Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics Support Groups
Support Groups meeting on a regular basis at Mason General Hospital are:
AARP Driver Safety (55 Alive)
Meets two consecutive days each month from 8:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Ellinor Room. Contact Don at (360) 426-0590 for current dates.
Cancer Support Group
The Cancer Support Group meets on the first Saturday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. For information call (360) 456-8266.
Childbirth Classes
Call (360) 426-0955 for current dates.
Chronic Pain Support Group
Meets every other Wednesday 1 - 3 pm at the Hospital. Times and dates may vary depending on group needs, so please call Traci for information and updates at (360) 742-6566 or go to supportgroup@care2.com
Depression Support
A 12-step group meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Contact Ron at (360) 229-9788.
Diabetes Support Group
Shelton Group meets the 3rd Thursday of the month (except July & August) from 1 - 2 p.m. in the Ellinor Room. Contact Sue at (360) 427-7332. The Allyn Group meets the 4th Thursday of the month from 1 - 2 p.m. at Port of Allyn building, unless otherwise scheduled.
F.I.E. (Fiercely Independent Elders)
Meets the 1st Friday of the month, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Washington Room. Contact Ray at (360) 898-2316.
Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics Auxiliary
Contact Mary Ann at (360) 426-6722.
Narcotics Anonymous
Meets every Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Ellinor Room. Call (360) 754-4433.
Overeaters Anonymous
Meets every Thursday, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the Pershing Room. Contact Lori at (360) 970-8249 for further information.
Prostate Cancer Awareness and Support Group for Men and Significant Others
Currently meets the last Monday of every month in the Skokomish Room from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Contact Bill at (360) 426-2486, Jim at (360) 426-0266 or Dick at (360) 427-6875 for further information.
Additional Local Area Support Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous
There are many meetings at different times and locations throughout the Mason Co. area. The Patient Resources Dept. at (360) 427-9544 has a current list on file in the office, or call (360) 352-7344, or visit http://www.area72aa.org/
Alzheimer’s Support Group (Shelton)
Meets 2nd Thursday of each month, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Alpine Way Retirement Apartments, 900 W. Alpine Way, Shelton. Contact Merridee at (360) 427-2225, extension 101.
Alzheimer’s Support Group (Allyn)
Meets 1st Wednesday of each month, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at St. Hugh's Episcopal Church, 280 W. Wheelwright St., Allyn. Contact Debra at (360) 621-1110.
Bereavement Support (Providence Sound Home Care)
Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 1:30 - 3 p.m. at Shelton Health & Rehabilitation Center. Contact Barb at (360) 493-4667 for information.
Compassionate Friends
Meets 1st Monday of each month, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Olympia. Call Alan at (360) 427-1418 day or (360) 427-1694 evening. Support group for parents who have lost children or grandchildren. Please call before attending meeting.
CPR/First Aid
A variety of classes are offered throughout the community. For further information, contact the Education Department at Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics at (360) 426-1611 ext. 3609.
Domestic Violence Support Group
Contact Turning Pointe for a prescreening appointment at (360) 432-1212 or 1-877-923-1212.
Lap-Band Seminars and Support Groups
Call (360) 412-3120 or visit www.pacsurgical.com
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
All Mothers and children birth to age 5 are welcome (childcare provided), the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at the First Baptist Church, 428 W Cota St., 9:30 – 11 a.m., September to May only. Call (360) 426-8461 for further information.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at El Sarape restaurant on Railroad Ave. in Shelton. Contact Debbie at (360) 877-6959.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Call (360) 493-6021, or the 24-hotline at (360) 866-0403.
Parenting and Babysitting Classes
Call the American Red Cross at (360) 352-8575 or visit www.rainier.redcross.org
Prostate Cancer Awareness and Support Group for Men and Significant Others
Currently meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Olympic Bakery in Spencer Lake, Shelton. Contact Bill at (360) 426-2486, Jim at (360) 426-0266 or Dick at (360) 427-6875 for further information.
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. (Free and confidential – please call for times and location.)
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.