Welcome to Lifespan Respite WA

Featured Organization: The Here and Now Project

The Here and Now Project’s mission is to connect and empower the paralysis community in the Pacific Northwest. “Through private support groups, community activities and larger annual gatherings, we have built a fellowship who encourage and inspire each other to ‘Do Life’ in the here and now.” Visit their website for information about private support meetings which include time at each meeting for families and spouses and where ‘real life solutions’ are found. Here Now Next is their youth-to-adult peer support program for individuals transitioning to adulthood. Their members devote time to having a good time: “Barbeques, potlucks, laser shows, hikes, bowling, dancing, indoor skydiving, and more.”  Email them at info@hereandnowprojectr.org or call 253-880-5634.

Featured Resources:

Aging Network Services and Supports for Kin/Grandfamily Caregivers

WA State Kinship Navigators Contact List

Meetings:

Lifespan Respite Coalition Meeting Dates, News, Minutes and Resources

Next meeting 1:30 PM, January 25, 2024

Sign up on Coalition page.

Do you need mental health support right now?

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or Text 988, or chat 988lifeline.org.

SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.