2/6/12 - LGBT & Caregiver Support Groups

Living our lives as lgbtq individuals can be very rewarding and exciting, yet, we we can all benefit from some social support, including participating in support groups. 

I encourage you to always contact the groups prior to attending any groups to check on the dates, days, times and any other questions you may have about the group.

The following is a list of local groups that could provide some resources and an opportunity to share experiences:

1. 

SAGE Olympia announces the beginning of a support group for LGBT Caregivers starting Thursday evening, February 9th at the Olympia Center, located at 222 Columbia St NE in downtown Olympia. SAGE is a national lgbt organization which stands for "Services and Advocacy for Gay, Bisexual, Lesbian, and Transgender Elders"

Please contact Anna (email below) for more info about their caregiver support group: 

Anna Schlecht

SAGE Olympia, Co-Chair

annaschlecht@gmail.com    360-402-0170

 

2. Alzheimer's Association Support Groups - there are many groups for people with early onset and also for caregivers of people with Alzheimer's (this includes dementia).  The website is:

 http://www.alzwa.org/cms/active/sg_searchresults.asp

 

There is also a group specifically for lgbt caregivers:

 

 Support Group: Seattle - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Caregiver
Facility: Alzheimer's Association
100 W Harrison St - North Tower Ste 200
Seattle, WA_98119
Facilitator: Jan_Leonard
Phone: (206) 363-5500 ext 221
Meeting Times: Call for information
County: King

 

Also, here is a list of general caregiver support groups in Washington State:

 

1.  Caregivers Support Groups in Benton County:

 http://www.caregiver.com/regionalresources/states/WA/support/benton.htm

 

2.  Caregivers Support Groups in Chelan County:

http://www.caregiver.com/regionalresources/states/WA/support/chelan.htm

3.  Caregivers Support Groups in Island County:

 http://www.caregiver.com/regionalresources/states/WA/support/island.htm

 

 4.  Caregivers Support Groups in King County:

http://www.caregiver.com/regionalresources/states/WA/support/king.htm

 

5. Caregivers Support Groups in Kitsap County:

 http://www.caregiver.com/regionalresources/states/WA/support/kitsap.htm

 

6. Caregivers Support Groups in Snohomish County:

http://www.caregiver.com/regionalresources/states/WA/support/snohomish.htm

 

7.  Caregivers Support Groups in Klickitat County:

http://www.caregiver.com/regionalresources/states/WA/support/klickitat.htm

 

8. Caregivers Support Groups in Mason County:

 http://www.caregiver.com/regionalresources/states/WA/support/mason.htm

 

9. Caregivers Support Groups in Skagit County:

http://www.caregiver.com/regionalresources/states/WA/support/skagit.htm 

 

10. Caregivers Support Groups in Snohomish County:

http://www.caregiver.com/regionalresources/states/WA/support/spokane.htm

11.Caregivers Support Groups in Whatcom County:

 http://www.caregiver.com/regionalresources/states/WA/support/whatcom.htm

 

12. Caregivers Support Groups in Whitman County:

 http://www.caregiver.com/regionalresources/states/WA/support/whitman.htm

 

 13. Caregivers Support Groups in Yakima County:

http://www.caregiver.com/regionalresources/states/WA/support/yakima.htm

 

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14. The following website is for caregiver  and also for people with chronic health and disAbilities in Pierce County:

http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/humsvcs/altc/adrc/supportgroups.htm

 

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15. Gay City Health also offers support through the Caregiver Support Program.  The contact info is 206-323-LGBT

or resources@gaycity.org

The website for this program is  http://www.gaycity.org/family-caregiver-support/

Thank you so much to Gay City Health Project, Jewish Family Services, Arc of King County and also the African American Elders Program of Catholic Community Services.