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Get the support you need. Meet safely with others for supportive, meaningful discussion led by a trained facilitator. Support groups are available throughout Maine for caregivers or for people living with early memory loss.

If you have any questions contact Amy Angelo at 207.772.0115 or alangelo@alz.org.

To register for any of our support groups:

  • Call our 24/7 Helpline at (800) 272-3900.
  • Visit Community Resource Finder. Click on "Alzheimer's Association Programs and Events" and then "Alzheimer's Support Groups".
 

In Person Caregiver Support Groups

 

Southern Maine

 
  • Biddeford/Saco Area Caregiver Support Group | Hybrid | In-person and also on Zoom. Saco Armory/Parks and Recreation. 75 Franklin Street, Saco. Meeting Room on the second floor. See below for meeting dates and times. 
    • November 4, 2024  3 to 4:30 p.m.  
    • December 9, 2024: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
  • Falmouth Area Caregiver Support Group | 3rd Wednesday of the month, 5 to 6 p.m. Sedgewood Commons, 22 Northbrook Dr., Falmouth, ME 04106 P: 207.781.5775
  • Falmouth Community Programs Caregiver Support Group | 2nd Friday of the month, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mason Motz Activity Center, 190 Middle Rd., Falmouth, ME 04105 
  • Kennebunk-Wells Area Caregiver Support Group | 4th Tuesday of the month, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Home Instead, 71 Post Rd., Wells, ME 04090  P: 207.985.9025  
  • Portland Office of Elder Affairs, Barron Center Caregiver Support Group | 4th Friday of the month, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Adult Day Center Bldg, 1145 Brighton Ave. Portland, ME 04102 
  • Scarborough Area Caregiver Support Group | 4th Tuesday of the month from 12 to 1 p.m. Scarborough Terrace, 600 Commerce Dr., Scarborough, ME 04074  P: 207.885.5568
  • Sebago Lake Area Caregiver Support Group | 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month, 2 to 3:30 p.m. In-person and also Zoom, Raymond Village Community Church- basement level, 27 Main St., Raymond, ME 04071 
  • Southern Coastal Younger Onset Caregiver Support Group | 3rd Saturday of the month, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Southern Maine Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Dr., 2nd Floor, Biddeford, ME 04005 
  • York Area Caregiver Support Group | 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2 to 3 p.m. York Public Library, 115 Long Sands Rd., York, ME 03909 
  • Westbrook Area Caregiver Support Group | Last Wednesday of the month, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Avita of Stroudwater, 113 Landing Rd., Westbrook, ME 04092.   P: 207.857.9007

Midcoast Region

 
  • Brunswick YMCA Caregiver Support Group | 1st Wednesday of the month, 10 AM -11 AM. YMCA at The Landing at 24 Venture Ave., Brunswick, ME 04011            P: 207.844.2801 
  • Brunswick Curtis Memorial Library Caregiver Support Group | First Friday of the month, 10 to 11:30 a.m. 
  • Quarry Hill Camden Caregiver Support Group | 3rd Tuesday of the month, 3 to 4:30 p.m. First Floor, Anderson Inn at Quarry Hill, 30 Community Dr. Camden, ME 04843 P: 207.301.6237

Lakes and Mountains Region

 
  • Augusta Area Caregiver Support Group | 2nd Sunday of the month, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Elks Club, 397 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, ME 04330
  • Lewiston Caregiver Support Group | 2nd Monday of the month, 5:30 to 7 p.m. SeniorsPlus- 8 Falcon Rd., Lewiston, ME 04240 P: 207.795.4010
  • Lewiston Caregiver Support Group | Last Thursday of the month, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Both in-person & Zoom, SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Rd, Lewiston, ME 04240. P: 207.440.2376
  • Norway Caregiver Support Group | 4th Thursday of the month, 2:30 to 4 p.m. SeniorsPlus, 9 Marston St. Norway, ME 04268. P: 207.795.4010
  • South Paris Caregiver Support Group | 2nd Monday of each month, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Maine Veterans' Home, 477 High St., So. Paris, ME 04281. P: 207.743.6300
  • Wilton Caregiver Support Group | 1st Thursday of the month, 3 to 4:15 p.m. SeniorsPlus, 284 Maine St. Wilton, ME 04294. P: 207.795.4010

Central Maine

 
  • Brewer Caregiver Support Group 1 | 2nd Friday of the month, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Eastern Area Agency. 274 State St. Brewer, ME 04412.  P: 207.941.2865
  • Brewer Caregiver Support Group 2 | 4th Friday of the month, 10:30 to 12 p.m. Eastern Area Agency on Aging, 274 State St. Brewer, ME 04412. P: 207.941.2865
  • Gardiner Caregiver Support Group | 1st Wednesday of the month, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Alzheimer’s Care Center, 154 Dresden Ave., Gardiner, ME 04345 P: 207.626.1834 or 207.588.3525
  • Orono Area Caregiver Support Group | 3rd Thursday of the month, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The Inn at Dirigo Pines, 9 Alumni Dr., Orono, ME 04473 P: 207.866.3400

Downeast Maine

 
  • Ellsworth Caregiver Support Group in Partnership with Eastern Area Agency on Aging | 2nd Thursday of the month, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Ellsworth Public Library, 20 State St., Ellsworth, ME 04605. EAAA: 207.941.2865, info@eaaa.org
  • Calais Caregiver Support Group | 4th Wednesday of the month, 2 to 3:30 p.m. United Methodist Church- 849 Main St. Calais, ME 04619. P: 207.941.2865

Specialty Groups

 
  • Grief, Loss & Life After Dementia, Loss of a Parent, Virtual Group | 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Register to receive the Zoom link
  • Grief, Loss & Life After Dementia- Loss of a Partner, Virtual Group | 2nd Wednesday of the month, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Register to receive Zoom link
  • Maine Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) Virtual Caregiver Support Group | 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2 to 4 p.m. Register to receive the Zoom link
  • Living Well After Diagnosis In Person Group (A group for individuals living with early-stage dementia and their care partner) | 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 12 to 1:30 p.m. Alzheimer's Association, 383 US Rte One, Ste 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074

HYBRID: Virtual & In Person*

*Attendance accepted regardless of geographical location

*Register to receive the Zoom link

  • Biddeford/Saco Area Caregiver Support Group | Hybrid | 2nd Monday of the month, 3 to 4:30 p.m. In-person and also on Zoom. Saco Armory/Parks and Recreation. 75 Franklin Street, Saco. Meeting Room on the second floor. See below for meeting dates and times. 
    • November 4, 2024: 3 to 4:30 p.m.  
    • December 9, 2024: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
  • Sebago Lake Area Caregiver Support Group | 1st Sunday of the month, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Zoom & also in-person, Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St., Raymond, ME 04071
  • Lewiston Caregiver Support Group | Last Thursday of the month, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Both virtual & in-person, SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Rd, Lewiston, ME 04240.    P: 207.440.2376

Virtual Caregiver Support Groups *

*Attendance accepted regardless of geographical location

*Register to receive the Zoom link

  • Bath/Brunswick Area Caregiver Support Group | 1st Monday of the month, 10:30 to 12 p.m. 
  • Cumberland County Virtual Caregiver Support Group | 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 
  • ME Virtual Caregiver Support Group | 2nd Friday of the month, 10 to 11:30 a.m. 
  • Midcoast Maine Virtual Caregiver Support Group | 1st Tuesday of the month, 6 to 7:30 p.m. 
  • Central Maine Virtual Caregiver Support Group (Bangor) | 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6 to 7 p.m. 
  • Central Maine Virtual Caregiver Support Group (Ellsworth) 3rd Thursday of the month, 2 to 3:30 p.m. P: 207.941.2865

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