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Get the emotional support you need
Support groups are small discussion groups for caregivers, family members and friends of people with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. These groups provide participants with an opportunity to discuss caregiving challenges and share helpful tips, while receiving support from others who are in similar situations. We have many support groups, at various times and locations. Check to see if there is a group close to you that fits your needs. Call our 24-hour Helpline at 1.800.272.3900.
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Support groups listed by State and County
Ohio
Kentucky
All affiliated support groups within the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Cincinnati Chapter territory meet monthly. Call the Helpline at 513-721-4284 or 1-800-272-3900 for the most current information. These groups are led by volunteer facilitators (family members or professionals) who donate their time to support caregivers affected by a dementing illness. The Greater Cincinnati Chapter does not endorse any specific organization, facility, product or person. Various programs and services are funded in part by the Ohio Department of Aging through the Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio and the Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. All services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, or ancestry.
Ohio:
ADAMS COUNTY
Adams County Regional Medical Center
230 Medical Center Drive
Seaman, OH
Last Thursday of the month, 6:00–7:30 p.m.
♦ Adams County Medical Center offers supervised care and activities
for individuals with dementia during the family support meeting.
BROWN COUNTY
Brown County Hospital
(Private dining room off the cafeteria)
425 Home Street
Georgetown, OH
3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:00–7:30 p.m.
BUTLER COUNTY
East Butler County YMCA
6645 Morris Road
Hamilton, OH
2nd Monday of the month, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
• Early-onset issues are also addressed in this group.
Oxford Presbyterian Church
101 N. Main Street
Oxford, OH
**3rd Sunday of the month, 3:00–4:30 p.m.
**The Oxford support group will not meet in May, but will resume its usual meeting schedule in June.
Senior Citizens, Inc. of Hamilton
140 Ross Avenue
Hamilton, OH
2nd Thursday of the month, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
CLINTON COUNTY
Cape May Retirement Village, in the Community Room
175 Cape May Drive
Wilmington, OH
1st Tuesday of the month, 3:30–5:00 p.m.
HAMILTON COUNTY
*Early-Onset Support Group
Alzheimer’s Association
644 Linn Street, Suite 1026
Cincinnati, OH (Queensgate)
2nd Thursday of the month, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
*For family caregivers of persons diagnosed with dementia under age 65.
*NEW African-American Caregiver Support Group
Bethel Baptist Church
212 Alms Place
Cincinnati, OH 45206 (Walnut Hills)
*First meeting to be held on Monday, June 16, 2008 from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
This group will meet regularly on the 3rd Monday of each month, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Church of the Savior, in the Parlor
8005 Pfeiffer Road
Cincinnati, OH (Montgomery)
2nd Monday of the month, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Green Township Library
6525 Bridgetown Road
Cincinnati, OH (Western Hills)
3rd Thursday of the month, 6:00–730 p.m.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, in the Guadalupe Room
7820 Beechmont Avenue
Cincinnati, OH (Anderson Township)
3rd Wednesday of the month, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Mercy-Franciscan Hospital/Mt. Airy
2446 Kipling Avenue
Cincinnati, OH (Mt. Airy)
2nd Sunday of the month, 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Twin Lakes at Montgomery, in the McKinley Place Chapel
*Spousal Support Group
9840 Montgomery Road
Cincinnati, OH (Montgomery)
2nd Wednesday of the month, 3:00–4:30 p.m.
*For spouses of persons diagnosed with dementia
Twin Towers Adult Day Stay
5343 Hamilton Avenue
Cincinnati, OH (College Hill)
3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
♦ Facility offers supervised care for individuals with dementia during meeting time.
HIGHLAND COUNTY
Highland District Hospital
1275 N. High Street
Hillsboro, OH
3rd Monday of the month, 5:00–6:30 p.m.
JACKSON COUNTY
Holzer Medical Center
500 Burlington Road
Jackson, OH
4th Thursday of the month (except November), 6:00–7:30 p.m.
VINTON COUNTY
Twin Maples Nursing Home
31054 State Route 93
McArthur, OH
1st Tuesday of the month, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
WARREN COUNTY
Otterbein Retirement Community, Phillippi Meeting Room
585 N. State Route 741
Lebanon, OH
1st Thursday of the month, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Kentucky:
BOONE COUNTY
St. Luke Hospital-West
7380 Turfway Road
Florence, KY
4th Thursday of the month, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
♦ Activities staff provides supervised care for individuals with dementia during meeting time. Call Wendy at 859-572-3211 for details.
CAMPBELL COUNTY
St. Luke Hospital-East, 4th Floor Education Classroom
85 N. Grand Avenue
Fort Thomas, KY
3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
♦ Activities staff provides supervised care for individuals with dementia during meeting time. Call Elaine at 859-572-3172 for details.
CARROLL COUNTY
Carroll County Extension Office
500 Floyd Drive
Carrollton, KY
1st Tuesday of the month, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Various programs and services of the Alzheimer's Association are funded in part by the Ohio Department of Aging through the Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio and the Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. All services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, or ancestry.
