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We have many support groups, at various times and locations. Check below to see if there is a group close to you that fits your needs.
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Support groups listed by county
*Our chapter is currently in need of support groups in the counties of Barry, Barton, Carter, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dent, Douglas, Oregon, Ozark, Pulaski, Ripley, Shannon, Texas and Wright. If you are interested in becoming a support group facilitator please contact Rob Hulstra at (417) 886-2199 or rob.hulstra@alz.org
Dallas
Colonial Springs Maureen Conklin
750 W. Cooper Buffalo
(417) 345-2228 Fourth Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Greene
Christian Healthcare West Kathy Shoffner
3403 W. Mt. Vernon Springfield
(417) 864-5600 Last Wednesday of the month at 3:00 p.m.
Cox Health Judee Steward / Denise Salter
1000 E. Walnut Lawn Springfield
(417) 269-3616 Second Tuesday of the month 3:30 p.m.
Maranatha Village Chaplain Daryl Paddock
233 E. Norton Road Springfield
(417) 833-0016 Third Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
Mercy Villa Ann Payette
1100 E. Montclair Springfield
(417) 820-8500 Third Wednesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. Respite provided
St. John's Pat Auston/Connie White
2005 S. Fremont (Room 210) Springfield
(417) 820-3157 Fourth Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
The Gardens Amy Brake
1302 W. Sunset Springfield
(417) 881-1330 Second Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
Willard First Baptist Church Betty Thomas/D.C. Wilson
202 W. Jackson Willard
(417) 742-3333 First Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Dinner/Respite
Hickory
First Baptist Church Codeen Howell
NW corner of Square (Activity Building) Hermitage
(417) 745-6485 Second Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
HowellMountain View Healthcare Kris Reese
1211 N. Ash Mountain View
(417) 934-6818 Third Sunday of the month at 3:15 p.m.
Riverways Adult Day Care LaDonna Caraway
418 E. Main West Plains
(417) 255-2965 Fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Jasper
Freeman Hospital Health Bill Pate
932 E. 34th Joplin
(417) 347-5876 Second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
Laclede
House of Ivey Michael Sommer/Linda Ragsdale
210 S. Adams Lebanon
(417) 588-5040 First Tuesday of the month 6:30 p.m.
Lawrence
Aurora Nursing Center Sandy Brown
1700 S. Hudson Aurora
(417) 678-2165 Last Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
McDonald
Golden LivingCenter-McDonald Jennifer Middleton
1000 Patterson Anderson
(417) 845-3351 Last Friday of the month at 10:00 a.m.
Newton
Silver Creek Assisted Living Christina Milar
3325 Texas Avenue Joplin
(417) 626-8100 Second Wednesday of the month at 12:00 pm.
Polk
First Baptist Church Lou Kemp
316 N. Main Bolivar
(417) 326-2431 Second Sunday of the month at 5:30 p.m.
Stone
Ozark Mountain Regional Marci McKie
509 Meadowlark Crane
(417) 723-5281 Last Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Lunch provided.
Tablerock Healthcare Paula JasonFirst Christian Church 5 Hilltop Dr. Kimberling City
(417) 739-2481 Second Friday of the month at 2:30 p.m.
Taney
Skaggs Community Health Kathy Ganske
N. Bus. 65 & Skaggs (Dogwood Room) Branson
(417) 334-4105 4th Tuesday of the month at 4:15 p.m.
VernonBarone Alzheimer's Disease Nancy Malcom/Suzie Bernhardt
2101 N. Ash Nevada
(417) 448-3999 First Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Webster
Glenwood Healthcare Natasha Cryer/Pam Workman
Community Library Seymour
(417) 935-2992 Second Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
Rogersville Area Senior Center Phyllis Dixon
101 N. Mill St.
(417) 753-7800 Second Friday of the month at 12:30 p.m.
