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Living Well Washington (Chronic Disease Self-Management)

Washington State Department of Health

Living Well Washington is the state portal for Stanford-developed Chronic Disease Self-Management Education programs (CDSME), including the general CDSMP, Diabetes Self-Management Program, Chronic Pain Self-Management Program, and tomando control de su salud (Spanish). Each is a six-week small-group workshop led by trained leaders (often peer leaders living with chronic conditions themselves). Topics include medication management, healthy eating, exercise, communication with providers, fatigue and sleep, and coping with difficult emotions. The program is recognized by the CDC and ACL as evidence-based.

Who qualifies

Open to adults living with one or more chronic health conditions, and their family caregivers. No diagnosis verification.

What it covers

Better confidence managing your conditions day to day, fewer symptoms, fewer ER visits in studies, and a peer group going through similar things.

Cost

Free at most Washington sites. Some require senior center membership.

How to apply

Search the Washington Community Connections directory for a Chronic Disease Self-Management class near you, or contact your local AAA. The dedicated Living Well Washington portal was retired and the CCWA directory is the working state class locator.

Where to get this in Washington

3 organizations deliver this program. Coverage varies, so check the area each one serves.

  • Aging & Long Term Care of Southeast Washington(509) 965-0105

    Council-of-governments AAA covering eight southeast Washington counties; one call connects callers to information & referral, case management, nutrition, caregiver support, and Medicaid in-home care.

  • Homage Senior Services(425) 513-1900

    Snohomish County nonprofit (formerly Senior Services of Snohomish County) providing Meals on Wheels, senior dining, transportation, minor home repair, mental health services, dementia support, and Senior Companion / Foster Grandparent volunteer programs. Call 800-422-2024 or 425-513-1900.

  • Seattle/King County Aging & Disability Services(206) 684-0660

    Seattle Human Services division that serves as the AAA for King County. Runs Community Living Connections for aging/disability help and administers caregiver support, healthy aging, and age-friendly programs.

Visit the website
ccwa.doh.wa.gov/search?query=LH-2700.1540&query_label=Chronic+Disease+Self+Management+Programs&query_type=taxonomy

Source ccwa.doh.wa.gov/search?query=LH-2700.1540&query_label=Chronic+Disease+Self+Manag