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24/7 Helpline
The Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline provides reliable and confidential information and support to all those who need assistance anytime of the day or night. The Helpline serves people with memory loss, caregivers, health care professionals and the public.Our 24/7 Helpline features confidential care consultation provided by trained clinicians who can help with decision-making support, crisis assistance and education on issues families face every day. Get confidential emotional support, crisis assistance, local resources and information in over 200 languages.
Caregiver support groups
Our caregiver support groups offer comfort, reassurance, practical advice and a community of people who are facing similar challenges. These meetings are for unpaid family members or friends caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease, another dementia or a related disorder. People who attend should be comfortable and open to discussing their experience in a group setting.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.
To get a full list of our support groups, view our quarterly Community Programs and Services Guide (PDF).
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.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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