Community Education & Growth offered at iMPACT! Compassion Center
Provides a wide range of workshops, classes, groups and activities on various topics for youth and adults in Benton & Franklin Counties.
Provides workshops, classes, groups and activities on various topics; such as parenting classes, foster parenting, marriage/divorce issues, at-risk youth, mental health and substance abuse topics, domestic violence, unhealth/unsafe relationships, trauma/abuse care (children & adults), health/nutrition, housing, money management, job development, learning new languages, culture, music/arts, cooking, and independent living skills.
Patient and Family Support Programs offered by Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at Oregon, Southwest Washington, Idaho, and Montana Chapter
Provides support and education for those affected by leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma.
Provides support and education for those affected by leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma. Services include:
- Listings for family and patient support groups
- Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program: matches patients and their loved ones with trained peer volunteers who have experienced a similar cancer diagnosis
- An online support community
- Community-based education programs for patients, their families, caregivers, and health care professionals
Community Education offered at Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County
Offers community education on end of life matters, including hospice care and philosophy, legal and funeral planning, grieving process.
Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County offers Community Education addressing end of life issues: philosophy of hospice, our attitudes toward death, legal and funeral considerations, and the grieving process. VHOCC also offers practical workshops on how to live alone after the death of a spouse or partner. Open to anyone in the community, these community education sessions are an opportunity to prepare for end of life, whether for a loved one or for oneself.
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.
Provides community education about domestic violence issues to employers, law enforcement personnel, health care and human service providers.
Outreach and community education about domestic violence is provided to employers, law enforcement personnel, health care and human service providers.
Also coordinates with Eastside services and systems to help keep the issues of domestic violence in the forefront of the community.
In Our Own Voice Presentations offered at National Alliance on Mental Illness - NAMI Thurston-Mason
Provides an interactive presentation that offers insight into what it's like to live with mental illness. Offered free of charge to community groups and available upon request. Led by trained individuals using their personal stories.
Provides an interactive presentation change attitudes, assumptions and ideas about people with mental health conditions.
These free, 40-, 60- or 90-minute presentations provide a personal perspective of mental health conditions, as leaders with lived experience talk openly about what it's like to have a mental health condition.
This presentation provides:
- An opportunity to hear open and honest perspectives on a highly misunderstood topic
- A chance to ask leaders questions, allowing for a deeper understanding of mental health conditions and dispelling of stereotypes and misconceptions
- The understanding that people with mental health conditions have lives enriched by hopes, dreams and goals
- Information on how to learn more about mental health and get involved with the mental health community.
Support Groups and Therapy Referrals offered at Beyond Survival
Provides several support groups to help focus on issues surrounding sexual assault for men, women, and families. Also offers referrals to therapists who treat sexual violence issues.
Provides several support groups to help focus on issues surrounding sexual assault. Support groups include: - Teen Girl's Group - GROW (Women's Group) Finding Your Voice (Adult Group). Beyond Survival can also provide referrals to therapists that treat sexual assault issues. There may be some financial assistance available for direct or indirect victims who are uninsured, or underinsured.
Educational Resources offered at Benton Franklin PFLAG
Provides educational programs as well as presentations to community agencies, organizations, and groups about LGBTQIA2S+ issues.
Provides educational programs as well as presentations to community agencies, organizations, and groups about LGBTQIA2S+ issues. PFLAG is not religiously or politically affiliated with anyone and as such provides a safe place for everyone to learn and discuss topics where they're at.
Outreach and Training offered by DSHS's Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Offers workshops and training to interested state agencies and groups about issues among people who are deaf, deaf-blind, and hard-of-hearing.
Offers workshops and training, including TTY and iPad training, to interested state agencies and groups about issues among people who are deaf, deaf-blind and hard-of-hearing.
Education and Outreach Program offered at Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County
Coordinates educational activities and recruits volunteers. Presenters are available to speak about issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, crisis intervention, and more.
Coordinates educational activities and recruits volunteers. Presenters are available to speak about issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, crisis intervention, and more. People with good communication skills and an interest in working with people are invited to volunteer. Volunteers are given training and supervision to prepare them to work in the areas of domestic violence or sexual assault.
Community Social & Health Services offered at Room One
Provides support and information on local, county, and state resources to help with food access, housing information, health insurance, aging, youth support, mental health, and financial assistance.
Provides support and information on local, county, and state resources to help with food access, housing information, health insurance, aging, youth support, mental health, and financial assistance. Provides access to phone, fax, or computer to complete and submit applications for DSHS related activities. Offers in-person assistance to guide individuals and families, who qualify for Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) through the enrollment process. Help trouble shoot insurance through the Health Plan Finder.
Community Education Classes offered by Yakima County Probation Services
Provides community education classes, such as defensive driving, parenting skills, and theft awareness.
Provides community education classes, such as defensive driving, parenting skills, and theft awareness.
- Defensive Driving Class: probation services offers defensive driving courses. The focus of our defensive driving course is to assist participants in discovering how their values and attitudes affect their driving behavior. Participants will learn how to make positive choices about their driving behavior. The objective of the defensive driving course is to educate participants about law abiding behavior and safe driving. The online option allows students to conveniently complete the course on their own time while not affecting their school or work schedule. An in-person course is available and is limited to those who are unable to take the course online.
- Parenting Classes: this 8 hour parenting skills class is an online course designed to enhance parenting techniques to better meet the developmental needs of children as they grow. This course is offered in both Spanish and English. Topics covered include; raising the next generation, parenting basics, what children need, role modeling, child neglect and abuse, and what children deserve.
- Theft Awareness Class: this class is designed for a variety of relatively minor theft offenses. Participants are encouraged to develop a personal commitment plan to avoid future theft-related problems and/or arrest. This 4 hour online course is offered in both English & Spanish. An in-person class is available and limited to those who are unable to take the course online.
Sexual Health offered at University of Washington Hall Health Center
Provides confidential or anonymous HIV testing, information, resources and education.
- Confidential testing for sexually transmitted infections, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis and HIV
- Treatment for STIs, included partner treatment
- PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), a prescription medication for people who are at risk of HIV that prevents HIV transmission
- Pregnancy testing and options counseling
- Abortion information & referral
- Prenatal care
- A wide variety of birth control methods, including the birth control pill, patch, ring, shot and diaphragm
- IUD and implant (Nexplanon) insertion and removal
- Cervical cancer screening (pap and HPV testing)
UW Seattle students can drop by Hall Health Room 187 during hours of operation to pick up 10 safer sex supplies per week.
Support Groups and Services offered at Wellness House
Provides various support groups and services in Yakima County for cancer patients or individuals with other health issues—see program details.
Provides various support groups and services in Yakima County.
- Women Supporting Women: Provides a support group for all women who are living with cancer, whether newly diagnosed, currently in treatment, or completed cancer surgery and treatment.
- Young Women's CANcer Support: Provides group support in the evening for women juggling a cancer diagnosis, treatment, family, work and other demands placed on this unique group of survivors.
- Bereavement Support Group: Weekly support group open to anyone who has suffered a loss, for any reason. The members try to collectively help each other through the various stages of grieving and grow through the loss.
- Cancer Peer Mentors (Women): Cancer survivors provide support and hope to women who are newly diagnosed with cancer. Peer Mentors have completed a comprehensive educational program and are available for communication and support.
- Crisis Care and Counseling: Offers assistance through staff and volunteers for crisis needs. Helps individuals who are going through a crisis situation by listening, assessing their needs, connecting them to other resources, and providing follow-up support.
- Pain Support: Empowerment through Pain - Tools, support & guidance in understanding and living well with chronic pain.
- Journey to Wellness: Classes utilize a variety of philosophies and techniques of self-help to encourage healing of the mental, physical and emotional body.
- Group Grief & Loss Support for Miscarriage or Stillbirth (RTS): Little Wings provides grief and loss support for parents who have lost a child due to miscarriage or stillbirth.
- Women's Empowerment Group: Provides a free support group for women experiencing depression, anxiety or just feel stuck in their life.
- Trauma Support Group - The group is designed to provide support, encouragement and healing to those who have experienced traumatic events.
- Cancer Survivor Exercise Class
- Cancer Survivor Nutrition
- Osteopathic Manipulation: In Partnership with PNWU Scholars Program and Supervised by O.D.s,
- Hand That Hea: Reflexology and other techniques to support your mind, body and spirit.
- Healing Threads: Group for anyone who wants to spend time with others while working on any type of needlework project; no experience necessary. Group promotes healing, community service, and making connections with others to end feelings of isolation.
- Navigation Services: Provides navigation services to local resources for families and individuals in need of assistance—open to anyone. Offers information and referrals to local agencies.
- Lending Library: Offers books, videos, audio, and periodicals to anyone seeking information on a particular illness or health topic.
- Caregiver Support
Men's Cancer Support Group/Co-Ed Cancer Support Groups will return as demand increases. Community members and professionals wishing to start a group in alignment with Wellness House's mission are welcome to call.
Suicide Survivors Support Group will resume as needed.
Spanish language support for crisis counseling and the Cancer Care Boutique, as well as translation services for our other supports.
Community Education offered by American Civil Liberties Union of Washington
Maintains an email list keep Washington residents informed about current issues and campaigns, upcoming events, and how to get more involved in the fight to protect and expand civil liberties.
Offers an Action Alert e-mail list and volunteer activism program to help Washington residents take action and stay informed about current issues, campaigns, and upcoming events.
Provides speakers for community events.
Provides information including press releases posted on the website, special reports, booklets and pamphlets concerning civil liberties.
The ACLU-WA Annual Report and Briefing Papers are also available.
Crime Victim Advocacy offered at Together for Youth
Provides a broad spectrum of advocacy services to victims of crimes including assault, robbery, property crime, identity theft, bullying, homicide (survivor of victim), kidnapping, hate crime, elder abuse, fraud and human trafficking.
Provides advocacy services to victims of crimes; such as assault, robbery, property crime, identity theft, bullying, homicide (survivor of victim), kidnapping, hate crime, elder abuse, fraud, and human trafficking. A Crime Victim Advocate can accompany the victim to police interviews, court, counseling offices, attorney's office, and provide emotional support. Assists with safety planning, crime victim compensation applications, and finding shelter and transportation. Intervenes with landlords and employers on behalf of victims and provides referrals for other services.
Victim Service Center offered at Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse, Inc
Provides emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis intervention, support groups, information & referrals, and free confidential victim advocacy for domestic violence victims.
Provides emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis intervention, support groups, information & referrals, and free confidential victim advocacy for domestic violence victims.
Also provides free prevention and community education opportunities, including presentations, training, outreach events, brochures and other written materials.
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Advocacy and Case Management offered by Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center in Tacoma
Provides support and advocacy to Deaf, hard of hearing, and late-deafened individuals who struggle to communicate because of their hearing. Focuses on helping them live independently.
Provides case management and advocacy services to accomplish goals and determine accommodation needs for Deaf, hard of hearing, and late-deafened individuals.
Clients receive support in independent living skills, including:
- Finding employment
- Finding housing
- Completing paperwork
- Financial management
- Navigating social services
- Navigating health issues
- Effective communication strategies, and more
For organizations and businesses:
Provides training on accessibility for Deaf and hard of hearing employees, clients, or customers.
Provides consultation services that are designed to bring government, corporations, and other agencies into compliance with existing legislation in place for persons who are Deaf, hard of hearing, and/or DeafBlind.
Prevention Services offered at Blue Mountain Heart to Heart
Prevents the spread of HIV/AIDS through direct client contact, syringe exchange, educational programs, and anonymous HIV testing and counseling.
Prevents the spread of HIV/AIDS through direct client contact, syringe exchange, educational programs, and anonymous HIV testing and counseling. Coordinates a response to the earliest cases of HIV/AIDS in the Walla Walla Valley. Helps provide support services to people living with HIV/AIDS, their partners, families, and friends.
Services include:
- HIV, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis testing
- Syringe exchange
- Opioid overdose reversal (MAT services, suboxone)
- Outreach
- Community education
- Collaborates with area agencies to effectively serve clients and prevent the spread of HIV
- Heightens public awareness and dispel myths surrounding HIV/AIDS and its transmission
- Provides access to HIV education, prevention materials, and case management to the growing Spanish-speaking population in our service area
Community Based Services offered at City of Tacoma - Tacoma Municipal Building
Partners with community and business members in several high need areas of Tacoma to address issues of safety, housing, street design, neighborhood planning, commercial revitalization, and other priorities.
Uses a community-based team approach for providing service to build on a neighborhood's strengths and personality: its people.
Partners with community and business members in several high need areas of Tacoma to address issues of safety, housing, street design, neighborhood planning, commercial revitalization, and other priorities.
Healthy Ages (Wellness Program) offered by Kadlec Regional Medical Center at Healthplex
Provides community services for adults over 50 by offering health education, social activities, information and referral, monthly wellness program, and assistance with insurance or Medicare questions.
Provides community services for adults over 50 by offering health education, social activities, information and referral, monthly wellness program, and assistance with insurance or Medicare questions.
Nutrition Counseling: provides nutritional counseling for all ages in the following areas: weight management, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and pre-diabetes, hypertension, eating disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, kidney disease, hypoglycemia, cancer, prenatal nutrition, malnutrition, and gluten intolerance/celiac disease.
Offers a workshop that teaches practical skills for living a healthy life for participants with chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and asthma.
Living Well Chronic Disease Self- Management Workshop: the workshop is designed to help people learn to manage their chronic disease and improve the quality of their lives. Family members, friends, and caregivers can also participate. By participating in the six week workshop, people increase their confidence and motivation needed to manage the challenges of living with a chronic health condition.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Services offered by Cure SMA
Supports families affected by spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) through networking and information services
Supports families affected by spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) through networking and information services. Services include:
- Information packets, care packages, and phone support for families with newly diagnosed children with SMA
- A medical equipment pool, which loans equipment such as adaptive strollers, bath chairs, car beds, modified vests, feeder seats, standers, and wheelchairs
- Connection to local Cure SMA chapters that provide advocacy, awareness, support, and events for families affected by SMA
- Education for health professionals and the public