Support Groups

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Participants	Caregivers 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 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

Asheville Parkinson’s Support Group
Participants	People living with Parkinson’s and their caregivers
Location	Asheville Groce United Methodist Church 954 Tunnel Road
Meeting Times	First Tuesdays, 10:00am-12pm
Format	In-person
Contact Info
Website
Email	parkinsonsavl@gmail.com
Phone	352-277-7424

“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	https://www.coabc.org/programs/caregiver-support/
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	4^th Tuesdays 1:00-2:30
Format	In person. Masks required
Contact Info
Website	https://www.coabc.org/programs/caregiver-support/
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	https://www.coabc.org/programs/caregiver-support/
Email	Jenniep@coabc.org
Phone	828-277-8288

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

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

Livin’ Life (MountainCare & Dementia Friendly WNC support group)
Participants	People living with dementia
Location	Asheville Mountain Care 68 Sweeten Creek Road
Meeting Times	2^nd and 4th Wednesdays 2:00 to 3:30
Format	In person
Contact Info
Website
Email
Phone	828-230-4143

Memory Caregivers Network
Participants	Caregivers
Location	Asheville Online only
Meeting Times	Tuesdays, 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	In person
Contact Info
Website
Email
Phone	828-230-4143

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	1881 Pisgah Drive, Hendersonville (at the Age Friendly Center at Advent Health, Laurel Park) Virtual meetings, via Zoom, are offered on alternative weeks.
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	knoel@coahc.org
Phone	828-233-1564

MountainCare Support Group
Participants	Caregivers
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

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.