Connect, Support, Chat
Anyone, regardless of location, is welcome to join our topic-specific groups!
Connection groups provide opportunities for people living with ALS and their loved ones to share their personal experiences and learn more about strategies for preserving independence and maximizing quality of life.
All ALS Network groups are facilitated by our professional Care Managers, who have extensive experience in ALS. With many monthly options to choose from, our goal is to provide support that is convenient for you and your loved ones.
What You Can Expect
- Tips and practical solutions for navigating the everyday challenges of living with ALS.
- Resources for exploring options and making decisions throughout the disease process.
- Connection and support from other people living with ALS, caregivers, and loved ones.
Some topic-specific groups we offer include:
- Caregiver/Loved Ones
- Veterans
- Trach and Vent
- Living with ALS Under Age 50
- Familial Diagnosis
- General ALS
- LGBTQIA+
- Español
- Yoga
- Bereavement
Groups are offered free-of-charge and are open to people with ALS, caregivers, family members, and friends.
Questions?
Contact us for more information at 1-866-750-2572 or careservices@alsnetwork.org.
Upcoming Meetings
Calendar of Events
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PLS: Connect, Support, Chat For information on how to participate via Zoom, contact Facilitator: Trung Ton at 510-753-0395 or tton@alsnetwork.org
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This quarterly group will support U.S. Veterans, their family, friends and/or caregivers touched by ALS. The focus is keeping individuals connected with their local VA/PVA and educating on all benefits… |
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Palo Alto: Connect, Support, Chat Contact Shannan for information on how to join virtually using Zoom! Facilitator: Shannan Sonnicksen, LCSW, MPH 510-342-9313, ssonnicksen@alsnetwork.org
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Ventura/Santa Barbara: Connect, Support, Chat will meet in person this month at Hillcrest Center for the Arts in the community room located at 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA… |
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Mark your calendar to join us for the 22nd annual Kern Walk & Roll to Cure ALS on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Park at Riverwalk in Bakersfield! This… |
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Facilitator: Kim Venezia, LMFT 510-569-3631 or kvenezia@alsnetwork.org Contact Kim for information on joining the group via Zoom! |
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1st Wednesday each month, 11:30am-12:30pm PT via Zoom. Adaptive Yoga for ALS is a fully seated or reclining practice, using a loved one or partner, to enjoy guided meditation, assisted… |
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Join us for our next ASK ME educational webinar, "Neuralink and ALS - Building Neural Interfaces to Restore Autonomy," on Thursday, November 6, at 5:00 PM PST/3:00 PM HST. Neuralink… |
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Unpartnered People with ALS: Connect, Support, Chat A connection group for people living with ALS who do not have a partner/spouse on this journey. For more information and to register,… |
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Due to a permitting issue, the East Bay Walk & Roll to Cure ALS has moved to Saturday, December 13. Learn more at ALSWalkEastBay.org. |
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Turlock/Central Valley: Connect, Support, Chat Please contact facilitator, Kathleen Kelsey, for information on how to join via Zoom! Kathleen Kelsey, RCP: kkelsey@alsnetwork.org; 818-292-4315 |
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NorCal Loved Ones: Connect, Support, Chat Please Contact Facilitator: Sara Holiday at sholiday@alsnetwork.org or (707) 727-5151 for details on how to participate! |
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Community: Connect, Support, Chat will meet on Thursday, November 13, at 11:00 AM PST/9:00 AM HST instead of Tuesday, November 11. Contact facilitator for information on how to participate via… 
Trach and Vent: Connect, Support, Chat Please contact co-facilitators, Robin Eller, RCP or Lauren Leonard, BSRT, RRT, RCP-ACCS, for information on how to join via Zoom! Robin Eller, RCP: reller@alsnetwork.org, 818-402-6843… 
Ventura County Caregiver: Connect, Support, Chat Contact Emma for information on how to join virtually using Zoom! Facilitator: Emma Karavardanyan, M.A 747-282-8177 or ekaravardanyan@alsnetwork.org |
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San Fernando Valley: Connect, Support, Chat will meet on Friday, November 14, at 12:00 PM PST instead of Tuesday, November 11. Contact facilitator Emma Karavardanyan, M.A. for information on how… |
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San Luis Obispo: Connect, Support, Chat Please contact facilitator Julie Scurich for information on how to participate via Zoom! Julie Scurich, OTR/L. ATP: 831-247-9878; jscurich@alsnetwork.org 
SoCal Community: Connect, Support, Chat Please contact Regional Care Manager Cynthia Marks, RT for information on how to participate using Zoom! cmarks@alsnetwork.org or 909-736-5677
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Monterey Bay: Connect, Support, Chat Contact Julie for information on how to participate using Zoom! Facilitator: Julie Scurich, OTR/L, ATP: (831) 247-9878; jscurich@alsnetwork.org |
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The 25th annual Los Angeles Walk & Roll to Cure ALS will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, home of the L.A.… |
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Connect, Support, Chat: Bereavement (am) An additional time slot has been added for our monthly meeting for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one to ALS. Contact Support Group… 
Living with ALS Under 50: Connect, Support, Chat This group will focus on the special needs and challenges people living with ALS under the age of 50 and families during… 
Connect, Support, Chat: LGBTQ+ All LGBTQ+ people living with ALS and their family, friends, loved ones and allies are welcome to attend this meeting. Some meetings will be general discussion… |
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NorCal ALS Community: Connect, Support, Chat Please Contact Facilitator: Sara Holiday at sholiday@alsnetwork.org or (707) 727-5151 for details on how to participate! 
Español: Conéctese, Apoyar, Unase/Spanish Language: Connect, Support, Chat Por favor, comuníquese con Debbie Joy para obtener instrucciones. Please contact facilitator Debbie Joy, MHA for information on how to join using… 
Kern County: Connect, Support, Chat Facilitator: Robin Eller, RCP: 818-402-6843 or reller@alsnetwork.org Contact Robin for information on how to participate! This group meets bi-monthly in person, at Brookdale Riverwalk, 350… |
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Palo Alto: Connect, Support, Chat will meet on Thursday, November 20, at 12:00 PM PST instead of Tuesday, November 25. Contact Shannan for information on how to join virtually using… |
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Connect, Support, Chat: Riverside County Contact Crystal for information on how to participate using Zoom! Facilitator: Crystal Galvan, RRT 747-284-3003, cgalvan@alsnetwork.org 
South Los Angeles: Connect, Support, Chat Contact Brandon for information on how to participate via Zoom! Facilitator: Brandon Whatley, B.S., OTA 818-699-2280 or bwhatley@alsnetwork.org |
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All-Hawaii: Connect, Support, Chat will meet on Saturday, November 22 from 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM HST instead of Friday, November 21. The group will meet in person at Mililani… |
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PLS: Connect, Support, Chat For information on how to participate via Zoom, contact Facilitator: Trung Ton at 510-753-0395 or tton@alsnetwork.org |
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Pomona: Connect, Support, Chat will not meet this month. The next meeting will be in December. Call Roshandra for information on how to participate using Zoom! Facilitator: Roshandra Edwards M.… |
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Connect, Support, Chat: SoCal Loved Ones will not meet this month. The next meeting will be in December. Contact Crystal for information on how to participate using Zoom! Facilitator: Crystal…
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San Francisco and Surrounding Counties: Connect, Support, Chat will not meet this month. The next meeting will be in December. 1:00-3:00 PM Fourth Friday of each month For information on… |
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Facilitator: Kim Venezia, LMFT 510-569-3631 or kvenezia@alsnetwork.org Contact Kim for information on joining the group via Zoom! |
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1st Wednesday each month, 11:30am-12:30pm PT via Zoom. Adaptive Yoga for ALS is a fully seated or reclining practice, using a loved one or partner, to enjoy guided meditation, assisted… |
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Unpartnered People with ALS: Connect, Support, Chat A connection group for people living with ALS who do not have a partner/spouse on this journey. For more information and to register,… |
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“An ALS support group is really just a camaraderie of amazing people, many of whom are dealing with the same issues, who share information. We form strong friendships with each other and with our families about our shared experiences.”
- Julianne Angel