Groups

Care Coordination Services at Mason General Hospital has information on many more support and self-help groups in the Mason & Thurston County areas. Call (360) 432-7706 with inquiries. The Crisis Clinic also has a comprehensive listing of services available. Call (360) 586-2800 for 24-hour service.

A luncheon support group for Male Caregivers caring for loved ones with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s or Dementia is held every 3rd Thursday from noon to 1 pm at Alpine Way Continuing Care Community. Call (360) 426-2600 for information.

A luncheon support group for Caregivers of loved ones with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s or Dementia is held every 4th Tuesday from noon to 1 pm at Alpine Way Continuing Care Community. Call (360) 426-2600 for information.

Resources and referrals are kept current by The Crisis Clinic using the 2-1-1 Washington Information Network. To access this resource use this link: http://www.crisis-clinic.org/

A social gathering for people living with memory loss and their caregivers in an informal, safe setting for conversation, music and light snacks and drinks. We feature some great and entertaining musical talents, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere of sharing with other people who understand. This is free, except for items ordered from menu. The group meets the 4th Thursday, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Sisters Restaurant, 116 West Railroad Avenue, Shelton, WA.

Call the American Red Cross at 1-800 RED-CROSS (800-733-2767) or visit www.redcross.org/wa/tacoma.

Meets in Shelton on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1:30 to 3:00 pm (excluding holidays) at the Shelton Fire House building, 122 W. Franklin Street in Shelton. Meets at Lacey Presbyterian Church on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 10:00 to 11:30 am at 3045 Carpenter Rd. SE in Lacey. Grief support counseling for children is also available. For more information call (360) 493-4684 or 1-800-869-7062.

Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1 to 2:30 pm at the HUB Center in Belfair, and every 3rd Saturday from 10:30 am to noon at the Mustard Seed Project Center, 9016 154th Ave, KP S. For information call Debra at (360) 493-4684, or Nurse Rosie at (360) 277-8732, or call 1-800 869-7062.

Weight Watchers (WW) meets every Tuesday at the Pavilion Senior Center in Shelton. Weigh-in at 11:30 am for Meeting at 12:15. Contact Pat at (360) 229-9439.

Call the Shelton High School Counselor’s office at (360) 426-4471 during the school year. (Free and confidential).

Call the American Cancer Society at (800) 227-2345 for a referral.