Support Groups

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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) 272-3900

E-mail help

If you prefer, send us a message to Agnes Vallejos, email: agnes.vallejos@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

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.
575-434-4510

Telephone Supp. Group
Call Phyllis M.
575-437-5256

Albuquerque
Early Onset Dementia
Call for Details
Gretchen S.
505-823-1554

4th Thursday      2:00pm
Early Stage Alzheimer’s disease / related dementia group
9500 Montgomery Blvd, NE Ste. 121
Sandy Skaar
505-266-4473

Bi-Lingual Telephone Support
Mary B.
505-417-7574

1st Tuesday   6:00 pm
Woodmark at Uptown
7201 Prospect Place NE
505-881-0120

1st Thursday   7:00 pm
Manzano Del Sol
Good Samaritan Village
5201 Roma NE
Mary Ann
505-262-2311 ext.143

1st Friday    10:00 am
St. Stephen’s United Methodist
4601 Juan Tabo NE
Barbara M.
505-266-4473

3rd Monday   5:00pm
Sunrise Assisted Living
4910 Tramway Ridge Dr.
Shelia Williams
505-271-4900

3rd Wednesday    6:00 pm
Atria Vista Del Rio
1620 Indian School Rd
Vanessa
505-242-3370

3rd Thursday    4:30 pm
Men’s Support Group
Heritage Home Healthcare
1700 Louisiana Blvd NE
3rd floor
Andy B. 238-0394
Joe S 265-1711x4336

3rd Friday   10:00 am
Bear Canyon Senior Ctr.
4645 Pitt NE
Barbara M.
505-266-4473

Last Tues. 6:00 pm
The Cottages
3920 Juan Tabo NE
Mary Ann
505-291-0113

Anthony Call for Details
Bilingual
Mary Helen L.
575-523-7577

Artesia 1st Thursday 1:00pm
Artesia Senior Center
202 W. Chisum
Dora F.
575-748-1207

Belen 3rd Wednesday 9:30 am
Belen Senior Center
715 S. Main St.
Barbara O.
505-916-0064

Bloomfield 2nd Thursday 10:00 am
Bloomfield Cultural Ctr
333 1st St.
Joan V.
505-326-3680

Carlsbad 2nd Wednesday 2:00 pm
Landsun Homes
1900 West Ridge Road
Barbara K
575-234-5821

Clovis
4th Tuesday 1:00 pm
Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Baxter–Curren Senior Ctr
908 Hickory Street
Roberta 575-763-0959

Farmington
2nd Thursday   1:00 pm
San Juan Reg. Hosp.
East Campus
2325 E. 30th St.
Sandy Skaar
505-326-3680


Hagerman 2nd Wednesday 10:00am
Chaves County JOY Center
500 W. Argyle St.
Dora R.
575-752-3236

Hobbs
4th Tuesday 2:00 pm
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Desert Gardens Asst Living
200 S Linam Street
Charlsa 575-393-2828

Isleta 1st and 3rd Tuesday
Call for details
Barbara O.
505-916-0094

Jemez Springs
4th Thursday   7:00 pm
Canyon Community Center
Barbara T.
575-834-7630

Las Cruces

Every Thurs. 11:30am
Stan Fulton Center 3rd Floor - NMSU Campus
Jan W. 575-522-7133

2nd Thursday   12 pm
Mira Vista Apts.
Community Room
2141 N. Solano
Potluck Lunch
Nicky P.
575-647-3868

3rd Thursday 6:00 pm
Village at Northrise
Desert Willow Bldg.
2884 N. Roadrunner Pkwy
Donna R.
575-556-6117

3rd Saturday 11:00 am
Casa de Oro
(Pot Luck Lunch)
1005 Lujan Hill Rd
Tim D. 575-650-0241

Last Friday
Villa del Sol Senior Ctr
Computer Room
Call for times
575 S. Mesquite St.
Maria E. 915-637-9337
575-589-0821

Las Vegas
2nd Thursday 1:30 pm
Alzheimer’s Assoc.
504 E. Douglas
Linda D. 505-426-9840

2nd Thursday   5:30 pm
Vida Encantada Nrsg. Ctr.
2301 Collins Drive
Linda D. 505-426-9840
Tamara S. 505-425-9362

3rd Friday 10:30 am
Alzheimer’s Assoc.
Call for details
Linda D. 505-426-9840

Los Alamos
3rd Tuesday   6:00 pm
Crossroads Bible Church
97 East Road
Vicki G.
505-662-8867
303-591-8135

4th Thursday 2- 4 pm
Alzheimer’s Café
White Rock Baptist Church
80 State Rd 4
Pat 505-662-4554

Los Lunas 1st Tuesday   9:30 am
Los Lunas Senior Center
197 Don Pasqual NW
Barbara O
505-916-0094

Pecos 2nd Tuesday 2:00 pm
Pecos Valley Medical Ctr
Hwy 50
Linda D. 505-426-9840

Portales 3rd Tuesday 3:00pm
Portales Senior Center
421 N. Industrial Drive
Dawn K
575-356-8741

Raton 2nd Wednesday 1:00 pm
Miners Colfax LTC Ctr.
900 South 6th St.
Alicia 505-445-3661
Marcus M. 505-445-8029

Rio Rancho
1st Thurs. 1:00 pm
Meadowlark Senior Ctr
4330 Meadowlark Ln SE
Michelle C
505-720-2967

3rd Monday   3:00 pm
Sandia Springs Assist. Liv.
1000 Riverview Dr.
Barbara Z.
505-892-8400

Roswell
2nd Tuesday 10:00 am
Caregiver Support Group
Chaves County JOY Ctr.
1822 N Montano
Connie C
575-623-4866

3rd Thurs 4:00 pm
Caregiver Support Group
La Villa Asst Living
2725 N Pennsylvania Ave
Justin
575-625-8426

4th Monday @ 12:00
XYZ Senior Support Grp.
First United Methodist Church
400 W Third Street
Bettie and Len
575-622-2695

Ruidoso
4th Monday 8:00 am
Senior Care Coalition Support Group
Community United Methodist Church
220 Junction Road
575-257-4170

Santa Fe
2nd Tuesday 6:00pm
Rosemont
2961 Galisteo
Jytte L.
505-466-8195 or
505-438-8464

2nd Wednesday 2-4 pm
Alzheimer’s Cafe
The Clubhouse at Casa Rufina
2323 Rufina
Jan Olsen
505-424-0577

3rd Wednesday 10:00 am
Call for details
Linda D. 505-426-9840

3rd Wednesday 2:00 pm
Open Hands
2976 Rodeo Park Dr. E
Linda D. 505-426-9840
Mary Ann F.
505-428-2320

3rd Thursday   6:00 pm
Sierra Vista
402 E. Rodeo Road
Ruth D or Velma A.
505-986-9696

4th Wednesday 11:45 am
First Presbyterian Church
208 Grant St.
Mary Y.
505-471-2400

4th Wednesday   4:00 pm
Kingston Residence of SF
2400 Legacy Court
Mary Y.
505-471-2400

Every Thursday
*Weekly Caregivers Support Group
(open to all caregivers)
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Cancer Center Education Room
St. Vincent’s Hospital
455 St. Michaels Dr.
Marla Nowak, LISW
505-913-3361

Silver City 2nd Saturday   1:00 pm
Presbyterian Church
1915 N. Swan
Ron W. 575-574-7027
Janet W. 575-538-5568

Socorro

3rd Friday   10:30am

Socorro Good Samaritan Village
1203 Hwy 60 West
Betty K. 505-266-4473

Taos
2nd Tuesday    5:00 pm
Taos Jewish Center
1335 Gusdorf
Kathleen B.
575-758-8615

3rd Tuesday
Call for time
Ancianos Senior Ctr.
601 Lovato Place
Linda D. 505-426-9840
Click here for a PDF of the above Support Time information - Current as of 10/7/2009