The Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation offers monthly in-person and online support groups. Our support groups provide an opportunity to connect with other burn community members and help each other to not only survive, but to thrive.

Please contact us at [email protected] to register for any of the groups listed on this page.

Northern California:
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center – San Jose
Date: The first Tuesday of every month from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Saint Francis Support Group – San Francisco
Date: The last Thursday of every month from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Central California:
Fresno Community Regional Medical Center Support Group – Fresno
Date: The second Tuesday of every month from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Southern California:
LA General Support Group – Los Angeles
Date: Every Wednesday from 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Burn Survivor Support Group
Date: Second Wednesday of every month from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Burn Survivor Support Group
Date: Third Thursday of every month from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Spanish-Speaking Support Group
Date: The third Tuesday of every month from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Family and Caregiver Support Group
Date: The first Thursday of every month from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
This discussion group is for family members, caregivers and loved ones of burn survivors throughout California. This group is closed to Burn Survivors.

Burn Care Professionals Support Group
Date: The second Thursday of every month 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
This discussion group is for medical professionals, first responders, as well as, nonprofit staff and volunteers, throughout California.