Parkinson’s LOUD® Program
Mental Health Support Group
Diabetes Support Group
Skagit Valley Hospital Speech Language Pathologist Kristin Conzo, MS, CCC-SLP and Mallory Metzger, M.S., CCC-SLP have completed the required comprehensive hands-on training and testing through LSVT Global to become certified LSVT LOUD® clinicians. LSVT LOUD® is a research-based exercise program focused on amplitude (loud voice) training for individuals with Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s disease often results in slowing of movements and decreased size of movements leaving the individual struggling with daily tasks related to communication and swallowing. The LSVT LOUD® program focuses on teaching the amount of effort needed to produce normal loudness through intensive and high-effort practice. The protocol consists of 16, one-hour sessions, four days a week for four weeks. This program is appropriate for all stages of Parkinson’s disease. Please discuss program options with your healthcare provider; a physician referral is required. For more information: LSVTGlobal.com or call 360-814-2184.
NAMI Skagit Open Support Group meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Sauk Conference Room at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon. Both family members/partners and those living with mental illness are welcome. For more information please call Marti at 360-770-5666.
If you or a loved one has diabetes, the Diabetes Support Group provides a chance to share and learn about how to manage diabetes. This group opportunity offers the chance to talk through daily challenges, share feelings and exchange nutrition tips. The Diabetes Support Group is open to people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and their family members. The Diabetes Support Group is facilitated by Karen Frost and meets from 7 to 9 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month at Skagit Valley Hospital in the Shuksan Conference Room. For more information call 360-588-4142.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES NAMI Connections Support Group
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Connections support groups are for people living with a mental illness. These groups are free, confidential, and peer led. Gain insight from hearing about the challenges and successes of others and leave knowing that you are not alone in living with a mental illness. These groups are led by NAMI-trained facilitators. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Stilly Valley Health Connections – Arlington. No registration required. For more information, please call 360-386-9918.
Family-to-Family EvidenceBased Education Program Free eight-session (one evening class per week) course for families of adults with mental illness or a brain disorder. The course focuses on helping family members understand the major mental illnesses and maintain their own well-being while providing needed support to their ill family members. This program is provided by NAMI Skagit, an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Call Marti at 360-770-5666 for more information.
Peer-to-Peer Education Program Free eight-week course for adults living with mental illness or brain disorders to help them better understand their illness and maintain and improve their recovery. NAMI Skagit provides this program at no cost. For more information, call 360-559-1509.
SUPPORT GROUPS Stroke Support Group
This caring support group for stroke survivors, their loved ones and caretakers provides up-to-date education and information. Provided by Skagit Regional Health neurologists and rehabilitation therapists. This group meets the last Friday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. in the San Juan Conference Room at Skagit Valley Hospital. No charge. For more information call 360-814-8394 or email kconzo@skagitregionalhealth.org.
updates from the state Department of Health and the CDC regarding COVID-19.
Caregiver Support Group A safe and supportive group to share and learn from other caregivers offered in Burlington. Provided by Skagit Adult Day Program. Please email, info@ skagitadultdayprogram.org or call 360-755-1235 for more information.
Scleroderma Support Group This group meets on the second Friday of the month at 11 a.m. in the Sauk Conference Room at Skagit Valley Hospital. For more information call Joyce at 360-927-5392.
Ostomy Support Group A friendly support group for people with ostomies, their friends and families. This group meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Sauk Conference Room at Skagit Valley Hospital. For more information call Cathy at 360-202-3410.
Parent Circle Parenting a baby can be tough. Parent Circle is a place parents can receive support because we talk about the challenges and changes that happen during this incredible time. Meet us in the Family Birth Center waiting room at Skagit Valley Hospital on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information call 360-428-2229.
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