SUPPORT GROUPS
Bereavement Classes
Learning to live with the loss of a loved one. For individuals who have recently experienced the death of a loved one, the class sessions include time for group discussion, personal sharing, and support. Registration is required.
Facilitator: Sister Margarite, (650) 991-6828
Date: Tuesdays for 8 weeks, 3:00PM - 5:00PM, or 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: Seton Medical Center
Seminar Room 2, Ground Level
Breast Cancer Support Group
For women with breast cancer and breast cancer survivors
Facilitator: Claudia Pratt, (650) 991-6502
Date: First & 3rd Tuesdays of the month
Location: Breast Health Center
1850 Sullivan Avenue
First Floor
Cancer Support Group
A support group for cancer patients and/or their family members. You will be able to share approaches in dealing with cancer, creative problem solving and share resources available.
Facilitator: Letty Morris, LCSW., (650) 991-6602
Date: Every Tuesday, 1:15PM - 2:15PM
Location: Seton Medical Center
Radiation Oncology Conference Room, Lower Level
TRANSPORTATION
American Cancer Society "Road to Recovery Services"
(650) 578-9902
San Mateo County
Services for cancer patients and family only
Must be ambulatory
Escort provided
Free (must have referral from doctor or social worker)
Call a minimum of three business days in advance
Redi-Wheels
(800) 660-4287
San Mateo County
Services are for disabled persons
Wheelchair accessibility
No escort provided
$2 each way
Application required, 30 day waiting period
Paratransit Service
(415) 351-7000
San Francisco/San Mateo County
Serves individuals who cannot use public transportation do to a disability
Wheelchair accessibility
No escort provided
Ambulatory - 10% of meter fare, Van - #8 for monthly pass or $0.40 each way
Application required, 21 day waiting period
Seton Medical Center Shuttle Service
(650) 991-6362
San Mateo and San Francisco Counties
7:00AM - 5:00PM
Wheelchair accessibility (able to move up and down stairs)
Escort provided/stair climber/$25 for Seton patients, $45 for non-Seton patients
$15 each way, $0.30/min. and $5.00 per quarter hour waiting time for Seton patients
$25 each way, $0.50/min. and $8 per quarter hour waiting time for non Seton patients
Stair climbers: $10 for w/o transportation, $15 w/transportation
Call 72 hours in advance for stair climber
At Seton Medical Center, where Experience Countssm, we look forward to providing these services to you and your family with both care and compassion.