book reviews, to documentary viewings. Roundtables are afternoon meetings usually held from 1-3 P.M. Locations vary.
Educational Meeting:
Guest speakers are scheduled to present on any number of topics focused on managing and living well with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Illnesses. This is an evening meeting from 6-8 P.M. Locations vary.
I have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions: Yes
San Diego
Support Group Name: San Diego FMS/CFS Hope & Recovery Group
Support Group Website: http://conqueringthechallenge.blogspot.com
Group Leader: Janis, RN
Group Leader's Email: hope4recovery@frontiernet.net
Additional Leaders/Contact Persons: Fred
Place: --
Street: --
Zipcode or Postalcode: --
State, Province, or Territory: CA
Meeting Time(s): E-mail for more information
Additional Details (Fees, Purpose, Activities, etc.): Purpose: Our mission is to educate those living with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndromes, and Lyme disease along with their loved ones about fibromyalgia and other related disorders. We assist individuals in their search for health and well-being through a holistic approach which includes: proper nutrition and water, positive attitude, movement /exercise, avoidance of toxic chemicals, stress reduction and coping skills, spirituality, self-empowerment, sharing joys and laughter, sorrows and tears.
I have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions: Yes
San Diego
Support Group Name: San Diego Fibromyalgia Support
Support Group Website: http://www.meetup.com/San-Diego-Fibromya
Group Leader: Sharon Plache
Group Leader's Email: sharon@karisebodytherapy.com
Group Leader's Contact #: 619-299-5247
Place: Refer to Website
Street: --
Zipcode or Postalcode: --
State, Province, or Territory: CA
Meeting Time(s): Refer to Website
Additional Details (Fees, Purpose, Activities, etc.):
Support Group Mailing Address:
4070 Goldfinch Street, Suite B
San Diego, CA 92103
Support Group Purpose: San Diego Fibromyalgia Support Group creates a community of healing, compassion, understanding and encouragement. Providing support, therapy and education regarding complimentary therapies for individuals living with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain and Trauma.
Membership cost/donations: none
Activities:
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Sharing of Resources
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Free Water Therapy classes
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Free Gentle Yoga classes
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Free Educational speakers
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Holiday gatherings
I have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions: Yes
San Dimas
Support Group Name: Kaiser Fibromyalgia Support Group
Group Leader: Terry Ann Taylor, LCSW
Group Leader's Email: terry.a.taylor@kp.org
Group Leader's Contact #: 909-394-5333
Place: --
Street: 1255 West Arrow Hwy Bldg. "A"
Zipcode or Postalcode: 91773
State, Province, or Territory: CA
Meeting Time(s): Second Tuesday monthly, 6-7 P.M.
Additional Details (Fees, Purpose, Activities, etc.): Support Group Mailing Address:
1255 West Arrow Hwy. Bldg. "A"
San Dimas, CA 91773
Support Group Purpose: Education, develop coping skills, and mutual support.
Membership cost/donations: free
I have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions: Yes
San Francisco
Support Group Name: The San Francisco Fibromyalgia Group
Group Leader: Shirley Selby
Group Leader's Email: selbygang@att.net
Group Leader's Contact #: 415-661-3807
Place: --
Street: 20th Avenue & Quintara Streets (the building is on the corner)
Zipcode or Postalcode: 94116
State, Province, or Territory: CA
Meeting Time(s): Third Thursday monthly (except Dec.)
Additional Details (Fees, Purpose, Activities, etc.): Purpose: Our group has been in San Francisco for over 15 years. We are focused on support for each member in the group, and on research to help with the problems associated with Fibromyalgia. I also take calls from people with Fibromyalgia, from anywhere in the U.S. and will call them back.
I have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions: Yes
Santa Barbara
Support Group Name: Santa Barbara Fibromyalgia Support 24/7
Group Leader: Kat Foote
Group Leader's Email: fibro247@yahoo.com
Group Leader's Contact #: 805-964-0867
Place: Samsum Clinic
Street: 215 Pesetas Lane
Zipcode or Postalcode: 93110
State, Province, or Territory: CA
Meeting Time(s): First Monday monthly, 12:15-2 P.M.
Additional Details (Fees, Purpose, Activities, etc.):
Support Group Mailing Address:
4545 Auhay Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Support Group Purpose: Our purpose is to provide emotional and functional support for individuals, family, and friends, and local information about treatment options, and socializing.
Membership cost/donations: none
Activities: Brown bag lunch meeting. Meeting at Sansum Clinic, please use parking in back of clinic if possible. Mixed forum: Support, sharing of ideas and treatments, and education of ourselves, family, friends, and community.
I have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions: Yes
Santa Clarita
Support Group Name: Santa Clarita Arthritis and Autoimmune Support Group
Support Group Website: www.meetup.com/SCV-ChronicPain
Group Leader: Jena Minassian
Group Leader's Email: JMMinassian@yahoo.com
Group Leader's Contact #: (661) 312-8913
Place: The Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clarita
Street: 24909 Newhall Ave.
Zipcode or Postalcode: 91321
State, Province, or Territory: California
Meeting Time(s): The fourth Sunday of the month at 2:00 P.M.
Additional Details (Fees, Purpose, Activities, etc.): Free of cost.
The primary goals of each meeting is simply to make sure everyone who attends leaves feeling better than when they arrived, feeling empowered and knowing that they are not alone.
I have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions: Yes