Support groups

  • Monday, September 25, 2006 9:00pm
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Addicted Angels: Grieving families who have lost a loved one from addiction, 7 to 8:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, Calvary Chapel, 19504 24th Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-377-8217, 206-364-1556.

Al-Anon: 6:30 p.m. Sundays and 8 p.m. Fridays in the Health Department Building, E. Camano Drive, Camano Island. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Immaculate Conception Church, 1200 E. Fifth St., Arlington. 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Freeborn Lutheran Church, 2304 300th St. NW, Stanwood. 8 p.m. Thursdays, United Methodist Church, 27112 102nd Drive NW, Stanwood. 7 p.m. Mondays, St. Hilda’s Episcopal Church, 15224-52nd Ave. W., Edmonds. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Four Square Church, room 205, 1415 164th St. SW, Mill Creek, Lynnwood. 8 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. 8 p.m. Fridays, Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th W., Lynnwood. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Steven’s Memorial Hospital, fourth floor, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds.

Al-Anon Family Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturdays at Lake Stevens First Baptist Church, 15533 75th St. NE, Lake Stevens. 8 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays, Marysville School District Service Center, 4220 80th St. NE, Marysville, in the Strawberry Room.

Al-Anon/Alateen: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1600 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Child care provided; 425-379-0905. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Immaculate Conception Church, 1200 Fifth St., Arlington. 7 p.m. Thursdays, First Baptist Church 22800 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Church of the Nazarene, 1900 N. 175th, Richmond Beach.

Angel Care Breast Cancer Foundation: Free help for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Volunteers needed. 877-861-5655, angelcare3@aol.com, www.angelcarefoundation.org.

Arthritis: 1 to 2:30 p.m. fourth Fridays, Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-7403.

AWAKE: For obstructive sleep apnea, 6 to 7:30 p.m. third Tuesdays, Providence Pacific Campus, Monte Cristo Room, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett; 425-258-7460 or 425-258-7978.

Brain injury and stroke: For caregivers and family, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. third Thursdays, Edmonds Community College, Meadowdale Building, Room 124, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-776-7264.

Breast cancer: 10 to 11:30 a.m. second and fourth Wednesdays, Providence Everett Medical Center, Pacific Campus; 425-258-7796.

Caregivers: 1 to 2:30 p.m. fourth Fridays, Family Support Center, 6330 195th St. SW, Lynnwood, 425-670-8984; 6:30 to 8 p.m. first Mondays, Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County, 425-261-4808; 1:30 to 3 p.m. third Tuesdays, Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood, 360-629-7403; 6:30 p.m. first Wednesdays, Alterra Clare Bridge at Silver Lake, 2015 Lake Heights Drive, Everett, 425-337-6336.

Caregivers: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays, Mill Creek Senior Center/WSU extension office conference room, 600 128th St. SE, Mill Creek, 425-357-6002. No registration required.

CHADD: ADHD support group, 7 to 9 p.m. third Tuesdays, Evergreen Hospital, Surgery and Physicians Center, 12040 NE 128th St., Kirkland; 206-622-2127, www.nwchadd.org.

Childhood sexual abuse and rape: For adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse and rape. Call Eileen at 425-355-1736.

Circle of Friends: For widows/widowers, 12:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett; 425-257-8780.

Co-dependents Anonymous: 7:30 p.m. Mondays, First Congregational Church, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-334-4316.

Co-dependents Anonymous: For women, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Washington Oaks Retirement Center, third floor, 1717 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-876-1811.

Compassionate Friends: Support group for bereaved parents meets at 7 p.m. third Thursdays at Marysville United Methodist Church, 5600 64th St. NE, Marysville.

Counseling services for women: $10 to $60 per session, sliding fee scale. Downtown Everett and Lynnwood locations; 425-774-9843, ext. 301, or 877-773-9843, ext. 301.

Debtors Anonymous: Twelve-step program, 7 p.m. Mondays,1906 Grand Ave., Everett. Call Jim, 425-259-2386. Noon, Wednesdays, St. Francis Episcopal Church, 13716 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek. Call Maria, 425-481-7272.

Depression: Faith-based group, 7 p.m. second Mondays, child care available. Westgate Chapel, 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds; 425-775-2776.

Diabetes 101: 6:30 to 8 p.m. second Thursdays, Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington; 360-435-2133, ext. 4705.

Diabetes education: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. second Mondays, Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, Monroe; 360-794-1411.

Diabetes: 6:30 to 8 p.m. fourth Wednesdays, Stevens Hospital cafeteria, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; 425-640-4395.

Diabetes: 11 a.m. to noon third Mondays, Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-7403.

DivorceCare: Divorce recovery, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Monroe Community Chapel, 23515 Old Owen Road, Monroe; 360-794-6599.

Families for Kids: Foster parent group, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. second Tuesdays, Denny’s, 2903 Pacific Ave., Everett; 425-268-7145, www.familiesforkids.org.

Families for Kids: Foster parent group, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. third Thursdays, Alfy’s Pizza, 9330 State St., Marysville; 360-941-4085. Sept. 21: “My drug-addicted infant is growing up.”

Fibromyalgia: 6 p.m. third Tuesdays, Holy Cross parish office, 1805 Main St., Lake Stevens; 425-334-6556.

Friends and Family of Eating Disorder Victims: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at Pilchuck Room, 1330 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 360-659-5559.

Grief: 3 to 5 p.m. first and third Mondays, Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-7403.

Grief: Wednesdays through Oct. 18 and Thursdays through Oct. 19. Registration required. Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; 425-640-4404.

Heart: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. first Thursdays at Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-7403.

Hetros Stepping Out: For those infected with or affected by HIV, 6:15 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Sunrise Lane, 12522 Eighth Ave. W., Everett; 425-513-8858.

Kids &Teens Standing Together: For ages 6 to 17, hosted by Providence Hospice &Home Care, class time to be determined, registration required; 425-261-4771.

La Leche League: 10 a.m. second Thursdays at St. Michael’s Church, 1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish, 360-793-0219; 10 a.m. second Thursdays at Mountain View Presbyterian, 5115 100th St. NE, Marysville, 425-397-9757; 1 p.m. first Thursdays, call for Gold Bar location, 360-793-2128; 6 p.m. second Mondays, at Monroe Library, Monroe, 360-799-1218; 9:30 a.m. third Tuesdays, 3727 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, 425-397-9757; 7 p.m. first Tuesdays at Hope Lutheran Brethren Church, 11329 23rd Drive SE, Everett; 10:30 a.m. third Monday at Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW, Stanwood, 360-856-6479. La Leche League help lines, 425-303-0311 or 800-525-3243, www.lalecheleague.org.

Men’s discussion: 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-7403.

Meth: 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Life Changes Ministry, 2820 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-6484.

Moms of Maltby: 9:30 to 11a.m. Tuesdays, Maltby Christian Assembly, 9322 Paradise Lake Road, Snohomish; 425-489-9898 or 360-668-4180.

Mothers &More: For women caring for their children at home, second and fourth Wednesdays. Call Erin at 425-745-5912 or e-mail seattlerichardsons@msn.com. www.qponcentral.com/mothersandmore147.

Mothers of Preschoolers: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. first and third Tuesdays, September through May, Calvary Chapel, 9428 Fourth St. SE, Lake Stevens; 425-335-4819.

Mothers Without Custody: Reflections of the World monthly meetings, 7 to 9 p.m. third Thursdays at Countrywalk Apartments, 3711 164th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-745-5925.

Multiple sclerosis: Second Saturdays, Cascade Christian Reformed Church, 13908 51st Ave. NE, Marysville; 425-335-0608, 360-659-7431.

Narcotics Anonymous: 24-hour help line, 425-609-6170.

Overcomers Outreach: For all types of addictive and co-dependent behaviors, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Warm Beach Free Methodist Church, 20816 Marine Drive, Warm Beach; 360-652-6555.

Overeaters Anonymous: 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Providence Hospital, Padavon room, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett. 9 a.m. Wednesdays, United Methodist Church, 27128 102nd Dr. NW, Stanwood. 6:30 p.m. Fridays, Providence Hospital Medical Center, Mount Adams room, 1333 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 425-239-6513.

PFLAG: Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, 7 p.m. third Mondays, First Congregational Church of Everett, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 360-653-5114.

Parents of children with special needs: 7 to 8:30 p.m. last Tuesdays, Family Support Center, 6330 195th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-670-8984. First Mondays 7 p.m., Westgate Chapel, 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds; 425-775-2776.

Parents support group: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Family Tree Apartments Community Room, 10110 19th Ave. SE, Everett. Peer support group for parents experiencing a wide variety of destructive behaviors from children ages 11 through adulthood. 425-881-6738.

Parkinson’s spouse support: 2 p.m. second Mondays, Baker Room of the medical office building next to Providence Everett Colby campus; 425-338-3136.

Polio: Everett Post Polio group, 1 to 3 p.m. second Saturdays, Providence Hospital’s Monte Cristo room, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett.

Prostate Cancer: 7 to 9 p.m., third Wednesdays, Everett Providence campus, Cascade Room, 1321 Colby Ave., Everett. 360-568-2548 or e-mail kristin.ratigan@cancer.org. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society.

Relatives as parents: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. first Fridays, Family Support Center, 6330 195th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-670-8984.

Seniors Only: 3 to 4 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, Family Support Center of South Snohomish County, 6330 195th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-670-8984 ext. 4.

Sight impaired: Spark in the Dark,10 a.m. to noon Fridays, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; 425-774-5555 or 425-742-7727.

Sno-King MS: Multiple sclerosis, 7 p.m. first Tuesdays, September through June, socials from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds; 206-718-0894. Survivors of suicide: Mondays through Oct. 30, Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds . Free, but registration required, 425-640-4404.

TOPS: Everett Chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Delta Baptist Church, 2901 16th St., Everett; 425-347-1950. Marysville Chapter, 7 p.m. Mondays, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 7215 51st Ave. NE, Marysville; 360-657-2228 or 360-658-4667. Arlington Chapter, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays Olympic Place, Retirement Community, 20909 Olympic Place, Arlington; 360-654-3446.

Transitions: Free social support group, 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell; 425-487-2441.

Washington breast &cervical health program: Free mammograms, diagnostic services and help in finding treatment; 800-865-3647.

Widowed Information and Consultation Services: Open discussion 11 a.m. Mondays in Everett; group for newly widowed 7 p.m. Wednesdays in Everett; day support group 1 p.m. Thursdays in south county; luncheon and discussion 12:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays in east county. Call for locations, 425-252-7617.

Women Helping Women: Cancer support group meets 6:30 to 8 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays, Providence Everett Medical Center, Pacific Campus; 425-258-7796.

Women’s peer group: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-7403.

Working parents: 5:30 to 7 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, Family Support Center, 6330 195th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-670-8984.

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