Support Groups
St. Bernardine Medical Center offers a number of support groups to help you and your family. Find others who share your experiences and who you can share with.
At St. Bernardine, we take pride in caring for our patients both physically and emotionally. If you're facing a life changing illness or rehabilitation process, you do not have to feel alone. A support group can help. Explore options that best fit your situation.
Breast Cancer Support Group
The breast cancer support group at the hospital provides a safe space for patients to share their experiences and find strength in one another. Led by a knowledgeable breast cancer navigator, the group offers expert advice, education, and support to its members.
Download the Breast Cancer Support Group flyer here.
For questions, please call Katie Pool, Breast Cancer Navigator, at (909) 475-5015.
Bereavement Support Group
The Bereavement Support Group of St. Bernardine Medical Center will help you to understand your loss and to recognize the grief you are feeling. We will be glad to offer assistance in helping you create a way to cope and thus regain control of your life.
Date: Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: St. Bernardine Medical Center's Baby & Family Center
Contact: Jerod Yates at [email protected]; (909) 883-8711, ext. 3562, or (909) 881-4525
Breastfeeding Support Group
Although breast-feeding is a natural process, many women struggle in the first few months to feel comfortable and confident with their decision. St. Bernardine's breastfeeding support group, "Mothers Helping Mothers," offers moms the opportunity to share their experiences, struggles and triumphs with other breastfeeding mothers in a warm and welcoming environment. Click here for more information. View our brochure for more information.
Time: 1:00 pm
Location:
The Baby & Family Center
St. Bernardine Medical Center
2101 N. Waterman Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92404
Just past the visitor's parking garage.
Contact: Amy Zimmermann at [email protected] or Natalie Bautista at [email protected]
Surgical Weight Loss Support Group
Our weight loss support groups are designed to provide ongoing support and encouragement to patients who have already completed their initial care with our team. These groups are facilitated by trained professionals and offer a safe and supportive environment to share experiences, celebrate successes, and overcome challenges in maintaining a healthy weight. Information regarding group participation will be provided directly by your care team following your completion of treatment. Please contact your care provider if you have any questions.
Date: Meets once per month
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Matich Conference Center, St. Bernardine Medical Center