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

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.

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

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.

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.  

Provides information and support services to people with Spina Bifida and families who have children with Spina Bifida.   Coordinates mentoring groups, and offers limited financial assistance to help with medical costs associated with Spina Bifida. Organizes informal get-togethers for people associated with the organization and others interested in Spina Bifida.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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 wide range of support groups for patients and their loved ones where they can come meet and talk with others who are dealing with similar situations and experiences. Support groups include: - Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group - Bariatric (Weight Loss Surgery) Support Group - Cancer Lifeline - La Leche League - Lymphedema Support Network - Managing Care at Home - P. S. Support - Support for Miscarriage, Stillbirth & Infant Loss - Stroke Support Group

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 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

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.

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.

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 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.

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