Here's a list of pandemic -time Parkinson's disease support groups in Northern and Central California. During the Covid-19 pandemic, many support groups have gone virtual/online while others are on hiatus. A few are meeting face-to-face.
Are you a caregiver to someone with PD or atypical parkinsonism (including Lewy body dementia) living in Northern or Central California? Check out our list of caregiver-only support groups.
Are the meeting days/times below not ideal for you? Or do you live outside of Northern and Central California? Check out our lists of online support groups (meeting any time) and scheduled virtual nationwide support groups.
San Francisco - California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC)
Contact: Sonia Ayunque, program manager, California Pacific Medical Center, phone 415-600-7820, option 1
Currently on hiatus
San Francisco - SF VA
Contact: SF VA Movement Disorders Center, phone 415-379-5530
Facilitator: Annie Li Wong, GNP, movement disorders nurse practitioner, SFVA
Notes:
- Open to anyone - not just VA patients
- Leave message with name, email address, and phone number to receive virtual meeting link
Virtual meetings via video
3rd Tuesday, 4-5:30pm
RSVP: No
San Francisco - Newly Diagnosed PD/ UCSF
Contact: Susan Heath, RN, UCSF, phone 415-475-3237
Notes:
- Occasional speakers
- Open to anyone - not just UCSF patients and caregivers
- To be added to the monthly reminder email list and receive a link to the current meeting, provide your name, email address, and phone number to Susan Heath, RN, UCSF
Virtual meetings via video
2nd Tuesday, 1-2:30pm
RSVP: Yes, preferred
San Francisco - Young Onset PD/ UCSF
For info and to RSVP: Monica Volz, RN, UCSF, phone 415-353-7382
Notes:
- Meeting virtually with guest speaker for first 45 minutes and then open discussion for last 45 minutes
- Open to anyone - not just UCSF patients and caregivers
- Leave message with name, email address, and phone number to receive virtual meeting link
- For Young Onset PD patients -- 50 years and younger, and their caregivers
- To be added to monthly reminder email list and a meeting link, provide email address to Monica Volz, RN, UCSF
Virtual meetings via video
1st Tuesday, 5:30-7pm
RSVP: Yes, preferred
Bay Area - LBD Caregiver-Only Support Group
Contact: Robin Riddle, Brain Support Network, phone 650-814-0848
Facilitators: Caregivers whose loved ones have passed away and the Lewy body dementia diagnosis was confirmed through brain donation
Notes:
- 2022 meeting dates. 2nd Sunday of odd months, except May, which is the 3rd Sunday.
- For caregivers coping with Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's disease dementia, and dementia with Lewy bodies who live in Northern or Central California. (This is not a meeting for those with typical Parkinson's Disease.)
- Phone/email "group contact" to join meeting reminder email list and obtain meeting link
Virtual meetings
2nd Sundays, odd months, 5-7pm
RSVP: Yes, required
Bay Area - MSA (with Diagnosis) Support Group
Contact: Robin Riddle, Brain Support Network, phone 650-814-0848
Facilitators: Self-led meeting of those with a multiple system atrophy diagnosis
Notes:
- 2022 meeting dates
- For those with a diagnosis of multiple system atrophy who live in Northern or Central California. (Not for caregivers.)
- Phone/email "contact" to join meeting reminder email list and obtain meeting link
Virtual meetings
2nd Sundays, odd months, 3-4pm
RSVP: Yes, preferred
Bay Area - MSA Caregiver-Only Support Group
Contact: Robin Riddle, Brain Support Network, phone 650-814-0848
Facilitators: Caregivers whose loved ones have passed away and the multiple system atrophy diagnosis was confirmed through brain donation
Notes:
- 2022 meeting dates. 2nd Sunday of odd months, except May, which is the 3rd Sunday
- For caregivers coping with multiple system atrophy, atypical parkinsonism, or Parkinson's Plus who live in Northern or Central California
- Phone/email "Contact" to join meeting reminder email list and obtain meeting link
Virtual meetings
2nd Sundays, odd months, 5-7pm
RSVP: Yes, required
Bay Area - PSP and CBD (with Diagnosis) Support Group
Contact: Robin Riddle, Brain Support Network, phone 650-814-0848
Facilitators: Self-led meeting of those with a progressive supranuclear palsy or corticobasal degeneration diagnosis
Notes:
- 2022 meeting dates
- For those with a diagnosis of progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal degeneration, or corticobasal syndrome who live in Northern or Central California. (Not for caregivers.)
- Phone/email "contact" to join meeting reminder email list and obtain meeting link
Virtual meetings
2nd Sundays, odd months, 2-3pm
RSVP: Yes, preferred
Bay Area - PSP and CBD Caregiver-Only Support Group
Contact: Robin Riddle, Brain Support Network, phone 650-814-0848
Facilitators: Caregivers whose loved ones have passed away and the progressive supranuclear palsy or corticobasal degeneration diagnosis was confirmed through brain donation
Notes:
- 2022 meeting dates. 2nd Sunday of odd months, except May, which is the 3rd Sunday
- For caregivers coping with progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal degeneration, or corticobasal syndrome who live in Northern or Central California
- Phone/email "group contact" to join meeting reminder email list and obtain meeting link
Virtual meetings
2nd Sundays, odd months 5-7pm
RSVP: Yes, required
Belmont – PD Caregivers Support Group
Contact: Steven Russell, phone 650-995-6379, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach
Facilitator: Ann Blick Hamer, LCSW
Notes:
- Contact group leader to join meeting reminder email list
In-person meetings, indoors
1st Thursday, 11:30am-1:30pm
Virtual meetings
3rd Thursday, 11:30am-1:30pm
RSVP: Yes, required
Daly City – PD Caregivers Support Group
Contact: Steven Russell, phone 650-995-6379, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach
Facilitator: Ann Blick Hamer, LCSW
Notes:
- RSVP required before each meeting
- Contact group leader to join meeting reminder email list
Virtual meetings
2nd and 4th Tuesday, 11:30am-1:30pm
RSVP: Yes, required
Foster City Atria
Location: Atria Senior Living, 707 Thayer Lane, Foster City, CA 94404
Contact: Will Corkern, phone 650-534-7799
Notes:
- Open to anyone, not just Atria residents. Non-residents must show a card with evidence of two covid-19 vaccinations and a booster.
- In-person meetings (with non-residents) resumed April 2022
- 1st Tuesday: talk and question-and-answer with movement disorder specialist Salima Brillman, MD
- RSVP required before each meeting
In-person meetings
1st and 3rd Tuesday, 11:15am-12:15pm
RSVP: Yes, required
Half Moon Bay ("PD Coastside")
Contact: Jeff Perls, phone 650-726-7199, and Virginia Stalder
Currently on hiatus
Los Altos – PD Caregivers Support Group
Location: Los Altos United Methodist Church (LAUMC), 655 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos, CA 94024
Contact: Denise Dagan, phone 650-867-7419, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach
Facilitator: Susan Weisberg, LCSW
Notes:
- Please contact group leader to join meeting reminder email list
In-person meetings, indoors
2nd Tuesday, 10:30am-12:30pm
Virtual meetings
4th Thursday, 10:30am-Noon
RSVP: Yes, required
Menlo Park – PD Caregivers Support Group
Location: Outside of group member's home, Menlo Park, CA
Contact: Robin Riddle, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach, phone 650-724-6090
Facilitator: Susan Weisberg, LCSW
Notes:
- RSVP required before each meeting
- Contact group leader to join meeting reminder email list
In-person meetings, outdoors
2nd Friday, Noon-2pm
RSVP: Yes, required
Menlo Park – PD Caregivers Support Group
Location: Outside of group member's home, Menlo Park, CA
Contact: Robin Riddle, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach, phone 650-724-6090
Facilitator: Stephne Lencioni, LCSW
Notes:
- RSVP required before each meeting
- Contact group leader to join meeting reminder email list
In-person meetings, outdoors
3rd Tuesday, Noon-2pm
RSVP: Yes, required
Palo Alto
Contact: Robin Riddle, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach, phone 650-724-6090
Notes:
- To be added to monthly reminder email list, contact Robin Riddle, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach, 650-724-6090
- Meetings with local guest speakers resumed as of March 2021
Virtual meetings
2nd Wednesday, 2:30-4pm
RSVP: No
Palo Alto - Quarterly DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation)/Stanford
Contact: Steven Russell, phone 650-995-6379, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach
Currently on hiatus
Peninsula - Parkinson's Men's Support Group
Contact: Steven Russell, phone 650-995-6379, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach
Notes:
- For men with Parkinson's (any age or any stage of PD) who live on the San Francisco Peninsula
- To be added to monthly reminder email list, provide email address to Steven Russell
Virtual meetings
1st and 3rd Monday, 3-4pm
RSVP: No
Palo Alto - Young Onset PD/Stanford
Contact: John Mamin, phone 650-248-7363
Notes:
- Open to those diagnosed with PD by age 50 or younger
- To be added to monthly reminder email list, provide email address to John Mamin
- About eight guest speakers per year
- Learn more about this group
Virtual meetings
2nd Tuesday, 7-8:30 pm
RSVP: No
Peninsula - Parkinson's Women Support
Contact: Sarah Eitzman
Notes:
- For women with Parkinson's (any age or any stage of PD)
- Newspaper article
Virtual meetings
3rd Tuesday, Noon-2pm
RSVP: Yes, required
San Mateo - LBD Caregiver-Only Support Group
Contact: Robin Riddle, Brain Support Network, phone 650-814-0848
Facilitators: Caregivers whose loved ones have passed away and the Lewy body dementia diagnosis was confirmed through brain donation
Notes:
- 2022 meeting dates. 2nd Sunday of even months, except February, which is the 3rd Sunday.
- Group meets on the outdoor patio of a restaurant. (Indoors, if poor weather.) Most attendees have dinner (separate checks).
- Phone/email "contact" to join meeting reminder email list and obtain meeting link
In-person meetings, outdoors
2nd Sundays, even months, 5-7pm
RSVP: Yes, required
San Mateo - MSA Caregiver-Only Support Group
Contact: Robin Riddle, Brain Support Network, phone 650-814-0848
Facilitators: Caregivers whose loved ones have passed away and the multiple system atrophy diagnosis was confirmed through brain donation
Notes:
- 2022 meeting dates. 2nd Sunday of even months, except February, which is the 3rd Sunday.
- Group meets on the outdoor patio of a restaurant. (Indoors, if poor weather.) Most attendees have dinner (separate checks).
- Phone/email "contact" to join meeting reminder email list and obtain meeting link
In-person meetings, outdoors
2nd Sundays, even months, 5-7pm
RSVP: Yes, required
San Mateo - PSP and CBD Caregiver-Only Support Group
Contact: Robin Riddle, Brain Support Network, phone 650-814-0848
Facilitators: Caregivers whose loved ones have passed away and the progressive supranuclear palsy or corticobasal degeneration diagnosis was confirmed through brain donation
Notes:
- 2022 meeting dates. 2nd Sunday of even months, except February, which is the 3rd Sunday.
- Group meets on the outdoor patio of a restaurant. (Indoors, if poor weather.) Most attendees have dinner (separate checks).
- Phone/email "contact" to join meeting reminder email list and obtain meeting link
In-person meetings, outdoors
2nd Sundays, even months, 5-7pm
RSVP: Yes, required
Gilroy
Location: Merrill Gardens, 7600 Isabella Way, Gilroy, CA 95020
Contact: Christel Morley, phone 408-691-5982
Notes:
- Required: masks, proof of vaccination, temperature check, and signing form stating no covid symptoms
In-person meetings
2nd Monday,
1:30-3pm
RSVP: No
Hollister
Contact: Christina Andrade, Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center, phone 831-975-5841
Virtual meetings
2nd Friday, 1:30-3:30pm
RSVP: No
San Jose - (The Villages) PD Caregivers Support Group
Location: The Villages, 5000 Cribari Lane, San Jose, CA 95135
Contact: Alice Pratte, phone 408-223-8033
- Tell staff at the entrance gate you are attending the Parkinson's Caregiver Support Group.
- Entrance gate staff and signage will direct attendees to the Montgomery Center.
In-person meetings
3rd Thursday, 10-11am
RSVP: No
San Jose/Willow Glen
Location: St. Francis Episcopal Church, 1205 Pine Street, San Jose 95125
Contact: Bart Narter, phone 408-634-2265
Notes:
- Guest speakers at most meetings. Discussion at others.
- No meeting: July.
In-person and virtual meetings
1st Friday, 10am-Noon
RSVP: No
San Jose (Willow Glen) PD Caregivers Support Group
Contact: Charmaine Eng, phone 408-723-8116
Notes:
- For caregivers living/working in the San Jose area
- Phone "contact" to join meeting reminder email list and obtain meeting link
Virtual meetings
4th Wednesday, 1:30-3:30pm
RSVP: No
Parkinson's Grief Support Group
Location: Saint James Anglican Church 1565 Lincoln Avenue, Willow Glen
Facilitator: Dianne Growitz, 408-266-6045, dgrowitz@sbcglobal.net
Notes:
- For caregivers who have lost a loved one to Parkinson's
- Meetings are in Duncan Hall next to the main church
Meeting in person, indoors with masks
4th Wednesday, 2-3:30pm
RSVP: No
Albany/Berkeley/Oakland
Contact: PD Active, 510-479-6119
Notes:
- Meeting virtually and open to anyone with PD
- Facilitated by Roslyn Kleinsinger, LCSW (retired)
- To register online, click on Virtual PD Support Group in the PD Active calendar for the date you want to attend. Follow the instructions in the second paragraph. If you have difficulty, email or call PD Active.
Virtual meetings
Every Thursday, 4-5:30pm
RSVP: No
Berkeley - Adult Children of People with Parkinson’s Support Group
Contact and facilitator: Rachel Goldstone, MD.
Contact: PD Active, 510-479-6119
Notes:
- Meeting virtually
- Open to those who are adult children of people with Parkinson's
Virtual meetings
4th Monday, 7-8:30pm
RSVP: No
Berkeley - Care Partners Support Group - Mild-to-Moderate PD
Contact: PD Active, 510-479-6119
Notes:
- For caregivers of those with mild-to-moderate PD symptoms
- Phone/email "contact" to obtain meeting link
- Self-facilitated
Virtual meetings
2nd and 4th Wednesday, 3-5pm
RSVP: No
Berkeley Care Partners Support Group - Moderate-to-Advanced PD
Contact: Donna Mickelson, PD Active, 510-479-6119
Notes:
- For caregivers of those with moderate-to-advanced PD symptoms
- Phone/email "contact" to join meeting link
- Self-facilitated
Virtual meetings
3rd Thursday, 3pm-5pm
RSVP: No
Berkeley Forum ("PD Active Forum")
Contact: PD Active, 510-479-6119
Notes:
- Meeting virtually four times per year, with guest speakers
- See PD Active calendar
- Suggested $10 donation
- Contact PD Active for online registration link.
Virtual meetings
Saturday, 10:30am-12:30pm (schedule varies)
RSVP: Yes, required
Berkeley - Heart Circle
Contact: Jodeane Pringle, cell 650-814-8388, or PD Active, 510-479-6119
Facilitators: Michelle Johnston and Jodeane Pringle
Notes:
- Meeting virtually with guided meditation and sharing on topic of mutual interest
Virtual meetings
1st Saturday, 10:30am-Noon
RSVP: No
Berkeley - Salon
Contact: Herb Heinz, 510-821-4632, and Gary Turchin
Notes:
- Meeting virtually, sharing moving writing and other creative works
- Presentations by people with PD will have priority
- Co-hosted by Phil Miller, Gary Turchin, and Herb Heinz
Virtual meetings
2nd Sunday, 3-5pm
RSVP: No
Berkeley - Young Onset PD
Contact: PD Active, 510-479-6119
Notes:
- For those diagnosed with PD in early fifties or younger, or those young at heart
- Occasional socially-distanced hikes
Virtual meetings
2nd Wednesday, 5-6pm and 4th Friday, 10-11am
RSVP: No
Brentwood ("Delta Shadow Boxers")
Contact: Sue and Duane Schnittker, 925-550-2756
Notes:
- Meeting virtually, as of February 2021
- Occasional guest speakers (who start speaking at 7pm)
Virtual meetings
1st Wednesday, 6-8pm
RSVP: No
Brentwood - PD Caregivers Support Group
Contact: Sue Schnittker, 925-550-2756
Notes:
- For caregivers living/working in the Brentwood area
- Phone/email "contact" to join meeting reminder email list and obtain meeting link
Virtual meetings
No fixed schedule
RSVP: No
Fremont
Contact: Bob Dickerson, 510-490-7978, and Barbara DeGregorio, 510-657-2880
Notes:
- Meeting virtually, typically with guest speakers
- No meetings: May and December
Virtual meetings
4th Monday, 7-9pm
RSVP: No
Oakland - Piedmont Gardens
Contact: Elisabeth Middelberg, MFT, Piedmont Gardens, 510-597-6733
Notes:
- Phone/email "contact" to join meeting reminder email list and obtain meeting link
Virtual meetings
2nd and 4th Thursdays, 3-4pm
RSVP: No
Pleasanton ("Tri Valley")
Contact: Mary Behrendt, 925-989-0209
Virtual meetings
1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30am
RSVP: No
Union City - PD Caregivers Support Group
Contact: Robert Magbanua, 510-675-5600
Facilitator: Nancy Flores
Notes:
- For Parkinson's caregivers within or outside Union City
- Phone/email "contact" to join meeting reminder email list and obtain meeting link
- This group seeks to share experiences, empower, and lend support to fellow caregivers.
- This support group is also guided through mindful meditation and Yoga techniques that can be done with their partners or loved ones with Parkinson's.
Virtual meetings
2nd and 4th Mondays, 2-3pm
RSVP: No
Walnut Creek
Contact: Rick Stevens, 925-932-4210.
Notes:
- Meeting virtually with guest speakers at most meetings
- $50/year annual membership to Parkinson Network of Mt. Diablo
Virtual meetings
3rd Wednesday, Noon-1pm
RSVP: No
Walnut Creek - PD Caregivers Support Group
Contact: Janice Ransley, 925-944-0162
Facilitators: Jan Alioto, 925-890-8937, and Janice Ransley, 925-944-0162
Notes:
- For caregivers living/working in the Walnut Creek area
- Phone/email "contact" to join meeting reminder email list and obtain meeting link
Virtual meetings
3rd Saturday, 9:30-11am
RSVP: No
Walnut Creek - Parkinson's Men's Group
Overall contact and co-facilitator of Group C: Derek Ransley, 925-944-0162
Notes:
- Group A - 2nd and 4th Saturday, 9:30-11am. Group B - 1st Saturday, 10-11:30am. Group C - 2nd Tuesday, 2-3:30pm
- Meeting virtually in three different groups for men with PD
- Facilitated by Dennis Krauss (Group A), Mark Ouyang and Phil Hornig (Group B), and Derek Ransley (Group C)
Virtual meetings
See meetings schedule in notes
RSVP: No
Walnut Creek - Parkinson's Women's Group
Contact: Alexa Donahoe, 925-597-5099
Notes:
- For women who are newly diagnosed or have had PD for longer
Virtual meetings
1st Saturday, 9:30-11am
RSVP: No
Benicia
Location: Benicia Lutheran Church, 201 Raymond Dr, Benicia, CA 94510
Contact: Brad Miller, 707-515-9216
Notes:
- In-person meetings resumed in May 2022
- Usually guest speakers
In-person meetings
2nd Saturday, 10-11:30am
RSVP: No
Kentfield ("PD-Connect")
Contact: Lisa Oei, DPT, 415-604-2477
Notes:
- Meeting virtually with guest speakers followed by question-and-answer session
- Open to anyone with advance registration
- See calendar for meeting registration link
Virtual meetings
1st Monday, 2:30 -3:30pm
RSVP: No
Napa - PD Caregivers Support Group
Location: Outside of group member's home, Napa, CA
Contact: Teri Sandison, 707-318-7010
Notes:
- RSVP required before each meeting
- Contact group leader to join meeting reminder email list
In-person meetings, outdoors
3rd or 4th Thursday, 3-5pm
RSVP: Yes, required
Napa
Location: New Life Napa Church, 2625 First St., Napa, CA 94558
Contact: Colleen Winters, 209-602-1536
Notes:
- With occasional guest speakers
In-person meetings
4th Sunday, 4-5:30pm
Day may change around holidays
RSVP: No
Petaluma
Contact: Marie Kint, 707-795-7014
Virtual meetings
Every Friday, 1-3pm
RSVP: No
Petaluma - Caregivers Only
Contact: Marie Kint, 707-795-7014
Virtual meetings
1st Friday, 1-3pm
RSVP: No
Santa Rosa - Parkinson's Support Group of Sonoma County (PSGSC)
Contact: Tess Lorraine, 707-363-7936, and Marc Alexander, 707-431-8767
Notes:
- Meeting virtually with guest speakers, 1-2pm
- Virtual break-out rooms of those with PD (same meeting link as 1-2pm meeting) and those who are caregivers (different link), 2-3pm
- To be added to monthly reminder email list, provide email address to Tess Lorraine
Virtual meetings
2nd Saturday, 1-3pm
RSVP: No
Santa Rosa - PD Caregivers Support Group
Contact: Marie Kay Hansen, 209-836-5494
Notes:
- Email/phone "contact" to join obtain meeting link
Virtual meetings
2nd Tuesday, 9:30-11am
4th Thursday, 11:30am-1pm
RSVP: No
Santa Rosa ("Sonoma County") - Women with Parkinson's
Contact: Joanne Phipps, 707-585-0669, June North
Notes:
- Virtual discussion group for women with PD
Virtual meetings
3rd Wednesday, 12:30-2pm
RSVP: No
Sonoma
Contact: Jamie Escoubas, Council on Aging, 949-293-7616
Notes:
- With occasional guest speakers
Virtual meetings
2nd and 4th Thursday, 10-11am
RSVP: No
Vacaville
Location: McBride Center, 91 Town Square Place, Vacaville, CA 95688
Contact: Rick Newman, 707-999-6845, and John Alonso, 707-689-6613
In-person meetings
4th Wednesday, 1:30-3:30pm
RSVP: No
Aptos - PWP Peer Support
Contact: Mavel Armijo, 831-331-6990
Currently on hiatus
Pacific Grove ("Monterey")
Location: Sally Griffin Senior Center (Meals on Wheels Center), 700 Jewell, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Contact: Monterey Parkinson's Support Group, Barbara Rosenthal, 831-373-8202
Notes:
- Resumed in-person meetings October 2021
- Guest Speakers four times/year
- May occasionally have virtual meetings
- No December meeting
In-person meetings
2nd Tuesday, 3-4pm
RSVP: No
Santa Cruz - PD Caregivers Support Group
Contact: Audrey Trautwein, 831-419-2995
Notes:
- To be added to monthly meeting reminder list and obtain meeting link, provide email address to Audrey Trautwein
Virtual meetings
3rd Wednesday, 2-3:30pm
RSVP: Yes, preferred
Santa Cruz - Women with PD Teatime
Contact: Aura Oslapas, 415-527-7855
Virtual meetings
2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 4-5pm
RSVP: Yes
Soquel (Santa Cruz County; "EASE PD")
Contact: Karen Williams, 831-708-2906
Notes:
- Meeting virtually, usually with guest speakers
- If 1st Wednesday is January 1 or July 4, meeting is postponed for one week typically
- Sign up for monthly group newsletter or provide email address to Audrey Trautwein
Virtual meetings
1st Wednesday, 2-3:30pm
RSVP: No
Virtual meetings
2nd and 4th Tuesday, 2-3pm
RSVP: No
Carmichael
Contact: Ron von Rajcs, 916-715-3920
Currently on hiatus
Carmichael - Young Onset PD
Contact: Mary Beth Arjil, 530-409-4118, and Tony Wong, 916-730-6303
Notes:
- Open to anyone though focus is on those with young onset PD who are still working
- Occasional guest speakers
- No meetings: July, August
Virtual meetings
1st Wednesday, 6:30-8pm
RSVP: No
Chico
Contact: Terry Connelly, 650-743-6871, and Bob Murray, 530-321-6157
Notes:
- Occasional guest speakers
- To be added to monthly newsletter list, provide email address to Bob Murray
Virtual meetings
1st and 3rd Wednesday, 1-2:30pm
RSVP: No
Davis
Location: Davis Senior Center, 646 A. Street, Davis, CA 95616
Contact: Susan Curry, 530-304-9927
Notes:
- Usually open discussion
- Occasional guest spakers
In-person meetings
3rd Thursday, 1:30-3pm
RSVP: No
Davis - PD Care Partners Support Group
Location: Davis City Park, corner of 5th and B Streets, Davis, CA 95616
Contact: Karen Eagan, 530-564-4323
Notes:
- Masks required
In-person meetings, outdoors, physically-distanced
2nd and 4th Thursdays, 11am-12:30pm
RSVP: No
El Dorado Hills/Folsom
Contact: Donna Rixmann, 916-712-9642, and Cathy Johnson, 916-791-2425
Notes:
- Meeting virtually, with a guest speaker once a month (which Thursday for the guest speaker varies)
- Email "contact" for meeting link
Virtual meetings
2nd Thursday, 1-2:30pm
RSVP: No
El Dorado Hills/Folsom
Location: Folsom Senior Center, 48 Natoma Dr., Folsom, CA 95630
Contact: Donna Rixmann, 916-712-9642, and Cathy Johnson, 916-791-2425
In-person meetings
4th Monday, 10:30am-12pm
RSVP: No
El Dorado Hills/Folsom - Caregiver Lunch
Location: Round Table Pizza, 2793 E. Bidwell St., #100, Folsom, CA 95630
Contact: Larry Alver, 916-933-2465
In-person meetings
1st and 3rd Friday, 11:30am
RSVP: No
Elk Grove
Location: Senior Center of Elk Grove, 8230 Civic Center Dr., Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95757
Contact: Myron Jantzen, 916-686-4555 or 916-804-6497
In-person meetings
3rd Wednesday, 11am-12:30pm
RSVP: No
Fresno (Greater Fresno)
Contact: Bruce McKee, 559-850-6159, and Kelly Darakjian, 559-593-1576
Notes:
- Resumed meeting virtually in January 2021
- Guest speakers at all meetings
- Attendance limited to local area
- To be added to monthly e-newsletter list, complete online request
- Annual (virtual) summit in February
- Video story about group with group leader Patty Stratton
Virtual meetings
2nd Saturday, 10-Noon
RSVP: No
Fresno - Women with PD
Contact: Susan Curtis, 559-840-9585, and Sheron, 559-412-4446
Notes:
- Resuming meeting virtually in April 2021
Virtual meetings
First Monday, 11am-Noon
RSVP: No
Lincoln
Location: Lincoln Hills Community Church, 950 E. Joiner Parkway, Lincoln, CA 95648
Contacts: Gary High, 916-434-5905, and Susan Feldman, 916-919-0063
In-person meetings
3rd Tuesday, 10-11:30am
RSVP: No
Lodi
Grace Point Church - Meeting Room
801 S. Lower Sacramento Rd., Lodi 95242 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Maureen Olsen, 209-329-1185, Robin Bray 209-269-1080
Notes:
- Physically-distanced meetings resumed March 2021
- Requirements - wear a mask, have temperature scanned at the door, and stay physically-distanced
In-person meetings, physically distanced
1st Monday, 10am-12pm
RSVP: No
Lodi - PD Caregivers Support Group
Grace Point Church - Room 132
801 S. Lower Sacramento Rd., Lodi 95242 (click for map)
Parking? Free.
Contact: Jean Whitted 209-329-7075
Notes:
- Physically-distanced meetings
- Usually open discussion
In-person meetings, physically distanced
3rd Monday, 10am-12pm
RSVP: Yes, required
Merced
Contact: Elizabeth Sisonethasy or Amie Marchini, Mission Gardens, 209-384-3300
Currently on hiatus
Modesto
Contact: Beth Bollinger, 209-668-9434, and Ray Patterson, 209-604-7870
Virtual meetings
3rd Wednesday, 1:30-3:30pm
RSVP: No
Redding
Location: Enterprise Park, Redding, CA 96002
Contact: Kim Hawkins, RN, 530-945-7628
Notes:
- Physically-distanced meetings are "coffee in the park." There are signs directing people to meeting location.
- Virtual meetings with occasional guest speakers
- To be added to monthly email reminder list, contact Kim Hawkins
Virtual meetings
2nd Friday, 12-1:30pm
Physically-distanced outdoor meetings
1st and 3rd Fridays, 9:30-11am
RSVP: No
Roseville/West
Location: St. Johns Episcopal Church, 2351 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville, CA 95747
Contact: Ken and Arlene Fujino, 916-474-4688, and Diane Herold, 916-788-9110
Notes:
- Occasional guest speakers
In-person meetings
4th Tuesday, 11am-Noon
RSVP: No
Sacramento - PD Caregivers Lunch Bunch
Contact: Gain Saetern, Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center, 916-728-9333, ext. 109
In-person meetings
3rd Tuesday, 11am-1pm
RSVP: No
Sacramento - Post-DBS Support Groups
Contacts:
- Sutter Health: Neurology phone 916-454-6936 (messages only)
- Kaiser Sacramento: Neuroscience Reception Desk 916-973-6860 (messages only)
- UC Davis: Kandis Kaltenbach, 916-731-1610
- Dignity Health: Neurology, 916-453-7942 (messages only)
Notes:
- Meeting virtually, as of February 2021, often with guest speakers
- 2022 Schedule Flyer with meeting topics
- February, June, October: 3rd Wed, 2:30-4:30pm - facilitated by Sutter (Linda Ramatowski, FNP) but open to anyone
- March, July, November: 3rd Mon, 10:30-12:30pm - facilitated by Kaiser (Meghan Anderson, ANP) but open to anyone
- January, April, August: 3rd Wed, 2:30-4:30pm - facilitated by UC Davis (Laura Sperry, ANP) but open to anyone
- May and September: 3rd Mon, 10:30am-Noon - facilitated by Dignity Health (Linda Trettin, PhD) but open to anyone
Virtual meetings
See meeting schedule in notes section
RSVP: Yes, required
Sacramento - Arden Arcade
Location: Arden Christian Church, 4300 Las Cruces St., Sacramento, CA 95864
Contact: Jim Morris, 916-359-4859, and Keith Tronson, 916-395-2771
Notes:
- No meeting: October and December
In-person meetings
3rd Thursday, 10am-Noon
RSVP: Yes, preferred
Sacramento - Gold River Lewy Body Dementia Care Partner Group
Contact: Denise Davis, 800-272-3900
Notes:
- Video via Google Meets (like Zoom)
- Call or email for login details
Virtual meetings
2nd Thursday, 10-11:30am
RSVP: No
Sacramento/Natomas
Contact: Parkinson's Association of Northern California (PANC), 916-357-6641
Notes:
- Looking for a new facilitator
Currently on hiatus
Sacramento/Northeast
Contact: Sean Tracy, 916-204-4529, and Judy Tracy
- Small group discussion
- No meeting: November and December
Currently on hiatus
Sacramento/South Area
Location: ACC Senior Services, 7334 Park City Drive, Sacramento
Contact: Jerry Miyamoto, 916-441-1020, Faye Boyd-Wright, Phone: 916 910-5152, and David Teraoku, 916-685-4162
In-person meetings
2nd Thursday, 10am-noon
RSVP: No
Grupo de apoyo para los Hispanos con la enfermedad de Parkinson
Ubicación: ACC Senior Services, 7334 Park City Drive, Sacramento
Para obtener mas información, contáctenos al 916-884-7767.
Reuniones en persona
3er martes, 6-7:30pm
RSVP: No
Stockton (San Joaquin County)
Contact: Christy Carruthers, 209-478-2731
Currently on hiatus
Stockton - Parkinson's Women Support
Contact: Leslie Sherman, 209-483-3345
- For women with Parkinson's (any age or any stage of PD)
- Open discussion over lunch
Virtual meetings
4th Thursday, Noon - 2pm
RSVP: Yes, required
Currently on hiatus
Turlock
Contact: Paul Barnes, 209-216-5620
Currently on hiatus
Visalia ("Central Valley")
Contact: Marilyn Swanson, 559-732-1056
Currently on hiatus
Woodland
Location: Woodland Community and senior Center, Meeting Room 1, 2001 East St., Woodland, CA
Contact: Steven Briscoe, hellostevebriscoe@gmail.com, 510-759-3030
- A talking group with occasional speakers
- Open to all persons with Parkinson’s as well as Care Partners
In-person meetings
1st Wednesday, 1:30-3pm
RSVP: No
Yuba City ("Tri- County")
Location: Sutter North, 969 Plumas St., Room 208, Yuba City, CA 95991
Contact: Susan Vantress, 530-701-0039
Notes:
- Open discussion with occasional guest speakers
In-person meetings
2nd Monday, 1pm
RSVP: No
Auburn
Location: Awful Annie's Cafe, 134 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603
Contact: Karen Hancock, 530-885-0950
In-person meetings
2nd Tues 11:30am
RSVP: No
Auburn - Caregivers Only Lunch
Location: Club Car Restaurant, 836 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603
Contact: Karen Hancock, 530-885-0950
In-person meetings
3rd Tuesday 11:30am
RSVP: No
Currently on hiatus
Grass Valley / Nevada City
Contact: Jennifer Westoby, 408-313-3524
Notes:
- Presentations, guest speakers, and group discussion on a different topic each month
Virtual meetings
3rd Saturday, 9-10am
RSVP: No
Loyalton
Contact: Betty Ferguson, 530-993-4002
Notes:
- Physically-distanced meetings in support group leader's home; masks required
In-person meetings
1st Friday, 1:30-3pm
RSVP: No
Currently on hiatus
San Andreas ("Calaveras County")
Contact: Rex Whisnand, 209-785-8166, and Judy Axtman, 209-736-4687 or 925-818-9501
Currently on hiatus
Truckee
Location: Wellness Center, 11012 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, CA 96161
Contact: Ellen Roumasset, 650-759-3666
- Guest speakers every other month or so
In-person meetings
1st Thursday, 11am
RSVP: No
Virtual meetings
2nd Friday, 3-4pm
RSVP: No
Arroyo Grande - Caregivers Only ("North County")
Contact: Kiersten Arnaudin, Coast Caregiver Resource Center, 805-451-2450
- Sponsored by Coast Caregiver Resource Center
Virtual meetings
Last Wednesday, 10-11:30am
RSVP: Yes, required
Lompoc
Contact: Jill Larson, 805-733-4421, and Jody Larson, 805-717-3280
- Open discussion
- Physically-distanced meetings beginning March 2021
In-person meetings
Last Tuesday, 3:30-5pm
RSVP: No
Virtual meetings
2nd Thursday, 10-11:30am
RSVP: No
Santa Barbara
Contact: Parkinson Association Santa Barbara, 805-683-1326
Currently on hiatus
Santa Barbara - Caregivers - Grief Group
Contact: Parkinson Association Santa Barbara, 805-683-1326
- For those who have lost loved ones
Virtual meetings
Tuesdays, 11am
RSVP: No
Santa Barbara Caregivers Only
Contact: Parkinson Association Santa Barbara, 805-683-1326
- Open discussion
Virtual meetings
Tuesdays, 1-2pm
RSVP: No
Santa Barbara - Early Stage Parkinson's
Contact: Parkinson Association Santa Barbara, 805-683-1326
- Open discussion
Virtual meetings
3rd Sunday, 3-4pm
RSVP: No
Santa Maria
Contact: Scott Greenwood, 949-923-8154
Currently on hiatus
Victorville ("High Desert")
Contact: For meeting info: Inland Caregiver Resource Center, 800-675-6694. For questions about PD: Ann Miner.
Virtual meetings
2nd Thursday, 10am-Noon
RSVP: Yes, required
Last updated June 2022 by Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach. Are you a support group leader who would like to contact us about this page? Email Robin Riddle
