Education and Support Meetings offered by Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America's Northwest Chapter
Education and Support Meetings offered by Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America's Northwest Chapter
Provides resources and information to people newly diagnosed with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Local support groups meet in Seattle, Kirkland, Renton, Tacoma, Tri-Cities and Yakima. Coordinates peer-to-peer support opportunities. Facilitates presentations by health professionals and informal sessions for sharing information and support for people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis and their families.
Physical Address
7683 Southeast 27th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Hours
M-F, 9am-5pm. Meeting times vary.
Voice
Application process
Call for more information, including meeting directions and times.
Fee
No fees for meetings, brochures or visitation. Annual membership: $30 for basic membership; $60 for family membership.
Eligibility
Primarily people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis and their families.
Service area
Cowlitz, WA Chelan, WA Island, WA Pacific, WA Klickitat, WA Skagit, WA Stevens, WA Adams, WA Walla Walla, WA Thurston, WA Franklin, WA Wahkiakum, WA Columbia, WA King, WA Jefferson, WA Spokane, WA Pierce, WA Lincoln, WA Ferry, WA Okanogan, WA Snohomish, WA Pend Oreille, WA Whatcom, WA Asotin, WA Whitman, WA Yakima, WA Mason, WA Clark, WA Kitsap, WA Douglas, WA Kittitas, WA Garfield, WA Lewis, WA San Juan, WA Benton, WA Grant, WA Clallam, WA Skamania, WA Grays Harbor, WA
Agency info
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, Northwest Chapter
Provides education and support regarding Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis for patients, their families and the general public. Common symptoms of these diseases are severe abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, skin and eye infections and arthritis. Raises funds for research. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic inflammatory bowel diseases.