Support Groups

Confidential, facilitator-led groups for connection, skills, and steady support.

Upcoming Groups

  • Cancer

    A confidential space for people in treatment, survivors, and caregivers to share what’s real and learn practical tools for daily life. Side effects, decisions, fatigue, and hope. Adults and caregivers welcome.

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  • Diabetes

    Peer support for adults living with Type 1, Type 2, or prediabetes. Compare strategies for meds, movement, and meals, troubleshoot barriers, and celebrate small wins. Adults and caregivers welcome.

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  • Multiple Sclerosis

    Community for people living with multiple sclerosis. Swap tips on energy management, mobility, pain, and resources, at a pace that respects fluctuating symptoms. Adults and caregivers welcome.

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  • Parkinson's (PWR! Moves)

    Community for people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners. Share strategies for energy, gait, and voice, and practice with a certified PWR! Moves PT. Adults and caregivers welcome.

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  • Substance Use & Harm Reduction

    Non-judgmental support for people who use substances and those exploring change. Learn safer-use strategies, overdose prevention, and coping skills, wherever you are on your path. Adults only.

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  • Pregnancy & Infant Loss

    A dedicated, confidential group for parents and their support partners after miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. Honor your baby, find language for your grief, and learn practical tools for getting through. Adults only. We ask that children not attend.

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  • Pregnancy After Loss

    For parents navigating a new pregnancy while holding grief. Honor your baby, name the anxieties and hopes, and learn skills for appointments, milestones, and support at home. Adults only. Partners welcome.

    TBD

  • Trying to Conceive

    A compassionate space for all paths to pregnancy, naturally, with assistance, or exploring options. Compare notes on appointments, timelines, and emotions, and leave with practical next steps. Adults and partners welcome.

    TBD

  • 4th Trimester

    Gentle, judgment-free support for the first months after birth. Topics include recovery, feeding, sleep, boundaries, and mental health, with resources and real-life tips. Birthing parents, partners, and infants in arms welcome. No childcare for older siblings.

    TBD

  • Caregivers

    For those supporting aging adults or loved ones with illness or disability. Share resources, set boundaries, prevent burnout, and navigate systems together. Adults only. All caregiver roles welcome.

    TBD

  • Chronic Pain

    Peer support for living well with persistent pain. Swap pacing ideas, flare-day plans, sleep and movement strategies, and tools for daily function, without minimizing your experience. Adults only.

    TBD

Support Group FAQs

  • Adults seeking peer support around a shared experience. Caregivers are welcome where noted.

  • No. These are peer-support groups facilitated by trained staff/peer leaders. They are not medical care or psychotherapy. For clinical needs, please book an appointment or contact your clinician.

  • Free. Optional donations help sustain the program.

  • See the calendar for dates. Most groups meet monthly or quarterly and run about 45-60 minutes.

  • RSVP is encouraged so we can plan seating, but walk-ins are welcome if space allows.

  • Confidentiality, listen without fixing, speak from your own experience, one person at a time, arrive sober and on time, no recording or photos.

  • No sobriety requirement to attend, but please do not attend under the influence. This group focuses on safety, practical strategies, and connection.

  • We ask that groups remain adults-only unless otherwise noted. This protects privacy and reduces triggers. No childcare is available on site.

  • Most meetings are in-person at Elevate (121 College Pkwy, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546) in the upstairs study with accessible entry. Some groups may offer hybrid options. Please see the group listing for more details.

  • Please bring clothing layers for comfort, water, and a notebook if you like. We provide materials when relevant.

  • If you’re in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health crises, call or text 988 (U.S.) for 24/7 support. Our groups are not emergency services.

  • A trained facilitator (clinician or peer leader) who keeps time, upholds ground rules, and shares resources.

  • Use the Contact page or email elevate@mammothhospital.com with the topic, goals, and expected interest.