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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.

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.

Provides a free support group for family and other loved ones who are currently dealing with Alzheimer's disease.

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.

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 support group for people with Parkinson's disease. Family and caregivers are welcome. Offers a variety of programs, including speakers, videos, and group discussions.

Maintains and provides resources, supportive service connections, and information and literature about lupus. Maintains a directory of doctors in Washington and Oregon that specialize in treating lupus. Facilitates a virtual support group of people with lupus in Seattle and an in-person support group for people with lupus in Tacoma. Support group participants share experiences, give support, and receive information and resources. Hosts an annual in-person educational event known as the “Lupus & You Empowerment Conference”

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.

Support program for parents/guardians of children and adults with disabilities. Offers emotional support, resources, and system navigation for families of children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental/behavioral health, and chronic health conditions. Connects families who share similar experiences in parenting a child with developmental disability or chronic health condition.

Offers Peer Support Groups focused on wellness and recovery for people living with challenging conditions.

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 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.

Maintains a listing of stroke support groups offered throughout Washington state. Groups available for caregivers as well.

Offers specialized information and referral services, resource navigation assistance, and online support groups. Provides limited financial assistance to people with mesothelioma. Also assists veterans get VA Disability Compensation for asbestos-related illnesses.

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.

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 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.

Offers a diabetes support group in person on the 1st Wed. of each month at 10:00am. Features speakers and discussions concerning various aspects of living your best life while diabetic. Led by Susan Sorensen, RN. See newsletter for activity calendar, and consider all of our activities.

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 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.

A support group for anyone who has or has had prostate cancer, and his partner/spouse, friends or family.  Also hosts speakers every other month.

Provides a cancer support group for survivors, patients, and family or caregivers of a patient. Offered in English and Spanish.

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

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.