Call contact numbers to confirm support group information.

CRISIS SERVICES

Crisis Line Pierce County..........253-396-5180 or 1-800-576-7764
Crisis Line King County.............206-461-3222 or 1-800-244-5767

Pierce County AIDS Foundation
253-383-2565
625 Commerce Bldg., Suite 370
Tacoma, WA 98402

Following groups are held at above address. Call for updated information.

• HIV+ Support Groups
• Bereavement support group: For anyone who has lost a loved one to HIV/AIDS
• Heterosexual support group: For heterosexuals who are living with HIV/AIDS.
• People Living with HIV infection and AIDS
• WCCW Purdy HIV/AIDS Info Exchange Group
• Anyone infected or affected by HIV/AIDS
• C.H.A.T. Gay men's support group
• Significant Other support group

Together
253-848-6661 Ext. 2000
Good Samaritan Home Health/Hospice
Provides support to anyone with AIDS or whose loved one has AIDS or died of AIDS.
Call for directions & information.
Meets: 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous
Daily AA meetings throughout Pierce County. Call numbers below for more info:
Alcoholics Anonymous Information Center.............(253) 474-8897
Bi-Polar AA.....................................................................(253) 565-9000, Ext. 20
(every Friday, Noon-1:00 p.m. at TACID)
Spanaway AA Group.....................................................(253) 847-9951
Adult Children Anonymous..........................................(253) 895-4118
(for adults who grew up in alcoholic or abusive homes)
St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Gig Harbor, 2 p.m. Thursdays
Adult Children Anonymous..........................................(253) 927-5556
(Calvary Lutheran Church, Federal Way, 12:30 p.m. Thursdays)

Al/Anon, Alateen.............................................................(253) 584-8163
(for adults or teenagers affected by another person's alcohol problem)
Co-Dependents Anonymous.......................................(253) 847-8687
(family members of alcoholics, drug abusers & other abusers)
Cocaine Anonymous.....................................................(253) 536-9174
Marijuana Anonymous..................................................(253) 536-9174
Narcotics Anonymous...................................................(253) 531-8792

Tacoma - Pierce County NA/AA group
TACID, 6315 S. 19th Street
Meets every Friday, noon - 1 p.m.
Contact TACID - (253) 565-9000

ALS and Muscular Dystrophy Support Group
253-552-1400
Mary Bridge Clinic
Meets: 3rd Monday, 7-9 p.m.
Contact: Marilyn Duff, Olympia, 360-866-5272 or Mary Bridge Clinic 552-1400

The Alzheimer's Association.................1-800-848-7097
Contact person: Linda Whiteside..........(206)783-6600

Western and Central Washington State Chapter - Alzheimer's Association
1-800-848-7097
(24-hour Helpline responding to distressed caregivers who need information, supportive listening and guidance with communication and behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias.)

Auburn - Community Caregivers Support Group
2nd Thursdays of each Month
6:30-8:00pm
Location: Auburn Regional Medical Center Intensive Outpatient Program Classroom
202 North Division St., Auburn
Direct Access by 2nd St NE Entrance
Follow signs to 1st Floor Wait Area by Aquarium
Providing resources, education and support to family members and caregivers of those suffering from dementia and other illnesses.

Bonney Lake - Bonney Lake Senior Center
19306 Bonney Lake Blvd, E.
Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Contact Sue Hilberg
(253) 863-7658

Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor United Methodist Church
7400 Pioneer Way
Meets the 2nd Saturday of each month, at 10:00 a.m.
(206) 851-2625

Gig Harbor - Shoreline View
9324 N. Harborview Drive
Meets the 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m.
Contact Mary Seward
(253) 858-7790

Lakewood - Maple Creek Retirement
10420 Gravelly Lake Drive, SW
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Contact Alice Jackson
(253) 539-0926

Puyallup - Good Samaritan Behavioral Health Center
325 E. Pioneer Avenue
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Contact Anita Kent
(253) 697-8575

Tacoma - S. Tacoma Branch Library
3411 S. 56th
Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month, 1 - 3 p.m.
Contact Jacquelyn Whalen
(253) 922-3221
To arrange for hourly respite care, call Ann Vanderbeek at (253) 333-8595

Tacoma - Tacoma Lutheran Home
1301 N. Highlands Parkway
Enter main door of Tacoma Lutheran Home on the east side of the building.
Open to caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Respite care can be arranged. Please call in advance.
Contact Linda McCone
(253) 572-2875

University Place - Bridgeport Place Assisted Living
5250 Bridgeport Place W.
Meets the 2nd Monday of each month, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Contact Check Benefiel
(252) 227-6367

Early Stage Support Groups
Special focus groups for people with early and mild memory loss problems meet for a 9-week seminar. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. FREE. Person with memory loss must be aware of their memory loss and want to meet with others to problem-solve and share. Held various times throughout the year in the South Sound area. Please call Patricia Hunter at the Alzheimer's Association at 1-800-848-7097, Ext. 227.

Caregiver's Conference
Held each June (usually the first Monday) at the Tukwila Community Center

Contact Aging and Disability Resource Center, 253-798-4600 for more information about Alzheimer's support groups.

Tacoma - Amputee Support Group
First United Methodist Church
621 Tacoma Avenue S.
Meets: 2nd Tuesday every month, 6 - 8 p.m.
Contact Crestina Marez
(253) 272-5397

Arthritis Help Line
1-800-542-0295

Federal Way - Joint Partners
(253) 874-4259
St. Francis Community Hospital, 34515 9th Ave., S.,
Board Room in Basement. Open discussion, guest speakers 3 times/year. $10/year, newsletter only $6.
Meets: 3rd Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Contact: Patti Halbmaier

Fort Lewis - Motion Promotion Arthritis Support Group
(253) 847-7993
Madigan Army Medical Center
Range of motion exercises, sharing & guest speakers
Format: Meets: 1st Thursday each month, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m., Cost: free
Contact: Kathy Claus, physical therapist

Olympia - St. Peter Hospital
(360) 412-1800
413 N. Lilly Rd.
Open discussion & guest speakers
Meets: 3rd Wednesday each month, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Contact: Linda Zumwalt or Linda Boyd

Puyallup - Rainier Vista Care Center
(253) 841-3422, Ext. 42
920 12th Ave. S.E.
Open discussion and guest speakers
Meets: 3rd Tuesday each month, 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Donna Jungbluth or Rose Evans

Tacoma -Arthritics Seeking Knowledge (ASK)
(253) 305-0915
Allenmore Hospital, 19th & Union
Doctor's Dining Room in Basement Price: meetings free, newsletter $3
Meets: 4th Wednesday, 6:30 - 7:00 p.m., Social/Dinner; 7:00 p.m. Speaker
(Does not meet in June, July or August)
Contact: Shirley Milatz

Tacoma - Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Support Group
(253) 572-2323 or 596-5139 or 552-1818
Allenmore Hospital, S. 19th & Union
Meets: 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., in Cafeteria
Contact: Jacquelyne Farrell

Also see: Suicide, Widow/Widower

Additional listing of grief support groups in Pierce County and other resources provided by Weeks' Funeral Home:
www.WeeksFuneralHomes.com/grief.php

Auburn - Auburn General Hospital / Good Samaritan Hospice
(253) 848-6661 ext. 2000
22nd Street S.E.
8-week Grief Support Classes offered periodically.
Contact Ann Brandt, Alice Reed or hospital for more information.

Buckley / Enumclaw - Parents Grief Support
(253) 829-1171
Weeks Whitmore Funeral Home
Enumclaw / Buckley, WA
Meets: last Thursday, 7 PM
Contact: Catherine Johnson

Eatonville - Grief Support Group
(253) 537-0253
Pierce County Public Library
Meets: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Catherine Johnson

Federal Way - St. Francis Hospital Bereavement Support Group
(253) 927-9700
34515 9th Ave. S., Room #105
Meets: 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6:30 - 8 PM in medical bldg. adjacent to hospital.
Contact: Dr. Joyce Teeter or Roger Berg

Fort Lewis - Madigan Army Hospital
(253) 968-4184
Dept. of Psychiatry. ONLY for Active duty, dependents, retired military.
Contact: Eilene Stubblefield

Gig Harbor - Bereavement Support
(253) 851-9991
Gig Harbor United Methodist Church, 7400 Pioneer
Meets: 4th Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
Contact: Bob Gnegy

Lakewood - Mountain View Funeral Home Grief Support Group
(253) 584-0252
4100 Steilacoom Blvd.
Meets: 1st and 3rd Thursday, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Contact: Keith Geense

Pierce County - GriefWorks
1-800-850-9420
Bereavement resource for education & support for individuals & families in
Pierce and So. King counties.

Pierce County - Memories (loss of an only child or all children)
(253) 224-3636
Meets: 1st Saturday, 10 a.m. Call for directions to location.
Contact: Belinda Chandler

Pierce County - MADD - Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD)
(425) 376-0600

Puyallup - Good Samaritan Home Health / Hospice Group
(253) 848-6661, Ext. 2000
8-week series offered 3 times a year to survivors of Good Samaritan Home Health & Hospice patients and, on a space-available basis, to members of the community.
Contacts: Anne Brandt or Alice Reed

Puyallup - Grief & Loss Support Group at Good Samaritan
Apr. 8th to May 27th 2008
A new group is forming for adults who have experienced the loss of someone close to them. It meets Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and is free of charge.
The group provides education on the grieving process and also provides an environment of support and connection for participants.
Pre-registration required by calling Dana with Good Samaritan Home Health & Hospice at (253) 697-7136.

Puyallup - Good Samaritan Home Health/Hospice
(253) 848-6661, ext. 2000
Kid Talk / Teen Talk / Parent Talk
8-week grief series given periodically.
Contact: Ann Brandt or Alice Reed to register

Puyallup - Bereaved Parents Support Group
(253) 845-7538
2119 14th Ave SE
Meets: 2nd Thursday, 7 PM
Contact: Cal or Kathy Powers 845-7538

Tacoma - Acquainted With Grief
(253) 272-5558
Gaffney, Cassedy, Allen & Buckley King Funeral Home
1002 S. Yakima
Meets: 2nd Wednesday; 2:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Stacie Ricard

Tacoma - Grief Support Group
(253) 537-0253
Dryer's Mortuary, 220 S. 134th Street
Meets: 2nd Wednesday, 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Catherine Johnson

Tacoma - St. Joseph's Home Health Bereavement
(253) 627-4100 ext.127-5114
1718 S. J Street
Contact: Peggy McEntee
(Individuals must pre-register for this is support group, preference given to Hospice clients.)

Tacoma - St. Joseph's Hospital Grief & Bereavement
(253) 627-4101 ext.127-5179
8-week support group for adults grieving the death of a loved one.
Contact: Barbara Simpson

Tacoma - P.S. My Baby Died
(253) 591-6735 or (253) 863-1791
St. Joseph Hospital, 1718 S. ''I''
Meets also in Bremerton, Madigan & Auburn
Meets: 3rd Wednesday, 7-9:30pm. Call hospital information for meeting room #.
Contact: Chaplain Paula Kuhlman or Wendy

Tacoma - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
800-533-0376
Mary Bridge Children's Health Center, Boardroom, 311 S. 'L' Street
Tacoma, WA
Meets: 3rd Wednesday, 7pm

Tacoma - Grief & Loss Support Group
(253) 565-9000, ext. 20
Group Meets at TACID, 6315 S. 19th Street
Friday, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Contact Mental Health Resource Center

Tacoma - Bereavement Support Group
(253) 584-0252, ask for Geoff Piper
Meets at Mountain View Funeral Home
12-week Grief Recovery Outreach Programs available
There is no fee.

Violent Crime Victim Services
(253) 383-5254
Support for Families of Murder Victims
Contact: Lew Cox

Tacoma - Bi-Polar Meeting at TACID
(253) 565-9000, ext 20
Every Monday: 12 Noon - 1:15 p.m.
Meets at TACID, 6315 S 19th Street
Contact: Laurie Teeter

Tacoma - Bipolar Weightless Group (Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance)
(253) 565-9000, ext. 20
Every Tuesday, 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Meets at TACID, 6315 S 19th Street
Contact: Laurie Teeter

Tacoma - Bipolar Meeting at TACID (Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance)
(253) 565-9000, ext. 20
Every Tuesday, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Meets at TACID, 6315 S 19th Street
Contact: Laurie Teeter

Tacoma - Bipolar meeting at TACID (Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance)
(253) 565-9000, ext 20
Every Friday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Meets at TACID, 6315 S 19th Street
Contact: Laurie Teeter

Tacoma - Blind Association, Pierce County Support Group
(253) 584-6486 or (253) 588-3596
1202 South ''M'' Street
Meets: 3rd Sunday, 1:30 p.m.
Contact: Ottie Jordan

Tacoma - Blind Peer Support at TACID
(253) 565-2893
6315 S 19th Street
Meets: 1st Wednesday every month, 10-12:00pm (No meeting July or August)
Contact: Alice Stephenson

Tacoma - Pierce County Association of the Blind
(253) 537-4428
TACID - 6315 S 19th Street
Meets 4th Saturday of the month, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Contact: Lori Allison

Tacoma - Assistance Dog Club of Puget Sound Support Group
(253) 857-7784
TACID - 6315 S 19th Street
Meets 4th Saturday of the month, noon - 3 p.m.
Contact: Jeanne Hampl

Tacoma - Assistance Dog Club of Puget Sound Service Dog Class
(253) 857-4428
TACID - 6315 S 19th Street
Meets Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Contact' Jeanne Hmpl

Seattle - SightConnection
(206) 525-5556
www.sightconnection.com

Tacoma - Brain Injury Support Groups at TACID
6315 S 19th Street
Tacoma, WA. 9846
Contact: Penny Condoll (253)426-5735
Meets 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, 7-9 p.m.
Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month, 2-4 p.m.

Puyallup - MultiCare/Good Samaritan Hospital Rehabilitation Center - Mt. Rainier Room
407 14th Ave. SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
Meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Support group is for survivors, family, caregivers, friends and anyone who is interested in the brain injury community.
www.PuyallupTBIGroup.com or and email: PuyallupTBIGroup@yahoo.com.
Contact Retired Sgt. Ed and Sheri Van Veldhouse at (253) 841-9635.

American Cancer Society
(253) 272-5767 in Tacoma or 1-800-ACS-2345
This is your best resource for current information. Support group information, classes, supplies, transportation, peer survivor visits, housing, support for children, nutrition, sick room supplies, and more. Visit www.cancer.org/treatment/SupportProgramsServices/index.

Federal Way - Friends for Life: Cancer Support Group
(253) 952-7997
St. Francis Hospital Family Education Center, 34515 - 9th Ave. S.
Meets: 1st & 3rd Monday, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Fort Lewis - Breast Cancer Support Group
(253) 967-1055
Cascade Chapel, Annex, Ft. Lewis, (1.6 miles past gate on left)
Meets: 11:30 am - 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Betty Carlson

Fort Lewis - Laryngectomy Support Group
(253) 968-0459
Madigan Army Medical Center. Group only for military and military dependents.
Meets: 3rd Thursday every other month, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Contact: Cathy Blank for more information.

Fort Lewis - Madigan Hospital Support Group
(253) 967-6118
Madigan Hospital in Day Room on the 6th Floor (south)
Meets: 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Contact: Grant Gavin

Gig Harbor - Brothers and Sisters Cancer Support Group
(253) 851-2625
Gig Harbor United Methodist Church
7400 Pioneer Way
Gig Harbor, WA. 98335
Meets: 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

Milton - Family & Friends of Persons With Cancer
(253) 922-2823
Meets: Every Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Dorothy Sales for information and location.

Puyallup - Focus on Healing Dance Movement Class
(253) 697-4863
An exercise class specifically designed to address concerns of lymph edema for breast cancer survivors.
Meets: Every Monday (except holidays) 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.
Location: East Main Campus Conference Room, 1317 E. Main
Safeway Plaza; enter at rear of the west end of the building
Fee: None
Contact: Melissa Gates

Puyallup - Gentle Yoga
(253) 697-4899
A yoga class specifically designed for cancer patients and caregivers.
(Instructor is Sunny Young, Good Samaritan volunteer and community yoga instructor.)
Meets: Every Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: good Samaritan Hospital, Family Birth Center Ed. Classroom
Fee: None to patients and caregivers
Contact: Karen Mulloy

Puyallup - Man-To-Man Prostate Cancer Support Group
(253) 582-8440, 76531
Meets: 1st Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m.
Location: Good Samaritan Hospital, call for room location
Fee: None
Facilitator: Weldon Plett

Puyallup - Women's Cancer Support Group
(253) 697-4863
Meets: 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7-9 p.m.
Location: Good Samaritan Cancer Center, Conference Room
400 - 15th Ave., SE, First Floor
Fee: None, donations welcome
Contact: Melissa Gates

Puyallup - Puyallup Cancer Support Group
(253) 697-4863
Meets: 1st Thursday of each month, 1-3 p.m.
Location: Puyallup United Methodist Church, 1919 W. Pioneer Ave.
Fee: None, donations welcome
Contact: Melissa Gates

Sumner - Sumner Cancer Support Group
(253) 697-4863
Meets: 3rd Thursday of each month, 1-2:30 p.m.
Location: Christ the King Lutheran Church, 245 Valley Ave.
Fee: None, donations welcome
Contact: Melissa Gates

Sumner - Tai Chi Class
(253) 863-2910
Meets: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Location: Sumner Senior Center, 15506 - 62nd St. Ct. E.
Fee: None
Contact: Sumner Senior Center or David Lettich, instructor @ 863-2594

Tacoma - Brain Tumor Support Group
(253) 552-1477
Tacoma General Hospital
Meets: 4th Monday, rotating 6 week series. Call to get scheduled for series.
Contact: Virginia Delyanis

Tacoma - Encore - Breast Cancer Support Group
(253) 272-4181
Tacoma-Pierce County YWCA, 404 Broadway
Meets: Mondays & Thursdays, 10 a.m.

Tacoma - Friends & Family of Cancer Patients
(253) 572-2323 or (253) 596-5139
Allenmore Hospital, South 19th & Union St.
Meets in the Board Room.
Meets: Every Thursday, 6:00 p.m.

Tacoma - Gynecological Cancer Support Group
(253) 627-4100 ext. 127-5179
St. Joseph's Hospital, Resource Center for Health & Healing
Meets: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Tacoma - Mary Bridge Health Center Support Groups
(253) 552-1073 or (253) 552-1011
311 South ''L'' St.

Tacoma - Breast Cancer Support Group at Mary Bridge
(253) 552-1011
Meets: 3rd Thursday, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Pat Carpenter

Tacoma - General Cancer Support Group (adult)
(253) 552-1126
Mary Bridge Health Center 311 South ''L'' St.
1st floor Board Room next to cafeteria.
Meets: 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Contact: Lori

Tacoma - General Cancer Support Group
(253) 552-1073
Mary Bridge Health Center in large Board Room, 311 South ''L'' St.
Meets: First Monday, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Pat Carpenter

Tacoma - Living With Cancer - A Course on Hope
(253) 552-1011
Mary Bridge Health Center, 9-week closed group, call for information
Contact: Pat Carpenter

Cancer Web Sites:
American Cancer Society: http://www.cancer.org
Oncolink: http://www.oncolink.upenn.edu
(University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center)
Oncochat: http://www.oncochat.org
(support chat line for cancer patients, survivors, family, friends)
Gilda's Club: http://www.gildasclub.org
(online cancer support group)
LiveStrong: One-On-One Support: http://www.livestrong.org/Get-Help/Get-One-On-One-Support
(Provides a variety of commonly requested information resources as well as access to one-on-one support for anyone affected by cancer.)

Contact the Pierce County Family Caregiver Support Program
(253) 798-4600 or (800) 562-0332 for additional information

See also: Kinship Caregiving

Auburn - Community Caregivers Support Group
(253) 333-2521
2nd Thursdays of each Month
6:30-8:00pm
Location: Auburn Regional Medical Center Intensive Outpatient Program Classroom
202 North Division St., Auburn
Direct Access by 2nd St NE Entrance
Follow signs to 1st Floor Wait Area by Aquarium
Providing resources, education and support to family members and caregivers of those suffering from dementia and other illnesses.

Puyallup - Caregivers Support Group
(253) 435-8532
Good Samaritan Community Healthcare, 325 East Pioneer
Suggested donation: $2.00
Meets: 2nd Monday of every month at 1:30 p.m. ? 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Kathy McCormack or Bonnie Zander

Bonney Lake - Caregivers Support Group
(253) 863-7658
Bonney Lake Senior Center, 19304 Bonney Lake Blvd.
Meets: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 2:00 p.m.
Call for information or directions

There are no groups currently meeting in Pierce County.

Tacoma - Living Well with Chronic Conditions
(206) 326-2899 or 800-992-2279
Group Health in Tacoma, non Group Health members welcome
Cost $15

Gig Harbor - Chronic Fatigue Support Group
(253) 851-4000
Gig Harbor-Pierce County Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Dr., N.W.
Meets: 4th Thursday, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Contact: Deleine Gately

Puyallup - Support Group
(253) 893-6283
Good Samaritan Education Center, 407 14th Ave. S.E.
Education, support and advocacy for patients, families & friends
Meets: 2nd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Doreen Anderson

Tacoma - Chronic Fatigue (CFIDS)
(253) 752-8186
At TACID, 6315 S. 19th, Tacoma, WA 98466
Meets: Fourth Thursday 6:30-8:30pm and Second Saturday 3-5pm
Contact: Sherry Johnson

Call Crohn's Foundation for information
800-932-2423

Tacoma - Hearing Loss Association of Tacoma
Meets 2nd Saturday of each month 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
TACID, 6315 S. 19th Street
Contact: loneybaloney@msn.com

Tacoma - Cochlear Implant Support Group
Meetings presented with CART (real time captioning) and an assistive listening system
2012 meetings - Jan 28; Mar 24; May 19; July 28; Sept 22
10:00 a.m. to Noon.
TACID, 6315 South 19th St, Tacoma
(No dues but donations accepted)
RSVP to christineseymour@comcast.net.

Tacoma - Tacoma Association of the Deaf
(253) 535-2592 TTY
TACID, 6315 S. 19th Street
Contact: Cathy Kastner

Tacoma - Deaf Seniors / Flying Fingers
(253) 535-3781 TTY
TACID, 6315 S. 19th Street
Meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Contract: John/Myrtle Buckley

Tacoma - Northwest Deaf Bikers
TACID, 6315 S. 19th Street
For local information please e-mail Garfield Bruce
nwdbikers@yahoo.com

Tacoma - Golden Ears Hearing Dogs
For local information please e-mail Linka Lohdefinck
Goldeneaers1@aol.com

See also: Mental Health

Tacoma - Family & friends of people suffering from depression
(253) 565-8856
TACID library, 6314 S. 19th Street
Meets: 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7:30PM
Contact: Scott Coleman

Pierce County - The Pierce County Coalition for Individuals with Disabilities (PC2)

PC2 maintains an exhaustive current list of support groups for this topic. For information:
3611 S. ''D'' Street
Tacoma, WA 98418
(253) 564-0707
1-877-DD.LINKS (toll free)
(253) 564-0702 (fax)
www.pc2online.org

Diabetes Association of Pierce County
(253) 272-5134
1722 South J Street
Tacoma, WA 98405

Buckley - Buckley Support Group
(253) 829-1369
Contact: Shirley Jameyson

Federal Way - St. Francis Hospital Diabetes Support Group
(253) 952-7910
34515 - 9th Ave. S., Federal Way, WA in Executive Dining room.
Meets: 1st Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

Fort Lewis - Madigan Army Medical Center Support Group
(253) 968-3503
For active duty military & their dependents, military retirees & their dependents and widows/widowers of military retirees any of whom have diabetes.
Contact: Jo Timmons, RN

Puyallup - Good Samaritan Community Healthcare
(253) 848-6661, ext. 1633
316 14th Ave., S.E.

Puyallup - Diabetes Parent/Child Support Group
(253) 848-6661, ext. 1633
Good Samaritan Diabetes Education Center adjacent to emergency room
Meets: 2nd Thursday every other month at 7:00 p.m.
Coordinator: Marcia Madsen-Pever

Puyallup - Diabetes Support Group
(253) 848-6661, ext. 1633
Diabetes Education Center adjacent to emergency room
Self-care information & peer support for people with diabetes & their families.
Meets: 1st Wednesday, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Coordinator: Marcia Madsen-Pever

Tacoma - Diabetic Support Group at TACID
(253) 565-9000 or (253) 473-2008
Meets: 1st Wednesday, l2:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Lisa Prince

Tacoma - Support Group for people w/diabetes & their families
(253) 572-2323
Allenmore Hospital, 19th & Union, Tacoma, WA or 253-596-5139
in outpatient area conf. room, (Elizabeth B. Kelly Eye Center Conference Rm.)
Meets: 2nd Wednesday - 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 4th Thursday -7:00-8:00 p.m.

Tacoma - Tacoma Diabetes Support Group
1-800-628-8808, ext. 32
Group Health Cooperative Specialty Medical Center
209 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Conference Rooms 2 & 3
Contact: Diane Michaelis 253-845-6348 or American Diabetes Association

Contact these two organizations in Pierce County for more information about support groups for individuals with disabilities.

Center for Independence
10828 Gravelly Lake Drive, Suite 112
Lakewood, WA 98499
Phone: (253) 582-1253
Toll Free: (800) 724-8172
Fax: (253) 584-4374
www.centerforindependence.org
connect@centerforindependence.org

TACID
Tacoma Area Coalition for Individuals with Disabilities
6315 S 19th Street
Tacoma, WA 98466
Phone: (253) 565-9000
TTY: (253) 565-3468
Fax: (253) 565-5578
www.tacid.org
lisah@tacid.org

Pierce County - Divorce Lifeline
(206) 624-2959
Counseling & support groups for adults and children (6-16) suffering from stress due to separation or divorce. Sliding Fee Scale

Pierce County - Beginning Experience of Tacoma
(253) 537-4699
Weekend Retreats 3 times/year for healing, and local support group meetings
A peer ministry for the divorced, separated and widowed, and their children
Contact Diana

Tacoma- Family Counseling Service
(253) 565-4484
Marriage counseling and divorce mediation for a fee.

Tacoma - Divorce Recovery
(253) 475-1688
Covenant Celebration Church, 1819 E. 72nd

Tacoma - Formerly Married Catholics
(253) 863-5331
St. Ann's Catholic Church, 7001 S. Park
Meets: Mondays, 7 p.m., no fee, donations welcomed

Tacoma - Dads Against Discrimination
(206) 623-3237
$75 membership fee. Meetings in Tacoma & Federal Way

University Place - Divorce Recovery/Single Again
(253) 564-2522
University Place Presbyterian Church, 8101 27th St.
For divorced and divorcing persons.
Also: 7 wk seminars 2x yr. - Divorce Recovery.
Meets: every Thursday, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Contact : Ken Freeman

Puyallup - Overeaters Anonymous
Christ Episcopal Church
422 W Meeker Puyallup, 98371
Meets: Monday, 7 p.m.
Contact: Jackie at 360-628-9532

Tacoma - Overeaters Anonymous
Fircrest United Methodist
1018 Columbia Ave (ring bell to the right of the door)
Tacoma, WA 98405
Contact: Laurie at 253-228-0772
Meets: Sunday 4:00 p.m.

Pierce County Grandparents (or Relatives) Raising Grandchildren
(253) 565-4484

AARP Grandparent Information Center
(202) 434-2296
Information about support groups & other resources including grandparents' rights.

Bethel - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
(253) 539-6100, ext. 51
Bethel School District Support Group

Key Peninsula - Key Peninsula Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
(253) 884-2205
Key Center Library, 8905 KPN
Meets: 1st Thursday, 1-3 p.m.

Parkland - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
(253) 535-6484
Greater Lakes Mental Health Center - 121 S. 132nd
Meets every Tuesday, 11a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Puyallup - East Pierce Co. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
(253) 848-5571
615 Pioneer
Child care available for meeting.
Meets: the 1st & 3rd Wed. of each month at 6 p.m.

Puyallup - So. Hill/Puyallup Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
(253) 841-8733
Firgrove Elementary School, 13918 Meridian S.
Meets: 2nd Tuesday, 9:30 - 11 a.m.

Puyallup - Puyallup Tribal Authority
(253) 593-0247
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Call for information about times and locations

Puyallup - Teen Resource Center
(253) 841-5701
For teens and their parents/relatives. 615 E. Pioneer Ave.
Meets: 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Tacoma - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
(253) 596-1087
Tacoma School District Family Involvement Center, 3110 S. 43rd Street
Call to arrange for childcare.
Meets: 3rd Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m.

Tacoma - Discoveries
(253) 552-1839 or (253) 272-8266
(at Bridges, 310 N. ''K'' St.)
For children coping with the serious illness of a parent, sibling or grandparent.
Meets: 1st and 3rd Thursday - 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Contact: Carolyn Kasper or BRIDGES

Tacoma - Relative Caregivers, including grandparents
(253) 565-4484, ext. 119
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 3315 S.19th Street
Child care available
Meets: 4th Thursday of each month, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

University Place - Relatives Raising Children
(253) 564-4919, ext. 46
University Place Primary School, 2708 Grandview Dr. W
Every Thursday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Contact: Linda Poole

Gig Harbor
(253) 884-2496 or (253) 851-4000

American Heart Association
(206) 632-6881

Federal Way - Mended Hearts
(253) 746-6789 or (253) 735-2656
For people who have had open heart surgery
St. Francis Hospital, 34515 - 9th Ave. S.
Contact: Bill Barber or Jim Murry

Puyallup - Heart to Heart Support Group
(253) 840-8141, ext. 1782
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 720 W. Main
Meets: 2nd Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Pat Davis or Ronnie Chaisson

Tacoma - Women's Support Group
(253) 552-1058
For patients and/or spouses
Tacoma General Hospital, 315 S. K
Held in Cardiac Rehabilitation
Contact: Pam Kozu

Puyallup - American Lung Association
(253) 848-6661, ext. 1878
Puyallup Lung Club, Good Samaritan Hospital, Education Center Conference Room
502 14th Ave., S.E.
Meets: 3rd Friday, 1:00 p.m.
Contact: Tom Morey

Tacoma - Lung Support Group
(253) 272-8777
American Lung Association Tacoma Lung Club
Moore Branch, Tacoma Public Library, 215 South 56th
Meets: 2nd Friday, 1:00 p.m.
Coordinator: LeAnne Noren

Tacoma - Lupus & Collagen Disease
(253) 566-9812
Meets at TACID, 6315 S. 19th
Contact: Marty Mitchell

Pierce County - Compeer: Support for People with Mental Illness
(253) 383-5755
Program that matches volunteers with people with mental illness who need a friend.
Free activity / friendship groups are available in Tacoma & Pierce County

Puyallup - WAMI Family Support Group
(253) 697-8494 or (253) 848-5571
Meets at Good Samaritan Behavioral healthcare
325 Pioneer Ave., E.
Contact: Bill Conn

Tacoma - P.C. County Advocates for Mental Health
(253) 565-9000
Meets at TACID
6315 S 19th Street
Board Mtg. 2nd Monday 4-5:30pm
Open Mtg. 3rd Monday 4-5:30pm

Tacoma - Family Support Group for Families of Mentally Ill Clients
(253) 272-3070
1201 S. Proctor, Room 11
Meets: 2nd Wednesday, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Coordinator: David Lambert

Tacoma - Schizophrenia Support Group
(253) 565-9000, ext. 20
Meets at TACID, 6315 S 19th Street
1st & 3rd Wednesday, 4-5:30pm
Contact: Sally Clark

Tacoma - Stress, Anxiety Support Group
(253) 565-9000, ext. 20
Meets at TACID, 6315 S. 19th Street
Every Monday, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Contact Mental Health Resource Center

Tacoma - Hope for Depression (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance)
(253) 565-9000, ext. 20
Meets at TACID, 6315 S. 19th Street
Every Thursday, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Contact Mental Health Resource Center

Tacoma - Schizophrenia Support Group
(253) 565-9000, ext. 20
Meets at TACID, 6315 S. 19th Street
Every Thursday, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Contact Mental Health Resource Center

Tacoma - OCD Support Recovery Group
(253) 565-9000, ext. 20
Meets at TACID, 6315 S. 19th Street
Every Thursday, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Contact Mental Health Resource Center

Tacoma - Mental Health Resource Center - Movie at TACID
(253) 565-9000
TACID, 6315 S 19th Street
In the Mental Health Resource Center at TACID
Every Friday 2-4pm

Tacoma - Supported Education for Students w/Mental Illness
(253) 756-2344
Meets at TACID, 6315 S 19th Street
Every Friday, 4-6pm
Contact: Lynn Braedt

Tacoma - Parents of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(253) 759-5085
Meets at Jackson Hall, 314 Martin Luther King Way
3rd Monday of each month, 7 - 9 p.m.
Contact www.addresources.org

Tacoma - NAMI Pierce County - National Alliance on Mental Illness
(253) 565-9000
Meets at TACID, 6315 S 19th Street
1st Wednesday of each month, 7 - 9 p.m.

Tacoma - AADD Support Group
(253) 759-5085
Meets at Jackson Hall, 314 Martin Luther King Way
2nd Wednesday of each month, 7 - 9 p.m.
Contact www.addresources.org

Tacoma - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Support Group
(253) 565-9000
Meets at TACID, 6315 S 19th Street
Every Thursday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Contact: prucich@juno.com

Lakewood - Steilacoom - NAMI Citizen's Guild of Western State Hospital
(National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Educational forum and support
(360) 387-5705 or (253) 756-3931
Western State Hospital, South Activity Center
3rd Saturday of every month, 12:30 - 3 p.m.

Multiple Sclerosis Society
(206) 284-4236
Client & Community programs, support, advocacy & information.

Fort Lewis - MS Support Group of Madigan
Call in to the MAMC Neurology Clinic
Madigan Army Medical Center, Neurology Clinic Conference Room.
Meets: 1st Thursday, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Contact: Linda or Van Perdue

Gig Harbor - MS Support Group
Gig Harbor Self Help Group
St Anthony's Hospital in the Cancer Care Conference Room
11567 Canterwood Blvd. NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332-5812
Meets: the 2nd Monday of the month 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Contact: Sandy 360-895-3329

Pierce County - MS Telephone Peer Support Network
(These are private individuals with MS who are willing to talk with others who also have MS about what it is like to live with the disease. Call when you want to talk.)
Laurie 858-7261
Dorothy 857-4492

Puyallup - MS Support Group
(253) 848-4330 or (253) 847-1467
Good Samaritan Hospital, 14th Ave. SE
in Education Classroom
Meets: 3rd Sunday, 1:20 p.m.
Contact: Arlene Wilson or Barbara Miller

Spanaway-Parkland, Graham - MS Support Group
Whistlestop Restaurant , 22225 Mountain Hwy. E.
Meets: the 2nd Tuesday 11 am (no meeting in December or July)
Contact the MS Society, (206) 284-4236

Tacoma - MS Support Group
TACID, 6315 S. 19th St.
Tacoma, WA. 98466
Contact: Teresa (253)752-3713 or susan.msgroup@yahoo.com
Meets: 2nd Wednesday of each month 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (No meeting in August.)

Tacoma - MS Self-Help Group
TACID, 6315 S. 19th St.
Tacoma, WA. 98466
Contact: Teresa (253)752-3713
Meets: 2nd Friday of each month 10 am - 2 pm (No meeting in August.)

Tacoma - Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
The Cherbas Center
3701 Sixth Ave. Suite 10
Tacoma, WA. 98406
Contact: (253)473-8781
Meets: 12-1:30pm

Tacoma - ALS and Muscular Dystrophy Support Group
(253) 552-1400
Mary Bridge Clinic
Meets: 3rd Monday, 7-9 PM
Contact: Marilyn Duff, Olympia, (360) 866-5272 or Mary Bridge at phone # above

National United Ostomy Association
800-826-0826

Tacoma - United Ostomy Association
(253) 531-9288
Jackson Hall, 315 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Meets: 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

American Parkinson's Association
(206) 543-5369

Parkinson's Information & Referral
1-888-400-2732
Department of Neurology, APDA, University of Washington
P.O. Box 356465
Seattle, WA 98195

Puyallup - Puyallup Parkinson's support group
Facilitator: Karen Williams
Contact: 253-845-7566
Email: Karen_Williams@lcca.com
Location: Lifecare Center of Puyallup, 511 10th Ave. NE, Puyallup
Time: Third thursday of every month from 12-1:30 (light lunch will be provided)

Puyallup - Exercise for Parkinson's Class
Every Thursday from 11-12 at LifeCare Center of Puyallup (511 10th Ave NE, Puyallup)
Contact: Karen Williams, 253-845-7566
Email: Karen_Williams@lcca.com

Puyallup - Caregiver's Support Group
Facilitator: Shannon Tait
Contact: 253-697-8533
Email: shannon.tait@goodsamhealth.org
The group will meet on the second Monday of every month from 1:30-3 p.m. at Good Samaritan Behavioral Health, 325 E Pioneer, Puyallup in Room C-113.

Tacoma - Parkinson's Support Group
(253) -752-7112
Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community
Meets: 3rd Friday. of each month (except December) from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The meetings offer a variety of information about coping with the disease, new medication and treatment options, dealing with a new diagnosis, etc. Active participation is not required. Simply come, listen and feel free to ask questions and meet others who are affected by this disease.
Contact Kristine Grant or greatday@tacomalutheran.org for more information.

Polio Outreach of Washington
1-800-609-5538

Tacoma - Post-Polio Support Group
(253) 564-2767
TACID, 6315 South 19th
Meets: 1st Monday, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Contact: Linda McCallum

Puyallup & Tacoma - Sarcoidosis Networking Association Support Group
(253) 826-7737
2nd Saturday of each month from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Location alternates between TACID, Room 15 (on even numbered months) and
Good Samaritan Hospital in the Baker Room (on even numbered months).
Contact: Lynn Short

Tacoma - Love Thy Neighbors Support Group
(253) 272-0391
Support group for seniors and disabled persons
Meets at Central Church of Christ (down stairs), 1402 South L Street

Pierce County - Pierce County Aids Foundation
(253) 383-2565
A variety of groups available.

Pierce County - Rainbow Center
(253) 383-2318

Pierce County - South Sound Alliance
(253) 924-1459
Information, referrals & groups for sexual minority members, relatives & friends.

Mondays, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
St. Clare Hospital, Classroom C
11315 Bridgeport Way SW
Lakewood, WA 98494
For more info: Heidi Henson (253) 223-7538

Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Western State Hospital, Hamilton Conference Room
9601 Steilacoom Blvd. SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
For location info: WSH Information (253) 582-8900

Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
St. Anthony Hospital, Milgard Medical Pavilion
11567 Canterwood Blvd. NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
For more info: Heidi Henson (253) 223-7538 or hhenson@fhshealth.org

Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
St. Peter Hospital, Main Building, 2nd floor, next to the cafeteria
413 Lilly Rd. NE
Olympia, WA 98506
For more info: John Markham (360) 357-5297

Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m.
Auburn Regional Medical Center, Heart Care Center Classroom, 2nd floor
202 N. Division
Auburn, WA 98001
For more info: Heidi Henson (253) 223-7538 or heidihenson@seattleymca.org

Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
St. Francis Hospital, Executive Dining Room
34515 9th Ave. S.
Federal Way, WA 98003
For more info: Heidi Henson (253) 223-7538 or hhenson@fhshealth.org

Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
St. Joseph Medical Center, Dining Rooms 1 & 2
1717 South J St.
Tacoma, WA 98405
For more info: Heidi Henson (253) 223-7538 or hhenson@fhshealth.org

Accelerate Your Quit Workshops
Saturdays, 12:30 to 3:30pm
Auburn Valley YMCA
1620 Perimeter Road
Auburn, WA 98001
2012: 1/21, 3/24, 5/19, 7/14, 9/15, 11/17; 2013: 1/19
FREE, registration required: (253) 223-7538 or heidihenson@seattleymca.org

For other resources please visit the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department at http://www.tpchd.org/health-wellness-1/tobacco-prevention-control/resources-to-quit-tobacco/

Tacoma - Spinal Cord Injury Support Group
(253) 564-2625
TACID, 6315 S. 19th
Meets: last Saturday, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Dave Mesler

Puyallup - Puyallup (South Hill) Stroke Support Group
(253) 846-9028
Meets: 4th Monday, 2 p.m. at Courtyard at the Willows, 4690 6th Place SE
Contact: 'Red' Scheyer

Tacoma - Tacoma Area Stroke Support
(253) 565-9000
TACID at 6315 South 19th, Tacoma, WA
Meets: 2nd Thursday, 6:30-9:00 p.m.

Auburn - Survivors of Suicide
(253) 845-9140
Auburn Fire Station and Olympia location.
Contact: Ron Callahan

Tacoma - Surviving the Suicide of a Loved One
(253) 565-4464
Family Counseling Service, 6424 N. 9th Street
Donations accepted.

Pierce County support group at:
Cascade Park Active Day
232 St. Helens Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Contact Nancy Huseman, TBI Program Manager, at (253) 572-0383

For more information about TBI contact the Traumatic Brain Injury Association of Washington toll free TBI Helpline at 1 (877) 824-1766. Statewide support group listing is at www.braininjurywa.org/supportgroups.

Tacoma - Overeaters Anonymous
(253) 564-5930 or (253) 383-2684
Unity Center, 2102 23rd St. S.
Meets: every Tuesday, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Contact: Lynn

Tacoma - Overeaters Anonymous
(253) 923-4752 or (253) 383-2684
Unity Center, 2102 S. 23rd
Meets: every Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Bobbie

Also see: Bereavement

Lakewood - Young Widowed Support Group, Widows under age 50
(253) 584-0252
Mountain View Funeral Home, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd.
1st and 3rd Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Contact: Lyn Miletich

Puyallup - Rebuilders Group (widows/widowers)
(253) 848-6661, ext.2000
Puyallup Senior Center
Social group for friendship, emotional support & social network. Friday, 7 p.m.
Contact: Mel Erickson or Alice Reed for information & registration

Tacoma - Widowed Information & Consultation Service (WICS)
(253) 272-8092
Lutheran Community Services, 223 North Yakima
Every Wednesday, 10:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Coordinator: Toni Swanson

Tacoma - Re-Singled
(253) 531-2112
Christian support group for people grieving a loss due to death, separation or divorce. Our Savior Lutheran Church
Sundays, 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Tacoma - Beginning Experience of Tacoma
(253) 537-4699
Weekend Retreats 3 times/year for healing, and local support group meetings
A peer ministry for the divorced, separated and widowed, and their children
Contact: Diana

University Place - Active Christian Singles Fellowship ''Helping Hearts''
(253) 565-6878
Assembly of God Church, Bridgeport Way & 28th
Meets: 2nd Wednesday, 10:00 AM- 12Noon
Contact: Hattie Douglas

Federal Way - Women's Transitional Issues Support Group
(202) 661-0181
Federal Way, every 2nd Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Olympia - Women Survivors of Sexual Abuse
(360) 786-5258
Contact: Nancy VanHeusen in Olympia

Tacoma - Women's Therapeutic Support Group
(253) 840-0442
Contact: Julie Wiley

Tacoma - Women's Support / Therapy Group
(253) 858-7857
Depression, anger, low self-esteem, & relationship problems.
Contact: Sharon

Tacoma - Women's Support Group
(253) 382-4466
Everyone welcome!
Thursday nights from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on bus line, near Tacoma Community College.
Contact person is Fanchon

Tacoma - YWCA Battered Women's Shelter
(253) 383-2593
Various groups on women's issues