Caregiver Support Group
2024-10-21 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-11-04 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ojai United Methodist Church, 120 Church Rd, Ojai, CA, 93023, United States
It can be difficult for caregivers to make time for themselves, or even to ask for help. Yet, to go the distance with a loved one who has cancer requires allowing oneself to receive care, in addition to giving care. Isolation can increase distress, so our Caregiver Support Group is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing environment where cancer caregivers can receive understanding, compassion, and support to help maintain their own wellness. Self-empowerment combines with empowerment through community, as members discover and share inner and outer resources with one another, give one another emotional and practical support, and learn they are not alone. Here, we share challenges, triumphs, hopes, fears, joys, and strategies for maximizing well-being, comfort, and peace.
Meets first and third Monday of the month in-person 10:00 – 11:30pm at Ojai United Methodist Church 120 Church Rd, Ojai
Call us at 805.646.6433 for more information

Patient Navigation
2024-10-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-30 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-31 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 3 more dates | Phone Consult/Virtual
This is often a client’s first point of contact with OjaiCARES and it is frequently the most important. With a diagnosis or an abnormal test result, individuals are thrown into unknown territory. There is a new lexicon to learn, tests to decipher, insurance to navigate and questions, lots of questions about how best to proceed.

Restore and Renew
2024-10-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-10-28 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-11-04 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Sacred Space, 307 Matilija Street, Suite H, Ojai, CA, 93023, United States
Many of us have worked with Ingrid Boulting during our cancer journey, appreciating her sensitivity and awareness of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs. A Registered Yoga Teacher and lifelong student of Healing Arts, Ingrid creates a powerful space for OjaiCARES clients to be welcomed, nurtured and to activate their innate healing capacities.
The following classes are donation-based for OjaiCARES clients (no one turned away).
Mondays – 6-7:30PM Restore and Renew
Wednesdays – 10-11:30AM and 6-7:30 Restore & Renew Yoga
Classes held at Sacred Space – 805.646.6761
307 Matilija Street, Suite H (upstairs, above Willow Consignment shop), Ojai

Restore and Renew Yoga
2024-10-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-10-23 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-10-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-10-30 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-11-06 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sacred Space, 307 Matilija Street, Suite H, Ojai, CA, 93023, United States
What is Restorative Yoga
Restorative yoga is a restful practice that is all about slowing down and opening your body through passive stretching. If you take a restorative class, you may hardly move at all, doing just a few postures over the course of an hour.
OjaiCARES clients pay a donation fee to Sacred Space at the door.

Cancer Support Group
2024-10-23 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
The cancer support group provides a safe space to connect with others coping with any type and stage of cancer and is led by a medical social worker who provides emotional and practical support.

A cancer support group can:
Reduce feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
Help learn new ways of coping
Increases feelings of hope and empowerment
Provide you with practical information, treatment and resources
Help you communicate better with your medical team and loved ones

Fourth Wednesday of the month, 5:30pm – 6:45pm. In-person at In-person at Ojai United Methodist Church, 120 Church Rd. Ojai

Restore & Renew Yoga
2024-10-23 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-10-30 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Online, Ojai, CA, 93023, United States
Many of us have worked with Ingrid Boulting during our cancer journey, appreciating her sensitivity and awareness of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs. A Registered Yoga Teacher and lifelong student of Healing Arts, Ingrid creates a powerful space for OjaiCARES clients to be welcomed, nurtured and to activate their innate healing capacities.
Online classes held at Sacred Space – 805.646.6761 www.sacredspacestudio.com
307 Matilija Street, Suite H (upstairs, above Willow Consignment shop)

Caregiver Support Group
2024-11-04 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)

Caregiver Support Group
2024-11-04 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ojai United Methodist Church, 120 Church Rd, Ojai, CA, 93023, United States
It can be difficult for caregivers to make time for themselves, or even to ask for help. Yet, to go the distance with a loved one who has cancer requires allowing oneself to receive care, in addition to giving care. Isolation can increase distress, so our Caregiver Support Group is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing environment where cancer caregivers can receive understanding, compassion, and support to help maintain their own wellness. Self-empowerment combines with empowerment through community, as members discover and share inner and outer resources with one another, give one another emotional and practical support, and learn they are not alone. Here, we share challenges, triumphs, hopes, fears, joys, and strategies for maximizing well-being, comfort, and peace.
Meets first and third Monday of the month via Zoom. Call us at 805.646.6433 or email info@ojaicares.org to receive the link.

Caregiver Support Group
2024-11-04 10:00 - 23:30 (America/Los_Angeles)

Grief Support Group
2024-11-05 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Grief is the normal response to loss and affects all areas of our lives, but just because it’s normal doesn’t make it easy. This group offers weekly support through the tender time of anticipating and/or following loss. This is a time to develop a better understanding of grief, practice healthy coping skills, and connect in a safe and supportive environment with others who are experiencing loss. This group is open to the whole community, not just OjaiCARES clients. This drop-in group meets Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday in-person from 5:30 – 6:30 at Ojai United Methodist Church, Church Rd. Ojai
