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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.

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

Provides a peer-to-peer support program with mentorship, education, and community resources. Consists of a nationwide network of trained peer mentors who have successfully recovered and rehabilitated following amputation and want to share their personal experiences.

Provides information and referral, support groups, social events, and some in-home respite care. Family events include picnics, zoo outings, special workshops and a bi-annual conference.

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 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.

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.

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 newly diagnosed women.  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. - Empowerment through Pain - Tools, support & guidance in understanding and living well with chronic pain. - Finding Joy: Classes focus on a variety of philosophies and techniques of self-help to encourage the practice of looking for Joy in everyday life. - 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. - Lymphatic Flow Chair Exercise Classes - Cancer Survivor Nutrition - Osteopathic Manipulation: In Partnership with PNWU Scholars Program and Supervised by O.D.s, - Hands That Heal: 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 needlework project; no experience necessary. The group promotes healing, community service, and connecting with others to end feelings of isolation. - Navigation Services: Provides navigation services to local resources for families and individuals needing 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. - Traumatic Brain Injury Support for Patients and Caregivers. - Spanish language support for crisis counseling, the Cancer Care Boutique, and translation services for our other supports.

Offers emotional support and information to parents of children with special needs. Provides parent matches, support groups, special workshops, community resources and training.

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.

Offers support for family members and friends of those with Alzheimer's disease and other dementing illnesses.  Group is sponsored by and facilitator is trained by the Alzheimer's Association of Western and Central Washington.  

Group meets to  learn more about brain injury and available services by meeting with others who are facing or have faced similar challenges.

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.

Cancer care MultiCare Yakima Memorial has paved the way for cancer care in Central Washington for decades, offering the area's first cobalt therapy unit in 1968 and consistently adopting advancements in the diagnoses and treatment of cancer. We offer a wealth of ground-breaking technologies, leading clinical trials and complementary services, right here in Yakima. Whether patients are receiving inpatient care at our hospital campus, oncology treatment at North Star Lodge, or women's health and mammography services at 'Ohana, our team of distinguished doctors and nurses is dedicated to providing treatment in a caring, comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Our physicians and staff understand that living with a chronic illness can be extremely difficult and challenging; our programs enable our staff to treat the whole person and their family, including emotional, spiritual, nutritional and pain management needs. Our progressive oncology team is continuously seeking innovative treatment opportunities to complement proven medical therapies. Inpatient care Receiving a diagnosis of cancer can be a frightening and overwhelming experience. We understand this and have gone to great lengths to provide patients and their families with both the information and the treatment they need. We know how important it is for patients to understand what's happening to them, and our experienced staff is committed to helping patients and their families better understand their diagnosis and treatment options. Our cancer care inpatient treatment includes a wide range of diagnostic, radiation, chemotherapy and surgical treatments for people with cancer, as well as radioactive seed implants and immunotherapy, when appropriate. The inpatient oncology (cancer) unit is located on the second floor of the hospital and has 15 beds (private and semi-private). The unit also has heart monitors with telemetry support available, as well as pharmacy services. Patients can have a visitor or visitors, providing that our current COVID-19 Visitor Policy allows it. Sleeper chairs are available for family members. The unit also offers music to enhance patient care. Home health, hospice and infusion therapy are available to our cancer patients when needed. For the patient's convenience and well-being, YVM works together so that transfers or referrals can be easily made from inpatient care to North Star Lodge, 'Ohana or our hospice care team, should the need arise. Combined, these services provide comprehensive cancer care that is among the finest in the nation. For cancer patients and their families, this offers hope indeed. North Star Lodge North Star Lodge offers comprehensive cancer care that is a step beyond many major medical centers in the United States, including well-known universities. This leading cancer center provides complete outpatient oncology care, including a full complement of radiation therapy, medical oncology, chemotherapy and infusion care, in addition to imaging, laboratory and other diagnostic services. It offers an on-site pharmacy as well as physical therapy and psychosocial services, including counseling, consultative and education services. It is no wonder patients from across Washington, Oregon, Idaho and the entire West coast have opted to receive treatment at North Star Lodge.

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.

Offers a wide range of support groups to assist the community with their mental and emotional needs. Current support groups include (call to confirm): - Peer Support Group - Women's Support Group - Parenting Support Group - Adulting 101

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Offers a variety of free programs and resources aimed at making the lives of our senior population happier and healthier. Social Engagement Activities serves those living with dementia, traumatic brain injuries, and other cognitive challenges, as well as their care partners and loved ones. Free activities include: - Opening Minds through Art (OMA), - Music and Memories, - Memory Walks, and - Memory Cafés.

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 HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted disease prevention education for Latino gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals.   Distributes free condoms and lubricants.   Medical Case Management provides support groups and services for people living with HIV.

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.