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Get the Emotional Support You Need
We have many support groups, meeting at various times and locations. Check to see if there is a group close to you that fits your needs. Judy Budlong is our support group coordinator. Please contact her if you need more information regarding support groups. Check out our topic schedule.
Printable support group listing
If you prefer, call our 24-hour Helpline — 1.800.272.3900.
Telephone Support Group
The Alzheimer’s Association – North Central Texas Chapter is now offering a telephone support group for individuals providing care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. The telephone support group is designed to provide the caregiver opportunities for sharing, education, and support through a telephone conference. Telephone support group participants and a telephone support group facilitator connect with each other for one-hour sessions twice per month. Read the informational flyer here. Space is limited and participants will be added as a slot is available.
For further information please contact Judy Budlong at 817.336.4949 or 800.272.3900.
Spanish Speaking Support Group - "Cuidadores Unidos"
We are pleased to provide a Spanish Speaking Support Group, "Cuidadores Unidos." In our on-going effort to provide services as needs arise or change, this group will now meet on the 1st Wednesday of the month at the Northside Inter-Church Agency. The Agency is located at 1600 Circle Park Blvd in Fort Worth. Please contact Alberto Robles at 817.336.4949 or 800.272.3900 for further information or view the
informational flyer.
Caregiver Social Group
If you are the caregiver of an Alzheimer’s patient, you are invited to be a part of a special social/activity group. This group offers an opportunity for friendship from those who understand your situation, as well as an opportunity for outings you might be hesitant to take on your own.
Our caregiver social group meets on the second Wednesday of each month for lunch at a variety of locations throughout the area. For more information, please contact Victoria Love at 817.737.4053, e-mail us or call the Fort Worth Office at 817.336.4949 or 800.272.3900.
Connect with Others Online
The Alzheimer’s Association message boards and chat rooms provide a virtual 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.
Upcoming Topics
Every month, support groups discuss a variety of topics affecting care-givers as well as care-receivers.
Our scheduled 2011-2012 topics are:
| 2011 | ||
| October | What you need to know about Legal Issues | |
| November | Caregiver Stress and Holiday Concerns | |
| December | Caregiver Stress and Holiday Concerns | |
| 2012 | ||
| January | Daily Activities and the Person with Dementia | |
| February | Daily Activities and the Person with Dementia | |
| March | Planning for Future Financial Challenges | |
| April | Planning for Future Financial Challenges | |
| May | Safety Concerns: Wandering | |
| June | Safety Concerns: Wandering | |
| July | Interacting with a Person with Dementia | |
| August | Interacting with a Person with Dementia |
Support Groups Listed by County
Printable support group list
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Clifton |
3rd Tuesday | |
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| Brown |
Brownwood Please call for location and meeting time |
Mindy Bannister 325.672.2907 |
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| Coleman |
Coleman |
4th Thursday 6:30 p.m. Sylvia Molina 325.625.4157 |
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| Erath | Stephenville 334 West Green Street First Baptist Church of Stephenville (Stephenville Support Group) |
3rd Thursday 3:00 p.m. Chaplain Weldon Branham 254.918.7420 |
| Haskell | Haskell 101 S. Avenue D Haskell County Extension Office |
4th Monday 3:00 p.m. Jane Rowan 940.864.2546 |
| Hill |
Whitney |
1st Wednesday 10:30 a.m. Tricia White 254.458.6560 |
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| Hood |
Granbury |
1st Monday 10:00 a.m. Evelyn Guerin 817.326.2355 |
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| Johnson | Keene 523 S. Old Betsy Rd. The Gardens of Chisholm Trail (Alzheimer's Family Support Group) |
1st Thursday 7:00 p.m. Chaplain Larry Schneider 817.517.7336 |
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| Limestone | Groesbeck 1025 W. Yeagua St Windsor Healthcare (Limestone Alzheimer's Support Group) |
4th Thursday 4:00 p.m. Donna Bridges 254.729.3366 |
| Montague | Nocona 914 Fayette Yester Years Home (Nocona Caregiver Support Group) |
3rd Tuesday 2:00 p.m. Patty Taylor 940.767.8800 |
| McLennan | Waco 1525 Columbus Ave. Columbus Avenue Church of Christ |
1st Thursday 10:00 a.m. Howard Gruetzner 254.753.7722 |
| Waco 7129 Delhi Road Crestview Church of Christ |
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Waco |
3rd Thursday 5:30 p.m. Kayleigh Cunningham 254.666.5454 | |
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| Parker | Azle 108 Denver Trail Texas Health Harris Methodist – Education Building |
2nd Thursday 6:30 p.m. Gina McCommas 817.718.8400 Marsha Ingle 817.718.8400 |
| Weatherford 1818 Martin Dr. Martin Crest of Weatherford |
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| Runnels | Ballinger 1800 N. Broadway Central Texas Nursing and Rehab (Ballinger Alzheimer's Support Group) |
2nd Thursday 7:00 p.m. Sanda Clack 325.365.2538 |
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| Shackelford | Albany 200 N. Jacobs St First United Methodist Church (Albany Alzheimer’s Family Support Group) |
1st Monday 6:00 p.m. Jim Butler 325.762.2527 |
| Somervell | Glen Rose 1021 Holden St Glen Rose Medical Center |
Last Thursday 3:00 p.m. Jo Ann Bailey 254.898.9035 Bridgett Knapp 254.897.1460 |
| Tarrant | Arlington 1501 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd. Arden Courts |
2nd Tuesday 1:00 p.m. Sherry Riley 817.635.6038 Judy Budlong 817.336.4949 |
| Arlington 5011 W. Pleasant Ridge Rd St. Barnabas United Methodist Church - Family Life Center – 2nd Floor |
3rd Monday 6:30 p.m. Judith Pickering 817.219.4127 Heather Breland 817.723.1545 | |
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Arlington |
4th Thursday 6:00 p.m. Melissa Thrum 817.909.4212 Judy Budlong 817.336.4949 | |
| Azle 108 Denver Trail Texas Health Harris Methodist – Education Building |
2nd Thursday 6:30 p.m. Gina McCommas 817.718.8400 Marsha Ingle 817.718.8400 | |
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Bedford |
3rd Thursday 6:30 p.m. Chaplain Stan Short 817.932.3851 | |
| Fort Worth 5349 Altamesa Blvd Alzheimer's Family Support Group at Bethesda Gardens Memory Care |
4th Thursday 6:30 p.m. Chaplain Stan Short 817.932.3851 | |
| Fort Worth 4501 Silver Sage Autumn Leaves of Fossil Creek |
2nd Thursday 7:15 p.m. Leon Pope (contact) 817.849.8000 Dr. Dana Turnbull (facilitator) | |
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Fort Worth |
3rd Saturday 12:00 p.m. (noon) Rev. Elsie Manning 817.534.1754 | |
| Fort Worth 800 W. 5th St. First United Methodist Church Justin Youth Building - across 5th St. from church (free patient care available) |
3rd Thursday 10:00 a.m. Judy Budlong 817.336.4949 | |
| Fort Worth 7500 Oakmont Blvd. Garden Terrace |
1st and 3rd Thursday 2:00 p.m. Guenivere Newman 817.346.8080 | |
| Fort Worth 8200 Tumbleweed Trail Horizons of Hope |
3rd Wednesday 10:30 a.m. Billie Hill 817.732.2115 | |
| Fort Worth 5100 Randol Mill Rd Lakewood Village - multi-purpose room |
3rd Monday 3:00 p.m. Myra Waldrop 817.451.8001 Robert Heil 817.496.4730 | |
| Fort Worth 522 Missouri Ave. St. Andrew's United Methodist Church |
3rd Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Minnie Kinney 817.536.3746 | |
| Fort Worth Cuidadores Unidos (Spanish-Language Support Group) 1600 Circle Park Blvd Northside Inter-Church Agency |
1st Wednesday 1:00 p.m. Theresa Govea 817.626.1102 | |
| Grapevine 2501 Heritage Ave. Autumn Leaves of Grapevine |
3rd Thursday 7:00 p.m. Judy Budlong(contact) 817.336.4949 Dr. Dana Turnbull (facilitator) | |
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Keller |
2nd Sunday 2:00 p.m. Bernadette Bierley 817.581.7461 Paulette Olson 817.788.2936 | |
| Mansfield 2281 Country Club Dr. Walnut Creek of Mansfield |
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| Richland Hills 6852 Baker Blvd. Richland Hills Baptist Church (Guidance for Guardians) |
2nd Thursday 10:00 a.m. Paul J. Davis 817.284.9245 | |
| Southlake 185 S. White Chapel Blvd. White's Chapel UMC - Adult Education Building - Room 3203 |
2nd Thursday 6:00 p.m. Beth Benson 817.494.2095 | |
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| Taylor | Abilene 301 S. Pioneer, Ste. 105 Alzheimer's Association Office (Abilene Afternoon Support Group) |
4th Tuesday 4:00 p.m. Libby Connally 325.672.2907 |
| Abilene 301 S. Pioneer, Ste. 105 Alzheimer's Association Office (Abilene Wives Support Group) |
2nd Thursday 4:00 p.m. Libby Connally 325.672.2907 | |
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| Wichita | Wichita Falls 2214 10th St. Floral Heights United Methodist Church (3rd Saturday Open Door) |
3rd Saturday 10:00 a.m. Jan Weaver 940.691.2569 Kim Caldwell 940.224.9668 |
| Wichita Falls 5100 Stone Lake Dr. (formerly Bartley Dr.) House of Hope - Community Room |
4th Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Janmarie Oakley 940.689.7208 | |
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Wichita Falls |
2nd Thursday 6:30 p.m. Mary Phelan 940.855.6846 | |
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| Wilbarger | Vernon 920 Hillcrest Dr. Wilbarger General Hospital - Classroom - 2nd floor |
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| Wise | Decatur 2000 S. FM 51 Wise Behavioral Health Services - West Campus - Board Room |
1st Thursday 7:00 p.m. Kelly Walker 940.626.1860 Angie Tyson 940.627.6888 |
| Young | Graham 1015 Cliff Drive Horizon Bay |
Last Tuesday 6:30 p.m. David Wolf 940.549.5431 Whitney Strider 940.549.8181 |
Printable support group listing
