Caregiver Support Groups
If you are a family caregiver or a friend of a person with dementia, this informal discussion offers resources for problem solving, educational information, as well as emotional support. It is a place to share experiences and feelings and hear from others in similar situations. You are not alone on this journey. Come as you are and meet other caregivers with related concerns.
To learn more or if you’re interested in joining one of our support groups, contact Traci Bell.
Email: traci.bell@alzoc.org
If you are in need of additional support, would like to learn more about the services and resources we provide or need someone to talk to, please call our Helpline at 844-373-4400.
Please note: If a meeting falls on a holiday or a holiday week, the group usually meets the week before. For questions about upcoming sessions please inquire with the facilitator or the host site.
Current Support Groups
FACEBOOK CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
IMPORTANT: Support Group schedules can change. Before attending, please call the facilitator to ask about the make-up of the group and confirm meeting details. If the facilitator is unavailable please call our Helpline at 844-373-4400.
| LOCATION | DATE/TIME | ONLINE/ IN-PERSON |
CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tustin Senior Center | 2nd Tuesday of the month, 3:00 PM | In-person | Traci Bell traci.bell@alzoc.org |
| Fullerton Community Center | 3rd Tuesday of the month, 1:00 pm | In-person | Traci Bell traci.bell@alzoc.org |
| Cypress Senior Center | 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7:00 pm | In-person | Traci Bell traci.bell@alzoc.org |
| Online Dementia Caregiver Support Group | 3rd Wednesday of the month, 1:30 pm | Online (Zoom) | Traci Bell traci.bell@alzoc.org |
| Huntington Beach Senior Center | 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 5:30 pm | In-person | Traci Bell traci.bell@alzoc.org |
| San Juan Capistrano Community Center | 1st Tuesday of the month, 2:30 pm | In-person | Traci Bell traci.bell@alzoc.org |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Community Center | 1st Friday of the month, 1:00pm | In-person | Traci Bell traci.bell@alzoc.org |
| OASIS Senior Center | 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, 10:00 am | In-person | Traci Bell traci.bell@alzoc.org |
| Belmont Village Aliso Viejo | 2nd Thursday of the Month, 11:00 am | In-person | Traci Bell traci.bell@alzoc.org |
| Dorothy Visser Senior Center, San Clemente | 1st Wednesday of the month, 10:00 am | In-person | Traci Bell traci.bell@alzoc.org |
| Trabuco Senior Center, Irvine | Last Monday of the month, 1:00 pm | In-person | Traci Bell traci.bell@alzoc.org |
| Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center, Mission Viejo | 1st Wednesday of the month, 1:30 pm 3rd Wednesday of the month, 1:30 pm |
In-person | Traci Bell traci.bell@alzoc.org |
| Online dementia caregiver support group | 2nd & 4th Fridays of the Month, 10:00 am | Online (Zoom) | Traci Bell traci.bell@alzoc.org |
| Anaheim Central Library | 1st Friday of the Month, 12:00 pm | In-person | Traci Bell traci.bell@alzoc.org |
| Yorba Linda Community Center | 1st Thursday of the Month, 2:00 pm | In-person | Traci Bell traci.bell@alzoc.org |
| Town & Country Santa Ana 501 E. Memory Lane, Santa Ana, CA 92706 |
3rd Monday of the month, 1:00 pm | In-person | supportgroups@alzoc.org |
SPECIAL SUPPORT GROUPS
After Dementia (Grief Support Group)
| LOCATION | DATE/TIME | ONLINE/IN-PERSON | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | On Hold | Online (Zoom) | Traci Bell traci.bell@alzoc.org |
Caregivers of Lewy Body & Frontotemporal Dementia
| LOCATION | DATE/TIME | ONLINE/IN-PERSON | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 1:00 pm | Online (Zoom) | Traci Bell traci.bell@alzoc.org |
Faith-based Support Groups
| LOCATION | DATE/TIME | ONLINE/IN-PERSON | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Presbyterian, Newport Beach | 3rd Wednesday of the month, 3:00 pm | In-person | Ben Allen, 949-757-3719 |
| Saddleback Church, Lake Forest) | 1st Monday of the month, 10:00 am | In-person | Vic Mazmanian, 949-310-6682 |
| South Shores Church, Dana Point | 1st Monday of the month, 10:30 am | In-person | Erik Hansen, 949-310-9062 |
Serious Illness General Faith-based Support Group
This general faith support group is for family caregivers who are caring for a loved one with a serious illness such as cancer, dementia, heart failure, kidney failure, ALS, etc. Learn more.
| LOCATION | DATE/TIME | ONLINE/IN-PERSON | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Timonthy Catholic Church | Upper Room
29102 Crown Valley Pkwy |
1st and 3rd Wednesday, 9:30 am – 11:00 am
(Beginning November 6, 2024) |
In-person | Patty Mouton, MSGc
patty.mouton@alzoc.org |
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Support Groups
| LOCATION | DATE/TIME | ONLINE/IN-PERSON | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Down Syndrome Association of OC | 2nd Friday of the month, 1:00 PM | Hybrid |
Kim Bailey, kim.bailey@alzoc.org |
Men’s Caregiver Support Group
| LOCATION | DATE/TIME | ONLINE/IN-PERSON | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:00 pm | Online (Zoom) |
Dennis Miyadi, 714-401-5563 |
SUPPORT GROUPS IN OTHER LANGUAGES
Spanish Support Group
| LOCATION | DATE/TIME | ONLINE/IN-PERSON | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim: St Boniface Church 120 N Janss St Anaheim 92805 |
1st Wednesday of the month, 10:00 AM | In-person | Norma Castellano Norma.Castellano@alzoc.org |
| 2720 S Bristol St, Suite 104 Santa Ana 92704 Santa Ana: AltaMed Medical Clinic |
2nd Wednesday of the month, 6:00 PM | In-person | Norma Castellano Norma.Castellano@alzoc.org |
Korean Support Group
| LOCATION | DATE/TIME | ONLINE/IN-PERSON | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim Korean Presbyterian Church | 2nd Wednesday of the month, 10:00 am | In-person | Somang Society, somang@somangsociety.org |
| Online | 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm | Online (Zoom) | Jung-Ah Lee, 949-343-5333, jungahl@uci.edu |
| Online | 4th Tuesday of the month, 3:00 pm | Online (Zoom) | Somang Society, somang@somangsociety.org |
Mandarin Support Group
| LOCATION | DATE/TIME | ONLINE/IN-PERSON | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | 1st Saturday of the month, 10:00 AM | Online (Zoom) | Ruobing Li, 714-386-0511 |
If interested in joining our Zoom support group sessions, contact Traci Bell at traci.bell@alzoc.org or call our Helpline to RSVP.
Volunteer as a Support Group Facilitator
Become an Alzheimer’s Orange County (ALZOC®) trained support group facilitator and provide much needed support for families directly affected by dementia. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer facilitator, please contact traci.bell@alzoc.org.
PLEASE NOTE
Alzheimer’s Orange County’s support groups are only intended for caregivers of individuals as well as family and friends facing dementia. Direct solicitation of support group facilitators and members to promote specific interests is not permitted (e.g. research, clinical trials, business, etc.). General observation or research by students, professionals or any other individuals is not allowed in the support group setting.
Please contact Traci Bell with all inquiries: traci.bell@alzoc.org, 949-757-3752.
