Center for Chronic Illness

Promoting well-being and decreasing isolation for those impacted by chronic illness

Mage C.

Coordinator

(4.9)

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Angela Farrar S.

Coordinator

(5.0)

I am happy to join with CCI in helping African-American/Black people living with chronic illness to experience community support, with compassion and dignity for every group member. I am a licensed clinical social worker and clergyperson. No matter how painful life can be or how fragile they feel, people have amazing resiliency and capacity for growth. I like to empower people living with chronic illness to tap into their whole selves—body, mind, and spirit—in the process of healing.

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Bartja W.

Coordinator

(4.9)

Mindfulness, Compassion, Positive Psychology are my great passions in life and sharing these practices is an honor. I work as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Mindfulness Educator. I am a trained Teacher in Mindful Self-Compassion out of UC SanDiego's Center for Mindfulness. I have a passion for supporting people who find themselves on the margins of society on their journey from birth to death, with a focus on people living with disability, chronic and terminal illness. I have been with CCI from its beginnings. It is an honor to work with such a compassionate organization.

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Zoe F.

Coordinator

(4.9)

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Kerry H.

Coordinator

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Alicia S.

Coordinator

(4.5)

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Carissa S.

Coordinator

(4.8)

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Riley R.

Coordinator

(5.0)

Hey there! I'm Riley, recent MSW grad and craft enthusiast. I love knitting, crochet, quilting, videogames, and my dog, Koda.

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Kate W.

Coordinator

(5.0)

Hi! I am a second year Masters of Social Work (MSW) student studying at the University of Washington. I am passionate about the intersection of mental health and living with chronic conditions. I am a California native but have lived all over, including other countries! In my free time you can find me gardening, reading on my kindle or drinking too much coffee.

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Adam R.

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***If you’ve found value in these programs, please consider giving back so we can continue to offer them, free of charge, to everyone who needs them. All donations made through December 31, 2024, will be matched 1:1 up to $5,500.  The Center for Chronic Illness (CCI) is a 501(c)3 nonpro...

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.