Get the emotional support you need
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.
If you prefer, call our 24-hour Helpline at 1-800-272-3900.
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What Is a Support Group?
Support groups are regularly scheduled, free gatherings of persons who are providing care for persons with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The groups are facilitated by persons trained by the Alzheimer's Association and are held throughout the state in community-based settings. The primary purpose of these groups is to provide education/knowledge about the disease and caregiver skills. The combination of education and emotional support should enable caregivers to feel better at the end of the meeting. Groups remind caregivers they are not alone, give them a chance to say what they are feeling in a supportive environment, learn new strategies and resources in the community and foster support networks. Each group has its own character and each meeting is different. It may take some time to find the right group. Be sure to contact the group leader before attending group.
The schedule of groups is listed below. Be sure to contact the group leader before attending group.
Alzheimer Specific Support groups: These groups focus exclusively on the challenges and concerns of caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder.
Support Group Listings (Updated 11/2/09)
| Cranston |
Hope Alzheimer's Center (Adult Day Care Provided) |
| East Greenwich | Law Offices of Laura Krohn Every Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m.Every Friday10:00am 398-8383 Laura Krohn |
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East Greewich Early Stage Spousal Support Group |
St. Luke's Church 1st Wednesday 6-7:30pm 447-9174 Randi Braunstein & Julie Herzlinger
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| East Providence | R.I. Mood & Memory Clinic (Adult Day Care Provided) 4th Monday 1:30 p.m. 435-8950 Holly Adams & Donna Cimini |
| Greenville | Dora C. Howard Adult Day Center 4th Wednesday 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 949-3890 Kathy Biddle |
| Johnston | Johnston Senior Center 3rd Wednesday 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. 944-3343 Ann Glew |
| Lincoln | Lincoln Senior Center 3rd Thursday 10:30 a.m. 723-3270 Lois Durkin |
| Newport | Newport Hospital 4th Thursday 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. 848-4119 Kerry Murphy, Child & Family Services |
| North Kingstown | Beechwood House 3rd Tuesday 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 268-1590 Kathleen Carland, Kathleen Rigney |
| North Providence | Salvatore Mancini Center 1st Wednesday 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 553-1031 Ext. 1095 Jennifer Kilroy |
| Pawtucket | Lachapelle Funeral Home Center for Grief & Healing 1st and 3rd Thursday 6:00-7:30 p.m. 365-7264 Christine Lachapelle-Miller |
| Pawtucket | Leon Mathieu Senior Center 3rd Tuesday 8:30 a.m. 722-3560 Ext. 352 Tracey Weeden |
| Portsmouth | Multi-Purpose Senior Center Every Tuesday 9:30 a.m. 683-4106 Judy Travis |
| Portsmouth | VNS of Newport & Bristol Counties 2nd Thursday 6:30 p.m. 682-2100 Susan Dugan, Connie Palumbo, Nicky Piermont |
| Providence | Alzheimer's Association Office, Room 506 1st Tuesday 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 421-0008, Marge Angilly & Susan Vinhateiro |
| Providence |
Jewish Family Service |
| Warren | First Baptist Church 4th Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 396-5200 Elaine Jones, M.D. and Joan Miller |
| Warwick | Odyssey Health Care 3rd Thursday 4:30-5:30 p.m. 738-1492 Rebecca Hornby & Jody Josephson |
| Westerly | Westerly Adult Day Services 2nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m. 596-1336 Karen Hawthorn |
| Woonsocket | Alternative Adult Care (Adult Day Care Provided) 1st Wednesday 10:00 a.m. 766-0516 Chris Sauro |
General Caregiver Support Groups
The groups listed below are some of those that provide support to caregivers of persons with any long-term health disorder. Many other long-term care facilities, adult day programs, assisted living facilities or senior centers may provide such groups as well.
| Coventry | Coventry Senior Center 1st Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. 822-9178 Cathy Pendola |
| South Kingstown | "The Center" at South Kingstown Senior Center 2nd Wednesday 1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 783-0960 Kathy Swink |
| Wallum Lake/Burrillville | Eleanor Slater Hospital - Zambarano Unit Last Thursday 1:00 p.m. 567-5460 Jaqueline Rambone |
