Parents Support Groups
North Sound and Other Areas
TRIP-NS currently offers three parents support groups, for the North Sound area. You can view the day and time details for them, just below...
Attending a support group can be very helpful for dealing with the daily stress, and issues of raising a special needs child. You will meet parents who are experiencing the same things that go on in your house.
A Parents Support Group can be a great source for finding resources, getting ideas for how to keep the peace in your home, and most importantly, self care for the parents. We each have our own set of issues, stress, and problems. Sometimes it can all be overwhelming, to say the least. But when you attend a support group, one thing does become incredibily clear...
You are not alone, all of us have similiar issues to deal with:
- Family and friends who can't truly understand what we are going through.
- Schools that attempt to help, but are hampered by funding, policies, and attitudes.
- Issues and conflict between siblings.
- Maintaining a career, a marriage, or relationship, amidst all the different issues involved, and appointments for your child.
I strongly suggest trying to attend a Parents Support Group, they really make a difference in your own well being. If both parents can't make it, do the switch-aroo approach. Let Mom go to this one, and then Dad goes to the next one. TRIP-NS always tries to offer daycare, as we realize that it is a big issue for getting parents to attend a Parents Support Group.
The TRIP-NS parents support groups for the North Sound are at the top of the list, and then come all the others we have been able to locate. Most of the groups can be reached by phone or email, and a few have websites. If you know of one that we haven't listed, please click on the TRIP-NS box at the bottom of this page, and send us an email. You can also use the Contact Us button in the NavBar to the left.
OK, here is the list...
TRIP Oak Harbor Parents Support Group
Oak Harbor Lutheran Church
1253 NW 2nd Ave, Oak Harbor, WA
1st Wednesday of the month
6:30-8:00 pm (Childcare available if requested in advance)
TRIP Bellingham Parents Support Group
Christ The Servant Lutheran Church
2600 Lakeway Dr, Bellingham, WA
4th Monday of the month
6:30-8:00 pm
TRIP Mount Vernon/Burlington Parents Support Group
A Common Ground Coffee House
3051 Pease Road, Burlington, WA
3rd Wednesday of the month
6:30-8:00 pm
TRIP Marysville Parents Support Group
Word of Life Lutheran Brethren Church
9028 51st Avenue NE, Marysville, WA
2nd Tuesday of each month
6:30-8:00 pm
Additional Parents Support Groups in Washington...
Sound Mental Health Parents Support Groups
Enjoy food and conversation, network with other parents for support, sharing resources and experiences and have a place to be heard and understood! There are lots of ideas for guest speakers, as well as trainings, workshops and other group activities. But we want, and need YOUR input!
To arrange for childcare, or to get additional information on any of the parents support groups listed below, please call:
Cathy Callahan-Clem, Parent Coordinator
Family Resource and Support Sound Mental Health
(206) 459-6467 OR (425) 653-4917
Send Cathy an email
1st Tuesday of the month
6:15 to 8:15 P.M. Sound Mental Health / Auburn Office
4238 Auburn Way North, Auburn 98002
*Professional childcare available (please call ahead for this service)
* We are pot lucking dinner, so please call me and tell me what youd like to bring!
2nd Tuesday of the month
11:45 A.M. to 1:15P.M Sound Mental Health / Northcreek Office
14216 N.E. 21st Street, Bellevue 98007, Room 104
*Professional childcare is not available
*Brown bag Lunch Beverages Provided
3rd Tuesday of the month
11:45 A.M. to 1:15P.M Sound Mental Health / Auburn Office
4238 Auburn Way North, Auburn 98002
*Professional childcare is not available
*Brown bag Lunch Beverages Provided
4th Wednesday of the month
11:45 A.M. to 1:15 P.M. Sound Mental Health/ Madison Office
2719 E. Madison St., Suite 200, Seattle 98112, Room 215
*There is NOT Childcare @ this meeting!
*Brown bag Lunch Beverages Provided
4th Wednesday of the month
6:30 to 8:30 P.M. Sound Mental Health *RAINBOW Creek Day Room*
14270 N.E. 21st Street, Bellevue 98007, (Enter through side door!)
*Professional childcare available (please call ahead for this service)
*We are pot lucking dinner, so please call me and tell me what youd like to bring!
Now we have the list of statewide Parents Support Groups. These groups vary in the topics that they cover. Some are of a general nature, and some deal with a specific diagnosis. If you know of a group that we don't have listed, please email us and let us know, so that we can help spread the word to other parents.
Washington Dads Statewide Network support group meeting is held every third Thursday of the month and is open to any dad (even if youre not a resident of King County.)
Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation
2704 'I' Street NE
Auburn, WA 98002
NAMI-SKAGIT SUPPORT GROUP FOR MOUNT VERNON
Skagit Valley Hospital
1415 E Kincaid Street, Mount Vernon
Fourth Tuesday of the month, 7:00-9:00 pm
email Trish Rodriguez, or call 360-540-0795
NAMI-SKAGIT SUPPORT GROUP FOR ANACORTES
Anacortes Public Library
1220 10th Street, Anacortes
Second Thursday of the month, 7:00-9:00 pm
email Trish Rodriguez, or call 360-540-0795
SOUTH SNOHOMISH COUNTY CHILDREN WITH ASPERGERS PARENT GROUP
This group meets twice monthly on the first and third Monday evenings from 7-9pm, at Family Support Center, 6330 - 195th St SW, LYNNWOOD. Guest speakers featured at the third Monday meetings. Call Pam Graham at (425) 670-8984 Ext 4# or email pgraham@lcsnw.org for more information. Visit Family Support Center for program details. Childcare available with advance notice.
SUPPORT FOR ADULTS WITH ASD WHATCOM COUNTY
The Autism Society of Washington offers a support group for people with autism spectrum disorders, Asperger's syndrome, PDD, and their families every 3rd Thursday of each month, 7 pm at the Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Pkwy, BELLINGHAM. Contact (360) 671-8699 for details.
AUTISM SUPPORT LUNCHES
This parents support group meets on the First Tuesday of the month from 11am-Noon at restaurants around Snohomish County. Enjoy lunch while chatting with other parents of children with autism. No child care; lunch is at your own expense. Contact Jamie Coonts (425) 258-2459 ext 104 or Jamie@arcsno.org
SNOHOMISH COUNTY MOTHERS NETWORK
This group meets the first Saturday of the month, 10 am-12 pm, at the Lynnwood Family Support Center, 6330 195th St SW, Lynnwood. Childcare is provided if pre-arranged. Contact Jamie Coonts at (425) 259-2459 ext 4, or Email Jamie Coonts
SNOHOMISH COUNTY SIBSHOPS
Contact Clare Schaeffer to be contacted about this year's SibShop schedule or contact The Arc of Snohomish County.
EDUCATION AND SUPPORT GROUP FOR ASPERGER'S SYNDROME
This parents support group meets the second Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8:30pm, Greenwood Senior Activity Center, 525 North 85th Street, SEATTLE. Call Karen Roe at (206) 782-2232 or email MasterCoachKarenRoe@KarenRoe.com for more information.
SOUTH KING AUTISM EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT GROUP
(Formerly Des Moines Autism Support Group)
This group meets the third Thursday of the month from 7-9 pm at Children's Therapy Center, 10811 SE Kent Kangley Road, KENT. FREE, no RSVP needed, no childcare. Email Elaine Ford at Elaine@skipkids.org or Jennifer O'Neal to be added to email list to get meeting reminders and for more information.
AS ADULT SOCIALIZING GROUP
FREE monthly group for adults on the high-end of the autism spectrum: socialize, get acquainted, have fun together. SEATTLE Contact Karen Roe at (206) 782-2232 or MasterCoachKaren@KarenRoe.com for more information.
Exceptional Families Network - Olympia
Parent network for kids with special needs (not just autism or Aspergers) This parents support group meets the third Saturday of the month, 1-4 pm, Olympia Community Center. Free childcare. Call (360) 507-0944 or Info@wyattshouse.org
MOCHA Mothers of Children with Autism Support Group
Peer support, comfort and energy for parents of children with ASD diagnosis or related issues. Email tallcedars@comcast.net to be added to the mailing list. No childcare. Call the meeting organizer for specific information about bringing a child or children.
EAST: Contact Janelle or (206) 371-5128 or Sarah or (425) 260-1190.
SOUTH: Contact Rita or Lorina or (253) 686-2335.
SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
Parent Connections typically meets the first Saturday of each month at various Eastside libraries. Email Carrie for additional information to confirm meeting dates and locations for this parents support group.
WANTED PARENT SUPPORT GROUP FOR SINGLE MOMS
Karen in Mukilteo is interested in starting a support group for moms who are raising a child (or children) with a disability alone. Contact Karen or (425) 743-9781.
Aspergers Syndrome Partners Support Group
Support group for the neurotypical spouses and life partners of people with Asperger's Syndrome. This is a community group, not directed by any health professional. Please visit the site for details on meetings times, and locations.
Kindering Center Autism Support Meetings
This parents support group is for parents of children up to age six on the autism spectrum (not just Asperger's). Meetings are the first Thursday of the month at 9 am, Kindering Center, 16120 NE 8th Street, BELLEVUE. Contact Rosanne Feder .
AUTISM SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON, KING COUNTY CHAPTER
Contact Angela Dawson or call (206) 372-0465.
PUYALLUP AUTISM SUPPORT
For more information, email ASAP (Advocating for Students with Autism in Puyallup and surrounding areas) ASAP or call (253) 262-1742. Groups meets October through June each school year.
THURSTON and MASON COUNTY ASPERGER AND AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP
This group meets the second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 pm at the Open Door Autism Clinic, 1101 Eastside Street SE, Olympia. Sponsored by the Autism Society of Washington. Please contact Patty Gee at (360) 754-2584 or Patty Gee for more information.
Autism Recovery Resources of Washington (ARROW)
An organization and parents support group for parents in Washington State who are interested in biomedical treatments for their children with autism. Join the listserv at Join the list , or contact Tami for meeting information.
Spokane Autism Support
Check out SpokaneAutism, a YahooGroup for Eastern Washington. Contact Susan Wells or call (509) 326-0559 for details.
NW CHADD EASTSIDE SUPPORT GROUP FOR ADD/ADHD
This group meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm at the Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland, 12040 NE 128th, Room TAN 101 (downstairs). Doors openat 6:30 pm. Contact (206) 622-2127 for details.
Tacoma ADHD Parent Support Group
Meets the 3rd Monday of each month from 7-9 pm in Jackson Hall in Tacoma, 314 Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Contact Jayne Carlin at jscarlin@juno.com or call (206) 230-9071 for details.
BROWNS POINT MOMS SUPPORT GROUP
This group meets on the 3rd Friday of the month at 6:30 pm at Johnny's at Fife Restaurant in FIFE. Not just autism and Asperger's, includes all disabilities. Email Susan Jackson for moreinformation.
Eastside ADHD Parent Support Group
The parents support group meets on the second Monday of the month, 7-9 pm at the conference room in the Mercer Island Fire Station, 3030-78th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040. Contact Jayne Carlin, (206) 230-9071 or Jayne Carlin . Free and open to the public.
Northwest CHADD: Seattle Support Group for ADD/ADHD
This group meets the first Wednesday of each month, September through June, 7-8:30 pm, Seattle Mental Health conference room, 1600 E Olive, SEATTLE, for more information email Gail Jackson .
Tacoma Adult ADHD Support Group
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7-9 pm, at Jackson Hall, 314 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma. Email Jayne Carlin or (206) 230-9071 for details.
Seattle Adult ADHD Support Group
Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7-9 pm, at Plaza Caf้ in the University of Washington Health Sciences Center in Seattle. Email Jayne Carlin or (206) 230-9071 for details.
Olympia Adult ADHD Support Group
Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7-9pm at St Peter Hospital Professional Building, 525 Lilly Road, Olympia. Email Jayne Carlin or (206) 230-9071 for details.
MOTHERS CIRCLE SUPPORT GROUP
Mothers Circle is a support group for moms of special needs children (0-6 yrs) that meets at Kindering Center in BELLEVUE, 16120 NE 8th St, every other Wednesday evening, 6:30-8:30pm. Onsite childcare is available for $5-10 donation. Facilitated by Rosanne Feder, MS, MFT, CCLS (425) 653-4306 or Rosanne Feder. For childcare, RSVP to Shannon Mead at Shannon Mead or call (425) 747-4004 x5434.
BRIDGES MAPLE VALLEY
This is a parents support group for families of children receiving special education in the Tahoma School district and surrounding areas. This group meets the 1st Tuesday of every month (including summer) at the Maple Valley Community Center, 22010 SE 248th Street, Maple Valley, 6:30-8 pm. Sara Lundin or call (425) 432-1366 for details.
BRIDGES NORTH THURSTON
New group for parents of children in the North Thurston School District. Email Bridges-North Thurston or call Maura Garratt at (360) 923-5666.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
DBSA Greater Seattle was formed as an independent group in 1972 and later became affiliated with the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (formerly The National DMDA), making it the oldest local chapter in the nation. The group meets twice a month and is open to all persons with depression or bipolar disorder (manic depression) and their friends and family. Other interested parties, such as students or health professionals, may attend subject to the group's approval.
EASTSIDE PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER
Our parents support group meets at the Family Resource Center Campus, Building A, Nisqually Room, 16225 NE 87th Street, Redmond. Contact Julie B at (425) 898-8900 or Julie.boulter@comcast.net for more details.
Washington State Dads Network
Our group supports fathers and families raising children with severe emotional, behavioral, developmental, and other disabilities. For more info Email WADads . Chapters in North Sound, South Sound, Vancouver and Eastern Washington.
Father's Network
Are you the father of a child with a disability? The Fathers Network was started just for you. Finally get the support you've been looking for. Call Greg Schell at (425) 747-4004 ext 4286, or email Gregg Schell
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NAMI EASTSIDE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Wide variety of support groups, conferences, classes, and more for families and individuals living with mental health challenges. 16315 NE 87th Street, Suite B-11, Redmond, (425) 885-6264 or email NAMI Eastside .
Washington State Parent to Parent Support Programs
Looking for support near you? This is a network across the state that provides support, information and education for families of children with special needs. Call (800) 821-5927 for support and resources near you.
Parent Trust Resources
Parent Trust maintains a very complete list of support groups around the state. Simply enter you city, or zip, and then choose a category from their drop down menu, and you will get a very detailed list of what support groups exist.
Seattle's Children's Play Garden
A safe, inclusive outdoor recreation space for children with physical or mental disabilities. (This is not actually a "Parents Support Group", but the chance to have your child be able to play safely in an outdoor setting, can be very difficult. Here is a place designed and built with your kids in mind. -Curtis)
LWSD PTSA SPECIAL NEEDS GROUP
Connect with other parents of kids with special needs in the Lake Washington School District. Meetings are 7-8:30pm at the LWSD Resource Center, 16250 NE 74th St, Redmond (Redmond Town Center). Call (425) 702-3200 for more information.
SEATTLE SPECIAL ED PTSA
The Seattle Special Ed PTSA is here to serve and advocate on your behalf. Please let them know which issues are of most concern to you. Contact Co-President Nancy Speer or Nancy Speer, 2401 E Lake Washington Blvd, Seattle, 98112.
EVERETT SPECIAL ED PTSA
Informational meeting for the establishment and formation of an Everett School District Special Education PTSA, Tuesday, October 2, 2007, 4:30-6:00 pm, Brunswick Majestic Bowling Lanes, 1300 164th St SW, Lynnwood. Special guests from the Seattle School District Special Education PTSA. For further questions please contact Julie Gelo at (206) 940-3843 or Julie Gelo
EDMONDS SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT GROUP
This parents support group has the intention of improving education for children with special needs. Contact Julie Hauf-Primm for details.
KING COUNTY PARENT COALITION
The King County Parent Coalition is composed of representatives from parent groups, formal or informal, and school districts in King County. They appreciate members who represent all ages, disabilities, and ethnic backgrounds. They come together to take action for those with developmental disabilities. Contact Cathy Murahashi or call (425) 643-4048, for current meeting schedule and agenda.
Sibling Support Project
The Sibling Support Project is a national effort dedicated to the life-long concerns of brothers and sisters of people who have special health, developmental, or mental health concerns.
CounselingSeattle.com
A complete alphabetical list of support groups in the Seattle-King county area. Links also go to national and international support groups as well.
Seattle Sibshops
SibShops are for siblings of people with special needs. Offered by Seattle Children's Hospital. To register, contact (206) 987-3285 or visit the site.
Eastside Sibshops
Kindering Center in Bellevue provides SibShops for ages 6-9, 3rd Saturday of the month, 9 am-Noon. Kindering Center, 16120 NE 8th Street, Bellevue. Call Rosanne at (425) 653-4306, email Rosanne Feder or visit the site for more details. Facilitated by Rosanne Feder, MS, MFT, CCLS, and Chandra Mullenix, Special Educator.
National Respite Network
Search for respite care by state and county. Services offered vary by age and health condition(s). Respite care is crucial in the family preservation process, and the care of the family, as a whole. (Please Note: This group is not endorsed or funded by the Washington State Mental Health System. You should verify caregivers training, credentials, insurance, and also tour the facility before using their services. We also recommend asking for and verifying any, and all references given.)
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