Programs

Programs Built for Life with Parkinson's Disease

What we build, and why

Every program we run starts with the same question: what does someone living with Parkinson’s disease actually need this month? Sometimes it’s a room full of people who understand. Sometimes it’s a specialist explaining a new treatment option. Sometimes it’s just a reason to get out of the house and be around others.

That’s what you’ll find here, support groups, education workshops, and community events, all built for the Orange County Parkinson’s community and designed to help you connect, learn, and keep moving forward.

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Designed for people

Jump Start

A Parkinson’s diagnosis can bring plenty of questions. Jump Start helps you find answers, understand your options, and connect with resources close to home. Designed for people within the first five years of diagnosis, this free workshop brings together Parkinson’s specialists and the Orange County community for practical guidance you can put to use in daily life. 

Learn more about Parkinson’s, explore the role of exercise, and get answers to your questions. Care partners are welcome to learn, connect, and find support alongside you.

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free community programs

Mid Stride

Living with Parkinson’s can bring new questions and changing needs over time. Mid Stride is an educational workshop for people approximately five to fifteen years into their diagnosis, along with their care partners. It offers an opportunity to learn from medical experts, explore available support, and connect with others who understand the experience. 

Get information on symptom management, non-motor challenges, clinical trials, and local resources, including free community programs that can help you stay informed and engaged.

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Ask an Expert

When questions about Parkinson’s come up, hearing directly from a knowledgeable specialist can make a difference. Ask an Expert connects the Orange County Parkinson’s community with speakers from a range of fields who share their expertise, explain relevant topics, and answer questions. 

Each session features different speakers and subjects, giving you the chance to explore topics that matter to you, learn something new, and get reliable information to help guide your next steps.

Check the upcoming event listing to see who’s speaking and what’s on the agenda.

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In person & Online

Support Groups & Meetings

Join gatherings across the county and online. Listen, ask questions, and be around others facing similar challenges. Groups meet in person and virtually, and times change often, so the map and current list are always the best place to check.

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Learn from specialists

Education Workshops

Hear from neurologists, physical therapists, and people living with a Parkinson’s diagnosis on topics that matter from diagnosis onward, medication, mental health, and day-to-day life.
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All year long

Community Events

Fundraisers, gatherings, and awareness events keep the Orange County Parkinson’s community connected throughout the year. Every event you attend helps fund the next one.

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Learn from specialists and people living with Parkinson’s at workshops

You Don't Have to Wait
for the Right Moment

There's no perfect time to join a program. Come as you are, whether you're newly diagnosed or ten years in.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Programs are designed for people living with Parkinson’s, Parkinson’s care partners, family members, and others looking for local educational resources, connection, and support. Individual events may have their own registration details, so check the current listing before attending.

No. Support groups, workshops, and community events welcome people at different stages of Parkinson’s.

There are many virtual groups around the county offered by Parkinson’s OC and our community partners. Some groups require preregistration, so please check meeting details with the contact person before attending.

Yes. Care partners and family members are welcome at many programs, and certain workshops are specifically designed for Parkinson’s patients and their care partners.

Workshop topics may include understanding Parkinson’s, symptom management, medication, mental health, non-motor challenges, local resources, and day-to-day life with Parkinson’s. Topics and speakers vary by program and event.

Visit the Support Groups page to search the current list by location and meeting format. Groups are available in communities throughout Orange County, including online options.

Check the events calendar regularly and sign up for updates from Parkinson’s Orange County to receive news about support groups, workshops, resources, and upcoming community gatherings.

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