Support Groups
Alzheimer's Family Support Group
Provides support and education to family members of Alzheimer's patients. Third Monday of the month, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Elder and Adult Day Services, 12831 NE. 21st Pl., Bellevue. Registration required; 425-688-5800 (48 hours in advance).
Respite care provided FREE of charge during group. 48-hour advance notice required so Elder and Adult Day Services can provide adequate staffing. Call 425-867-1799 to sign-up.
Bariatric (Weight Loss Surgery) Support Group
For those who are about to undergo surgery and those who have had surgery. Join us the fourth Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Support group meetings are also held on Thursday evenings, once a month, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Call 425-467-3957 for location details or more information. View the 2010 support group calendar.
Breast Cancer Support Group
For women who have breast cancer. First and third Tuesdays of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Overlake Medical Tower, Ste. 250. Call 425-688-5986.
Caregivers Support Group
Family caregivers need support and information as they navigate the twists, turns, and responsibilities of providing care for another. Open to anyone caring for an older adult. No registration required.
Bellevue: Second and fourth Thursdays of the month, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Overlake Senior Health Center 1750 - 112th Avenue NE, Suite A-101, Bellevue. For more information, call Regina Bennett, MSW.
Mercer Island: First Wednesday of the month, 3 to 4 p.m. Oerlake Senior Health Center, 7707 SE. 27th Street, Suite 110, Mercer Island. Call 425-688-5637 for more information.
Grief and Loss Support Group
For people who have suffered the loss of a loved one due to cancer. Second and fourth Thursdays of each month, 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Overlake Radiation Oncology waiting room. Interested individuals are required to register through Desiree Hobson, MSW, Cancer Support Services social worker, at 425-688-5586.
La Leche League
Support and information for women who want to breastfeed their babies.
Bellevue: Third Monday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Women's Clinic, 1051 116th Ave NE ste 200. Call Kate at 425-226-8117.
Issaquah Classroom: First Tuesday of the month, 10a-12p. 5708 East Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE, #103. Call Tiffany at 425-605-0837, or Laura at 425-868-6945. You can also send an e-mail to lll.issaquah@gmail.com.
Managing Care at Home
Question-and-answer session with an Overlake Senior Care Social worker to familiarize yourself with resources available to help better manage care in your home. Weekly, call for date/time. Overlake Hospital Senior Care, 1120 - 112th Avenue NE, Suite 100, Bellevue. Registration required, please call 425-688-5800.
Mended Hearts
For people with heart disease. Second Thursday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m. Call Mary at 425-643-5191.
P.S. Support
For those experiencing stillbirth, newborn death or miscarriage. Group meets on the third Thursday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m in the PACCAR Education Center Vision Room at Overlake. For more information call Abbie, the group facilitator at 206-367-3991.
