Support Groups

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Participants Care partners and family members Activity group available for people living with dementia
Location

Hendersonville
First United Methodist Church,
204 6th Avenue West

Meeting Times

Third Tuesdays
Care partners (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

 

“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 Tuesdays
1:30-3:00PM

Format
In person. Masks required

Contact Info

Website
Email
Jenniep@coabc.org
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

4th Tuesdays
1:00-2:30

Format
In person. Masks required

Contact Info

Website
Email
Jenniep@coabc.org
Phone

828-277-8288

“CAPES” Caring for Aging Persons Education & Support

Participants Caregivers of aging people
Location

Online

Meeting Times

Third Tuesdays
5:00 to 6:30 PM

Format
Zoom

Contact Info

Website
Email
Jenniep@coabc.org
Phone

828-277-8288

Caregivers Support Group

Participants Caregivers of people living with any disability, including dementia
Location

Weaverville
Brookstone Church, Life Group room
90 Griffee Road

 

Meeting Times

2nd Tuesdays, 10 am – noon

Format
In person

Contact Info

Website
Email
Phone

828-680-9024 or 828-380-0793

Caregiver Support Services

Participants Caregivers of family members or friends
Location

Asheville

Brookdale Asheville Walden Ridge – 4 Walden Ridge Drive

 

 

Meeting Times

2nd Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 pm

Format
In person

Contact Info

Website
Email
Phone

(828) 687-0155

Dementia Alliance International

Participants Individuals diagnosed with dementia who wish to advocate and fight for autonomy for people living with dementia.
Location

Online

Numerous peer-to-peer support groups are offered online. A multitude of other services and support are offered as well.

Meeting Times

Please see website for times

Format
Virtual

Contact Info

Website
Email
https://dementiaallianceinternational.org/contact-us
Phone

Dementia Partners

Participants People living with early-stage dementia, spouses, and care partners
Location

Asheville 

Scenic View Terrace Clubhouse – 60 Fallen Spruce Drive, 28806

 

Meeting Times

1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Format
In person

Contact Info

Website
Email
dementiapartnersavl@gmail.com
Phone

828-367-7388

Dementia Support Group

Participants People living with dementia and their spouses. Everyone meets together to begin. The group then splits into two support groups – one for people living with dementia and the other for spouses.
Location

Hendersonville

MountainCare Adult Day

55 North Hillside Rd.

Meeting Times

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 1 pm

Format
In person

Contact Info

Website
Email
edward@landofsky.org
Phone

828-251-7441

Grace Presbyterian Mild Dementia Support Group

Participants Primarily people with MCI (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

Memory Caregivers Network

Participants Caregivers
Location

Asheville
Online only

Meeting Times

Tuesdays, 1:00-3:00pm

Format
Zoom

Contact Info

Website
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, 2nd floor, Poplar Room

Meeting Times

Second Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am

Format
In person

Contact Info

Website
Email
Phone

828-230-4143

MountainCare Support Group

Participants Caregivers of people living with dementia
Location

Asheville
MountainCare Adult Day Services,
68-A Sweeten Creek Road

Meeting Times

First Wednesdays, 4:00 to 5:30 PM

Format
In person

Contact Info

Website
Email
Phone

828-277-3399

Parkinson’s Support Group of Asheville

Participants People living with Parkinson’s and their care partners
Location
Asheville
825C Merrimon Avenue
PMB # 327
Meeting Times

First Tuesdays, 10 am – noon

Format
In person

Contact Info

Website
Email
parkinsonsavl@gmail.com
Phone

352-277-7424

S.O.S. & Cheers Memory Support Groups

Participants People living with early to moderate stages of dementia meet in one room; spouses or significant others meet in another room. Space is limited; registration is required.
Location

Hendersonville
AdventHealth at Laurel Park, Age Friendly Center
1881 Pisgah Drive

 

Meeting Times

Second & fourth Thursdays, 1:00 – 2:15 (in person)

First & third Thursdays, 1:00-2:15 (via Zoom)

Format
In person / virtual

Contact Info

Website
Email
jannaylor23@gmail.com
Phone

603-387-2719

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

 

Disclaimer: The listing in this guide does not constitute endorsement nor is it comprehensive.