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PSPH (Main hospital building): 413 Lilly Road NE, Olympia WA
PSPH Bldg. #2 (Emilie Gamelin Pavilion): 410 Providence Lane, Olympia WA
PSPH Bldg. #3 (Professional Bldg.): 525 Lilly Road NE, Olympia WA
Mother Joseph Care Center: 3333 Ensign Road, Olympia WA
PSPCDC (Providence St. Peter Chemical Dependency Center): 4800 College Street SE, Lacey WA

ADD
When: Third Wednesday of each month
Description: For adults with attention deficit disorder. 
For information: Call 360.786.5070

ALS
When: First Tuesday of each month, 2-3:30 p.m.
Where: Emilie Gamelin Pavilion, 3rd floor
Description: ALS group is for those adults diagnosed with ALS, their family members, friends and caregivers. Interested persons please contact the facilitator.
For information: Contact Leslie Mayne at 253.272.6200 for details.

Bereavement
Providence SoundHomeCare and Hospice offers bereavement support groups in multiple locations. Groups are led by a licensed counselor. For details, call 360.493.4667.

Beyond Cancer
When: 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 1:30-3 p.m.
Where: Nisqually room, 2nd floor.
Description: This group offers emotional support and information for those coping with diagnosis, treatment and recovery from cancer. Also open to family members and support people.
For information: Please contact facilitator prior to attending first meeting if you would like more information, 360.493.5750.

Brain Injury
Chapter of the WA State Head Injury Foundation.
When: 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: PSPH Bldg. #2, 3rd floor conference room
Description: For persons/survivors of head injury, families and caregivers.
For information: Call 360.878.7240 or olybraininjury@hotmail.com

Breastfeeding
For information: Call 360.754.8080

Cancer Counseling
Description: For individuals diagnosed with cancer.  Offered by a licensed oncology social worker. Free. 
For information: 360.493.7960

Eating Disorders
When: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Where: PSPH
Description: For individuals who are struggling with disordered eating tendencies, intrusive body image concerns and dangerous dieting behaviors.
For information: Call Stacy Schilter, 360.440.0607 or Tracy Kenela, 360.259.9231 or e-mail info@liberatedwithin.com

Enhancing Life Through the Cancer Journey
When: Thursdays, twice per month, 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: Lobby of Providence Regional Cancer System-Lacey, 4525 Third Ave. SE, Suite 200
Description: A diagnosis of cancer is life-transforming. It can make you feel frightened and isolated. This support group is a safe place to talk about feelings that may be difficult to discuss with family and friends.
Contact: Cobie Whitten, PhD, 360.789.7576

Family-to-Family: Mental health education program
Sponsored by the Thurston-Mason Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness www.nami.org
When: Sessions begin in January, May and September each year. Classes are two-and-a-half hours, once a week, for 12 weeks.
Where: PSPH, Meeting room to be announced.
Description: 12-week program for families of individuals with mental illness (a.k.a. brain disorders). Taught by trained family members. Pre-registration required. All course materials are provided free of charge.
For information: Call the NAMI Thurston Mason Office, 360.493.6021.

Look Good, Feel Better
When: 2nd Tuesday of each month, 1:30-3 p.m.
Where: Providence Regional Cancer System, 3rd Ave., Lacey
Description: Consultation on self-image, cosmetics and hair/wig/turban options. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society.    
For information: Call 800.ACS.2345 to register

Mended Hearts
When: First Thursday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: PSPH Gallery (Cafeteria)
Description: For cardiac patients and their support persons.
For information: 360.456.8607

NAMI Family Support
When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Emilie Gamelin Pavillion, 3rd floor, Caritas Room.
Description: This support group is for family members who need support and understanding as they help a loved one who is suffering from a mental illness (a.k.a. brain disorder). 
For Information: Contact Patti Messmer 360.486.4190 or 360.493.6021.

Overeaters Anonymous
When: Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. & Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.
Where: PSPH, Room 202
Description: A 12-step support group for people suffering from compulsive overeating.
For information: Call Katherine, 360.786.8886 or leave a confidential message at 360.491.8406

Pregnancy After Loss (PALS)
Information Line Only: Call 360.923.0344

Prostate Cancer - Us Too
When: 3rd Tuesday of each month 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: PSPH, Medical Staff Conference Room, Lower Level
Description: Man-to-man support group. Topics for discussion include information about prostate cancer treatment, side effects and coping with the disease and treatment. Spouses or partners invited. 
For information: Call Jim Kiefert, 360.438.3644 or360.427.1022

P.S. - A Perinatal Loss
A support group for those experiencing stillbirth, newborn death or miscarriage.
When: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m.
Where: St. Peter Hospital, Executive Conference Room, second floor.
For information: Call 360.493.5928 to pre-register.

SoundCareKids
Description: For families with children who have suffered a loss. An educational group meets concurrently to help parents/guardians meet their children's needs.
For information: 360.493.5928

Stop Smoking
When: Every Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Where: PSPH, 2nd floor, Cafeteria
Description: For anyone trying to quit or who has quit smoking.
For information: John Markham, 360.357.5297

Stroke Club
When: Second Sunday each month, 3 p.m.
Where: Emilie Gamelin Pavilion
Description: For stroke survivors, their families and caregivers
For information: Call 360.705.0934 or 360.264.2120

Touch of Strength
When: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month, 7-8:30 p.m.
Description: Provides a forum for mutual problem solving and support for breast cancer patients.
For information: Call Sylvia, 360.943.7032, 360.459.8062 or the American Cancer Society, 800.ACS.2345


Support Groups at Providence Centralia Hospital:

Alzheimer’s
Fourth Monday of each month. 1-3 p.m. Provides emotional support to family members and caregivers. Community resource information provided. Call Rhenae DeBruler at 360.330.8557

Bereavement Support
Free for adults who have lost a love one. Provided by Providence SoundHomeCare and Hospice. This support group can provide compassionate sharing, strength and hope. The group meets on the third Friday of each month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Providence Chehalis campus, 500 Washington Ave. S.E. Call 800.869.7062

Breast Cancer Support Group
Held the second Monday of each month in the chapel conference room from 5:30-7 p.m. For more information, contact Catherine Koziar, 800.869.7062

Compassionate Friends (formerly Loss of a Child)
Second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. Perpetua Room, Chehalis campus. Call 360.330.8745

Diabetes Support Group
Fourth Thursday of each month, 5:30-7 p.m., Chehalis campus. A peer-led support group featuring a monthly guest speaker or other presentation on diabetes care. Includes information sharing with others who have diabetes. Call Lunell, 360.736.0112 ext. 244 or Melissa, 360.740.8362

Grief Support Series
Providence SoundHomeCare and Hospice will offer a grief seminar series starting Jan. 13 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Providence Chehalis campus, 500 N. Washington Street, Chehalis, WA. The seminars are educational and provide emotional support. The series continues March 21 and May 16. Open to adults who have experienced the death of a significant person. Free. Call Debe Edden, 800.869.7062 or 360.493.4667 for more information.

Look Good, Feel Better
An American Cancer Society program teaching cancer patients beauty techniques to enhance appearance and self-image while undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
For information: Call Jessie, 253.207.5155 or 1.800.729.3880

Lupus Support Group
First Saturday of each month from 2-4 p.m. at Providence Centralia Hospital. For more information, call Lynn at 360.785.9868

Reach to Recovery
Description: Reach to Recovery pairs a trained volunteer that is a breast cancer survivor, with a woman who has been diagnosed with breast cancer or who may be facing a breast cancer diagnosis. Through a one-on-one visit or a phone call, those facing breast cancer find the strength and resources to cope with their experience and to move forward as a survivor.
For information: Call Jessie, 253.207.5155 or 1.800.729.3880