Social and Transition Support offered at Wallingford Community Senior Center
Provides social work appointments, resource navigation and referrals, Medicare advice, conversation and discussion groups, men's group and topical workshops.
Provides:
- Social work appointments
- Resource navigation and referrals
- Medicare advice
- Conversation and discussion groups
- Topical workshops
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Support Group offered at Kadlec Regional Medical Center at Healthplex
Provides a monthly TBI support group for anyone with any type of TBI, including acquired brain injuries from strokes, brain bleeds, etc., as well as those who had head trauma.
Provides a monthly TBI support group for anyone with any type of TBI, including acquired brain injuries from strokes, brain bleeds, etc., as well as those who had head trauma. Offers library information, educational classes, as well as connections to outside resources, like the Brian Injury Alliance of WA.
HIV / AIDS Program offered at Kitsap Public Health District
Provides HIV antibody testing and counseling, HIV/AIDS outreach, education and training, HIV/AIDS case management, support groups, and the volunteer programs.
The AIDS/HIV program services include: HIV counseling, HIV/AIDS outreach and education, HIV/AIDS case management, and the HIV Program Quality Improvement Group. All services are confidential.
Cancer Support Group offered at Mason Health - Mason General Hospital & Mason Clinic
Provides education, resources, and support for those affected by any type of cancer. Friends, loved ones and caregivers of the cancer patient welcome.
Provides a group of patients and loved ones who gather weekly to talk in a safe environment, with honesty, about the physical, emotional and spiritual impact of cancer.
Education Programs & Support Groups offered at Valley Medical Center
Offers informational seminars and more in-depth classes that cover topics ranging from fitness and heart health, to cancer. Offers support groups for cancer and parenting
Offers free informational seminars, and more in-depth educational classes that cover topics ranging from fitness and diabetes, to cancer.
Offers birth preparation classes.
Develops programs focusing on general fitness, health and wellness, adult fitness, aerobics, heart health and recovering from stroke.
Offers programs focused on women's health as well as older adult issues.
Support and Meetings offered at People First of Washington
Offers support and meetings at about 30 chapters statewide for people with developmental disabilities; also provides educational materials.
Offers ongoing support and meetings for people with developmental disabilities at about 30 chapters statewide.
Members have an opportunity to work together to develop group projects, programs and special events.
Provides a supportive environment to share experiences and learn to solve problems.
Offers educational materials on such topics as self-determination, inclusion, goal setting, assertiveness, renting and voter education.
ZZZ- Disability Resources and Advocacy Offered by Disability Access Center NW in Post Falls
Offers personal and community advocacy, information & referrals, peer support, independent living skills training, transition services, and a medical goods exchange program for people living with disabilities, all at no charge.
Offers personal and community advocacy, information & referrals, peer support, independent living skills training, transition services, and a medical goods exchange program for people living with disabilities, all at no charge.
Support groups bring together people who are going through or have gone through similar experiences.
Island Senior Resources provides professionally facilitated, free Support Groups that meet regularly via Zoom. These are weekly traditional support group meetings, including a Parkinson’s support group, an Alzheimer’s caregiver support group, and others.
Offers ongoing support groups for health-related issues. Currently offers a grief support group. Also offers support groups for people with cancer including breast cancer, prostate cancer Visit website for contact information and times.
Offers ongoing support groups for health-related issues.
Currently offers a grief support group.
Also offers support groups for people with cancer including breast cancer, prostate cancer and lymphedema.
Diabetes Care and Education offered at Mason Health - Mason General Hospital & Mason Clinic
Offers classes about managing diabetes. Shelton support group meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at MGH meeting rooms. Allyn support group meets the 4th Thursday of every month the Allyn Port building. Call for meeting times.
Offers scheduled appointments and classes about managing diabetes. Call for meeting times.
FASt Friends Parent/Caregiver Peer Support Groups offered at FASD Focus NW
Offers supports groups for parents and caregivers of individual with prenatal alcohol exposure and FASDs. When calling for information use extension 1.
Offers support groups for parents and caregivers of individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
Groups are a chance to build community, make connections and share ideas. To know that no one is alone.
Each group meeting starts with a mini training and the remaining time is spent sharing joys as well as tears, asking questions, and offering and receiving support from the attending members.
All groups are volunteer ran and peer-lead.
Community is important, people who "get it," who understand.
Exceptional Family Member Program - EFMP offered at Community Service - JBLM - Welcome Center
Offers support and assistance for Service members and Family members with special needs. This may include referral to: community resources and assistance; education; training and recreational activities; and more.
Offers support and assistance for Service members and Family members with special needs.
This may include referral to:
- community resources and assistance,
- education,
- training and recreational activities,
- help with the special needs accommodation process,
- and EFMP support groups.
Disability Resources and Advocacy Offered by Disability Access Center NW in Lewiston
Offers personal and community advocacy, information & referrals, peer support, independent living skills training, transition services, and a medical goods exchange program for people living with disabilities, all at no charge.
Offers personal and community advocacy, information & referrals, peer support, independent living skills training, transition services, and a medical goods exchange program for people living with disabilities, all at no charge.
Partner Community-Based Peer Support offered at TACID (Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities)
Community-based peer support groups meet on a regular basis, providing individuals with disabilities opportunities to network, share strategies, and to create strong social connections.
Community-based peer support groups meet at TACID on a regular basis, providing individuals with disabilities opportunities to network, share strategies for daily living, and to create strong social connections in the community.
Cancer Care offered at Astria Health Center's Cancer Center
Provides a wide range of service for cancer patients, including: diagnosis, treatment, genetic testing, and support groups.
Provides a wide range of service for cancer patients, including: diagnosis, treatment, genetic testing, and support groups.
- Cancer Diagnosis, Imaging, and Genetic Testing: Experts use medical imaging equipment to diagnose cancer and create a treatment plan tailored to meet patient's needs. Genetic testing can help understand the risk for inherited cancer. Provides testing and helps understand the results—and what steps should be taken as a result.
- Solid Malignancies: Breast cancer, colon cancer, kidney cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, among others.
- Blood Malignancies: Leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.
- Other blood disorders: Anemia, thrombocytopenia, pancytopenia, and coagulation disorders.
- Second opinions about a cancer diagnosis or treatment plan: Offers a second opinion, and no referral is required for this service.
- A cancer support group and family counseling: For people with cancer, their family members, and their caregivers. This group meets at 906 E Edison Ave in Sunnyside. The group offers a safe, private space to share stories, provide encouragement, and receive support from others who've been there. Please reach out to 509.837.1587 for information on meeting dates/times.
Year-round Social and Emotional Support offered at REACH Ministries
Offers community-building events including two family camp weekends per year and quarterly picnics and parties. Mentors, visits and spends time with children, teens, and young adults who have an HIV-positive test result. Also has support groups.
Serves the whole family, because just one member’s HIV status affects the whole family.
Offers community-building events including two family camp weekends per year and quarterly picnics and parties.
Mentors spend time with children, teens, and young adults twice every month.
Visits or calls each family and young adult, and send innumerable notes, cards, and social media posts of affirmation and encouragement.
Also has support groups for HIV-positive teens, adults, and parents of HIV-positive teens.
REACH provides the community, tools, and cheerleading to claim joy, build hope, and flourish.
Support Groups/Education offered by Lupus Foundation of America's Pacific Northwest Chapter
Operates the Lupus Line where callers receive support, information and literature for lupus. Facilitates support group meetings for individuals with lupus.
Maintains and provides resources, supportive service connections, and information and literature about lupus.
Maintains a directory of doctors in Washington and Oregon that specialize in treating lupus.
Facilitates a virtual support group of people with lupus in Seattle and an in-person support group for people with lupus in Tacoma.
Support group participants share experiences, give support, and receive information and resources.
Hosts an annual in-person educational event known as the “Lupus & You Empowerment Conference”
Education and Support Meetings offered by Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America's Northwest Chapter
Offers support and educational meetings for persons with Ileitis (Crohn's disease) and ulcerative colitis.
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.
Community Center offered at Columbia Ability Alliance
Offers a safe, creative, and supervised place for people with disabilities to find social connection, life enrichment, and community integration.
Offers a safe, creative, and supervised place for people with disabilities to find social connection, life enrichment, and community integration. Provides a place for life-long education, interesting classes, keep minds active, and get excited about education again. Offers a bridge for people who want to be a part of our community, not just watch from the sidelines. Columbia Industries will provide safe transportation and assistance for outings and activities in the local area.