The County is coordinating interactive and goal-oriented workshops called:

Healthier Living

Viviendo Saludable

The workshops are held once a week for people with chronic health conditions such as arthritis, depression, heart disease, diabetes, COPD, or any chronic illness. Caregivers are also welcome to attend. There are also classes strictly for people with diabetes.

Designed at Stanford University this program has been proven to achieve positive health outcomes and reduced health care expenditures.

The program is led by two trained peer educators, who also have a chronic condition.

Topics include: diet, exercise, medication management, cognitive symptom management, problem solving, relaxation, communication with healthcare providers, and dealing with difficult emotions.

The Healthier Living workshops are available at sites throughout the County.

Here are upcoming Healthier Living classes:

May 8 through June 12 (Thursdays) from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at AARP, 4075 30th St., San Diego 92104.

May 17 through June 21 (Saturdays) from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Casa De Oro Library, 9805 Campo Rd., Spring Valley 91977.

Here are diabetes-focused Healthier Living classes:

April 22 through May 27 (Tuesdays) from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the El Cajon Library, 201 E. Douglas Ave., El Cajon 92020.

April 29 through June 3 (Tuesdays) from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the College Avenue Center, 4855 College Ave., San Diego 92115.

Spanish - May 20 through June 24 (Tuesdays) from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the HHSA Public Authority, 780 Bay Blvd., Suite 200, Chula Vista 91910.

Healthier Living classes continued:

June 7 through July 12 (Saturdays) from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Point Loma Library, 3701 Voltaire St., San Diego 92107.

June 16 through July 21 (Mondays) from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at City Heights Square, 4065 43rd St., San Diego 92105.

June 25 through July 30 (Wednesdays) from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Poway Villas, 13001 Bowron Rd., Poway 92064

July 12 through Aug. 16 (Saturdays) from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Casa de Oro Library, 9805 Campo Rd., Spring Valley 91977.

July 15 through Aug. 19 (Tuesdays) from 10:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at OASIS, third floor of Macy’s, 1702 Camino del Rio North, San Diego 92108.

Spanish - July 15 through Aug. 19 (Tuesdays) from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Public Authority, 780 Bay Blvd. #200, Chula Vista 91910.