Hospice of the Valleys - Transitions Support

Transitions is a community service program offered by HOSPICE OF THE VALLEYS to provide emotional support, education, and practical assistance to individuals and families facing a life-limiting illness. There is no fee or charge for these services. The program is coordinated by a licensed clinical social worker who meets with the client and family to formulate an individual plan based on their specific needs. The program utilizes caring, trained and dedicated volunteers who offer support, friendship, and respect to the clients and their families.

Referrals to Transitions can be made by physicians, family, friends, clergy, or other healthcare professionals. If you or someone you know can benefit from Transitions emotional support and practical assistance for coping with a life-limiting illness, please call (951) 672-1666 or go to Hospice of the Valleys Website for more information.


Stroke Support Group

The Menifee Valley Medical Center offers a Stroke Support Group on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 10am until Noon. This group meets in the Education Room of the Medical Center which is located at 28400 McCall Blvd. in Sun City. For additional information call Kaishawn McDuffie, RN, BSN, CDE at (951) 660-5547 or Leo Batt at (951) 672-1750.

Cancer Support Group

Do you need to talk with someone who understands? Cancer patients, friends and family members meet to share their hopes, their fears, and their victories. If you have cancer or if a member of your family has cancer, go to this group to support others in your situation as they support you.

Thursdays from 3 to 4:30pm at the Hemet Valley Medical Center in room T2-5.
For more information contact Larry and Shirley Waller at (951) 925-0284.

Caregivers Support Programs

Caregiver support groups provide caregivers with an opportunity to share and encourage each other in a supportive group setting. Each support group is led by a qualified facilitator who leads the group in discussions and provides helpful information and feedback in an effort to assist caregivers with their caregiving needs.

Support groups are offered at the Daybreak Adult Day Care Center in Hemet @ 1075 North State Street. For more information call (951) 791-3556 or go to
Family Service Association of Western Riverside County

Alzeheimer's Association

The Alzheimer’s Association is a world leader in Alzheimer research and support and is the first and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer’s. The goal of the Alzheimer's Association is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

If you need to talk, our toll-free, 24/7 Helpline provides reliable information, referrals and support in 140 languages. Call us anytime at 1.800-272-3900. From coast to coast, our local chapters provide core services to families and professionals, including information and referral, support groups, care consultation, education and safety services.

CareFinder™ is an online tool that can help you find the right care based on individual needs and preferences. Our online community connects people from all across the country who share their experiences and find support and friendship with others living with Alzheimer's. Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return? is a nationwide identification, support and enrollment program that provides security for those who may wander. We operate the Alzheimer's Association Green-Field Library, the nation's largest library dedicated to Alzheimer's disease. The library provides a wide variety of free information services to the public.