Neurology Support Groups

Aneurysm and Arteriovenous Malformation Support Group

The UCSF Aneurysm and Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Support Group encourages all patients with these blood vessel disorders, as well as their friends and family members, to join. A guest speaker is featured at each meeting, followed by an open discussion.

Location: 509 Parnassus Ave., Room S-163, San Francisco
Meetings: First Thursday of the month, 6 – 8 p.m.
Contacts: Dina Chon, (510) 464-4540 or [email protected], or Lisa Hannegan, [email protected]

Parkinson's Disease Patient and Caregiver Support Group

The UCSF Parkinson's Disease Patient and Caregiver Support Group provides a forum to learn about medical and social issues that commonly affect people living with Parkinson's disease. Patients, caregivers and family members are welcome. Patients do not need to be receiving their care through the Veterans Affairs Health Care System to attend.

Location: San Francisco VA Health Care System, 4150 Clement St., Building 7, First Floor Auditorium, San Francisco
Meetings: Third Tuesday of the month, 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Contact: Annie Li Wong, (415) 379-5530

Young Onset Parkinson's Disease Support Group

The Young Onset Parkinson's Disease Support Group is for people who were diagnosed before the age of 50 and are currently under the age of 60.

Location: Virtual
Meetings: First Tuesday of the month, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Monica Volz, NP at [email protected]

Newly Diagnosed Parkinson's Disease Support Group

The Newly Diagnosed Parkinson's Disease Support Group is for people who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in the past 5 to 6 years and their care partners.

Location: Virtual
Meetings: Second Wednesday of the month 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Contact: Susan Heath, RN at [email protected]

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group

The UCSF Art of Living Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group meets once a month to provide an environment where patients and their loved ones can share experiences and encouragement. The group is facilitated by Riley Bove, MD, and Judith Sheridan, PhD. Partners, family members and friends are welcome to attend. The group hosts guest speakers from a variety of disciplines presenting on topics related to MS along with providing a forum for participants to share information, receive and offer support, and discuss relevant issues. Goals include helping participants learn new strategies for dealing with MS, become better able to cope with challenges and feel connected to a community.

Meetings: Third Thursday of the month, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Location: Meetings are online, via Zoom.
Contact: Dr. Riley Bove, at [email protected], for more information or to receive monthly reminders about the meetings. 

Brain Tumor Support Group

The UCSF Brain Tumor Support Group provides a forum for patients, family members and caregivers to share their experiences and concerns, and learn from each other.

Location: Please call for location information.
Meetings: First Wednesday of the month, 6 – 8 p.m.
Contact: (415) 990-4461