Online Caregiver Support Groups & Resources
AARP Family Caregivers Discussion Group (Facebook)
Private Facebook community with 15,000+ members providing 24/7 support.
When: Ongoing 24/7 | Cost: FREE
Contact: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/
Seniors At Home – Caregiver Support Groups
Weekly virtual peer support groups (JFCS).
When: Mondays 8:15-9:45 PM PT · Thursdays lunchtime | Cost: FREE
Register: https://seniorsathome.jfcs.org/series/caregiver-support-group/
Contact: [email protected]
Alzheimer’s Association Monthly Caregiver Support Group
Monthly support groups, second Wednesday of each month.
When: Feb 11, Mar 11 | Cost: FREE
Zoom: https://alz-org.zoom.us/j/92681159179 · Phone: 312-626-6799 · ID: 926 8115 9179
Register: 800-272-3900 | Contact: https://www.alz.org/orswwa
VITAS Grief Support Groups
Weekly groups for parents, LGBTQ+, Spanish-speakers, and men.
When: Parents: Mon 12 PM PT | LGBTQ+: Tue 3:30 PM PT | Spanish: Wed 5 PM PT | Men: 1st/3rd Fri 10 AM PT
Cost: FREE | Contact: 800-582-9533
Register: VITAS Grief Support Groups
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Support Groups
Weekly telephone groups for caregivers and spouses/partners.
When: General: Tue 4-5 PM PT | Spouses: Mon 4-5 PM PT | Cost: FREE
Contact: 866-232-8484 · https://alzfdn.org
HopeHealth Caregiver Support Groups
Twice monthly virtual support groups.
When: 2nd & 4th Wed 9-10:30 AM PT | Cost: FREE
Contact: (401) 415-4664 · [email protected]
Family Caregiver Alliance Support Groups
Groups for African American, LGBTQ, and young adult caregivers.
When: African American: Tue 4 PM PT | LGBTQ: 3rd Wed 4 PM PT | Young Adult: 1st/3rd Thu 6 PM PT
Cost: FREE | Contact: 800-445-8106 · https://www.caregiver.org
COPSA/Care2Caregivers Support Groups
Multiple virtual groups for caregivers of individuals with memory issues.
When: Various schedules | Cost: FREE
Contact: 800-424-2494 · [email protected]
24/7 ONLINE COMMUNITIES
Family Caregiver Alliance – Online Support Groups
24/7 email-based groups for general caregivers and LGBTQ+ caregivers.
Cost: FREE | Contact: 800-445-8106
Register: https://www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/support-groups/
Senior Planet Caregivers Assemble Community
Free online platform for caregivers to connect 24/7.
Cost: FREE | Contact: 888-713-3495
Register: https://seniorplanet.org/caregiving-for-caregivers/
HELPLINES & RESOURCES
Caregiver Action Network – National Help Desk
When: M-F 8 AM-7 PM ET | Cost: FREE
Contact: (855) 227-3640 · https://www.caregiveraction.org/helpdesk/
MyElderSource Virtual Caregiver Support
Virtual caregiver support group sessions. Contact for schedules.
Contact: (904) 391-6647 · [email protected]
Multnomah County Family Caregiver Support Program
Free trainings, support groups, Memory Café. Contact for schedules.
Contact: (503) 988-8210 · [email protected]
Additional Resources
Alzheimer’s Association: https://www.alz.org/event-search?category=Support+Groups&format=Virtual
AARP Caregiving: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving
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