MS Self Help Groups Offer Connection and Support
For
many, the holidays are a time of joy, celebration and family gatherings. Along with these enjoyable aspects of the
holidays, some people may experience increased stress, loneliness, and a
variety of other challenges.
Support
groups provide an excellent opportunity to share about these challenges,
connect with others in a supportive and understanding environment, and experience
a sense of community.
Hope
your holidays are joyful and relaxing!
The following MS support groups are offered by EvergreenHealth on the Eastside
ONGOING PROGRAMS FOR 2017
Redmond Self Help Group
Find comfort and strength with your peers as you learn, cope, laugh and celebrate the challenges and successes of living with MS. We welcome people of all ages with all different types of MS. Share your story and learn new ways to live with MS.
Date: 1st Thursday of each month
Time: 12 to 1 PM
Location Redmond United Methodist Church
Contact: Sue at Sue_Dahlin@msn.com
Benefits of attending a self help group:
- Hear current MS information and research
- Find reassurance and support from others with similar life experiences
- Feel less isolated
- Discover resources in your community
- Become empowered and more self-confident in coping with challenges
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group
Find comfort and strength with your peers as you learn, cope, laugh and celebrate the challenges and successes of living with MS. The group is sponsored by the National MS Society and is facilitated by trained volunteers, committed to helping others and who have personal experience with MS.
Evergreen Men’s Group
Come join other men with neurological concerns (MS, Parkinson’s and Stroke) to explore what is happening to our minds and bodies as we look for ways to cope and to thrive in spite of our limitations.
Multiple Sclerosis Care Partner Support Group
If you are a caregiver or well partner of someone living with MS, this group offers a safe place for you to share your thoughts, concerns and experiences with others. Discuss caregiving and MS-related issues with your peers, learn about resources and have an opportunity to make new connections.
Kirkland MS Self-Help Group
Find comfort and strength with other spouses and partners, as you learn new resources and make new connections. Share your story and learn new ways to meet the challenges MS brings to a relationship.
Date: 3rd Thursday of each month
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Evergreen Hospital – Tan Rm 121
12040 NE 128th St.
Kirkland, WA
12040 NE 128th St.
Kirkland, WA
Contact: Karen: karcu@hotmail.com
Susan: 425-822-0462
Benefits of attending a support group:
- Hear current MS information and research
- Find reassurance and support from others with similar life experiences
- Feel less isolated
- Discover resources in your community
- Become empowered and more self-confident in coping with challenges
More than 40 self-help groups across Western and Central Washington, Montana, and Alaska give people with MS the chance to meet and talk with others who share their challenges and successes. The Chapter also sponsors groups serving those with specific interests such as caregivers, LGBT, men or mothers. For more information about self-help groups in your area – and to stay up to date on locations, dates and times of meetings – visit www.MSnorthwest.org and click on Programs & Services/Emotional Support or call 1-800-344-4867 and press option 1.
MS Self Help Group
Find comfort and strength with your peers as you learn, cope, laugh and celebrate the
challenges and successes of living with MS. We welcome people of all ages with all
different types of MS. Share your story and learn new ways to live with MS.
Date 3rd Thursday of each month
Time 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location Evergreen Hospital - Tan Rm. 121
12040 NE 128th St.
Kirkland, WA
Contact Karen: karcu@hotmail.com
Susan: 425-822-0462
Benefits of attending a self help group:
• Hear current MS information and research
• Find reassurance and support from others with similar life experiences
• Feel less isolated
• Discover resources in your community
• Become empowered and more self-confident in coping with challenges
More than 40 self-help groups across Western and Central Washington, Montana, and Alaska give people with MS the chance to meet and talk with others who share their challenges and successes. The Chapter also sponsors groups serving those with specific interests such as caregivers, LGBT, men or mothers. For more information about self-help groups in your area – and to stay up to date on locations, dates and times of meetings – visit www.MSnorthwest.org and click on Programs & Services/Emotional Support or call 1-800-344-4867 and press option 1.
Eastside MS Self Help Group
“NO WHINERS”
Come join the ‘No Whiners’ group. The name of the group is exactly what we are all about – no whining! Find comfort and strength with your peers as you learn new information and tips to get more out of your life. Guest speakers from many disciplines and areas of interest educate us each month. We welcome people of all ages with all different types of MS.
Date: 2nd Wednesday of each month
Time: 9:30am – 11:15am
Location: Evergreen Medical Center
Room Red 552/554 (Enter through ER on North side of building)
Room Red 552/554 (Enter through ER on North side of building)
Contact: Jerry Weiser 425-868-6810
Benefits of attending the ‘No Whiners’ group:
- Guest speaker every month
- Hear current MS information and research
- Learn solutions to challenges with MS, plus new ideas and resources available to improve daily living
- Be part of positive group
- Discover and meet professional resources in your community
- Become educated and empowered in coping with your challenges
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