WALK n’ TALK Caregiver Support Group
Sponsor: Family Caregiver Alliance, San Francisco Adult Day Support
Location: San Francisco
Time: First and Third Wednesdays of the month, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Content: A combination workout/support group for caregivers. The group begins with a low-impact workout, such as a walk or easy exercise routine, and then takes some time for group members to talk and share about their caregiving experiences. An ideal way to get support, improve your health and reduce stress.
Contact: Lois Escobar at FCA, (415) 434-3388
Online Caregiver Support Groups
Sponsor: Family Caregiver Alliance
Location: Your computer
Time: Available 24 hours a day
Content: Four free online support groups
The Caregiver Online Group is for families, partners and other caregivers of adults with disorders such as Alzheimer’s, stroke, brain injury and others.
The Huntington’s Disease (HD) and Movement Disorders Online Group is for anyone─diagnosed individuals, families, friends and professionals—living with the day-to-day challenges of HD, Parkinson’s disease or another movement disorder. The group is facilitated by a registered nurse with extensive personal and professional HD experience.
The LGBT Caring Community Online Support Group is for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender caregivers of adults with cognitive impairments and/or other chronic health problems.
The Link2Care Support Group is part of the secure website dedicated to clients of California’s Caregiver Resource Centers. For information on participating in this moderated group, call your local CRC or
(800) 445-8106.
All groups offer participants supportive environments in which to ask questions and share experiences, resources and ideas.
Contact: To register for any of the groups, visit www.caregiver.org.
Huntington’s Disease Support Groups
Support groups in Bay Area locations for people with Huntington’s disease, their families, partners, friends and other loved ones. Sponsored by FCA and the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, Northern California Chapter.
Marin: Tiburon
Time: Third Thursday of the month, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Contact: Andrea Zanko, (415) 476-9320
South Bay: Palo Alto
Time: Second Tuesday of the month, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Contact: Andrea Kwan, (650) 725-6571 or Lucille Towner, (650) 967-0679
Early Onset Alzheimer’s Caregivers/Family Support Group
Sponsor: Alzheimer’s Association
Location: Berkeley
Time: Second Thursday of the month, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Content: Support group for caregivers of people who have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia and are under the age of 65.
Contact: Erika Smith, (925) 788-7709 or Jonathon Kiyoi, (925) 286-1747
Loss, Grief and Recovery Support Groups
Sponsor: Mills-Peninsula Health Services
Loction: San Mateo
Time: Second and fourth Mondays, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon; First and third Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Content: For people who have experienced the death of a significant person. Groups offer information about the normal grief process and provide emotional support and opportunities for sharing. On-going, drop-in’s welcome.
Contact: Mills Health Center, (800) 654-9966
“Lunch and Learn” Potluck Caregiver Support Group
Sponsor: Alzheimer’s Association – East Bay Office
Location: Oakland
Time: Second Friday of the month from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Content: Support group for African-American caregivers meets for a potluck lunch and sharing/learning about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia. Everyone attending is encouraged to bring food to share.
Contact: Tina Williams, (925) 284-7942
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group - Brentwood
Sponsor: Alzheimer’s Association – East Bay Office
Location: Brentwood
Time: Second Thursday of the month, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Content: Support group for spouses, partners, relatives and friends who are taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia.
Contact: Linda Hughes, (925) 513-7710
Children’s and Teens’ Grief Support Groups
Sponsor: Hope Hospice
Location: Dublin
Time: Call for dates and times
Content: Children’s and Teens’ Grief Support Program offers eight-week support groups, three times a year, for young people ages six years to young adult who have experienced the death of a loved one. Groups meet according to age. Pre-registration is necessary.
Contact: Jerry Geffner, (925) 829-8770
Acquired Brain Injury Support Group
Sponsor: College of Marin
Location: MCIL, San Rafael
Time: Every Tuesday, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Content: Support group for survivors of acquired brain injury provides information, emotional support, and the opportunity to practice social skills. The group meets when school is in session and is facilitated by a neuropsychologist. There is no fee.
Contact: Larry Bencich, (415) 453-4069
Support Group For Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Caregivers
Sponsor: Alzheimer’s Association
Location: Park Branch of the San Francisco Public Library
Time: Second Wednesday of the month, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Content: Group for people who are taking care of a partner, spouse, friend or relative with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, and who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. A safe place to share concerns and issues about caregiving.
Contact: Sue Alvey, (800) 660-1993
Early Stage Alzheimer's Group
Sponsor: Alzheimer's Association and Institute on Aging
Location: San Francisco
Time: Call for dates and times
Content: Support group for spouses, partners, relatives and friends who are taking care of a loved one diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia. Session for caregivers occur separately, at the same time as support group for individuals diagnosed with early stage of Alzheimer's disease or related disorder. Pre-enrollment interview is required.
Contact: Judy Filippoff, (800) 660-1993
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