Psychological Health & Support
Individuals who receive a new diagnosis of diabetes often have tremendous
difficulty coping with this news. As part of Diabetes Self Management
Education/Training [DSME/DSMT] the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center
provides mental health support by a
licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience in providing assistance to people with diabetes.
Contact the center to make an appointment.
T1D Young Adult Wellness Group
Managing the day to day demands of diabetes and juggling the different
aspects that come with young adulthood can be stressful. Join our T1D
Young Adult group to meet others who are going through similar experiences
and to receive emotional and educational support. Different group themes
will include stress management, enhancing your relationships through better
communication, mindfulness, and how to set attainable health and well-being
goals. Come meet new people, share experiences, realistic tips and new
tools to assist you in living a balanced life.
Quarterly Thursdays: 5:30-6:30pm
Type 1 Peer and Wellness Group Flyer 2019
Type 2 Diabetes Wellness Group - Now Offered in Newport Beach and Irvine
Did you know stress and anxiety can impact how you manage your diabetes?
The Allen Diabetes Center offers a peer wellness group so you don’t
have to face diabetes alone. This wellness group will connect you to others
who understand what you are going through and give you the opportunity
to share your triumphs and challenges. If you need support from a certified
diabetes educator, please call to schedule a class or appointment with
one of our certified diabetes educators.
Type 2 Wellness Group Flyer 2019
Please note, this is not a diabetes education class, this is a support
group for those affected by type 2 diabetes. If you are interested in
diabetes educations classes please call 949-764-8065.