Community Programs

Wellness & Education Groups

Free group education and peer support for living well with chronic conditions — in English and Spanish, across MNHC sites.

MNHC runs wellness groups designed to promote healthy living and patient empowerment — from chronic disease management to group prenatal care to peer HIV support. Schedules change each quarter, so call at the start of the quarter for the current calendar.

Available groups

Group diabetes education
A monthly series where patients with pre-diabetes or diabetes learn about nutrition, glucose control, medication management, and meal planning — alongside MNHC health educators and registered dietitians.
Monthly · English & Spanish
Chronic disease management
One-on-one coaching for patients with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, or weight management. Referrals go through your MNHC provider.
By referral
Promotores — peer diabetes program
Community members living with diabetes provide prevention and self-care education to their neighbors, in collaboration with SF DPH, the American Diabetes Association, and CARECEN.
Community-based
Centering Pregnancy
Groups of 8–10 pregnant patients with close due dates meet together with a midwife and bilingual care team throughout pregnancy and after delivery — medical care, nutrition, family planning, and peer support.
By cohort · English & Spanish
Clínica Esperanza Knitting Group
Since 2007, patients of Clínica Esperanza and their families gather to knit, embroider, and build community — a low-barrier, stress-reducing space for people living with HIV.
Drop-in · Clínica Esperanza patients
Shanti L.I.F.E.® Program at Clínica Esperanza
MNHC is the only site in San Francisco that offers the Shanti L.I.F.E. HIV self-management program in Spanish. 13-week cycles cover immune function, medication adherence, and healthy-living habits. Dinner is provided at every session.
13-week cycles · dinner provided

Sample flyer: Creative Minds (Tuesdays)

An example of a recent group flyer. Call to confirm it's still running and to hear about other weekly offerings.

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Groups run at multiple sites — some require pre-registration, others are drop-in. The fastest way to know what's running this week is by phone.

(415) 552-3870

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Available groups

Group diabetes education

A monthly series where patients with pre-diabetes or diabetes learn about nutrition, glucose control, medication management, and meal planning — alongside MNHC health educators and registered dietitians.

Monthly · English & Spanish

Chronic disease management

One-on-one coaching for patients with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, or weight management. Referrals go through your MNHC provider.

By referral

Promotores — peer diabetes program

Community members living with diabetes provide prevention and self-care education to their neighbors, in collaboration with SF DPH, the American Diabetes Association, and CARECEN.

Community-based

Centering Pregnancy

Groups of 8–10 pregnant patients with close due dates meet together with a midwife and bilingual care team throughout pregnancy and after delivery — medical care, nutrition, family planning, and peer support.

By cohort · English & Spanish

Clínica Esperanza Knitting Group

Since 2007, patients of Clínica Esperanza and their families gather to knit, embroider, and build community — a low-barrier, stress-reducing space for people living with HIV.

Drop-in · Clínica Esperanza patients

Shanti L.I.F.E.® Program at Clínica Esperanza

MNHC is the only site in San Francisco that offers the Shanti L.I.F.E. HIV self-management program in Spanish. 13-week cycles cover immune function, medication adherence, and healthy-living habits. Dinner is provided at every session.

13-week cycles · dinner provided