Support Groups

Asheville Parkinson’s Support Group
Participants	People living with Parkinson’s and caregivers
Location	Asheville Groce United Methodist Church 954 Tunnel Road
Meeting Times	First Tuesday, 10:00am-12pm No meetings June, July, August 2022 Start back September 2022
Format	In-person
Contact Info
Website
Email	parkingsonsavl@gmail.com
Phone	978-729-3356

“CAPES” Caring for Aging Persons Education & Support
Participants	Caregivers of aging people
Location	Asheville First Baptist Church 5 Oak St. Room CB-221
Meeting Times	Third Tuesday in the month 1:30-3:00PM
Format	In person. Masks required
Contact Info
Website
Email
Phone	828-277-8288

“CAPES” Caring for Aging Persons Education & Support
Participants	Caregivers of aging people
Location	Fletcher Calvary Episcopal Church 2840 Hendersonville Rd. Building behind the church
Meeting Times	4^th Tuesday in the month 1:00-2:30
Format	In person. Masks required
Contact Info
Website
Email
Phone	828-277-8288

“CAPES” Caring for Aging Persons Education & Support
Participants	Caregivers of aging people
Location	Online
Meeting Times	Third Tuesday in the month 5:00 to 6:30 PM
Format	Zoom
Contact Info
Website	https://www.COABC.org/events/
Email
Phone	828-277-8288

Grace Presbyterian Mild Dementia Support Group
Participants	Primarily people with Mild Cognitive Impairment. Care-givers are also welcome
Location	Asheville Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church 789 Merrimon Fellowship Hall
Meeting Times	1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month 11:00 AM
Format	Hybrid, in person and zoom
Contact Info
Website
Email	richard@gcpcusa.org
Phone

MountainCare Inc. Support Group
Participants	Caregivers
Location	Asheville MountainCare Adult Day Services, 68-A Sweeten Creek Road
Meeting Times	Third Wednesdays, 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Format	In person
Contact Info
Website
Email
Phone	828-277-3399

MemoryCaregivers Network
Participants	Caregivers
Location	Asheville New Hope Presbyterian Church 3070 Sweeten Creek Road
Meeting Times	Third Tuesday, 1:00-3:00pm
Format	Zoom
Contact Info
Website	https://memorycare.org/caregiver-information/memorycaregivers-network/
Email
Phone	828-230-4143 or 301-0740

Memory Loss Caregivers of East Buncombe
Participants	Caregivers
Location	Black Mountain Highland Farms Retirement Community, 200 Tabernacle Rd., Prentice Lodge, 2^nd floor, Poplar Room
Meeting Times	Second Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am
Format	Zoom
Contact Info
Website
Email
Phone	828-230-4143

MemoryCaregivers Network
Participants	Caregivers
Location	Woodfin New Bridge Baptist Church, 199 Elkwood Ave
Meeting Times	Fourth Tuesdays in the month 1:00pm to 3:00 pm
Format	Zoom
Contact Info
Website	https://memorycare.org/caregiver-information/memorycaregivers-network/
Email
Phone	828-230-4143 or 301-0740

MemoryCaregivers Network, Living Life
Participants	People Living With Dementia
Location	Asheville Mountain Care 68 Sweeten Creek Road
Meeting Times	2^nd and 4th Wednesday in the month 2:00 to 3:30
Format	In person
Contact Info
Website
Email
Phone	828-230-4143

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Participants	Caregivers and Family. Activity Group available for PLWD
Location	Hendersonville First United Methodist Church, 204 6th Avenue West
Meeting Times	Third Tuesday in the month Caregivers (Spouses) 1:00 to 2:30 Family (Siblings and Children) 3:00 to 4:30
Format	In Person
Contact Info
Website
Email	Lisakauffman561@gmail.com
Phone	Lisa Kauffman 561-371-9410

Transylvania County Dementia Caregivers Support Group
Participants	Caregivers
Location	Brevard Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church 249 E. Main Street
Meeting Times	First Thursdays, 1:00 to -3:00 p.m
Format	In person
Contact Info
Website
Email	kaharris@comporium.net
Phone	Kathe Harris 828-862-6970

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