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Get the emotional support you need
While traditional support groups continue to be the foundation of the chapter's services, specialty support opportunities are also available. Support groups are available for person newly diagnosed, those in an early stage or with early onset of Alzheimer's, and many other unique needs. Groups meet at a variety of times and in a variety of settings, are confidential, free, and open to the public. Check to see if there is a group close to you that fits your needs.
Caregiver Support Group Listing 4.24.13
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS – CHIPPEWA VALLEY REGION
BUFFALO COUNTY
4th Wednesday of the month at 1:00pm, Buffalo County Courthouse, 407 S. Second Street, 3rd floor, Alma Max Bachhuber: 608.685.3534
CHIPPEWA COUNTY
3rd Wednesday of the month at 3:30pm , Grace Adult Day Services, 2050 County Trunk I, Chippewa Falls Michelle Curry: 715.738.1925 / Mary Scheuermann: 715.723.9421
DUNN COUNTY
3rd Wednesday of month at 10:00am, Shirley Doane Senior Center , 1412 6th Street, Menomonie.
Lynne Shaffer: 715.231.2713
EAU CLAIRE COUNTY
Last Thursday of the month at 1:30pm, United Methodist Church Library, 337 Lake Street, Eau Claire
Paula Gibson: 715.577.3600
Third Thursday of the month at 6:30pm, Grace Adult Day Service, 2241 New Pine Drive, Altoona
Bethany Jacobson-Flieger: 715.832.8811 (call ahead for respite care)
Last Wednesday of the month at 1:30pm, Mayo Clinic Health System, Conference Room B, 1400 Bellinger Street, Eau Claire
Lisa Wells: 715.839.4750 / Cori Everson: 715.838.3418 (EARLY STAGE SUPPORT GROUP FOR PERSON WITH DEMENTIA)
Last Wednesday of the month at 1:30pm, Mayo Clinic Health System, Conference Room B, 1400 Bellinger Street, Eau Claire
Lisa Wells: 715.839.4750 / Cori Everson: 715.838.3418 (EARLY STAGE SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS)
JACKSON COUNTY
3rd Thursday of the month at 2:30pm, Black River Memorial Hospital, 711 W. Adams Street, Black River Falls
Shawn Callisto: 715.284.3662
PIERCE COUNTY
2nd Friday of the month at 9:30am, St. Bridgets Catholic Church, Westview Room, River Falls
Nancy Abrahamson: 715.381.4360 / 800.372.2333 / Donna Miller: 715.425.6588
ST. CROIX COUNTY
1st Tuesday of the month at 9:00am, New Richmond Civic Center, 156 East First Street, New Richmond
Nancy Abrahamson: 715.381.4360
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS – FOX VALLEY REGION
GREEN LAKE COUNTY
4th Thursday of the month at 1:30pm, Senior Center, 142 Water Street, Berlin
Gloria Lichtfuss: 920.294.4070 - RSVP (GENERAL SUPPORT GROUP)
MANITOWOC COUNTY
Last Wednesday of month at 6:30pm, Aging & Disability Resource Center, 4319 Expo Drive, Manitowoc
Lynn Scheinoha: 920.683.5110
3rd Thursday of the month at 2:00pm Aging & Disability Resource Center, 4319 Expo Drive, Manitowoc
Jan Lettenberger / Lynn Scheinoha: 920.683.5110
1st Tuesday of the month at 10:00am, Aging & Disability Resource Center, 4319 Expo Drive, Manitowoc
Jan Lettenberger (EARLY STAGE SUPPORT GROUP)
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY
4th Thursday of the month at 6:30pm, Good Shepherd Services, 607 E. Bronson Road, Seymour
Barbara Van Gompel: 920.833.6856 x117
2nd Monday of the month at 4:00pm, St. Paul Elder Services, Haen Community Center, 316 E. 14th Street, Kaukauna
Becky Reichelt: 920.766.6188 (CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP)
4th Thursday of the month at 11:00am, St. Paul Elder Services, Haen Community Center, 316 E. 14th Street, Kaukauna
Contact: 920.766.6188 (SPOUSAL SUPPORT GROUP)
2nd Thursday of the month at 2:30pm, St. Paul Elder Services, Haen Community Center, 316 E. 14th Street, Kaukauna
Contact: 920.766.6188 (YOUNG ONSET SUPPORT GROUP)
WAUPACA COUNTY
2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30pm, Waupaca Senior Center, 407 School Street, Waupaca
Debra Bruenner: 715.942.1437 (CAREGIVER JOURNEYGROUP)
WAUSHARA COUNTY
Call for more information Kathleen Albert: 920.727.5541
WINNEBAGO COUNTY
2nd Monday of the month at 6:00pm, Valley VNA, 1535 Lyon Drive, Neenah
Kathleen Albert: 920.727.5541
1st Thursday of the month at 1:30pm, Lutheran Homes, 225 N. Eagle Street, Oshkosh
Kim Bauer: 920.236.0700 / Jenni Zelinski: 920.232.5239
1st Wednesday of the month at 2:00pm, Menasha Public Library, 440 1st Street, Menasha
Kathleen Albert: 920.727.5541
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS – GREEN BAY REGION
BROWN COUNTY
Last Tuesday of the month, Woodside Lutheran Home, 1040 Pilgrim Way, Green Bay
Cha Yang: 920.405.3533
1st Wednesday of month at 6:00pm, Allouez Parkside Village,1901 Libal Street, Green Bay
Lorrie Ryczek: 920.430.8500
1st Monday of the month at 5:30pm, DePere Community Center, 600 Grant Street, DePere
Jean Howard: 920.366.6221
3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm , Bellin Health, Allouez Plaza, 1920 Libal Street, Green Bay
Ann Golueke: 920.432.5434
4th Wednesday of the month at 4:00pm, Harmony Café, 1660 West Mason Street, Green Bay
Gail Taylor: 920.866.9931 / Sarah Kramer: 920.593.3576 (SPOUSAL SUPPORT GROUP)
2nd Wednesday of month at 10:30am, NEW Curative, 2900 Curry Lane, Room 214B, Green Bay
Tina DeBauche: 920.593.3576 / Sarah Kramer: 920.593.3576 x4232 (SPOUSAL SUPPORT GROUP)
3rd Tuesday of the month at 3:15pm, Santa Maria Nursing Home, 430 South Clay, Green Bay
Cathy Rekitzke: 920.432.5231 / Bev Bartlett: 920.469.2110 RSVP necessary (EARLY STAGE SUPPORT GROUP)
DOOR COUNTY 4th Tuedsay of the month at 4:00pm, The Dorchester, 200 N. 7th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, 54235
Elizabeth Stuart: 920.743.6274
1st Monday of the month at 1:30pm, Meadows of Scandia , 286 Smith Drive, Sister Bay
Carrie Kostreva: 920.854.2317
KEWAUNEE COUNTY
3rd Wednesday of month at 10:00am, Luxemburg Community Center, 206 Maple Street, Luxemburg
Sara Malay: 920.388.0626 (GENERAL SUPPORT GROUP)
MARINETTE COUNTY
3rd Wednesday of month at 10:00am, Marinette Senior Center, 1803 Ludington, Marinette
Linda Llinas: 800.990.4242
3rd Wednesday of month at 10:00am, Marinette County Elderly Services, 515 Hwy 141, Crivitz
MaryJo Ruleau: 800.990.4242
3rd Monday of the month at 9:30am, Grace Ev. Lutheran Church, Minnie Street, Pembine
Kathy Schuette: facilitator
3rd Monday of the month at 6:00pm, Maryhill Manor, 501 Madison Avenue, Niagara
Bob Sauld: 800.990.4242
OCONTO COUNTY
1st Wednesday of the month at 1:30pm, The Caring Tree Adult Day Center, 512 Caldwell Avenue, Oconto Falls
Debbie Arndt: 920.846.3444x1436 ”Connecting Club of Oconto Falls”
4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm, Woodland Village, 430 Manor Drive, Suring
Penny Laun: 920.842.2191
SHAWANO COUNTY
3rd Monday of the month at 2:00pm, St. James Lutheran Church, 340 S. Andrews, Shawano
Vicki Johnson: 920.366.4893 / Jean Umland
3rd Monday of the month at 2:00pm, St. James Lutheran Church, 324 S. Andrews Street, Shawano
Vicki Johnson: 920.366.4893
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS – LA CROSSE REGION
HOUSTON COUNTY, MN
2nd Monday of the month at 12:30pm, Calendonia Care and Rehab., Caledonia Room, Caledonia, MN
Joyce Meyer / Marie Howard or / Amy Schroeder 507.725.3351
Last Tuesday of month at 5:30pm, Valley View Nursing HC & Rehabilitation, 510 E. Cedar Street, Houston, MN
Judy Munson or Ione McManimon: 507.896.3125
1st Tuesday of the month at 10:00am, Tweeten Lutheran Healthcare, 125 5th Avenue, Spring Grove, MN
Sharon Auna/Gloria Speltz: 507.498.3211
JUNEAU COUNTY
2nd Monday of the month at 1:30pm, Juneau County Adult Center, 220 E. La Crosse Street, Mauston
Heidi Randall: 608.847.9366
LA CROSSE COUNTY
2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm, North Side Community Policing Center, 713 St. James, La Crosse
Janita Larson / Call the Alzheimer’s office: 608.784.5011
1st & 3rd Tuesdays of month at 3:00pm, Village on Cass, 225 S. 24th Street, La Crosse
Chris Brown, Terry Fleming, and Art Peek: 608.791.9505
1st & 3rd Tuesdays of month at 3:00pm, Village on Cass, 225 S. 24th Street, La Crosse
Chris Brown, Terry Fleming, and Art Peek: 608.791.9505
(EARLY STAGE SUPPORT GROUP FOR PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA)
2nd Thursday of the month at 1:00pm, Lakeview Health Center, 902 E. Garland Street, West Salem
Luann Rose: 608.786.1400
VERNON COUNTY 1st Monday of the month at 4:00pm, Bethel Home,614 S. Rock Avenue, Viroqua
Pete Amrhein: 608.637.6331
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS – RHINELANDER REGION
IRON COUNTY
4th Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm, Grandview Hospital, Ironwood, MI
Geneva Smiles Garvin: 906.932.6208
LANGLADE COUNTY
3rd Tuesday of the month at 2:00pm, Holiday Inn , 2407 Neva Road, Antigo
Mary Jo Ninnemann: 715.623.2356 x2025
LINCOLN COUNTY
3rd Thursday of the month at 3:00pm, Senior Community Center, 113 S. Tomahawk Avenue, Tomahawk
For more information call 715.453.5757
ONEIDA COUNTY
3rd Thursday of the month at 1:00pm, Oneida Senior Center, 100 W. Keenan Street, Rhinelander
Julie St. Pierre: 715.362.7779 / Barb Schmelling
3rd Monday of the month at 1:00pm, Reiter Center, Three Lakes
Barbara Holtz: 715.546.3538 / Dorothy Harding: 715.546.3022
1st Thursday of the month at 1:30pm, One Penny Place, 820 Third Avenue, Woodruff
Joan Hauer: 715.356.6540
PRICE COUNTY 3rd Thursday of the month at 5:00pm, Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, Park Falls
Barbara Lofthus: 715.762.3486 “Brown Bag”
VILAS COUNTY
Call for more information Julie St. Pierre: 715.362.7779
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS – SPOONER REGION
BARRON COUNTY 2nd Tuesday of the month at Noon, Bethany Church, 35 W. Messenger Street, Rice Lake
Jill Keefer/Gloria Vaughn: 715.537.6225
BURNETT COUNTY
3rd Wednesday of the month at 4:00pm, Birchwood Manor, 24146 4th Ave., Siren
Julie Dalsveen: 715.349.5250
POLK COUNTY
Last Tuesday of the month at 1:00pm, Good Samaritan Nursing Home, 750 E Louisiana Street, St. Croix Falls
Julie Pool: 715.483.9815 / Bonnie Prazak: 715.483.0272
1st Wednesday of the month 10:00am, Amery Senior Center-Centennial Hall, 608 Harriman Avenue S., Amery
Sharlene Bellefeuille: 715.635.6601
RUSK COUNTY
3rd Thursday of the month at 3:00pm, Country Terrace of Wisconsin, 210 Shady Lane, Ladysmith
Beth Peterson: office 715.532.6993 / cell 715.456.3304
SAWYER COUNTY
2nd Tuesday of the month at 1:30pm, Hayward Senior Center, 15856W E 5th Street, Hayward
Eileen Froemel: 715.634.2024
WASHBURN COUNTY
1st & 3rd Wednesday of month at 6:00pm, Spooner Health System, Education room
Jon Bowman: 715.566.2664
1st Monday of the month at 9:00am, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner Street, Spooner
Sue Miller/Joan Smith: 715.416.2942
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS – SUPERIOR REGION
ASHLAND COUNTY
2nd Wednesday of the month at Noon, Chequamegon Clinic, 415 Ellis Avenue, Ashland
Freda Carlson: 715.392.3255
BAYFIELD COUNTY
Call Freda Carlson for more information at 715.392.3255.
DOUGLAS COUNTY
3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm, Superior Public Library,1520 Tower Avenue, Superior
Luann Teige: 715.394.3611
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS – WAUSAU REGION
CLARK COUNTY
2nd Tuesday of the month at 1:30pm, Neillsville Senior Center,602 Oak Street, Neillsville
Mary Sladich: 715.743.5144
MARATHON COUNTY
2nd Tuesday of the month at 9:00am, Aspirus Memory Clinic, Lower level, conference room, 2720 Plaza Drive, Wausau
Jennifer Pagel: 715.847.2004
3rd Tuesday of the month at 3:00pm, Aging & Disability Resource Center,1000 Lakeview Drive, Wausau
Eve Montgomery: 715.261.6062
PORTAGE COUNTY
Last Wednesday of month at 4:00pm, Family Caregiver Support Group, Lincoln Center, Stevens Point
Sue Martens: 715.346.1401 (Registration required, meal served)
2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:00pm, Lincoln Center, Stevens Point
Katrina Adsit & Kim Hopkins: 715.630.4594
TAYLOR COUNTY
4th Monday of the month at 1:30pm, Comm. on Aging in Multi-Purpose Room, 845 B East Broadway, Medford
Diane Niggemann: 715.748.1491 / Sherry Meyer: 715.748.8875
3rd Thursday of the month at 2:00pm, Rib Lake Health Center, 650 Pearl Street, Rib Lake
Tiffany Annala: 715.427.5291
WOOD COUNTY
2nd Thursday of the month at 9:30am, Centralia Center, 220 3rd Avenue S., Wisconsin Rapids
Anita Whetstone: 715.213.0400
Last Thursday of the month at 7:00pm, Marshfield Area Respite Care, 205 E. Third, Marshfield
Marilyn Seidl-Kramer: 715.384.8478 (RSVP - Monday/Tuesday/Thursday)
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