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Get the emotional support you need - Helplines

The Alzheimer's Association Helpline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in 140 languages. Our staff is highly trained and knowledgeable about all aspects of Alzheimer’s disease. Call us if you have questions about:

·       Alzheimer’s disease or memory loss, medications and treatment options, brain health and care options

·       How the Association can help you

·       Caregiving tips and respite care options

·       Services available in your community and referrals

You can also call us for emotional support –– as often as you need. We know that living with Alzheimer’s can be overwhelming at times. Remember, we are here for you –– all day, every day. Help is available 24 hours a day at 800-272-3900.

If you prefer, you can call the New Mexico Chapter — (505) 266-4473 or statewide (800) 777-8155

E-mail help

If you prefer, send us a message at Betty Kuehne, email: betty.kuehne@alz.org
We check the e-mail box daily and will respond to your inquiry within 24 hours.

Care consultation

Our professional staff is dedicated to helping people navigate through the difficult decisions and uncertainties people with Alzheimer’s and their families face at every stage of the disease. We can provide care consultation services to you by telephone, e-mail or in person. These include:

·       Assessment of needs

·       Assistance with planning and problem solving

·       Supportive listening

Contact us for more information:

Phone: 1.800.272.3900

Message boards

The Alzheimer’s Association message boards and chat rooms provide an online community for persons with Alzheimer's, caregivers and care providers. Our message boards have thousands of registered members from around the United States and thousands more who refer to the stories and information that is available 24 hours a day.

Join the Alzheimer’s Association online community.

Support groups listed by city

Alamogordo

2nd Tuesday @ 6:30 PM
Casa Arena Blanca
Nursing Center
205 Moonglow
Linda S. 434-4510

4th Thursday @1:00 PM
Alamogordo Senior Center
2201 Puerto Rico Ave
Phyllis M. 437-5256

Albuquerque

Men’s Support Group
3rd Thursday @4:30
Heritage Home Healthcare
1700 Louisiana Blvd NE
Andy B. 238-0394
Peter T. 795-4622

Early Onset/Dementia
Call for Details
Monthly Sunday Afternoon
In Sandia Heights
Gretchen S. 823-1554

1st Tuesday @ 7:00 PM
Woodmark at Uptown
7201 Prospect Place NE
Pat M 881-0120
1st Thursday @ 7:00 PM
Manzano del Sol
Good Samaritan Village
5201 Roma NE
Jane R. 262-2311, ext. 143

1st Friday at 10:00 AM
St Stephen’s United Methodist
4601 Juan Tabo NE
Barbara M. 266-4473
3rd Friday at 10:00 AM
Bear Canyon
4645 Pitt NE
Barbara M. 266-4473

4th Saturday 1:00 PM
Erna Ferguson Library
Community Room
3700 San Mateo Blvd. NE
Virginia/Betty 294-7969

3rd Monday @ 5:30 PM
Sunrise Assisted Living
4910 Tramway Ridge Dr.NE
Vanessa J. 271-4900

2nd Wednesday @ 7:00 PM
The Cottages
3920 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE
Melissa S. 291-0113

3rd Tuesday @6:30-7:30
Bi-Lingual support group
Cornucopia Adult Day Care
2002 Bridge Blvd. SW
Mary B. 417-7574

4th Wednesday 6PM
Wells Park Community Center
500 Mountain Rd. NW
Betty K. 266-4473

Anthony

Call for Details
Bi-lingual
Mary Helen L. 523-7577

Bloomfield

2nd Thursday @ 10:00 AM
Bloomfield Cultural Ctr.
Behind Bloomfield Senior Ctr.
Joan V. 326-3680

Carlsbad

2nd Wednesday @ 2:00 PM
Landsun Homes
1900 West Ridge Road
Barbara K. 234-5821

Clayton

4th Tuesday @ 7:00 PM
Clayton Housing Authority
Second & Aspen
Judy L 374-8778
co: Fran S 374-3741

Deming

4th Wednesday @11:00 AM
Deming Senior Center
800 S. Granite
Barbara B. 546-8823

Farmington

2nd Tuesday @ 6:00 PM
San Juan Reg. Hosp. S. Campus
30th Street
Joan V. 326-3680

Hobbs

3rd Tuesday @ 12:00noon
Hobbs Healthcare
5715 Lovington Highway
Mickey B. 392-6845

1st Wednesday @ 12:00noon
Lea County Good Samaritan
1701 N. Turner
Donald I. 393-3156

Jemez Springs

Please Call for Details
266-4473

Las Cruces

3rd Thursday @6:00 PM
Village at Northrise
Desert Willows Bldg.
2884 N. Roadrunner Parkway
Donna R. 556-6117

2nd Thursday @12 noon
Mira Vista Villas
Community Room
2141 N. Solano
Mary L.

4th Monday @6:00 PM
U.T. Good Samaritan Village
3011 Buena Vida Circle
Oasis Room
Kathy B. 524-9808
Nora B. 556-2173

1st Tuesday @12noon
Heritage Assisted Living
Community
854 Lettuce Lane
Alaina J. 525-9215

Las Vegas

*Mondays @ 1:30 Noon
Alzheimer’s Office
504 Douglas
Linda D. 426-9840

*2nd Thursday @5:30 pm
Vida Encantada
Nursing Center
2301 Collins Drive
Linda D. 426-9840
Mabel G. 425-9362

Los Alamos

*3rd Tuesday @ 6:00 PM
Crossroads Bible Church
97 East Road
Vicki G. 661-0060

Raton

*2nd Tuesday 12:00 PM
Miners Colfax LT Hospital
200 Hospital Drive
Alicia 445-3661

Rio Rancho

3rd Monday @ 3:00 PM
Sandia Springs Asst. Living
1000 Riverview Dr
Rio Rancho
Tamiku T. 892-8400

Roswell

3rd Thursday @1:00 PM
Villa Del Rey Retirement &
Assisted Living
2801 N. Kentucky
Brenda T. 622-1656

Santa Fe

1st Monday @ 1:30 PM
Mi Casa Bonita
10 Camino de Vaca
Jan O. 424-0577

2nd Tuesday @ 6:30 pm
Rosemont Asst. Living
2961 Galisteo
Jytte L. 466-8195 or
438-8464

3rd Thursday @ 6:00 PM
Sierra Vista
402 E Rodeo Road
Ruth D. 986-9696
and Velma A.

4th Wednesday @11:45am
First Presbyterian Church
208 Grant St.
Denise S. 690-8437

4th Wednesday @4:00PM
Kingston Residence of SF
2400 Legacy Court
Mary Y. 471-2400

Silver City

3rd Saturday @ 1:00 PM
Presbyterian Church
1915 N. Swan
Jack M. 388-2236

* Taos

2nd Tuesday @ 5:00 pm
Taos Jewish Center
1335 Gusdorf Road
Kathleen B. 758-8615

Taylor Ranch

4th Thursday @ 6:30 pm
Taylor Ranch Community Center
Sharon Miles 768-6006

 

* Indicates monthly Educational Program

Revised as of 9/22/2007