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Diabetes

Adult Type I Diabetes Support Group
Provides current information and support for adults with Type I diabetes.
Dates and times vary
Cost: Free
Register: Call 425-258-7953 for location and more information

Adult Type II Diabetes Support Group
Provides, support, education and information for adults living with diabetes.
Date:  Varies
Time: 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Registration: Call 425-258-7953 for location and more information


Miscellaneous

Depression After Delivery
Nationally recognized support group for women suffering from postpartum depression.  24-hour phone support only.  Call 888-404-7763
Cost: Free
 

Heartlink
Monthly meetings and newsletters to educate and support persons with cardiovascular disease and their families.  These meetings are 90 minutes.
Call 425 261-3780 for dates and times

Lung Rangers Support Group
Support group for people living with lung disease.
Date: Third Tuesday of every month
Time: 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Cost: $7.00 donation
Location: Colby Campus Medical Office Building, Cascade Room
Register: Call 425-261-3780 for more information 

Newly Bereaved Workshop
An introduction to understanding the grief process. Professional counselors will discuss a variety of topics that include 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.
Date:  August 16, September 20, October 18, 2007
Time:  6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cost:  Free
Register:  Call 425-261-4807 for questions and meeting location

P.S. My Baby Died
Parents who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death learn to cope and receive support from other patents with similar experiences.
Date: Second Thursday of every month
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Register: Call 425-304-6000

Sleep

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.
Dates for 2008: April 17, July 17, October 17
Time:  6pm – 7:30pm
Cost:  Free
Location:  Pacific Campus Get driving directions (Main floor across from the cafeteria)
Call 425-258-7400 for more information