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Get the emotional support you need
Support groups are small discussion groups for family caregivers 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 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.
PLEASE NOTE: These support groups are open to family caregivers only and confidentiality is strictly maintained. The Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati does not allow attendance at these groups by community service providers, health care professionals, students or other laypersons who are not caring for a family member with Alzheimer's or dementia. Also, these support groups are not designed for people who have a diagnosis of dementia and their attendance is not advised. To learn about education/support groups for the diagnosed person, please see the "Early Stage Persons" page under the "Education" section of this web site.
Ohio:
ADAMS - BROWN COUNTY
Adams County Regional Medical Center
230 Medical Center Drive
Seaman, OH
2nd Monday of the month, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
BUTLER COUNTY
Partners in Prime
(formerly known as Senior Citizens, Inc.)
140 Ross Avenue
Hamilton, OH
2nd Thursday of the month, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Towne Boulevard Church of God,
Room 10 (enter North door)
3722 Towne Boulevard
Middletown, OH 45005
(near the border of Butler & Warren counties across from Towne Mall)
1st Tuesday of the month, 6:00–7:30 p.m.
CLINTON COUNTY
Cape May Retirement Village, in the Campus Center
175 Cape May Drive
Wilmington, OH
2nd Thursday of the month, 2:00–3:30 p.m.
GALLIA COUNTY
Holzer Medical Center – Ground Floor, Conference Rooms A, B, C
100 Jackson Pike
Gallipolis, OH
3rd Thursday of the month, 1:30–3:00 p.m.
♦ Holzer Long-term Care/Home Care offers supervised care of individuals with dementia during meeting time, but arrangements must be made in advance. Call Amber Johnson at 740-441-3406 to make a reservation.
HAMILTON COUNTY
Alzheimer’s Association Early-Onset Caregiver Group
644 Linn Street, Suite 1026
Cincinnati, OH 45203 (Queensgate)
2nd Thursday of the month, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
--For family caregivers of persons who were diagnosed with Alzheimer's or another dementia under age 60.
The Christ Hospital, Classroom 7, A Level
2139 Auburn Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219 (Mt. Auburn)
3rd Thursday of the month, 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Church of the Saviour, in the Parlor
8005 Pfeiffer Road
Cincinnati, OH 45242 (Montgomery)
2nd Monday of the month, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Green Township Library
6525 Bridgetown Road
Cincinnati, OH 45238 (Western Hills)
3rd Thursday of the month, 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, in the Guadalupe Room
7820 Beechmont Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45255 (Anderson Township)
3rd Wednesday of the month, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Mayerson Jewish Community Center
8485 Ridge Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236 (Amberly Village)
3rd Thursday, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Mercy Hospital-Mt. Airy
2446 Kipling Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45239 (Mt. Airy)
2nd Sunday of the month, 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Spousal Support Group
Twin Lakes at Montgomery, in the main building
9840 Montgomery Road
Cincinnati, OH 45242 (Montgomery)
2nd Wednesday of the month, 3:00–4:30 p.m.
--For spouses of persons diagnosed with Alzheimer's or another dementia
Twin Towers Adult Day Stay
5343 Hamilton Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45224 (College Hill)
3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
♦ Facility offers supervised care for individuals with dementia during meeting time. Call Jill Croswell at 513-853-2767 to make arrangements.
HIGHLAND COUNTY
Highland District Hospital
1275 N. High Street
Hillsboro, OH
3rd Monday of the month, 5:00–6:30 p.m.
LAWRENCE COUNTY
NEW group starting January 2012!
ResCare Home Care
415 Railroad Street
Ironton, OH 45638
2nd Tuesday of the month, 2:00–3:30pm
♦ Facility offers supervised care for individuals with dementia during meeting time, but arrangements must be made in advance. Call Shawn at 740-532-0599 to reserve a space.
SCIOTO COUNTY
United Scioto Senior Activities, Inc.
121 Market Street
Portsmouth, OH
1st Tuesday of the month, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
♦ Facility offers supervised care for individuals with dementia during meeting time, but arrangements must be made in advance. Call Jamie Williams at 740-354-3661 to reserve a space.
WARREN COUNTY
Mason Christian Village, in the Community Room
411 Western Row Road
Mason, OH 45040
1st Thursday, 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Otterbein Retirement Community, Phillippi Meeting Room
585 N. State Route 741
Lebanon, OH
1st Friday of the month, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Towne Boulevard Church of God,
Room 10 (enter North door)
3722 Towne Boulevard
Middletown, OH 45005
(near the border of Butler & Warren counties across from Towne Mall)
1st Tuesday of the month, 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Kentucky:
BOONE COUNTY
St. Elizabeth Hospital-Florence
7380 Turfway Road
Florence, KY
**4th Thursday of the month, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
♦ Activities staff can provide supervised care for individuals with dementia during meeting time, but arrangements must be made in advance. Call Elaine at 859-572-3172 to make a reservation.
**Due to the holidays, the St. Elizabeth group will not meet in November, and the December meeting is changed to Thursday, Dec. 8. The group will resume its usual meeting schedule in January.
CAMPBELL COUNTY
St. Elizabeth Hospital-Fort Thomas,
Cafe Conference Room off the cafeteria
85 N. Grand Avenue (park behind the hospital and enter through Cancer Treatment Center)
Fort Thomas, KY
2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
GRANT COUNTY
Williamstown Baptist Church
214 North Main Street
Williamstown, KY
*THIS GROUP IS TEMPORARILY DISCONTINUED EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 2011. PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK THIS SITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION.
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.
