Health education services and support groups are available to UW Medicine patients, families and community members. Some sessions require pre-registration while others are open on a walk-in basis. Classes are free unless otherwise noted.
General Wellness
Knit and Crochet for Wellness
Learn how to knit and crochet for stress relief, health and fun. Bring your own needles and yarn, or borrow some from us.
Second, third and fourth Tuesdays every month, noon to 1 p.m.;
For information, e-mail rcenter@u.washington.edu, or call 206.744.2000.
'Knit for Life' group
Patients and families rave about this class. It’s a great way to meet friends and learn a skill that requires little energy. Knitting needles and yarn are donated for the class.
Tuesdays, 2:30 to 4 p.m.
UW Medical Center, take Cascade elevators to the 7-SE lobby.
Laughter Group
Tuesday 1pm and Friday at 8 pm
Tai Chi
Mondays at 1:30 pm.
Burn
Burn Survivors Support & Information Group
For support group details and topics, contact Shelley Wiechman Askay at 206.744.4439 or Nancy Mendoza at 206.789.6838.
Third Wednesday of the month, 1 to 2 p.m.
Harborview, East Hospital wing, eighth floor conference room.
Cancer
Art and Healing
Explore creative ways to process and express your feelings .
Wednesdays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
UW Medical Center, take Cascade elevators to the 7-SE lobby.
Beauty and Cancer Program
UW Medical Center
Contact Irene Hopkins at 206.598.3604.
To request disability accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office at least 10 days in advance of the event at 206.543.6450 (voice); 206.543.6452 (TDD); 206.685.3885 (fax).
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s Survivorship Program
The survivorship program provides clinical care, patient education and research opportunities to patients who have survived cancer and are not in active cancer treatment.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 1100 Fairview Ave N., Seattle
Visit the Hutchinson Center's Survivorship Program, call toll-free 866.543.4272 or e-mail survivor@fhcrc.org
Gentle Yoga
Thursdays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, outpatient clinic
For more information, call 206.598.7880.
High-Risk Genetics Group
UW Medical Center
Contact Ksenia Peters Koon at 206.667.7282.
To request disability accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office at least 10 days in advance of the event at 206.543.6450 (voice); 206.543.6452 (TDD); 206.685.3885 (fax).
Living Well with Cancer Series
UW Medical Center
For times and meeting place, please call 206.598.7880.
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance patient, caregiver transplant groups
UW Medical Center
Contact Teresa Thiessen at 206.288.1076.
To request disability accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office at least 10 days in advance of the event at 206.543.6450 (voice); 206.543.6452 (TDD); 206.685.3885 (fax).
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance transplant classes
UW Medical Center
For dates, times and more information, contact Ann Breen at 206.288.1033.
To request disability accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office at least 10 days in advance of the event at 206.543.6450 (voice); 206.543.6452 (TDD); 206.685.3885 (fax).
Women Supporting Women with Cancer
UW Medical Center
Contact Christy Aplin at 206.288.1082.
To request disability accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office at least 10 days in advance of the event at 206.543.6450 (voice); 206.543.6452 (TDD); 206.685.3885 (fax).
Diabetes
Diabetes Care Center Classes
Diabetes Care Center, 4225 Roosevelt Way N.E., Suite 101
For more information or to register for classes, call 206.598.4882.
Drug and Alcohol
AA - Alcoholics Anonymous
These groups are led by volunteers. Questions? Contact AA Intergroup at 206.587.2838 for locations of Seattle meetings.
Wednesdays, noon - Harborview, Patricia Bracelin Steel Building, 401 Broadway, 1st floor
Fridays, 6pm - Harborview, 3 West Hospital Room 109
Alcohol/Drug Contemplation Group
Support for people who think they might have a problem with alcohol or drugs and want help accessing treatment services and support. For information and meeting location, contact Adriane Tillery at 206.744.9605 or Jim Marshall at 206.744.9569.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 1 to 2 p.m.
Harborview, Patricia Bracelin Steel Building, 401 Broadway, room 1055
Heart
Cardiomyopathy and Congenital Heart Disease Support Group
UW Medical Center, monthly
For more information, contact Alice Chang at 206.598.6591.
Mental Illness
Depressive and Bipolar Support Alliance
A peer-based group for consumers, family and friends of those with mental health challenges. For details, contact the Seattle Chapter of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance at 206.748.1577.
Second Thursday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m.
Harborview Research & Training Building (corner of Ninth Avenue and Alder Street)
Fourth Thursday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m.
UW Medical Center, basement level, Plaza Cafe
Family and Friends of Persons with Mental Illness
This support group is facilitated by Harborview’s social work staff and is co-sponsored by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI). For information, call NAMI at 206.789.7722.
Saturdays, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Harborview, room GCT71 (Boardroom)
For information, e-mail rcenter@u.washington.edu, or call 206.744.2000.
Neurology, Neurological Surgery and Neuromuscular
Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group
The group is for people recovering from a brain injury.
First Thursdays, monthly, noon to 1 p.m.
Harborview, Maleng Building, main floor, room 112
Register by calling 206.744.3188.
Brain Aneurysm Support Group
This group welcomes anyone who has been recently diagnosed with a brain aneurysm and is currently undergoing treatment, has a desire to support a friend or family member who has been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm or is recovering from a brain aneurysm.
Fourth Wednesday of the month, 6 to 8 p.m., Harborview Medical Center Boardroom, Ground Center Tower Room 73. To register and obtain more details, call Beth Dillard at 425.343.5638 or e-mailing beth102386@aol.com
Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group
The group is for people recovering from a brain injury.
First Thursdays, monthly, noon to 1 p.m., Harborview, Maleng Building, main floor, room 112
Register by calling 206.744.3188
Epilepsy Education and Discussion
For adults living with epilepsy and family members. Learn about epilepsy, depression and avoiding seizure triggers.. The session is co-sponsored by the Epilepsy Foundation Northwest and the Regional Epilepsy Center at Harborview.
Meetings are held first Wednesdays monthly from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the
Norm Maleng Building, 420 9th Avenue, Room 112.
For information, mail@epilepsynw.org or call 206.547.4551
Muscular Dystrophy Association Support Group
The Muscular Dystrophy Association support group is for adults and is facilitated by Joe Stuckey, a UWMC social worker.
First Monday of the month, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
UW Medical Center, Plaza Cafe.
For more information, contact Chelsea Page 206.293.2183.
Spinal Cord Injury
NW Regional Spinal Cord Injury Support and Information Group
The Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System presents a monthly support and information group for people with spinal cord injuries. Share stories and experiences, ask questions or just listen to fellow members of the spinal cord injury community. The content of the discussions is driven by the interests of those attending. This is not a therapy group.
Third Thursday of the month, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Participants should bring lunch.
Harborview, West Hospital wing, fourth floor, patient and family multipurpose room across from the nurses' station.
For information, call 206.616.8568 or e-mail nwrscis@uw.edu
NW Regional Spinal Cord Injury System Forum
The Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System presents a monthly evening educational program which covers topics of interest to people with spinal cord injury, family members and friends, physicians and allied health professionals.
Second Tuesday of the month, October through June, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
UW Medical Center
For more information about dates, times and upcoming speakers and topics, visit the Spinal Cord Injury Forum web site at http://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/index.asp or contact Cynthia Salzman at 206.685.3999.
Transplant
Lung Transplant Support Group
Second Tuesday of the month, 12:30 to 2 p.m.
UW Medical Center, Plaza Cafe Conference Rooms B/C
Transplant Caregivers Support Group
A support group for caregivers of pre- and post-solid organ transplant patients.
Fourth Wednesday of the month, 12:30 to 2 p.m.
UW Medical Center, Plaza Cafe Conference Rooms B/C
For more information, visit the website at http://www.uwltsg.org/ or call Angela Wagner at 206.598.2676.
Other
Amputee Support Group
Weekly meetings providing information, guidance and support are open to patients, families, friends and community members. For information, contact Joanie Santucci at 206.744.4870.
Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Harborview, West Hospital wing, fourth floor, room 73.
Transportation 101
Explore transit options and services.
For information, call 206.744.3820 or 206.744.8747.