Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics Support Groups
Please note: While Mason General Hospital under construction, the meeting room may change. Please call the contact person listed for meeting room location.
Support Groups meeting on a regular basis at Mason General Hospital are:
Childbirth Classes
Call (360) 426-0955 for current dates and times.
Diabetes Support Group
Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month (except July & August) from 1 -2 p.m. In Allyn, the group meets the 4th Thursday of the month from 1 - 2 p.m. Contact Sue at (360) 427-7332.
Mason General Hospital Auxilary
Contact Sue at (360) 426-7606
Narcotics Anonymous
Meets every Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m. Call (360) 754-4433 for more information.
Prostate Cancer Awareness and Support Group for Men and Significant Others
Meets the last Monday of the month from 7 - 8:30 p.m., and the 2nd Tuesday of the month at Olympic Bakery at Spencer Lake from 10 - 11:30 a.m. Contact Bill at (360) 426-2486 for further information.
Additional Local Area Support Groups
AARP
Classes meet at different times and locations in Mason County. Visit www.aarpdriversafety.org for current classes.
Alcoholics Anonymous
There are many meetings at different times and locations throughout the Mason County area. The Patient Resources Dept. at (360)-427-9544 has a current list on file, or call (360) 352-7344, or visit http://www.area72aa.org
Alzheimer’s Support Group (Shelton)
Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month from 11 -1 p.m. at Alpine Way Continuing Care Community, 900 W. Alpine Way. Contact Merridee at (360) 427-2225, ext. 101
Bereavement Support (Providence Sound Home Care)
Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 1:30 - 3 p.m. at Shelton Health and Rehabilitation Center. Contact Barb at (360) 493-4667
Cancer Support Group
Meets the 2nd Sunday of the month from 10 - 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 1212 Connection St, Shelton. Contact Faith Lutheran Church at (360) 426-8611.
CPR/First Aid
A variety of classes are offered throughout the community. For further information, please contact the Education Department at Mason General Hospital at (360) 426-1611 ext. 3609
Domestic Violence Support Group
Contact Turning Pointe for a prescreening appointment at (360) 432-1212 or (877) 923-1212
Fiercely Independent Elders
Contact Jean Moore at (360) 898-2474 for more information.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
All mothers and children from birth to age 5 are welcome (child care provided). Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at First Baptist Church, 428 W Cota St., Shelton from 9:30 – 11 a.m., Sept. - May only. Call (360) 426-8461 for further information.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Call (360) 493-6021 or the 24-hour hotline (360) 866-0403
Parenting and Babysitting Classes
Contact the American Red Cross at (360) 352-8575 or visit www.rainier.redcross.org
Parkinson's Support Group
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the Shelton Library from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Contact Rebecca at (360) 426-6194.
Reach to Recovery
Call The American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 for a referral.
Teen Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group
Call Margaret at (360) 426-6925 to sign up, or Shelton High School Counselor’s Office at (360) 426-4471 (free and confidential).
Further Information
The Patient Resources Department at Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics has information on many more support and self-help groups in the Mason and Thurston areas. Call (360) 427-9544 with inquiries.
The Crisis Clinic also has a comprehensive listing of services available. Call (360) 586-2800.

