Support/Discussion/Activity Groups
Support/Discussion/Activity Groups
The MS Center at Swedish offers many group activities. People with MS or related diseases or caregivers are welcome. Support groups provide opportunities for those with common interests to meet. Discussion groups offer discussion about particular topics of interest to the group.
MS Care Partner Support Group
A support group for those with MS and caregivers. This group is co-sponsored by the National MS Society
Date: 3rd Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8:30PM
Location: Mother Joseph Room (Next to cafeteria, 1st floor)
Cherry Hill Campus, 1600 block of East Jefferson St., Seattle
Cost: Free
Registration: Not required
Contact: 206-320-2200 for more information
Leader: John Daughters, Elaine Eigeman
Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis Speaker Series
Monthly talks by regional experts on topics of interest to people with MS in the setting of a MS discussion group.
Date: 3rd Friday of every month, 12:30-3:30PM
Location: SNI Conference Room
James Tower, 5th Floor
550 - 17th Avenue, Seattle
Cost: Free
Registration: Not required
Contact: 206-320-2200 for more information
Leader: Maria Cote
LGBT MS Connection
A multiple sclerosis support group for people in the lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender community. Partners and care providers are also welcome. A safe environment to express concerns, frustrations and the impact of MS on your life or on that of a loved one. A place to talk openly. Co-sponsored by the National MS Society.
Date: Tuesdays for 8 consecutive weeks, several times a year, 6:30-8:30PM
Location: Education and Conference Center
James Tower, 1st Floor
550 - 17th Avenue, Seattle
Cost: Billed to insurance
Registration: Not required
Contact: 206-320-2200 for more information
Leader: Shelly Henry
MS Psychology Group
Learn practical coping skills to improve functioning, self-confidence and acceptance of changes.
Date: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, 1:00-3:00PM
Location: SNI Conference Room
James Tower, 5th Floor
550 - 17th Avenue, Seattle
Cost: Free
Registration: Required
Contact: 206-320-2200 for more information
Leader: Michelle Toshima, PhD and Bobbie Severson, ARNP
