Community Support Groups that meet in the Helen Gray Education Center
for information on help with transportation to one of these support groups
  
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Attend this support group on the second and fourth Friday of the month at 11:00 a.m. in the Helen Gray Education Center. This group is designed for those who have friends and family members diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. For additional information, contact Gloria Beetle at 760-366-6424.  A
ctual calendar meeting dates are:
  
January 8 & 22
February 12 & 26
March 12 & 26
April 9 & 23
May 14 & 28
June 11 & 25
July 9 & 23
August 13 & 27
September 10 & 24
October 8 & 22
November 12
December 10
 
Better Breathers support group meets monthly
Attend this support group on the first Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. in the Helen Gray Education Center. The group is designed for those who live with pulmonary issues. 
Actual calendar meeting dates are:
 
January 5
February 2
March 2
April 6
May 4
June 1
July 6
August 3
September 7
October 5
November 2
December 7
 
 
Diabetic Support Group
Hi-Desert Medical Center's dietitian hosts a monthly support group for people with diabetes and those who support them.  The purpose of the support group is to provide ducational information and networking with others who face the same challenges as you.  The group meets in the Helen Gray Education Center on the medical center campus on the third Tuesday of each month at noon.  For additional information you may call us at 760-366-6324.
 
January 19
February 16
March 16
April 20
May 18
June 15
July 20
August 17
September 21
October 19
November 16
December 21
  
Hi-Desert Medical Center also provides a Diabetes Education Program, a one-time education opportunity designed for the newly diagnosed diabetes patient or those who could benefit from review of basic disease management.  Click here for more information about how to qualify for this education opportunity.
 
  
Breastfeeding & Lactation Support
Special Additions services extend beyond the birth of your baby.  Our certified lactation consultant provides breastfeeding support to help you achieve the best possible beginning in caring for your baby.  Please call us at 760-366-6370 for one-on-one support for breastfeeding.  We also have a breastfeeding supply store located on the campus of Hi-Desert Medical Center at 6601 White Feather Road, Joshua Tree Medical Arts Building, Suite A5; stop by at your convenience.  Please call us so we can help you be successful in the health of your child.  Click here for more information about our services.
  
  
Look Good. . . Feel Better - American Cancer Society
Look Good... Feel Better is a free, non-medical, brand-neutral, national public service program created to help individuals with cancer look good, improve their self-esteem and manage their treatment and recovery with greater confidence.  For more information about this resource, call the American Cancer Society at 800-227-2345 or click here to visit their website.
   

Transportation

Reach Out Morongo Basin, a non-profit organization, can provide transportation to and from the support groups listed above.  Please call in advance of the meeting to schedule your ride!

  • From Twentynine Palms: 760-361-1410
  • From Yucca Valley or Joshua Tree: 760-369-8671