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Updated March 7, 2013 **Please call designated points of contact to confirm dates and times.
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Support Groups for Alzheimer's Caregivers and Friends |
| We have many support groups, at various times and locations in southeastern Virginia. Check to see if there is a local group that fits your needs and if not, consider volunteering as a support group facilitator or co-facilitator. Contact Carol Gurioli at carol.gurioli@alz.org or 800.272.3900 with questions or to volunteer as a facilitator or co-facilitator. Training will be provided. |
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We have Alzheimer's caregiver orientation classes and educational classes available here. |
CHESAPEAKE
Support Group Type: Alzheimer's Caregiving
Chesapeake Lifestyle Ctr., 748 Battlefield Blvd.
Contact: Patricia McClain, 757.485.3017
4th Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Support Group Type: Alzheimer's Caregiving
St. Paul’s UMC, 437 Providence Road
Contact: Mary Howie, 757.543.9091, Ellen Greene, 757.717.9524
EASTERN SHORE
3rd Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
Support Group Type: Alzheimer's Caregiving
Grace United Methodist Church, 18484 Wilson Avenue, Parksley
Contact: John Kellam, 757.787.2592
HAMPTON
2nd Monday, 1 p.m.
Support Group Type: Alzheimer's Caregiving
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2150 Cunningham Drive
Contact: Judy Hutchinson & Vicki Gwynn, 757.873.0541
NEWPORT NEWS
1st Monday, 7 p.m.
Support Group Type: Alzheimer's Caregiving
2nd Presbyterian Church, 201 Menchville Road
Pamela DeYoung, 757.930.0002
1st Tuesday, 10 a.m.
Support Group Type: Alzheimer's Caregiving
Hidenwood Presbyterian Church, 414 Hiden Boulevard
Contact: Peggy H. Smith, 757.595.0068
2nd Thursday, 7 p.m.
Support Group Type: Alzheimer's Caregiving
Warwick Forest, 1004 Old Denbigh Blvd.
Contact: Randy & Mariana Rooker, 757.867.9618
2nd Friday, 10 a.m.
Support Group Type: Alzheimer's Caregiving
James River Convalescent Ctr., 540 Aberthaw Avenue
Contact: Darlene Evans, 757.595.2273
NORFOLK
4th Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.
Support Group Type: Alzheimer's Caregiving
PrimePlus, 7300 Newport Ave
Contact: Vonda Johnson, 757.625.5857
2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m.
Support Group Type: Alzheimer's Caregiving
Province Place of DePaul
6403 Granby Street
Contact: Theresa Davis & Jill Mitchell, 757.451.2400
1st Thursday, 12:45 p.m.
Support Group Type: Alzheimer's Caregiving
Alzheimer’s Association, 6350 Center Dr., Ste 102
Contact: Bob Fanning & Mary Howie, 757.459.2405
PORTSMOUTH
2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Support Group Type: Alzheimer's Caregiving
St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 4811 High Street, West
Contact: Ellen Greene, 757.484.6257
SOUTH CENTRAL
1st Tuesday, 5 p.m.
Support Group Type: Alzheimer's Caregiving
Hazelwood House, 1105 W. Danville Street, South Hill
Contact: Melissa Baird, 434.447.7661
4th Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
Support Group Type: Alzheimer's Caregiving
The Woodview, 103 Rosehill Dr., South Boston
Contact: Wendy Fuller, 434.575.7245
1st Thursday, 2 p.m.
Support Group Type: Alzheimer's Caregiving
Brookview Lodge at The Woodland, 2005 Cobb Street, Farmville
Contact: Marion Kyner, 434.392.6106
VIRGINIA BEACH
2nd Monday, Noon
Support Group Type: Alzheimer's Caregiving
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 4560 Princess Anne Road
Contact: Bob Fanning, 757.495.4211
2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Support Group Type: Alzheimer's Caregiving
Church of the Holy Family, 1279 Great Neck Road
Contact: Jim Fedor, 757.481.5702
3rd Tuesday, 11 a.m.
CHANGE!- 4 p.m. (starting in May)
Support Group Type: Alzheimer's Caregiving
Atlantic Shores Retirement, 1200 Atlantic Shores Drive
Contact: Valerie Holden, 757.716.2060
2nd Thursday, 1 p.m.
Support Group Type: Alzheimer's Caregiving
Bay Lake Retirement & Assisted Living - Cape Henry Room, 4225 Shore Drive
Contact: Lori Fletcher, 757.460.8868
WESTERN TIDEWATER
3rd Monday, 3 p.m.
Support Group Type: Alzheimer's Caregiving
Lake Prince Woods, 100 Anna Goode Way, Suffolk
Contact: Lee Rae Matthews, 757.923.5531
2nd Tuesday, 12 p.m. (March)
CHANGE! - 2nd Wednesday, 12 p.m. (starting in April)
Support Group Type: Alzheimer's Caregiving
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 400 N. High Street, Franklin
Contact: Mary Frances Newsome, 757.569.0604
2nd Tuesday, 2 p.m.
Support Group Type: Alzheimer's Caregiving
Farm Fresh Store #188, 1401 N. Main Street, Suffolk
Contact: Bill Bell, 757.539.0178
2nd Thursday, 7 p.m.
Support Group Type: Alzheimer's Caregiving
Curves, 13478 Carrollton Blvd Ste Q1, Carrollton
Contact: Martha Hunt, 757.459.2405
WILLIAMSBURG
2nd Monday, 2 p.m.
Support Group Type: Alzheimer's Caregiving
Dominion Village, 4132 Longhill Road
Contact: Shirley Steck & Shar Woods, 757.258.3444
3rd Tuesday, 11 a.m.
Support Group Type: Alzheimer's Caregiving
Williamsburg UMC, 500 Jamestown Road
Contact: Janet Dugas, 757.229.1771
2nd Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Support Group Type: Alzheimer's Caregiving
R.F. Wilkinson Family YMCA, 301 Sentara Circle, Multi. Rm
Contact: Barbara Monteith & Charlie Martino, 757.253.7595
3rd Thursday, 2:30 p.m.
Support Group Type: Alzheimer's Caregiving
Colonial Heritage Club House, 6500 Arthur Hills Drive
Contact: Joan Bender, 757.345.6974
Support Groups for Diagnosed Individuals with Alzheimer's / Dementia
EARLY MEMORY LOSS/EARLY STAGE/YOUNGER ONSET
These support groups are for people with any of the above diagnoses and their care partners. Please contact Carol Gurioli at 800.272.3900 or carol.gurioli@alz.org to schedule an interview and to obtain directions. New support groups form in different areas depending on need. Please contact Carol to let her know you are interested. Locations of support groups are based on expressed interest. Also see information on our Early Alzheimer's Support and Education program (EASE).
11:30 a.m., 2nd Tuesday
Newport News
11:30 a.m., 1st Thursday
Norfolk
