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Get the emotional support you need

We have many support groups, at various times and locations. Check to see if there is a group close to you that fits your needs.

 Benton County, WA

 Whitman County, WA
 Ferry County, WA  
 

 Bonner County, ID

 Chelan, Douglas and Okanogan County, WA  Boundary County, ID

 Lincoln County, WA
Spokane North

 Kootenai County, ID
 Spokane South  Latah County, ID
 Spokane Valley  Nez Perce County, ID
 Walla Walla, WA  

If you prefer, call our Chapter at 509.473.3390 in Spokane or 208.666.2996 in Coeur d'Alene.

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Support groups listed by county

BENTON COUNTY

TriCities Retirement Inn
2000 N. 22nd Ave., Pasco, WA 99301
3rd Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
Led by Alena Mellgren at 509.547.2466 or tricities-adm@jeaseniorliving.net

The Manor at Canyon Lakes
2802 W. 35th Ave., Kennewick, WA 99337
2nd Tuesday, 6 p.m.
Led by Cynthia Haley at 509.586.5633

CHELAN, DOUGLAS AND OKANOGAN COUNTY

Grace Church
1408 Washington St., Wenatchee, WA 98801
1st nd 3rd Tuesday 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Led by Jan Ebert at 509.782.0927

Blossom Creek
1740 Madison St., Wenatchee, WA 9801
2nd and 4th Tuesday, 10:30 to 12 p.m.
Led by Jan Ebert at 509.782.0927

Apple Springs Senior Living
1001 Senna St., Omak, WA 98841
3rd Wednesday, 1:30 p.m.
For more information call Noble Kelly at 509.422.5428 or outpost1@televar.com or Kathie Mackie at 509.422.2928

LINCOLN COUNTY

Emmanuel Lutheran Church
155 W. Cottonwood Ave., Reardan, WA 99029
2nd Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Led by April Logan at 509.435.5836

SPOKANE NORTH

Providence Adult Day Health
6018 N. Astor St., Spokane, WA 99208
2nd Monday, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Adult day care provided at no charge during group.
Led by Oscar Haupt. For more information call 509.482.2475 or email oscar.haupt2@providence.org.
(Open to all caregivers.) Daycare available on
a pre-arranged basis.

Providence Adult Day Health
6018 N. Astor St., Spokane, WA 99208
3rd Monday, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Adult day care provided at no charge during group.
Led by Oscar Haupt. For more information call 509.482.2475 or email oscar.haupt2@providence.org.
(Male caregivers only.) Daycare available on a pre-arranged basis.

Clare Bridge of Spokane
5329 W. Rifle Club Court, Spokane, WA 99208
4th Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Led by Pat Johnson and Teresa Williams, 509.323.1400

Whitworth Presbyterian Church
312 W. Hawthorne Road, Spokane, WA 99218
2nd Monday, 1 to 2:30 p.m. 
Led by Gene Engelbrecht at 509.465.1658 and Dolly Landt at 509.466.4036

SPOKANE SOUTH

First Presbyterian Church
318 S. Cedar St., Spokane, WA 99201
3rd Tuesday, 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Led by Judy Smith at 509.624.2232 and Dixie Scott at 509.624.6961

Touchmark on South Hill
2929 S. Waterford Drive, Spokane, WA 99203
2nd Thursday, 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Led by Mary Cressey at 509.321.8371 and Jack French at 509.924.0297.

SPOKANE VALLEY

Valley Hospital and Medical Center
Educational Building
12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley, WA 99216
1st Friday, 2 to 3:30 p.m. (no meeting in July)
Led by Colleen Messling at 509.924.4388

Park Place Retirement Community
601 S. Park Rd., Spokane, WA 99212
1st Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Led by Lorri Pierson at 509.922.7224. Meets in the Assisted Living Fireside Room.

Good Samaritan Village
17121 E. 8th Ave., Spokane Valley, WA 99016
1st Tuesday, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
3rd Tuesday, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Led by Jacki Schmick at 509.924.6161 Ext. 611 or jschmick@good-sam.com, Kathleen Harper at 509.924.6161 Ext. 511 or kharper@good-sam.com and Theresa Sullivan at 509.924.6161 Ext. 114 or tsulliva@good-sam.com

Guardian Angel Homes
23102 E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake, WA 99019
Last Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
Led by Joan Estudillo at 509.893.9300 or joan@gahangel.com

WALLA WALLA COUNTY

Walla Walla General Hospital
1025 S. Second Ave., Walla Walla, WA 99362
2nd and 4th Tuesday, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Room 50, off the Fountain Cafe
Led by Tamara Gordon at 509.524.4003 or tgordon@wheatlandvillage.com

Eagle Springs Specialty Care
20 SE Larch Ave., College Place, WA 99324
3rd Thursday, 10 to 11 a.m.
Led by Yvonne Webb at 509.525.6335 or ywebb@prestigecare.com

WHITMAN COUNTY

Oakesdale City Hall
105 N. 1st St., Oakesdale, WA 99158
2nd Monday, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Contact Sarah Rial or Katherine LameBull at 800.526.2273 ext. 6483 or 208.883.6483 or email sarah.rial@gritman.org
(Caregiver support; not dementia-specific)

Whitman Senior Living Community Cottage D
1285 SW Center St., Pullman, WA 99163
2nd Monday, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
4th Monday, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Contact Suzy McNeilly at 509.397.4305
(Open to all caregivers; not dementia-specific)

The Courtyard (Movie Room)
300 S. Main St., Colfax, WA 99111
1st Monday, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Contact Katie Giessen at 208.883.6486
(Caregiver support; not dementia-specific)

NORTH IDAHO GROUPS

BONNER COUNTY

Luther Park
510 Olive Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864
1st Thursday, 4:30 p.m.
Led by Kelly Hurt at 208.266.1528 and Wendy Traffie at 208.265.3557

Valley Vista Care Center
220 S. Division St., Sandpoint, ID 83864
3rd Friday, 1 p.m.
Led by Brian Casey at 208.265.4514 or bcasey@valleyvista.org and Kelly Hurt at 208.266.1528
(Caregiver support; not dementia-specific)

BOUNDARY COUNTY

Panhandle Health District
7402 Caribou St.
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
1st Thursday, 1 p.m.
Led by Jolle Wall at 208.267.2829 or jolledon@frontier.com and Carol Lucero at 208.267.5050
(Caregiver support; not dementia specific)

KOOTENAI COUNTY

Emeritus at Coeur d'Alene
205 E. Anton Ave. (off Government Way near Les Schwab), Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
1st Wednesday, 12 noon (lunch included)
Led by Mary Thomas at 208.215.0064 and Ene Gaines at 208.415.0366
(Educational support group)

Kootenai Medical Center
2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur d Alene, ID 83814
3rd Saturday, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
In Classroom #3 on the main floor
Led by Arlene Sleigh at 208.772.2542 or amvs@my180.net and Connie Clark at 208.769.9560
(Traditional support group)

The Four Seasons Assisted Living
840 E. Dalton Ave. (across from Coeur d'Alene High School), Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
4th Monday, 5:30 p.m. (light dinner included)
Led by Aline Rohde at 208.659.6719 and Arlene Sleigh at 208.772.2542
(Traditional support group)
Free respite care available during the support group session provided by The Four Seasons with a reservation. Phone 208.665.2100 in advance.

Bakery by the Lake Conference Room
Northwest Corner of 7th and Front streets (across from the public library), Coeur d'Alene, ID
3rd Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Facilitated by Jason Ball at 208.819.9220 or jball@goodneighbor.com and Stephanie Godinez at 208.765.4343.
(Early-onset dementia group)

LATAH COUNTY

Gritman Adult Day Health Center
225 E. Palouse River Dr., Moscow, ID 83843
3rd Tuesday, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
2nd Wednesday, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
(Wednesday group has respite provided.)
Contact Sarah Rial or Katherine LameBull at 800.526.2273 ext. 6483 or 208.883.6483 or email sarah.rial@gritman.org

NEZ PERCE COUNTY

Guardian Angel Homes
2421 Vineyard Ave., Lewiston, ID 83501
2nd Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m.
Led by Maggie Morrison at 208.743.6500 and Cara Snyder at 208.743.5580

 

 

 

 


 

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