Support Groups Help One Another

Why Support Groups are Important

 

In a support group, members provide each other with various types of help, usually nonprofessional and nonmaterial, for a particular shared, usually burdensome, characteristic. Members with the same issues can come together for sharing coping strategies, to feel more empowered and for finding a sense of community.

The help may take the form of providing and evaluating relevant information, relating personal experiences, listening to and accepting others' experiences, providing sympathetic understanding and establishing social networks. A support group may also work to inform the public or engage in advocacy.

All support groups and teen social group are FREE to the adoption community.

Support Group & Training

Support Group & Training
Journey After Adoption

The CAFA Support Group provides support for parents and caregivers of adoptive or soon-to-be-adoptive children. It is a safe and confidential space to share experiences. This parent-led group is understanding and non-judgmental. Registration is required.

Cost: Free!

In-Person Group meets every 4th Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Location: ROCC 5445 Laurel Hills Dr, Sacramento, CA 95841

Virtual Group meets every 2nd Thursday from 7:00-8:30pm

  • We offer virtual meetings every second Thursday and In-person meetings every fourth Thursday.

    In-person groups will be provided dinner and childcare.

    A $10 donation will help to subsidize the costs of dinner and childcare. Scholarships are available.

    Location: River Oak Center For Children 5445 Laurel Hills Dr, Sacramento, CA 95841 (Enter to the right of the main entrance through the rod iron gate).

    Virtual:
    11.14.2024
    12.12.2024


    In-person:
    01.23.2025
    02.27.2025

    03.27.2025

    04.24.2025

    05.22.2025

    06.26.2025

    07.24.2025

    08.28.2025

Sacramento County Resources

 

Sacramento County Department of Health Services

Local 24- hour Suicide Prevention Hotline/7 days per week

Web: dhs.saccounty.net
https://988lifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/
Phone: (916) 368-3111
Toll Free: (800) 273-8255


Mental Health Access Team (Sacramento)

Phone: (916) 875-1055
Toll Free: (888) 881-4881
Fax: (916) 875-1190


Consumer- Operated Warm Line

Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
Phone: (916) 366-4668


Community Support Team

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Phone: (916) 874-6015


Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic

Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Psychiatric Medication Evaluation available from:
8am – 12am daily

2130 Stockton Boulevard, Building 300, Sacramento, CA 95817

Phone: (916) 520-2460