We're here for you along with dozens of local and national organizations trained specifically for your needs.
ADVANCE PLANNING
Documents OrganizerVolunteer Hospice encourages you to do advance care planning to avoid unnecessary stress for your family and loved ones. This document organizer is one step in that direction. |
Washington Law HelpFree legal information and self-help materials that provide information about non-criminal legal problems affecting low-income people in Washington State. |
AGING
 Volunteer assistance with shopping, minor home repairs, yard work, transportation, etc. for income-eligible seniors and disabled individuals. 360-417-5640 |
 Contracted with Clallam Transit, ADA services for persons 80 years or older and qualified disabled individuals. Download applications from website. Office hours; Mon-Sat 8 AM-4 PM. 360-452-4511 |
 Ecumenical Christian Helping Hands Organization. Volunteers helping elderly, disabled and low income residents of East Jefferson county live independently. Port Townsend 360-379-3246 |
Long Term Care in WashingtonLong Term Care: this is Washington state's DSHS website pages on long term care in the home or at a facility. The information is written in small bites and links to additional pages. |
 This website helps people understand the eligibility requirements to apply for Medicaid Long Term Care in Washington. https://www.medicaidlongtermcare.org/eligibility/washington/ |
 The SHiBA program is for people needing information about their Medicare/Medicaid health insurance. 360-417-8555 |
 Encore! is an Adult Social Daycare Program for vulnerable adults and seniors with functional disabilities. It provides a friendly and safe site, an opportunity to socialize, respite for caregivers, nutritious meals, and opportunities to learn new skills. Port Angeles 360-452-4726 Forks 360-374-6193 Home Delivered Meals - Meals on Wheels Port Angeles 360-457-8921 |
 Single entry-point for senior information and assistance for Grays Harbor, Pacific, Clallam and Jefferson Counties. Sequim 360-452-3221 Forks 360-374-9496 Jefferson County 360-385-2552 |
 Leave a message with your name and number. A Medical Loan Closet volunteer will return your call and make an appointment to meet you at our Loan Closet. 360-504-0231 |
CARING FOR A LOVED ONE
Caregiver Support GroupThis group welcomes employed caregivers as well as family caregivers. This group meets on the first and third Tuesdays from 11am-noon at the Port Angeles Senior Center. This is a hybrid meeting so you can attend also by zoom.Contact Jean McDonald at 360-789-7691 or [email protected] for more details and zoom link. |
Caregiver Support ProgramThe Caregiver Support Program offers a Kinship Program and a Respite Program. The Kinship Program supports people related to a child, 18 years or younger, who is not taken care of by their own parents. The Respite Program will pay for an in-home care through an agency, albeit with a long waitlist, and offers ancillary services such as massage, counseling, supplies. Both programs have their own criteria, with screening and intake.For more information contact Fran Koski at 360-417-8549 or [email protected] |
Consumer Direct Care Network WashingtonConsumer Direct Care Network Washington, part of the Consumer Direct Care Network, is committed to providing care and support for people in their homes and communities. We are proud to bring our services to Washington and serve as the Consumer Directed Employer (CDE) for the state's Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). Our network of companies specialize in providing quality services that help individuals and families with long-term care needs or disabilities remain independent in their own homes and communities.Understanding the needs of the Clients we serve is our primary mission. From there, our established efficiencies help them remain in their homes and communities. Our success comes from years of meeting request needs and converting obstacles into achievements. We have extensive experience with Medicaid, private insurance, and supporting people who pay for their own care. |
Family Caregiver Support ProgramThe Family Caregiver Support Group is for any family caregiver of a disabled or elder adult. We welcome caregivers to share, obtain support and realize they are not alone in their caregiver journey. We support family members, friends and neighbors. Meetings are in person on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 10 AM in the KSQM Community Room, 609 W Washington St., in Sequim. There is also an online meeting on Teams (no download necessary) once a month on the 2nd Thursday of each month.Facilitator: Fran Koski 360-417-8549 or [email protected] |
 Provide referrals for in-home caregiving, transportation, medical equipment, home safety, and living choices. Assist with veterans benefits. Helps with errands, and in-home assistance. (360) 683-4307 |
 Community Options Program Entry System (COPES) is a state program that provides comprehensive care management and helps pay for personal care, home delivered meals, home health care, adult day services, respite, transportation and other services for older adults in their homes. COPES also pays for care in board and care homes and assisted living facilities. It is designed to help people who, without COPES, would need to be in nursing homes. 360-725-2300 https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/washington/medicaid-waivers/copes-waiver |
 Powerful Tools for Caregivers gives you the skills to take care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver. Six class sessions held once a week are led by experienced class leaders. Class participants are given The Caregiver Helpbook to accompany the class and provide additional caregiver resources. Schedule and registration in Sequim: Judy Cromquist 360-582-1370 or Barbara Parse 360-683-2113 Schedule and registration in Port Angeles: Lorrie Aillaud 360-460-9907 or Jean McDonald 360-789-7691 |
DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER'S
Alzheimer's Caregiver's Support GroupMeets the second Monday of each month 9:30 AM-11:30 AM at the Port Angeles Senior Center. Facilitator: Judi Briley 989-255-8399 |
Discovery Memory Care Caregivers Support GroupMeets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 3:30 PM-5:00 PMat Discovery Memory Care, 408 W. Washington St, Sequim. 360-683-7047 |
Memory CafesEvery 3rd Wednesday, 1:30-3:00 PMBig Elk Restaurant, 707 E. Washington St., Sequim Facilitators: Pam Scott, 360-461-3402, [email protected] Chelsea Aitkens, 360-912-4066, [email protected] Every First Monday , 1-2 PM Reveille Cafe 210 Battery Way, Fort Worden Port Townsend Contact Bri Buchanan, 360-417-8540 or [email protected] |
 Sequim Caregiver Support Group Presented by Alzheimer's Association Washington State and North Idaho Second Saturday of each month, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Online. Celene Van Buren 970.222.9233 |
 Tim's Place is designed to relieve the caregivers, afford them free time to run errands, take a nap, enjoy the peace and quiet or take care of business. If you would like to visit and experience Tim's Place, please contact us to schedule a free visit. Due to confidentiality and participation limitation, we are unable to accept "drop ins". Contact Rhonda Heyn, Executive Director at 360.912.3605 or [email protected] |
GRIEVING FOR A LOVED ONE
Compassionate FriendsAssist families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age and provides information to help others be supportive. Grief support group meets monthly on the 3rd Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Port Angeles.360-797-3205 |
Grief and WellnessGroup meets on Tuesdays at 2 PM at Shipley Center, 921 E. Hammond Street, Sequim. Contact Debbie McIntyre for more information at 360-640-4874. |
Grief during the holidaysA quick resource to help you through the holidays. |
GriefShare: Surviving the HolidaysWhen you are grieving a loved one's death, the holiday season can be especially painful. |
Volunteer Hospice offers grief support free of charge to anyone in the community.Click Here |