UCSF Patient & Family Cancer Support Center (SF) 

The central hub for UCSF’s peer support, exercise, and nutrition programs. Caregiver Services: Dedicated family workshops and clinical counseling for support persons.

Cancer Support Community SF Bay Area (Walnut Creek) 

Direct link to the Walnut Creek chapter providing free professional support and workshops. Caregiver Services: Offers specialized "Family & Friends" support groups held separately from patient groups.

Dignity Health Sacramento Region: Cancer Support 

Access current schedules for live and virtual support groups throughout the Sacramento region. Caregiver Services: Features specific "Care for the Caregiver" wellness and support sessions.

St. Joseph’s Cancer Institute (Stockton) 

Direct page for General and Spanish-speaking support group meeting times.

California Prostate Cancer CoalitionS tatewide resource hub for prostate cancer advocacy, education, and local group finders. Caregiver Services: Provides resources specifically for spouses and partners of those with prostate cancer.

NorCal CarciNET Community 

Specialized meeting schedules and support for those with Neuroendocrine Tumors (NET). Caregiver Services: Offers specific NET-caregiver breakout sessions.

Cancer Support Community Central Coast 

Serving San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara counties with evidence-based programs. Caregiver Services: Dedicated support groups strictly for family members and caregivers. 

Dignity Health Bakersfield: Cancer Care Support 

Direct contact for patient navigation and the "Transition to Wellness" survivorship series.

Cancer Support Community (Los Angeles) 

Comprehensive psychosocial support and virtual groups for the West LA community. Caregiver Services: Separate "Caregiver Support" groups and stress-reduction clinics for loved ones. 

Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley

 Professional support, yoga, and meditation programs for the SGV/Pasadena area. Caregiver Services: Offers dedicated family-centered counseling and bereavement support.

Cancer Support Community South Bay

Support services and educational workshops for Redondo Beach and the South Bay area. Caregiver Services: Comprehensive "Caregiver & Family" program tracks with separate meeting times.

Emanate Health Cancer Center (West Covina)

Details for the "Living Well" support group held at Queen of the Valley Hospital.

Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology

Psychosocial support, nutrition, and integrative medicine services for patients and families. Caregiver Services: High-level clinical counseling specifically for family members and support persons.

City of Hope: Supportive Care Medicine

Whole-person care resources, including social work, psychiatry, and patient navigation. Caregiver Services: Features "Caregivers Connect," a program strictly for support systems.

Providence Mission Hospital (Orange County)

Schedules for breast cancer and grief support in Mission Viejo and Laguna Beach. Caregiver Services: Includes specialized groups for spouses and young caregivers.

UCI Health Cancer Support (Orange County)

Clinical and community support services, including yoga and creative arts, at UC Irvine.

Cancer Support Community (Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara)

Direct link to bilingual (English/Spanish) support programs for the tri-county region. Caregiver Services: Provides dedicated, separate support for family caregivers in both languages.

Herald Cancer Association (San Gabriel)

Specialized support services provided specifically in Mandarin and Cantonese. Caregiver Services: Cultural and language-specific support programs for the family unit.

UC San Diego Health Moores Cancer Center

Live calendar for virtual and in-person support groups and wellness classes in San Diego. Caregiver Services: Features "Caregiver Connections," a dedicated monthly support group.

Blood Cancer United

Resource hub for financial aid and support specifically for leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Caregiver Services: Provides specialized toolkits and guides for blood cancer caregivers.

American Cancer Society (California)

Direct tool to find local transportation (Road To Recovery), lodging, and support programs. Caregiver Services: Offers a dedicated online "Caregiver Support Video Series" and resource hub.

Kaiser Permanente (California)

Specialized "Life After Treatment" survivorship series for members and the community.

Tip: Many of these organizations now offer "hybrid" or Zoom-based meetings. If a location is too far to drive, click the link to check their virtual attendance options.