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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.

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

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

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 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.

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 comprehensive self-management education for pre-diabetes, diabetes and diabetes in pregnancy.   Includes self-care skills, meal planning, blood-glucose testing and medication administration. Available via one-on-one instruction and/or classes. Also offers a diabetes support group.   Program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association and is Medicare approved.

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.

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

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.

Conducts support groups for people with gluten intolerance throughout Washington and the rest of the US. A health professional may be available to answer questions and schedule individual consultations.

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.

Supports newly diagnosed adult patients and parents of newly diagnosed children so they don't experience isolation due to their bleeding disorder.   Many recreational and social outings are organized throughout the year including an annual retreat for women in May, a men's retreat and a holiday party. Events promote socialization, networking and education among peers. Distributes a quarterly newsletter, provides educational materials such as books, videos and tapes about bleeding disorders, and offers a network for peer support.

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 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.

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

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.

Social workers are available for individual counseling as well as leading support groups and outreach home visits. Support groups include diabetic support, aging well, caregiver support, low vision and support for other issues related to aging. Oversees our Westside Friends program through which volunteers visit elderly and disabled persons in their homes.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.