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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.

Provides a variety of diabetes classes including classes for those who are newly diagnosed, classes about living with diabetes and classes for women with gestational diabetes. Also coordinates a diabetes support group.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS -  Offers several cancer support groups, including brain, breast, gynecological, colorectal, prostate and lung cancer, in partnership with Cancer Lifeline.   -  For more information or to sign up for support groups, call the Cancer Lifeline at (206) 297-2500.   BETTER BREATHER'S CLUB -  Offers support to individuals, families, and friends affected by chronic lung disease.   -  Call (206) 368-1853 for information.   STROKE SUPPORT GROUP -  Offers support to survivors, their families and caregivers.   -  Call (206) 241-7693 for information.

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

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

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 referrals to support groups for patients, families and other caregivers affected by Parkinson disease. Lists support groups and programs online grouped by area.

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.

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

Promotes well-being and decreases isolation for those impacted by chronic illness through support and education. Currently offers multiple free online support groups open to those in the state of Washington and across the country. Support Groups include but not limited to: - Living with Chronic Illness - Living Mindfully with Chronic Illness - Rare Chronic Illness - Parenting Chronic Illness (for parents of children who live with ongoing health challenges) - Supporting Loved Ones - Supporting African Americans Living with Chronic Illness - Supporting Asian Americans Living with Chronic Illness, Body Image and Chronic Illness - Living with Long COVID - Living with Migraine - Living with Chronic Pain, Teens Living with Chronic Illness, Young Teens Living with Chronic Illness

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

Sponsors and hosts support groups for patients and families facing cancer, grief or a variety of medical conditions. Most of the groups are led by hospital staff, parent leaders or parent-staff partnerships. Some of the groups are facilitated by community organizations.

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.

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

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.

Works to improve the lives of blind people in local communities. Local chapters in Clallam County, Clark County, and the greater Seattle area meet regularly along with a virtual chapter. Offers a group for older adults and one for parents of blind children. Groups provide education, advocacy and support to their members.

Provides health care information about medical conditions, treatments, medicines, chronic conditions and Harborview Medical Center services.  Facility distributes pre-printed materials suitable for readers with a low level of literacy skills. Offers access to online medical information resources, interactive tutorials and staff-assisted searches. Publishes information on current classes and support groups on UW Medicine website.

Provides:   -  Social work appointments -  Resource navigation and referrals -  Medicare advice   -  Conversation and discussion groups -  Topical workshops

Free portal for upcoming events, trainings, and workshops, as well as recordings of previous ones. Includes access to the Brain Injury Workshop Series which provides information on enhancing skills, increasing knowledge, building connections, and covers key topics relevant to brain injury. Also offers links to brain injury support groups and resources.

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

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

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.

Helps individuals with MS, and the people close to them, adjust to life with this disease.   Helpline specialists may recommend resources that would be of help to the caller, and assists with the application process.   The MSAA Equipment Distribution Program offers clients a selection of products designed to improve their safety, dignity, mobility, and independence.   Provides these products at no charge for eligible individuals and ships directly to the client.  

Offers free telephone counseling with professional oncology social workers. Counseling can help: -  Learn new ways to cope with a cancer diagnosis   -  Explore and manage feelings which may include sadness or anxiety   -  Speak with your children and other loved ones about cancer   -  Find help with financial challenges   -  Improve communications with the health care team   -  Connect with resources   Also offers online and telephone support groups facilitated by an oncology social worker. Provides free online education workshops and teleconferences about cancer-related topics. Previous workshops are available in an archive as podcasts.

Coordinates monthly support groups, including speakers and social/support programs, discussions on living with ostomies, continent procedures and other topics.   Support groups are in Wenatchee, Richland, Kirkland, Everett and Seattle.