Chronic illness
Living with Chronic Illness Support Group
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Gigi Z.
Monday, Nov 09, 2026 | 12:00pm - 01:00pm PST
Free
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About this meeting
The Living with Chronic Illness Support Group is a general support group for those living with ongoing physical health challenges. This may include chronic illness, autoimmune diseases, invisible illnesses, disabilities, rare diseases, chronic pain, etc. This program is open to adults living anywhere who live with chronic health challenges. This group now meets twice per month with the first meeting on the 2nd Monday of each month from noon-1pm PT / 3-4pm ET, facilitated by CCI MSW student, Gigi Zarzuela, and the second meeting on the 4th Monday of each month from 6:30-7:30pm PT / 9:30-10:30pm ET, facilitated by clinical social worker, Alicia Sloan, MPH, MSW, LICSW. *If you register and then cannot attend, please remove your registration to free up the space for another participant.
About the host
Gigi Zarzuela is a Master of Social Work student at the University of Washington and an intern at the Center for Chronic Illness. After more than 15 years in public education, she is excited to bring her experience supporting individuals and communities to CCI. She believes in the healing power of presence and community and is honored to contribute to a place where people feel connected and less alone.
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The Center for Chronic Illness (CCI) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization promoting well-being and decreasing isolation for those impacted by ongoing health challenges through support and education. CCI offers free, peer support groups facilitated by licensed mental health professionals and Master's level mental health interns. CCI's programs are designed to bring people together who live with different types of health challenges and diagnoses, recognizing the shared emotional experience of many who are impacted by chronic illness. Please note, because we are a Seattle-based organization, all support groups are scheduled on Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Disclaimer
The Center for Chronic Illness provides support and education for those impacted by ongoing health challenges through our professionally-facilitated peer support groups. Although the information and support provided can be psycho-educational in nature, our support groups are not counseling or therapy groups, and we are not providing healthcare services. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Participation in our facilitated peer support groups does not create a psychotherapist/patient relationship. You should always consult with a doctor and / or other health care professional for medical advice or information about diagnosis and treatment. If you are in a need of immediate medical attention or crisis support, please call 9-1-1 or the National Suicide Hotline at 1-(800) 273-8255 without delay.
To learn more about the Center for Chronic Illness, visit our website at www.thecenterforchronicillness.org or contact us with questions at info@thecenterforchronicillness.org or (425) 296-2705.
While our programs are offered free of cost, we rely on donations from members in our community to be able to continue providing these services. If you are able, please consider making a contribution.
While our programs are offered free of cost, we rely on donations from members in our community to be able to continue providing these services. If you are able, please consider making a contribution.
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