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National Capital Area Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Groups
Last updated: October 30, 2025
Support groups provide a place for people living with dementia, caregivers, and families to offer comfort and share valuable information, practical tips, and support throughout the Alzheimer’s journey. Whether you're a caregiver, family member, or someone living with dementia, we’re here to help.
What kinds of Alzheimer’s and dementia support groups are available in DC, Virginia, or Maryland?
The National Capital Area Chapter offers:
- Caregiver Support Groups: These groups are for family members or friends caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. They provide a safe space to share experiences, learn caregiving tips, and connect with others. These meetings are for unpaid caregivers only.
- Early-Stage Engagement Groups or Memory Cafes: For individuals with diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or related dementia and their caregivers. These social groups offer a safe, positive environment to discuss symptoms, experiences, and participate in activities. Pre-screening is required.
In addition, we offer caregiver support groups in other languages (Spanish) as well as support groups focused on certain communities or types of dementia, including:
- Younger Onset Dementia Caregivers Support Group
- Dementia Grief and Bereavement Support Group
- Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group
- Café Latino and Latino Statewide Caregiver Support Group
- Korean Caregiver Support Group
- Sandwich Generation Caregivers
- LGBTQA+ Dementia Caregivers Meet Up
How can I join an Alzheimer’s and dementia support group in DC, Virginia, or Maryland?
Support group details are updated regularly and subject to change. Please call 800.272.3900 to register for the meeting you would like to attend. To find a support group outside of the Washington, D.C. region, use the Alzheimer’s Association’s Event Search.
Alzheimer’s and dementia support groups in the Washington, D.C. area
Browse in-person and virtual support groups in the D.C. metro area including Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia.
Alzheimer's and dementia support groups in Maryland
- Bel Air, MD — Second Tuesday | 3 p.m. – Harford County Caregiver Group, Mt. Zion Church, 1643 Churchville Rd., Bel Air, MD 21015
- Bel Air, MD — Fourth Monday | 6:30 p.m. – Harford County Early-Stage Support Group, Mt. Zion Church, 1643 Churchville Rd., Bel Air, MD 21015 (Prescreening required)
- North Beach, MD — First Wednesday | 3 p.m. – Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 4100 5th St, North Beach, MD 20714
- Prince Frederick, MD — Second Thursday | 6:30 p.m. – Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
- Sandy Spring, MD — Second Friday | 1 p.m. – Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Community Partners Room, 18131 Slade School Rd, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 (In partnership with MedStar Health)
- Solomons, MD — Second Wednesday | 3 p.m. – Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 HG Trueman Rd, Solomons, MD 20688
- Towson, MD — Third Wednesday | 6:30 p.m. – Young Onset Support Group, Trinity Episcopal Church, 120 Allegheny Ave, Towson, MD 21204 (Early stage, care partners, and family)
Alzheimer’s and dementia support groups in Virginia
- Fairfax, VA — First Wednesday | 5:30 p.m. – Amy’s Army Caregiver Support Group, Fair Lakes at the Vellum Mortgage Office, 2700 Fair Lakes Circle Suite 400, Fairfax, VA
- Manassas, VA — First & Third Tuesday | 3:30 p.m. – Forgetful Friends, Sanctuary of the Manassas Church of the Brethren, 10047 Nokesville Rd., Manassas, VA
- Manassas, VA — Third Thursday | 10:30 a.m. – St. Thomas United Methodist, 8899 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA
- Warrenton, VA — Fourth Wednesday | 11:30 a.m. – The Villa at Suffield Meadows, 6735 Suffield Lane, Warrenton, VA
Alzheimer’s and dementia support groups held virtually
Browse by day Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday
Monday
- Last Monday | 1 p.m. — The Lodge at Marlton
- Last Monday | 1 p.m. — Camp Springs Caregivers Support Group (Caregivers)
Tuesday
- Tuesdays (Weekly) | 9:30 a.m. — Latino Caregiver Statewide Meet Up (Caregivers)
- Second Tuesday | 2:30 p.m. and Fourth Tuesday | 4 p.m. — Veterans Affairs Medical Center
- Second and Fourth Tuesday | 7 p.m. — Prince William Senior Center
- Second and Fourth Tuesday | 7 p.m. — Rockville Caregiver Support Group (Caregivers)
- Second and Fourth Tuesday | 7 p.m. — First Mount Zion Baptist Church
- Third Tuesday | 6:30 p.m. — Dementia Grief and Bereavement Support Group
Wednesday
- First Wednesday | 6:30 p.m. — Forgetful Friends Networking
- Second Wednesday | 6:30 p.m. — Korean Caregiver Support Group
- Second Wednesday | 7:30 p.m. — Younger-Onset Dementia Caregivers Support Group, Pender United Methodist Church (Caregivers)
- Second Wednesday | 10:30 a.m. and Fourth Wednesday | 6:30 p.m. — Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support (Caregivers)
- Second and Fourth Wednesday | 11 a.m. — First Mount Zion Baptist Church
- Second and Fourth Wednesday | 8 p.m. — Sandwich Generation Support Group #3 (Caregivers)
- Second and Fourth Wednesday | 11 a.m. — First Mount Zion Baptist Church
- Fourth Wednesday | 6 p.m. — Prince William Senior Center
Thursday
- Thursdays (Weekly) | 10 a.m. — Caregiver Support Group, Holy Cross Health
- First and Third Thursday | 10 a.m. — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
- Second Thursday | 7:30 p.m. — Aldersgate United Methodist Church
- Fourth Thursday | 3 p.m. — The Carver Center
- Fourth Thursday | 6:30 p.m. — LGBTQA+ Dementia Caregiver Meet Up (Caregivers)
Friday
- Fridays (Weekly) | 9:30 a.m. — Lake Ridge (Held via telephone)
Saturday
- Second Saturday | 10 a.m. — Café Latino (Spanish language)
Sunday
- Third Sunday | 2 p.m. — Alexandria Support Group
Early-Stage Engagement Groups or Memory Cafes
For individuals with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or related dementia and their caregivers, these social groups offer a safe, positive environment to discuss symptoms, experiences, and participate in activities. Pre-screening is required.Early stage engagement groups or memory cafes in Maryland
- Last Thursday | 2 p.m. — Leisure World (Club House 2, Rossmoor Room), 3701 Rossmoor Blvd, Silver Spring, MD. Contact: Laura Byer
Early stage engagement groups or memory cafes in Virginia
- First and Third Tuesdays | 3:30 p.m. — Forgetful Friends Chorus (Support group and memory café), Sanctuary of the Manassas Church of the Brethren, 10047 Nokesville Rd., Manassas, VA Contact: Ashley Scott
Early stage engagement groups or memory cafes held virtually
- First Friday | 2 p.m. — Oasis. Contact: Laura Byer
- First Wednesday | 6:30 p.m. — Forgetful Friends Networking (Support group and memory café), Contact: Ashley Scott
24/7 Helpline, My Alz Journey app, and other resources
- 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.
- My Alz Journey: The free My Alz Journey mobile app offers personalized support for newly diagnosed people and their care partners. Whether you’ve just received a diagnosis or are caring for someone who has, the app helps you stay informed, engaged and connected to local resources.
- Online Community: ALZConnected®: ALZConnected is a free online community designed for people living with dementia and those who care for them. You can post questions about dementia-related issues, offer support, and create public and private groups around specific topics.
Become an Alzheimer's and dementia 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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