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“When I finally met other people with hearing loss, the lights went on, fireworks exploded, and angels danced. It was like falling in love – but with a group of people, with a new awareness, and with a new me.”
Gael Hannan
Hearing loss advocate, speaker, writer and humorist
Talking with — or just listening to — other people with hearing loss or tinnitus is a powerful step toward living well with your hearing loss. Whether you join an online HOPE meeting, area chapter meeting, or local support group, getting together with people who understand and share your experiences is uplifting and empowering. And in many cases, our support meetings have led to ongoing friendships.
Virtual Support Group: Hearing Other People’s Experiences (HOPE)
First Wednesday of each month online, 4:00 – 5:15 pm
Led by our HLAA-WA HOPE Crew, these online meetings offer an opportunity to meet other people living with hearing loss and to share successes, challenges, and new knowledge and to receive support. Meetings are on Zoom, always free, captioned, and open to all, including friends and family.
HLAA-Northwest Washington
Formerly known as HLAA-Whatcom County, this chapter meets the third Saturday of each month, 9:30 – 11:30 am.
Led by a team of award-winning advocates, HLAA-Northwest Washington hosts regular meetings, partners with local leaders, and promotes hearing loops across NW Washington State. The chapter meets at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2600 Lakeway Drive, Bellingham, Washington. Social time starts at 9:30 am, and the meeting is 10:00 – 11:30 am.
Renton Support Group
Second Friday, September thru June, 1:00 pm
Led by HLAA-WA Secretary, Glenda Philio, the Renton Support Group provides camaraderie, information, and support. In-person meetings are held at the Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Highway, in Renton, Washington. There are no meetings in July or August.
Panorama Support Group
Zoom and in-person meetings year round in the Lower Level of the Quinault Building at Panorama Continuing Care and Retirement Community in Lacey.
Led by HLAA-WA Board Director Carolyn Odio, this hearing loss group meets at Panorama Continuing Care Retirement Community in Lacey, Washington. Click on the Email above to ask to be added to the hearing loss mailing list to receive information on the meetings.
Download Panorama’s resource documents: A-Z Hearing Loss Directory; Hearing Loss Journey Where Do I Start?; Panorama Resources.
Hear Together: Parents & Caregivers of Children with Hearing Loss Support Group
This national support group meets online on the third Wednesday of the month from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Pacific time. Captioned and free.
Hear Together is HLAA’s National Support Group for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Hearing Loss. Led by a speech-language pathologist and an audiologist, this virtual national parents’ support group is designed to connect families and provide resources and support.
Support Online and Across the Country
For hearing loss support groups and meetings beyond Washington State, including some online (virtual) options, check out the HLAA Groups.io calendar by clicking below.
Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting (HLAA)
This group meets the third Tuesday of the month at 5:00 pm Pacific time.
If you’re a veteran with hearing loss, you don’t have to face it alone. This national online chapter is dedicated to veterans with hearing loss. Caretakers and family members of veterans are welcome to attend.
This is a fact: you will do better in your life with hearing loss if you, even once, make that connection with others living with hearing loss. Do it.
~ Gael Hannan
Hearing loss advocate, speaker, writer, humorist