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Offers cancer, and grief and bereavement support groups.   Cancer Support Group: Provides ongoing cancer support group. Time: Subject to change; call for schedule information. Contact: Oncology Phone: (253) 944-4025   Grief and Bereavement Support Group: Conducts a support group for friends and family members of anyone who has died. Time: 6:30-8pm, first and third W of each month. Phone: (253) 835-8100   Diabetes Support Groups Times and locations vary, call Franciscan’s Diabetes Services at (253) 426-6753 for more information

Support groups are provided for seniors dealing with diabetes/pre-diabetes, Grief and Loss, and caregiving.

Coordinates a monthly neuromuscular disease support group for patients, friends and family.  

Offers a variety of specialized support groups for individuals with cancer and their caregivers.   Support groups at Swedish are free of charge and are open to anyone in the community even if they are receiving treatment at a different hospital.

Local support groups offer patient-centered, and community-based educational opportunities to persons with chronic lung disease (especially COPD, but also asthma, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer and other chronic lung diseases) and their families, friends and support persons. Volunteers facilitate all support groups and work with a Lung Association staff member to provide the service. *Callers should view the website for locations and meeting times.

Offers Community Educational Services, including health care provider Basic Life Support classes, First Aid classes and a living with diabetes class. Support groups include diabetes support group, caregivers support group and grief support group.

Helps and assists HIV+ individuals of color who are newly diagnosed, at-risk or not receiving care, as well as those seeking culturally relevant forms of emotional support and counseling.   Assists clients with referrals to health and social service resources, education, information and weekly support groups.   Brochures on HIV/AIDS are available in Spanish.   Also provides the following services:   -  Reentry support -  HIV testing -  Preventative education -  Recovery support groups   -  Case management

Coordinates Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) support groups and informational/educational meetings.  Also conducts support groups and informational/educational meeting for caregivers of ALS patients.

Offers ways to get out, get active and get connected to others who are living in the beginning stage of Alzheimer's or other dementia. Connecting with people who understand helps provide the support, encouragement and inspiration necessary to move beyond the diagnosis. Programs offered include: - Support Groups - Guided Art Discussions - Memory Cafes - Zoo walks - Seminars and forums Not all programs are available in all areas

Provides general internal medicine and more than 45 outpatient medical specialties, such as diabetes care, physical medicine and rehabilitation, the Spine Clinic, sports medicine and Listen for Life Center. Benaroya Diabetes Center:   -  Conducts group classes, one-on-one education, nutrition education and insulin pump therapy.   -  Medicare and most other health plans are accepted.   -  Class scholarships are available. Cancer Care:   -  Provides hospital oncology unit and infusion center and radiation unit.   -  Collaborative approach to care is utilized for each patient/family.   -  Conducts informational groups for women with breast cancer.   -  Support group for men with prostate cancer is available. Health Education:   -  Offers continuing education to professional staff and health seminars/forums to the public (includes weight loss, smoking cessation, relaxation techniques, appearance and cancer, fitness etc. ).   -  Monthly health campaigns focus on various popular health topics.   -  Assists businesses in maximizing employee health in the workplace.

Offers support groups at 12 locations in Washington, Alaska, and Montana.   Support groups are peer-oriented and do not provide professional advice or therapy.

Peer groups offer the opportunity to meet other adults with disabilities, share experiences, support and information on community resources with one another.

Offers multiple support, education, and socialization groups. Peer coaches empower people to achieve a solid recovery foundation and achieve life goals. Peer coaches support individuals in recovery from: - Addiction Issues (chemical/behavioral) - Mental Health Challenges (short/long term diagnosis, grief & loss) - Chronic Illness (HIV/Hep C – Newly Dealing/Newly Diagnosed) Peer coaches are individually matched with people seeking support in their recovery. The matched pair meets for one hour per week for 26 weeks. Coaches are individuals in recovery who have reached long-term stability. Peer Employment Connections Offers weekly peer support groups that support participants to address fears and barriers about returning to work or work through obstacles they are encountering in their job. Offers vocational assessments, job search tools, resume building, interview preparation, coaching, benefits planning, employment-related clothing and transportation support, and ongoing support for job retention. Resource Connections Offers individualized support to identify and access a range of community resources such as housing or medical care. Participants meet one-to-one with a peer to help make the linkages to essential supports.

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.

Provides support services for people with Parkinson's and others affected by the disease. Support includes: - Care consultations for resource navigation and support options - HOPE Kits for individuals and families newly or recently diagnosed - Dance classes - Support group listings and leader training - Online programs (Mindfulness, yoga) - Educational conferences and Community Resource Days - Outreach to general neurologists and Movement Disorders Specialists

Provides support group for spouses and partners of those with dementia. Meetings are held in Mercer Island and Bellevue.  

Offers diabetes classes, individual consultations, a diabetes prevention class and a diabetes support group. Classes include information on diabetes management and lifestyle choices for those who are newly diagnosed, as well as those who have had diabetes for many years. Also has classes for women with gestational diabetes. Coordinates a free diabetes support group once a month.

Offers multiple support, education, and socialization groups. Peer coaches empower people to achieve a solid recovery foundation and achieve life goals. Peer coaches support individuals in recovery from: - Addiction Issues (chemical/behavioral) - Mental Health Challenges (short/long term diagnosis, grief & loss) - Chronic Illness (HIV/Hep C – Newly Dealing/Newly Diagnosed) Peer coaches are individually matched with people seeking support in their recovery. The matched pair meets for one hour per week for 26 weeks. Coaches are individuals in recovery who have reached long-term stability. Peer Employment Connections Offers weekly peer support groups that support participants to address fears and barriers about returning to work or work through obstacles they are encountering in their job. Offers vocational assessments, job search tools, resume building, interview preparation, coaching, benefits planning, employment-related clothing and transportation support, and ongoing support for job retention. Resource Connections Offers individualized support to identify and access a range of community resources such as housing or medical care. Participants meet one-to-one with a peer to help make the linkages to essential supports.

Provides information about managing chronic pain and supporting individuals managing chronic pain is available on the website. Peer support group meeting locator for chronic pain. Each group must be led by a person with chronic pain. ACPA guidelines indicate that groups should not be affiliated with any hospital or other such institution.

Conducts several cancer support groups in King County to help participants express emotions and thoughts that come up in the cancer experience.   Groups include the following: -  Caregiver -  Breast cancer -  Colon cancer -  Prostate cancer -  Oral, head and neck cancers -  Thyroid cancer -  Metastatic cancer -  Young adults with cancer -  Lymphedema -  General cancer groups for any types of cancer & for caregivers

Offers a wide variety of health education classes, workshops and support groups, including the following: -  Childbirth preparation classes -  New parent classes -  Smoking cessation classes -  Senior health classes -  CPR classes -  Support groups for people with specific chronic conditions.

Maintains a listing of stroke support groups offered throughout Washington state. Groups available for caregivers as well.

Provides support groups for caregivers, kinship care providers, seniors dealing with grief, and isolated seniors.

Provides information and referral to statewide resources for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Will refer blind or visually impaired people across the state to one of 16 local chapters for support and networking. Offers a free newsletter, "Newsline," four times a year in accessible formats including large print.

Provides classroom instruction as well as one-on-one diabetes education programs where participants learn about and discuss topics such as:   -  Meal planning -  Blood glucose monitoring devices -  Weight loss -  Treatment for high and low blood sugars -  Medication management    Also offers a nutrition clinic and diabetes support groups.