Triple Your Impact This Holiday Season
Triple Your Impact This Holiday Season
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Donate NowCentral and Western Virginia Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Groups
The Alzheimer’s Association holds local support groups for caregivers and individuals living with Alzheimer's and other dementia, from Charlottesville to Roanoke to Harrisonburg and Danville. The Alzheimer’s Association works to bring care and support to every community so that no one has to face dementia alone. Support groups create a safe, confidential and supportive environment. They give a chance for participants to develop mutual support and social relationships.
Trained facilitators lead support groups via phone, video or in person. All services and resources are free.
Looking for support? If you or someone you know needs help, our 24/7 Helpline is always available. Call us anytime at 1-800-272-3900, reach out to our local chapter at 434-973-6122, or visit communityresourcefinder.org to explore support groups and other helpful resources in your area.
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
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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