CLEARLAKE, Calif. – St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake's offers the Circle for Life Challenging Illness support group to community members.

The group meets from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of every month at the hospital, 15630 18th Ave., Building F (lower parking lot).

If you are someone who is suffering from a life-altering medical illness or injury – such as cancer, chronic pain, systemic disease, traumatic injury or other illness – you may want to join this circle.

The twice-monthly meetings also may include specialists and educators presenting on topics related to emotional and physical aspects of coping with illness.

For more information, contact Colleen Winters, LCSW at 707-967-5791.