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    Mississippi Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Groups

    Mississippi Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Groups

    The Alzheimer’s Association holds local support groups across the state for caregivers and individuals living with Alzheimer's and other dementias. 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. Find a support group near you.

    Caregiver support groups

    The Alzheimer’s Association holds local support groups across the state for caregivers and individuals living with Alzheimer's and other dementias. 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.  These meetings are for unpaid family members or friends caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease, another dementia or a related disorder.

    Trained facilitators lead support groups via phone, video or in person. All services and resources are free. Find a support group near you.

    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.

    In-person support groups

    Madison
    St. Catherine's Village, Campbell Cove
    200 Dominican Drive
    3rd Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    *Does not meet November & December*

    Starkville
    Church of Christ
    613 East Lee Boulevard
    Starkville, MS  39759
    1st Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm

    Hattiesburg
    Senior Helpers
    4009 O'Ferral St.
    First Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

    Laurel
    South Central Place
    2260 MS 15
    Laurel, MS 39440
    Last Friday of each month, 11:00 a.m.

    Gulfport
    Trinity United Methodist Church
    5007 Lawson Ave
    Gulfport, MS 39507
    Second Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

    The groups above are led by Alzheimer's Association trained facilitators.  You can find other support groups that are not associated with the Association by clicking here. 

    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.

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    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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