Community Services & Support Groups

Washington Hospital offers education, support, and community services to guide you towards health and well-being. To learn more about a program or support group please call the contact numbers listed.

CHILDBIRTH & FAMILY SERVICES

We’ve partnered with BabyLiveAdvice to provide a FREE Childbirth Preparation class for parents who choose to deliver their baby at Washington Hospital. See whhs.com/ParentingClasses for more details.

HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION SERVICE

Washington Hospital offers a free, confidential, and unbiased service for community members who have questions about their health insurance plan. The service offers information about Medicare, Medi-Cal, and private and employer-based plans. The Health Insurance Information Coordinator can also guide individuals through completing advance health care directives and Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST).

Call: 510.818.7005 or email HealthInsurance@whhs.com

Lymphedema Education

Monthly, in-person education series for anyone interested in learning general information about the lymph system and lymphedema.

Call: 510.818.6758

PALLIATIVE CARE

See www.whhs.com/PalliativeCare for more details.

Support Groups

Arthritis Support Group

Monthly, in-person support group for people who suffer from arthritis. Friends and family members are also welcome.

Call: 510.818.7450

Better Breathing for Life Club

For people who have chronic lung disease. Friends and family members are welcome.

Call: 510.818.7025

Breast Cancer Support Group

Monthly, virtual or in-person support group for women who have survived or are living with breast cancer. Friends and family members are welcome.

Call: 510.818.7356

Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group

For family members and/or care partners of persons with Alzheimer's disease.

Call: 800.272.3900

Diabetes Support Group

Virtual and in-person peer support group for patients with diabetes. Friends and family members are welcome.

Call: 510.818.6556

Grief Support Group

Weekly, in-person support group for adults grieving the loss of a loved one.

Call: 510.818.6569

Mended Hearts

For people who have had heart surgery, heart attack, angioplasty, angina or other cardiac conditions. Friends and family members are welcome.

Call: 510.818.7022.