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Trained facilitators lead support groups via phone, video or in person. All services and resources are free.
Caregiver support groups
Our caregver support groups offer comfort, reassurance, practical advice and a community of people who are facing similar challenges. These meetings are for unpaid family members or friends caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease, another dementia or a related disorder. People who attend should be comfortable and open to discussing their experience in a group setting.Support group details are updated regularly and subject to change. Please call or email the meeting contact before attending to confirm that days, times and locations are accurate as listed. Please note that our caregiver support groups are not appropriate for professionals or paid caregivers.
Calhoun County
Bynum Community Center Caregiver Support Group
200 Victory Drive Eastaboga AL 36260
2nd Thursday of every month 6:00 p.m.
Cherokee County
Cherokee County Health and Rehab Caregiver Support Group
877 Cedar Bluff Rd.,
Centre, AL 35960
1st Tuesday of every month, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Jefferson County
Viva Health Caregiver Support Group
1550-K Montgomery Hwy.,
Hoover, AL 35216
4th Wednesday of the month, 1:00 p.m.
The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany
1334 Montevallo Road SW, Leeds, AL 35094
1st Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m.
Christ Church PCA Caregiver Support Group
114 Watterson Parkway, Trussville 35173
3rd Tuesday of the month – 6:00 p.m.
Lauderdale County
Caringplace Shoals/Florence Caregiver Support Group
216 Marengo St. Suite, Florence, AL 35630
2nd Monday of the month, 10:00 a.m.
Florence/Lauderdale County Public Library Caregiver Support Group
350 N Wood Ave, Florence, AL 35630
3rd Monday of the month, 2:00 p.m.
Lee County
Auburn United Methodist Church Support Group
137 South Gay Street, Auburn, AL 36830
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 12:00 p.m.
Summer Village Support Group
1601 Professional Pkwy, Auburn, AL 36830
3rd Thursday of the month, 12:00 p.m.
Limestone County
Athens-Limestone County Public Library Support Group
603 Jefferson Street, Athens, AL 35611
Madison County
Hazel Green UMC Caregiver Support Group
14131 Hwy. 231, Hazel Green, AL 35750
3rd Sunday of the month, 2:00 p.m.
Latham United Methodist Church Caregiver Support Group
109 Weatherly Rd. SE, Huntsville, AL 35803
1st Tuesday of the month, 10:30 a.m.
Residences at Wellpoint Caregiver Support Group
2940 Mill Run Rd., Owens Crossroads, AL 35763
2nd Thursday of the month, 10:00 a.m.
Madison Hospital Caregiver Support Group
8375 Hwy 72 W, Madison, AL 35758
1st Thursday of the month, 2:00 p.m.
Oasis Respite Care Support Group
First Baptist Church, 600 Governors Drive SW Huntsville, Alabama 35801
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Canterbury UMC Support Group
350 Overbrook Rd, Birmingham, AL 35213 room 228
Wednesday and Thursdays 10 a.m.
Montgomery County
6000 Atlanta Hwy Room 3108, Montgomery, AL 36117
1st Thursday of the month, 10:30 a.m.
Morgan County
2106 Modaus Road, Decatur AL 35603
3rd Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m.
Shelby County
2600 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover, AL 35244
3rd Sunday of the month, 2:00 p.m.
St. Clair County
Lakeside Hospice Caregiver Support Group
4010 Masters Rd., Pell City, AL 35128
2nd Tuesday of the month, 2:30 p.m.
Tallapoosa County
Flint Hill Church Caregiver Support Group
2858 Flint Hill Rd., Alexander City, 35010
1st Monday of the month – 1:00 p.m.
Tuscaloosa County
Christ Church Episcopal Caregiver Support Group
605 Lurleen B. Wallace Blvd N., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 9:30 a.m.
Morning Pointe Assisted Living
1801 Rice Mine Road, Tuscaloosa 35406
4th Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
Early-stage support groups
Our early-stage support groups intend to provide a safe and positive environment for individuals who have a physician’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, another dementia or a related disorder. People who attend should be comfortable and open to discussing their diagnosis and symptoms in a group setting.
Prescreening is required prior to enrollment. For more information, call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.
Respite Care in Alabama
Baldwin County
Shepherd's Place RespiteFairhope UMC
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
155 S Section St, Fairhope, AL 36532
*Enrollment is available at an affordable daily rate, Scholarship opportunities are available.
website: https://shepherdsplacerespite.com/enrollment
Barbour County
Connections Respite Care FUMC EufaulaTuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
first Tuesday of each month, we meet until 1 p.m. to enjoy lunch together - lunch is provided
101 E Barbour St, Eufaula, AL 36027
website: https://www.fumceufaula.org/connections
Houston County
Respite Care Ministry: This ministry provides fellowship and stimulation for people who have memory loss due to various types of dementia, while providing a period for family caregivers to run errands or take care of themselves.
First United Methodist Church
1380 West Main Street, Dothan, AL 36301
Website: www.fumcdothan.org
Jefferson County
Collat Jewish Family Services CARES
Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
3100 Overton Road, Bham, AL 35223
Website: http://www.cjfsbham.org/201412decembercjfscares1.php
Encore Community Respite Canterbury UMC
Canterbury UMC
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
350 Overbrook Rd, Birmingham, AL 35213
Website: https://www.encorerespite.org/
Anchor Community Respite
Asbury UMC
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
6690 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
Website: https://asburybham.org/anchor/
Founder's Place
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
3736 Montrose Rd, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
Website: https://saint-lukes.com/ministries/founders-place/
Hope Community Respite Care FBC Pleasant Grove
First Baptist Church Pleasant Grove, Hope Community Ministries Building
Thursdays 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
724 4th Street, Pleasant Grove, Alabama 35127
*Cost: $45 per day ( lunch, crafts, worship, exercise, activities)
Website: https://fbcpg.org/hope-community/respite
Restore Respite Ministry
Vestavia Hills Methodist Church
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
2061 Kentucky Ave, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Website: https://vhmc.org/restore/
Pathways
The Church at Liberty Park
Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
12001 Liberty Pkwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35242
Website: https://libertypark.org/pathways/
Grace Respite Care
Grace Episcopal Church Woodlawn
5712 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35212
Website: https://gracechurchwoodlawn.org/
Lee County
REACH Community Respite Auburn UMC
Auburn United Methodist Church
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
137 South Gay Street, Auburn, AL 36830
Website: https://aumc.net/reach/
Madison County
Oasis Respite CareFirst Baptist Church
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
600 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Website: https://www.fbchsv.org/oasis
Marengo County
SALT of DemopolisFirst UMC Demopolis
200 E Decatur St, Demopolis, AL 36732
Montgomery County
Respite Care MinistryFirst United Methodist Church
2416 W. Cloverdale Park, Montgomery, AL 36106
Website: http://www.fumcmontgomery.org/respite/
Tuscaloosa County
Connect Christ Episcopal
Tuesday and Wednesday 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Christ Episcopal Church
605 Lurleen B Wallace N Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Website: https://connectforjoy.org/
The Church at Tuscaloosa (TCAT)
Fridays 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Christ Episcopal Church
6120 Watermelon Rd, Northport, AL 35473
Website: https://tcat.church/
ALZConnected® online community
ALZConnected is a free online community designed for people living with dementia and those who care for them. Members can post questions about dementia-related issues, offer support, and create public and private groups around specific topics.24/7 Helpline
Talk to a dementia expert with our free 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900. Help is available any time, day or night. Get confidential emotional support, crisis assistance, local resources and information in over 200 languages.Become a Support Group Facilitator
If you’re looking for a volunteer opportunity that gives you in-person contact with families that are coping with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, facilitating a support group might be a good fit for you.Our Support Group Facilitators help create a safe, open environment for caregivers or people living with dementia to share their feelings, thoughts and experiences. Volunteer as a Support Group Facilitator.
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