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Support Groups

Adaptive Activities group: Daily exercise, cooking, gardening, karaoke and other events for people over 18 with disablilites, also offering bingo 6 to 8 p.m. first Fridays and monthly field trips; 4827 72nd Place NE, Marysville; 425-923-5827, 360-653-0167, www.adaptiveactivities.com.

Addicted Angels: Grieving families who have lost a loved one from addiction to drugs or alcohol, Cathy, 425-344-3520.

Advocates for the Rights of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities: 2500 Hewitt Ave., Everett, Ste. 300; 425-258-2459; www.arcsno.org. Mothers network, 10 a.m. to noon first Saturdays, Mill Creek Foursquare Church,1415 164th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-258-2459, ext. 105. Parent Connections support group, 7 to 8:30 p.m. second Mondays, Everett ARC office; 425-258-2459, ext. 105. Fathers network, 7 to 8:30 p.m. fourth Thursdays, Everett ARC office; 425-258-2459, ext. 105. Adult caregivers support, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. third Wednesdays, Everett ARC office; 425-258-2459, ext. 104.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Hotline for Snohomish County groups: 425-252-2525.

Al-Anon: 6:30 p.m. Sundays and 8 p.m. Fridays, Health Department Building, E. Camano Drive, Camano Island. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Immaculate Conception Church, 1200 E. Fifth St., Arlington. 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Freeborn Lutheran Church, 2304 300th St. NW, Stanwood. 8 p.m. Thursdays, United Methodist Church, 27112 102nd Drive NW, Stanwood. 7 p.m. Mondays, St. Hilda's Episcopal Church, 15224-52nd Ave. W., Edmonds. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Four Square Church, room 205, 1415 164th St. SW, Mill Creek, Lynnwood. 8 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. 8 p.m. Fridays, Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th W., Lynnwood. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Stevens Memorial Hospital, fourth floor, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds.

Al-Anon: Various meetings times, dates and sites in Snohomish County; complete schedule is at www.dist23.org.

Al-Anon Family Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturdays, Lake Stevens First Baptist Church, 15533 75th St. NE. 8 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays, Marysville School District Service Center, 4220 80th St. NE, Strawberry Room.

Al-Anon/Alateen: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Michael's Catholic Church, 1600 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Child care provided; 425-379-0905. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Immaculate Conception Church, 1200 Fifth St., Arlington. 7 p.m. Thursdays, First Baptist Church, 22800 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Church of the Nazarene, 1900 N. 175th, Richmond Beach.

Al-Anon Works for the holidays: Call for times, dates and locations of sessions, 425-252-2525.

Alzheimer's Association: Support for caregivers, family members and friends of individuals with dementia, 10 to 11:30 a.m. second Wednesdays, Room 113, United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds, enter on west side of building; Kim, 206-890-9702.

Alzheimer's Association: Support for caregivers, 1 to 2 p.m. third Tuesdays, South County Senior Center, Building A, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; Cheryll, 425-774-5555.

Alzheimer's Association: Support for caregivers and family, 10 to 11:30 a.m. first and third Fridays, Mill Creek Senior Center at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett; Greg, 425-357-6002.

Alzheimer's Association: Support for caregivers, 7 to 8:30 p.m. second Thursdays, Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth Ave., Snohomish; 360-568-0934; www.snohomishseniorcenter.com.

Alzheimer's Association: Support for caregivers, 2 to 3:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, Warm Beach Health Care Center, 20420 Marine Drive NW, Stanwood; Kimberly, 360-652-2614.

Alzheimers care support by telephone: Teleconferences 7:30 to 9 p.m. third Tuesdays. Call 866-453-5550, enter code 5323846, then press # key. For details on the teleconference system, call Linda at 800-848-7097.

Angel Care Breast Cancer Foundation: Free help for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Volunteers needed. 206-417-3484, angelcare@angelcarefoundation.org, www.angelcarefoundation.org.

Arthritis: 1 to 2:30 p.m. fourth Fridays, Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-7403.

AWAKE: For obstructive sleep apnea, 6 to 7:30 p.m. third Tuesdays, Providence Pacific Campus, Monte Cristo Room, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett; 425-258-7460 or 425-258-7978.

Bowenwork natural health practitioners' monthly meeting: 7 to 9 p.m. second Thursdays; Nancy, 360-658-6071.

Brain injury and stroke: 6:30 p.m. third Thursdays, Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; 425-640-4000.

Brain injury and stroke: For caregivers and family, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. third Thursdays, Meadowdale Building, Room 124, Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-776-7264.

Breast cancer: 10 to 11:30 a.m. second and fourth Wednesdays, Providence Everett Medical Center, Pacific Campus, 916 Pacific Ave.; 425-258-7796.

Breastfeeding cafes: Noon to 1:30 p.m. fourth Mondays, Pregnancy Resource Center, 4310 Hoyt Ave., Everett; www.lllusa.org.

Cancer support group: 1 to 2 p.m. second Wednesdays, Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-7403, ext. 110.

Caregivers: 2:30 to 4 p.m. first and third Mondays, Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth Ave., Snohomish; 360-568-0934; www.snohomishseniorcenter.com.

Caregivers: 2 to 3 p.m. second Wednesdays, Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-7403, ext. 110.

Caregivers: Providence Hospice & Home Care of Snohomish County Caregiver Support Group meets 6:30 to 8 p.m. first and third Mondays in Everett; registration required, 425-261-4808 to register and for location details.

Caregivers: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays, Mill Creek Senior Center, WSU Extension office conference room, 600 128th St. SE, Mill Creek, 425-357-6002. No registration required.

Celebrate Recovery: A 12-step recovery program based in the Scriptures. Meets 5 p.m. Sundays, First Assembly of God Church, 4705 Grove St., Marysville; free; open to all ages; 360-659-2276, e-mail celebraterecovery@marysvillefirst.org.

CHADD: ADHD support group, 7 to 9 p.m. third Tuesdays, Evergreen Hospital, Surgery and Physicians Center, 12040 NE 128th St., Kirkland; 206-622-2127, www.nwchadd.org.

Childhood sexual abuse and rape: For adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse and rape. Eileen, 425-355-1736.

Circle of Friends: For widows and widowers, 12:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave.; 425-257-8780.

Co-dependents Anonymous: 7:30 p.m. Mondays, First Congregational Church, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-334-4316.

Co-dependents Anonymous: For women, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Washington Oaks Retirement Center, third floor, 1717 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-876-1811.

Compassionate Friends: Support group for bereaved parents meets 7 p.m. third Thursdays, Marysville United Methodist Church, 5600 64th St. NE.

Counseling services for women: $10 to $60 per session, sliding-fee scale. Everett and Lynnwood locations; 425-774-9843, ext. 301, 877-773-9843, ext. 301.

Depression: Faith-based group, 7 p.m. second Mondays, child care available. Westgate Chapel, 22901 Edmonds Way, 425-775-2776.

Diabetes 101: 6:30 to 8 p.m. second Thursdays, Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington; 360-435-2133, ext. 4705.

Diabetes education: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. first Saturdays, Skykomish Room, Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, Monroe; 360-794-1411.

Diabetes: 6:30 to 8 p.m. fourth Wednesdays, Stevens Hospital cafeteria, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; 425-640-4395.

Diabetes: 11 a.m. to noon third Mondays, Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW; 360-629-7403.

Divorce Care: Divorce recovery, 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays, First Covenant Church, 4502 Rucker Ave., Everett; 425-252-9191.

DivorceCare: Divorce recovery, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Monroe Community Chapel, 23515 Old Owen Road, Monroe; 360-794-6599.

Family caregivers: First and third Thursdays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe; 360-794-6359. Facilitated sessions offer helpful information, a chance to share your experience with others, and coping strategies for caring for yourself while caring for a loved one. Lending library available, access to transportation and one-on-one assistance.

Families for Kids: Foster parent group, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. second Tuesdays, Denny's, 2903 Pacific Ave., Everett; 425-268-7145, www.familiesforkids.org.

Families for Kids: Foster parent group, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. third Thursdays, Alfy's Pizza, 9330 State St., Marysville; 360-941-4085.

Fibromyalgia: 6 p.m. third Tuesdays, Holy Cross parish office, 1805 Main St., Lake Stevens; 425-334-6556.

Friends and Family of Eating Disorder Victims: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Pilchuck Room, 1330 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 360-659-5559.

Grandparents as Parents support group: Dinner at 6 p.m., meeting 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. second Thursdays, Ebenezer Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens; free childcare; 425-377-1403.

Grief: 3 to 5 p.m. first and third Mondays, Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW; 360-629-7403.

Grief and loss: 12:30 to 2 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe; 360-794-6359. Provides a safe place to talk about your feelings and share with others.

GriefShare: For anyone grieving the death of a loved one, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Church of the Nazarene, 8240 64th St., Marysville; 13-week series; 360-659-4629.

Head injury, stroke victims and caregivers support group: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. first Tuesdays, second floor cafeteria, Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; 425-776-7264.

Heart: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. first Thursdays, Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW; 360-629-7403.

Help for veterans and brain injury survivors: Support groups, resources and speakers; details at 425-776-7264.

Hetros Stepping Out: For those infected with or affected by HIV, 6:15 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Sunrise Lane, 12522 Eighth Ave. W., Everett; 425-513-8858.

Kids & Teens Standing Together: For ages 6 to 17, hosted by Providence Hospice & Home Care, class time to be determined, registration required; 425-261-4771.

Kinship Caregivers (RAPP): 6 to 8 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe; 360-794-6359. Grandparents or other relatives taking care of children can come for a free dinner, 6 p.m. Then the kids go to the Boys & Girls Club for supervised activities during meeting. We offer one-on-one assistance, activities, resource lending library, scholarships and transportation.

La Leche League: 10 a.m. second Thursdays, St. Michael's Church,1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish, 360-793-0219; 10 a.m. second Thursdays, Mountain View Presbyterian, 5115 100th St. NE, Marysville, 425-397-9757; 1 p.m. first Thursdays, Gold Bar, call for location, 360-793-2128; 6 p.m. second Mondays, Monroe Library, 360-799-1218; 9:30 a.m. third Tuesdays, 3727 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, 425-397-9757; 7 p.m. first Tuesdays, Hope Lutheran Brethren Church, 11329 23rd Drive SE, Everett; 10:30 a.m. third Mondays, Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW, 360-856-6479; help lines, 425-303-0311, 800-525-3243, www.lalecheleague.org.

La Leche Leagues: Everett group meets 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. first and third Mondays, Pregnancy Resource Center, 4310 Hoyt Ave., Everett; www.lllusa.org/web/EverettAMWA; Arlington (aka Marysville) group meets 10 a.m. to noon second Thursdays, Boys and Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington; www.lllusa.org/web/MarysvilleAMWA.

Living with stroke: 1:30 p.m. fourth Thursdays, Garden Court Retirement Community, 520 112th St. SW, Everett . Call 425-438-9080 for more information.

Men's discussion: 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW; 360-629-7403.

Meth: 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Life Changes Ministry, 2820 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-6484.

Mill Creek Senior Center support groups: 10 to 11:30 a.m. first and third Fridays, caregivers support group; 10 to 11:30 a.m. first and third Tuesdays, "Aging Well" support group; 1 to 2 p.m. second Tuesdays, "early-stage memory loss" support group; all at WSU Extension office, McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett; 425-286-1045.

Moms of Maltby: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Maltby Christian Assembly, 9322 Paradise Lake Road, Snohomish; 425-489-9898, 360-668-4180.

Mothers & More: Providing opportunities for moms to meet, support and advocate for each other through the transitions that affect their family, work and life. Most meetings second Wednesdays, Merrill Gardens Retirement Home, 14905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek, but for exact meeting dates and times, visit www.snohomishmoms.org or call 425-948-1040.

Mothers of Preschoolers: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. first and third Tuesdays, September through May, Calvary Chapel, 9428 Fourth St. SE, Lake Stevens; 425-335-4819.

Mothers of Preschoolers: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. first and third Thursdays, Northshore Christian Church, 5700 23rd Drive W., Everett; 425-347-1905.

Mothers of Preschoolers: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. first and third Thursdays, Grace Lutheran Church, 8401 Holly Drive, Everett; moms meet in the fellowship hall while children enjoy music, crafts, snacks and fun; 425-353-1852.

Mothers Without Custody: Reflections of the World monthly meetings, 7 to 9 p.m. third Thursdays, Countrywalk Apartments, 3711 164th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-745-5925.

Multiple sclerosis: Second Saturdays, Cascade Christian Reformed Church, 13908 51st Ave. NE, Marysville; 425-335-0608, 360-659-7431.

Narcotics Anonymous: 24-hour help line, 425-609-6170.

New Alzheimer's Association groups: Western and Central WA Chapter seeks people interested in forming community caregiver support groups; 800-848-7097, 206-363-5500, www.alzwa.org. Nursing moms' circle: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sno-Isle Food Co-Op, 2804 Grand Ave., Everett; 425-422-9911.

Ostomy: 7 to 9 p.m. third Wednesdays, September through June, First United Methodist Church, 3530 Colby St., Everett; 425-337-7221, 425-338-5675.

Overcomers Outreach: For all types of addictive and co-dependent behaviors, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Warm Beach Free Methodist Church, 20816 Marine Drive, Warm Beach; 360-652-6555.

Overeaters Anonymous: Meeting areas in Everett, Marysville, Snohomish, Stanwood, Burlington and Camano Island. 425-259-9123, 425-418-4097, www.seattleoa.org for times and locations.

PFLAG: Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, 7 to 9 p.m. third Mondays, First Congregational Church of Everett, 2624 Rockefeller Ave.; 360-863-8222.

Parents of children with special needs: 7 to 8:30 p.m. last Tuesdays, Family Support Center, 6330 195th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-670-8984. 7 p.m. first Mondays, Westgate Chapel, 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds; 425-775-2776.

Parents' support group: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Family Tree Apartments Community Room, 10110 19th Ave. SE, Everett. Peer support group for parents experiencing a variety of destructive behaviors of ages 11 through adult; 425-881-6738.

Parkinson's support group: 2 p.m. fourth Saturdays, Rainier Room, Providence Colby campus, 1321 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-327-9401.

Parkinson's spouse support: 2 p.m. second Mondays, Baker Room of the medical office building next to Providence Everett Colby campus; 425-338-3136.

People First: 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center, 9620 271st St. NW, Stanwood; for adults with disabilities and their families. Potluck 6 p.m. second Wednesdays; 360-629-5257.

Polio: Everett Post Polio group, 1 to 3 p.m. second Saturdays, Providence Everett Medical Center's Monte Cristo room, Pacific Campus, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett.

Prostate Cancer: 7 to 9 p.m. third Wednesdays, Cascade Room, Providence Everett Medical Center's Colby campus, Cascade Room, 1321 Colby Ave., Everett. 360-568-2548 or e-mail kristin.ratigan@cancer.org.

Relatives as parents: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. first Fridays, Family Support Center, 6330 195th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-670-8984.

Search Light Moms: 7 p.m. last Wednesdays, 12102 Fourth Ave. W., Everett; 425-512-0099, 425-314-8604, www.slmoms.com; a resource for mothers grieving the loss of a child; leader also available to meet on individual basis.

Seniors Only: 3 to 4 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, Family Support Center of South Snohomish County, 6330 195th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-670-8984, ext. 4.

Senior peer group: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe; 360-794-6359. These meetings offer respectful listening, encouragement, help in identifying problems, and a place to be yourself. All seniors are welcome.

Seniors groups: Lean on Me, 1 p.m. first Mondays, Spark in the Dark, 10 a.m. Fridays, Parkinson's disease, 1 p.m. second Wednesdays, arthritis, 1 p.m. second Thursdays, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; 425-774-5555.

Sight impaired: Spark in the Dark, 10 a.m. to noon Fridays, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; 425-774-5555, 425-742-7727.

Snohomish County Mothers of Multiples: 6:30 p.m. third Mondays, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 93020 Meadow Way, Everett. Contact Brooke, 360-435-9168; Jamie, 206-542-0249; or e-mail clubinfo@snomoms.org.

Sno-King MS: Multiple sclerosis, small group meetings 6:30 p.m., general discussion 7:30 p.m., first Tuesdays, September through June. Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds; 425-712-1804.

TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) groups: Weight loss groups in supportive surroundings with various chapters and meeting areas, 800-932-8677, www.tops.org. Everett, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Delta Baptist Church, 2901 16th St.; 425-347-1950. Everett, 6:15 p.m. weigh-in, 7 p.m. meeting, weekly, 1717 Rockefeller Ave. (Washington Oaks buidling, third floor); Teresa, 360-420-5539 or Donna, 425-293-2399. Marysville, 7 p.m. Mondays, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 7215 51st Ave. NE; 360-657-2228 or 360-658-4667. Arlington, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Olympic Place, Retirement Community, 20909 Olympic Place; 360-654-3446. Marysville, 7 p.m. Mondays, St. Philips Episcopal Church, 4312 84th St. NE.

Transitions: 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell; free social support group, 425-487-2441.

Washington breast & cervical health program: Free mammograms, diagnostic services and help in finding treatment; 800-865-3647.

Widowed Information and Consultation Services: Meetings for the newly widowed 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Meadows II, 1123 Rainier Ave., Everett; 425-252-7617; day support group 12:30 p.m. Thursdays in south county, 425-776-8073; east branch meets second Thursdays, 360-794-4894; Everett branch, 425-252-7617; children's support group, 425-261-4771.

Women for Sobriety: A self-help group for women with drinking problems, 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Cypress Way Community Church, 20610 Cypress Way, Lynnwood; 425-697-2175, 425-231-4035.

Women Helping Women: Cancer support group, 6:30 to 8 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays, Providence Everett Medical Center, Pacific Campus, 916 Pacific Ave.; 425-258-7796.

Women's peer group: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW; 360-629-7403.

Working parents: 5:30 to 7 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, Family Support Center, 6330 195th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-670-8984.

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