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    Caregiver Support Groups

    Our Caregiver Support Groups are free of charge and open to the general public. All support groups are facilitated by a trained Alzheimer’s Association Support Group Facilitator and meet at various locations and times. Virtual support groups are also available. Most Caregiver Support Groups are for all types of dementia caregivers, although there are also specific groups designed for specific populations.

    Caregiver Support Groups offer:
    • Safe place to meet and develop mutual support system
    • Exchange practical information on caregiving problems and possible solutions
    • Talk through challenges and ways of coping
    • Share feelings, needs and concerns
    • Learn about resources available in your community

    In-Person General Dementia Caregiver Support Groups

    General dementia caregiver support groups are designed for individuals who have cared for or are caring for a person with any type of dementia. Call the 24/7 Helpline at 1.800.272.3900 to learn more.

    Aitkin, MN
    Day: 1st Wednesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 12:45 - 2 p.m. CT
    Location: Aitkin County Care Office, 20 3rd St NE, Aitkin, MN 56431
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Albert Lea, MN
    Day: 2nd Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m. CT
    Location: Oak Park Place, 1615 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Alexandria, MN
    Day: 3rd Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 3 - 4:30 p.m. CT
    Location: Public Works Dept., meeting room, 526 Willow Dr., Alexandria, MN 56308
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Andover, MN
    Day: 1st Wednesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m. CT
    Location:  Andover YMCA, 15200 Hanson Blvd, Andover, MN 55304
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Bismarck, ND
    Day: Every Wednesday
    Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. CT
    Location:  Bismarck Senior Center - 315 N 20th St, Bismarck, ND 58501
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900 

    Bismarck, ND
    Day: 2nd Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. CT
    Location:  Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library (Main floor study room), 515 N 5th St, Bismarck, ND
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900 

    Bismarck, ND
    Day: Last Wednesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. CT
    Location:  Boneshakers Coffee Company, 1501 Mapleton Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Brainerd, MN
    Day: 2nd Friday (recurring each month)
    Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m. CT
    Location:  Brainerd Senior Center, 803 Kingwood St, Brainerd, MN 56401
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Cannon Falls, MN
    Day: Last Tuesday (recurring every other month)
    Time: 4 - 5 p.m. CT
    Location:  Cannon Rivers Senior Living, 900 West Main Street, Cannon Falls, MN 55009
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Casselton, ND
    Day: 2nd Thursday (recurring each month)
    Time: 10 - 11 a.m. CT
    Location:  Westminster Presbyterian Church (Fellowship Hall), 242 6th Ave N, Casselton, ND 58012
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Cloquet, MN
    Day: 2nd Monday (recurring each month)
    Time: 12:30 - 2 p.m. CT
    Location:  Cloquet Library, 320 14th St, Cloquet, MN 55720
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Crosby, MN
    Day: 4th Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 1 - 2 p.m. CT
    Location:  Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (Super One Clinic), 22418 MN-6, Crosby, MN 56441
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Devil's Lake, ND
    Day: 3rd Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 10 - 11 a.m. CT
    Location:  Lake Region Heritage Center, 502 4th St NE, Devil's Lake, ND 58301
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Duluth, MN
    Day: 2nd Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 1:30 - 3 p.m. CT
    Location:  Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1325 N 45th Ave E., Duluth, MN 55804
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Duluth, MN
    Day: 2nd Wednesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m. CT
    Location:  Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 4831 Grand Ave., Duluth, MN 55807
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Duluth, MN
    Day: 3rd Thursday (recurring each month)
    Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. CT
    Location:  Hilltop Healthcare, 2501 Rice Lake Road, Duluth, MN 55811
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Edina, MN (two co-occuring groups)
    Day: 2nd Saturday (recurring each month)
    Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT
    Location:  Normandale Center for Healing and Wholeness, 6100 W Frontage Rd, Edina, MN 55436
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900 

    Elk River, MN
    Day: 2nd Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 10 - 11 a.m. CT
    Location:  Elk River Senior Living, 11124 183rd Circle NW, Elk River, MN 55330
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900 

    Fargo, ND
    Day: 3rd Thursday (recurring each month)
    Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. CT
    Location: Olivet Lutheran Church, 1330 University Drive S, Fargo, ND 58103
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Forest Lake, MN
    Day: 1st Wednesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. CT
    Location:  Forest Lake YMCA, 19845 Forest Lake Rd N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Grand Forks, ND
    Day: 1st Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 4 - 5 p.m. CT
    Location:  Calvary Lutheran Church, 1405 S 9th St, Grand Forks, ND 58201
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Grand Portage, MN
    Day: 3rd Monday (recurring each month)
    Time: 3 - 4:30 p.m. CT
    Location:  Grand Portage Log Building, 62 Upper Road, Grand Portage, MN 55605
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Grand Rapids, MN
    Day: 1st Thursday (recurring each month)
    Time: 1 - 2 p.m. CT
    Location:  The Pillars of Grand Rapids, 2060 SW 8th St, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900 

    Grand Rapids, MN
    Day: 2nd Thursday (recurring each month)
    Time: 1 - 2 p.m. CT
    Location:  Majestic Pines Senior Living (Private Dining Room), 1614 Golf Course Rd, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Ham Lake, MN
    Day: 3rd Wednesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m. CT
    Location:  Glen Cary Lutheran Church, 15531 Central Ave NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Hazen, ND
    Day: Last Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 2 - 3 p.m. CT
    Location:  English Lutheran Church, 146 Main St W, Hazen, ND 58545
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Hermantown, MN
    Day: 1st Friday (recurring each month)
    Time: 1 - 2 p.m. CT
    Location:  Edgewood Hermantown, 4195 Westberg Road, Hermantown, MN 55811
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Hibbing, MN
    Day: 2nd Monday (recurring each month)
    Time: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. CT
    Location:  Hibbing Christian Assembly, 2201 2nd Ave W, Hibbing, MN 55746
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Hibbing, MN
    Day: 2nd Thursday (recurring each month)
    Time: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. CT
    Location:  Sportsman's Restaurant & Tavern, 509 E Howard St, Hibbing, MN 55746
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Hibbing, MN
    Day: 4th Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. CT
    Location:  Sammy's Pizza, 106 E Howard St., Hibbing, MN 55746
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Houston, MN
    Day: 2nd Monday (recurring each month)
    Time: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. CT
    Location:  Houston Nature Center, 215 W Plum St, Houston, MN 55943
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Lakeville, MN
    Day: 1st & 3rd Saturday (recurring each month)
    Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m. CT
    Location:  Fountains of Hosanna, 9850 163rd St. W., Lakeville, MN 55044
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900 

    Lakeville, MN
    Day: 2nd Thursday (recurring each month)
    Time: 10 - 11 a.m. CT
    Location:  Vivie Highview Hills, 20150 Highview Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Maple Grove, MN
    Day: 1st Thursday (recurring each month)
    Time: 6 - 8 p.m. CT
    Location:  Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd., Maple Grove, MN 55369
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Maple Grove, MN
    Day: 2nd Monday (recurring each month)
    Time: 5:30 - 7 p.m. CT
    Location:  Arbor Lakes Senior Living, 12001 80th Ave N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Maple Grove, MN
    Day: 2nd Wednesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m. CT
    Location:  Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd., Maple Grove, MN 55369
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Maple Grove, MN
    Day: 3rd Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m. CT
    Location:  Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd., Maple Grove, MN 55369
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Minneapolis, MN
    Day: 3rd Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. CT
    Location:  First Unitarian Society, 900 Mt. Curve Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55403
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Minot, ND
    Day: Last Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. CT
    Location:  Elison Assisted Living of Minot, 3515 10th St SW, Minot, ND 58701
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Mounds View, MN
    Day: 2nd Thursday (recurring each month)
    Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. CT
    Location:  Bel Rae Senior Living, 2330 Mounds View Blvd, Mounds View, MN 55112
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    New Brighton, MN
    Day: 3rd Monday (recurring each month)
    Time: 2:30 - 4 p.m. CT
    Location:  GracePoint Church, 2351 Rice Creek Blvd, New Brighton, MN 55112
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    New Ulm, MN
    Day: 2nd Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT
    Location:  New Ulm Community Center, 600 N German St., New Ulm, MN 56073
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Owatonna, MN
    Day: 1st Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 6 - 7 p.m. CT
    Location:  Trinity Lutheran Church, 609 Lincoln Ave, Owatonna, MN 55060
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Red Lake, MN
    Day: 3rd Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 1 - 2 p.m. CT
    Location:  Red Lake Senior Apartments, 24862 Hospital Dr, Red Lake, MN 56671
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Richfield, MN
    Day: 3rd Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. CT
    Location:  Village Shores, 6501 Woodlake Drive, Richfield, MN 55423
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Rochester, MN
    Day: 1st Thursday (recurring each month)
    Time: 1:30 - 3 p.m. CT
    Location:  125 Live Recreation Center (North View Room), 125 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900 

    Rochester, MN
    Day: 1st Thursday (recurring each month)
    Time: 4 - 5 p.m. CT
    Location:  Madonna Towers, 4001 19th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900 

    Rochester, MN
    Day: 3rd Thursday (recurring each month)
    Time: 1:30 - 3 p.m. CT
    Location:  Shorewood (in the Club), 2205 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Rochester, MN
    Day: 3rd Thursday (recurring each month)
    Time: 5 - 6:30 p.m. CT
    Location:  125 Live Recreation Center (North View Room), 125 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901
    Contact: Helpline 800.272.3900

    Rogers, MN
    Day: Last Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. CT
    Location:  Hennepin County Library-Rogers, 21300 John Milless Dr, Rogers, MN 55374
    Contact: Helpline 800.272.3900

    Roseville, MN
    Day: 2nd Monday (recurring each month)
    Time: 10 - 11 a.m. CT
    Location:  The Preserve of Roseville, 2600 Dale St North, Roseville, MN 55113
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Sartell, MN
    Day: 2nd Thursday (recurring each month)
    Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. CT
    Location:  Williams Integracare Clinic, 100 2nd St S, Sartell, MN 56377
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Springfield, MN
    Day: Last Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 4 - 5 p.m. CT
    Location:  St John's Circle of Care, 201 S County Rd 5, Springfield, MN 56087
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    St. Anthony, MN
    Day: 3rd Wednesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 1 - 2 p.m. CT
    Location:  Hayden Grove, 2601 NE Stinson Pkwy, St. Anthony, MN 55418
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    St. Louis Park, MN
    Day: 1st Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 6 - 7 p.m. CT
    Location:  Parkshore Senior Campus, 3663 Park Center Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    St. Paul, MN
    Day: 3rd Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 6 - 7 p.m. CT
    Location:  Church of the Blessed Sacrament, 2119 Stillwater Ave, St. Paul, MN 55119
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    St. Paul, MN
    Day: 3rd Wednesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 2 - 3 p.m. CT
    Location:  Cerenity Marian, 200 Earl St, St. Paul, MN 55106
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    St. Paul, MN
    Day: Last Monday (recurring each month)
    Time: 6 - 7 p.m. CT
    Location:  Phalen Village Clinic, 1414 Maryland Ave E., St. Paul, MN 55106
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Staples, MN
    Day: 1st Wednesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT
    Location:  Lakewood Health System Senior Center, 401 Prairie Ave NE, Staples, MN 56479
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Stillwater, MN
    Day: 2nd Wednesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 4 - 5 p.m. CT
    Location:  Senior Helpers, 6750 Stillwater Blvd N, Suite 4, Stillwater, MN 55082
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    White Bear Lake, MN
    Day: 1st and 3rd Thursday (recurring each month)
    Time: 4 - 5:15 p.m. CT
    Location:  New Perspective of White Bear Lake, 3820 Hoffman Road, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Winona, MN
    Day: 3rd Wednesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. CT
    Location:  1635 W Service Dr, Winona, MN 55987
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Woodbury, MN
    Day: 2nd Wednesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 6 - 7 p.m. CT
    Location:  Talamore Senior Living, 289 Karen Dr., Woodbury, MN 55129
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Virtual General Dementia Caregiver Support Groups

    General dementia caregiver support groups are designed for individuals who have cared for or are caring for a person with any type of dementia. Call the 24/7 Helpline at 1.800.272.3900 to learn more.

    1st Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    Location: virtual
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    1st and 3rd Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 9:30 - 11 a.m.
    Location: virtual
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    1st Wednesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.
    Location: virtual
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    1st Thursday (recurring each month)
    Time: 6 - 7 p.m.
    Location: virtual
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    2nd and 4th Wednesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
    Location: virtual
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    3rd Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
    Location: virtual
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Younger-Onset Caregivers

    This group is specifically designed for caregivers who are supporting someone diagnosed with Younger Onset Dementia. Call the 24/7 Helpline at 1.800.272.3900 to learn more.

    2nd Saturday (recurring each month)
    Time: 9:30 - 11 a.m.
    Location: virtual
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900 

    Adult Children Caregivers

    This group is specifically designed for Adult Children who have cared for or are caring for their parent(s) who currently have any type of dementia. Call the 24/7 Helpline at 1.800.272.3900 to learn more.


    1st Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
    Location: virtual
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900 

    2nd and 4th Monday (recurring each month)
    Time: 6 - 7 p.m.
    Location: virtual
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900  

    LGBTQ+ Caregivers

    This group is specifically designed for LGBTQ+ caregivers who are supporting someone diagnosed with any type of dementia. Call the 24/7 Helpline at 1.800.272.3900 to learn more.
     

    2nd Thursday (recurring each month)
    Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
    Location: virtual
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900  

    Male Caregivers

    This group is specifically designed for male caregivers who are supporting someone diagnosed with any type of dementia. Call the 24/7 Helpline at 1.800.272.3900 to learn more.

    1st Wednesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 6 - 7 p.m.
    Location: virtual
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900 

    Moving Forward: Life After Dementia Caregiving (for partners)

    This group is designed for spouses who have recently lost their partner due to Alzheimer’s and all other types of dementia. Although grief and loss are discussed at this group, this is not a typical grief group. The group focuses on building connections with others who understand the unique challenges of losing a spouse due to dementia and moving forward, life after dementia caregiving. Call the 24/7 Helpline at 1.800.272.3900 to learn more.


    2nd and 4th Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 9:30 - 11 a.m.
    Location: virtual
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900  

    More caregiver resources

    Visit our Education and Resources page for additional resources.