The following support group leaders have agreed to accept telephone calls concerning Tourette Syndrome. Although all phone volunteers are well versed in TS, their comments reflect their personal background with TS and do not necessarily reflect the views of the chapter.
If you would like to start a new support group, see our home page for our contact information. If you already have or know about a Tourette Syndrome support group and would like to have it added to this page, e-mail the information to tsawashingtonchapter@yahoo.com You can also call our info line for information about the support groups: 206-621-2108.
Seattle, Washington - Northend TS Parent Support Group
Date & Time: 2nd Monday of each month
7:00 - 8:30pm
Location: Calvin Presbyterian Church
18826 Third Avenue N.W.
Shoreline, 98177
Contact: Please call Cathy at 206-546-8886 to RSVP, and also if you need directions.
Sorry, but no childcare will be provided.
Portland, Oregon/Vancouver, Washington area Support Group
Coordinator: Erin tsaoregon@yahoo.com
Date & Time: Sundays
2008: Jan 27, March 15 (Sat), May 18, July 20,
Sept 14 - picnic for families,
Oct 19, Nov 16.
Location: Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Building
2nd Floor Conference Room
1040 NW 22nd Ave
Portland, OR
Directions: Directly across from Good Samaritan Hospital on
22nd Ave NW between Lovejoy and Marshall Streets.
There are 2 parking structures that you can access
from Marshall Street just north of the medical
building. Enter the front of the building and go
up the stairs to the 2nd floor. We are in the
conference room on the left.
Tacoma, Washington Support Group
Coordinator: Kathy Martin (253) 472-4431
Or email at martin4431@msn.com
Date & Time: 2nd Saturday of each month
2:00-4:00pm
Location: Anna Lemon Wheelock Library
3722 North 26 St.
Tacoma, WA 98408.
Spokane, Washington support group
Coordinator: Mary Ingram (509) 922-0832
Or email tourettesrus@aimcomm.net
Date & Time: Second Tuesday of:
February, April, June, August, October, December
6:30-8:00pm
Location: St Luke's Rehabilitation Institute
711 S. Cowley St., Lower Level Board Room
Spokane, WA 99202
Federal Way, Washington Support Group
Coordinators:Deb Smith (253) 927-3085 (evenings)
Zita McLaughlin (253) 939-7268
Date & Time: Due to lack of regular attendance,
formally scheduled meetings have been suspended.
However, if you would like to meet,
please call the coordinators at the number above
Location: Group Health classroom
301 S. 320th, Federal Way
The classroom is through a side
door adjacent to the main entrance.