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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.

Support groups for those living with cancer as well as their family members and caretakers.

Coordinates a Seattle-based program for those who are HIV positive and their affected family members.   Services include: -  Opportunities for advocacy -  Peer support -  Health and safety information/programs -  Non-medical case management -  Education and outreach -  Information and referrals (in-person and via telephone)   -  Weekly virtual and in-person support groups (2024 3rd Ave. Seattle, WA) -  Appointment and transportation partners

Provides assistance, support groups, and resources for people to learn how to adjust with hearing loss.

Provides a free monthly support group for family and other loved ones who are currently dealing with Alzheimer's disease, dementia memory care needs.

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.

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

Provides training, educational workshops, and special events for children, teens, and adults in addition to publishing a magazine and producing a podcast. Group activity and program information is available online.

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

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

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.

Provides various workshops for individuals with chronic health conditions to improve their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives. - Chronic Disease Self-Management Program: Supports people with different or multiple chronic health problems (e.g., heart disease, hypertension, stroke, and respiratory disease). The program is led by trained and certified peers with first-hand experience. Discusses techniques on how to deal with frustration, isolation, appropriate exercise, fatigue, pain, medication management, emotion management, and much more. - Chronic Pain Self-Management Program (CPSMP): Developed for people who have a primary/secondary diagnosis of chronic pain; which is pain that lasts longer than 3 to 6 months, or beyond the normal healing time of an injury. Examples of chronic pain conditions are chronic musculo-skeletal pain, fibromyalgia, whiplash injuries, chronic regional pain syndromes, chronic pelvic pain, post-surgical pain that lasts beyond 6 months, neuropathic pain, or neuralgias, post stroke pain, persistent headache, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetic neuropathy, or those who experience severe muscular pain due to conditions such as multiple sclerosis. - Diabetes Education and Support: Discusses techniques to deal with the symptoms of diabetes, fatigue, pain, hyper/hypoglycemia, stress, and all of the emotional problems associated with this disease. Material has been reviewed by physicians, diabetes educators, dietitians, and other health professionals who are experts on the subject. About Evidence-Based Workshops: - Open to individuals with chronic conditions and those who support them - Free for participants - Take place in a small group setting - Meet once a week for 2.5 hours over the course of 6 weeks - Materials and snacks are provided at every session - Continuing Education Credits are available - Led by trained and certified peers with first-hand experience

Offers a safe, creative, and supervised place for people with disabilities to find social connection, life enrichment, and community integration. Provides a place for life-long education, interesting classes, keep minds active, and get excited about education again. Offers a bridge for people who want to be a part of our community, not just watch from the sidelines. Columbia Industries will provide safe transportation and assistance for outings and activities in the local area.

Our mission is to promote independence, inclusion, and choice, and to enhance the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities and their families.  The Arc provides leadership and information for the community and for families, community awareness of developmental disabilities with community participation, assisting with efforts toward self-advocacy, developing and supporting a coalition of parents and friends through social activities for individuals and families and support groups.

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.

Sibshops is a place to meet other kids who have siblings with disabilities. Through games, crafts and fun, siblings are given the opportunity to feel as though they are the most important person of the day. The Arc facilitates a chapter of the Sibling Support Network, called Washington State Sibling Connections. Adult sibs have bi-monthly meet-ups to connect with each other, share resources and gain information.

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.

Offers support groups for people who are blind or visually impaired, as well as people living with and/or caring for people who are blind or visually impaired. Groups occur during monthly meetings, which includes the group's business meeting and entertainment. Transportation can be provided to most meetings and events, if arranged in advance. Provides a monthly newsletter that informs members of upcoming activities and items of interest to the blind community.

Support group meets for information sharing and emotional support.

Provides information about stuttering, increases public awareness of stuttering, serves as a support and advocacy group, and is a referral organization for speech therapy resources. Local chapter meetings provide participants with the opportunity to share experiences and information about stuttering, practice therapeutic techniques, engage in speaking experiences, and assist others through mutual aid and support.

Provides practical and emotional support services to children and their families who have been affected by childhood cancer. Families are served from diagnosis through treatment, and bereavement through monthly support groups, family activities and events, teen groups, emergency funds, scholarships, and food pantries and meal programs at local hospitals.

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.

Provides support and services for patients and families living with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. Services include support groups, exercise and speech classes, education workshops, case management, and counseling. Offers hybrid formats, online, in-person groups, and outdoor activities.

Provides a wide array of services for those living with multiple sclerosis (MS), including grants for emergency financial assistance, homecare services, assistive technology, laptop computers, cooling accessories, and medical appointment transportation or car repair services. Additionally, connects people to educational events, support groups, and offers access to a lending library, subject to availability.

Provides a variety of community support services to adults with mental illness and disabilities. Services include: - individual counseling, - case management, - family support, - psychiatric evaluation, - medication management, - advocacy, - life skills training, - crisis intervention, - employment support and - assessments for residential treatment if necessary. Also integrates mental health care with medical care. Offers treatment and outreach resources like the mobile health van. The mobile health van serves as a primary care office on wheels. Visits four Community Mental Health Centers in the South Sound. Provides services for things like: - acute and chronic medical illnesses - routine health screenings, - guidance from nurses and peer support specialists to help better manage medical conditions and treatments, - lab tests and medication management for patients actively enrolled in a therapy program.