Support Groups

You'll find many support groups are listed here for bereavement, diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, postpartum depression and sleep apnea.

Bereavement
For more information on bereavement support groups, call 425-261-4807. All services are free.

Newly Bereaved Workshop
An introduction to understanding the grief process. Professional counselors discuss what to expect in grief, different styles of grieving, how grief affects families and how the Providence Hospice Bereavement Department can help. Open to the community and volunteers.
2010 dates:  Meets monthly, every third Thursday; Feb. 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16
Time:  6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cost:  Free
Register:  Call 425-261-4807 for questions and meeting location.

Soul Survivors
Ongoing drop-in support group for those who have lost a spouse.
Meets second and fourth Thursdays,  2:00-3:30 pm.
Providence Hospice, 2731 Wetmore Avenue, Everett/98201

Safe Passages
A six-week general loss support group.
Thursdays, March 11th through April 15th, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Please call 425-261-4807 to register.
                                                                                                                       
Caregiver Support Group
A drop-in group for caregivers to get support and share experiences.
Meets monthly, first and third Monday,  6:30-8:00pm.
Providence Regional, Colby Campus, Medical Office Building, Mt. St. Helen's Room

Children & Teens Services
Standing Together
A program specifically designed for children and teens (grades K-12) who have experienced a loss. This is a safe place and time for bereaved children and teens to meet, share, and be with others who have also lost a loved one. There is a group for parents that meets at the same time.
Meets on the third Saturday of the month, during the school year, October through June. Pizza lunch provided.
                       
Camp Erin
Weekend Grief Support Camp for Kids and Teens, August 27-29, 2010. For more information, call 425-261-4807.

P.S. My Baby Died
Parents who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death learn to cope and receive support from other patients with similar experiences.
Meets monthly, every second Thursday.
2010:  Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9
2011:  Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Register: Call 425-304-6000

Diabetes

Adult Type I Diabetes Support Group
Current information and support for adults with Type I diabetes.
Date/time:  Varies; call 425-258-7953 for location and more information.
Cost: Free

Adult Type II Diabetes Support Group
Support, education and information for adults living with Type II diabetes.
2010 dates:  Meets the second Wednesday every other month; Feb. 10, April 14, June 9, August 11, Oct. 13, Dec. 8
Time: 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Registration: Call 425-258-7953 for location and more information.

Heart Disease

Heart and Stroke Education and Support Group
Monthly educational and support group for patients and graduates of the Cardiovascular Rehabilitation program, stroke patients, and other people interested in the treatment and prevention of heart disease and stroke. A catered meal is available for a $5 donation per person. Please call 425-261-3780 for dates and times and to be added to our mailing list.

Awake
Support group for individuals with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Learn how to stay more alert and energetic during the day. Open to patients, family, friends, and anyone who needs more information on sleep problems.

Date/time:  Varies; call 425-258-7400 for more information.
Cost:  Free
Location:  Pacific Campus (main floor across from the cafeteria) Get driving directions