Support Groups
Alzheimer’s Arkansas
Support Groups
As a caregiver, family member, or friend of someone who has Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia or chronic illness, you may feel overwhelmed and frustrated. It often helps to talk with someone who really understands what you are experiencing.
The benefits of joining a support group:
- Realize you are not alone, and others have similar concerns & experiences.
- Support groups provide a safe & supportive environment to express your feelings.
- Support groups allow you to learn helpful information, practical tips & resources to improve the caregiver journey.
- Support groups allow you to gain hope for your situation.
- Support groups allow others to benefit from your experience.
- Support groups help you gain an increased understanding of your unique needs & personality.
Statewide Support Groups Meeting In-Person & Online
| CONWAY STONEBRIDGE SENIOR LIVING Rebecca Jimison Rebecca.jimison@sbseniorliving.com 501-327-3030 1st Thursday at 6:15 pm 1306 S. Donaghey Ave. | HARRISON COUNTRYSIDE ASSISTED LIVING Andy Anderson: andya@diamondcity.net Call 870-365-6680 1st Tuesday at 5:00 pm 2526 Rock Springs Conference Room |
| LITTLE ROCK PARKWAY VILLAGE Cindy Matteson: matteson1616@sbcglobal.net 2nd Tuesday at 5:30 pm 14300 Chenal Parkway | HAZEN HAZEN SENIOR CENTER Charlie & Sara Proctor 870-830-1170 2nd Tuesday at 10 am 111 N. Hazen Ave |
| LITTLE ROCK PULASKI HEIGHTS UMC Beverly Villines: bvillines3@comcast.net Pricilla Pittman: pepualr@gmail.com 3rd Tuesday at 12:30 pm 4823 Woodlawn Dr, ROOM C135 501-350-5053 Leave a message with your phone number. | MAUMELLE MIRA AT MAUMELLE Sheri Granger: Sgranger@miraatmaumelle.com Darretta Williams: Darretta.williams@aplaceathome.com 1st Wednesday at Noon 925 Country Club Parkway Meeting in the private dining room. Bring a sack lunch – dessert. Drinks provided. |
| LITTLE ROCK PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE Wanda Wyse: Wanda.wyse@outlook.com 479-466-4778 2nd Thursday 5:30 pm-6:30 pm 510 Brookside Dr. | PINE BLUFF AAA SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS Carolyn Ferguson 3rd Tuesday at 12:30 pm For more information, call: 870-543-6309 |
| LITTLE ROCK PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP ALZHEIMER’S ARKANSAS Carolyn Berry: carolyn@alzark.org (501)224-0021 2nd Tuesday: 11:30 am Person & Care Partner 201 Markham Center DR Bring lunch | RUSSELLVILLE DHE BUILDING, AHRUH Brandi (Danni) Jones: bjones@arkansashospice.org Last Tuesday at 2:00 pm Arkansas Department of Health 203 Weir Rd. |
| NORTH LITTLE ROCK PARK HILL BAPTIST CHURCH CJ Shane: cjshane@icloud.com 501-681-3531 3rd Thursday at Noon 203 East C Ave | RUSSELLVILLE POPE COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS Tiffany Horton: tiffany.horton@conwayregional.org 2nd Tuesday at 1 pm 1010 N Rochester Ave. |
| CABOT CRESTVIEW SENIOR LIVING Michelle Pulliam: pulliamm03@gmail.com 501-422-6290 1st Tuesday at 10 am 2nd Tuesday at 6 pm 3310 W Main Cabot, AR | SEARCY PROVIDENCE ASSISTED LIVING Connie Herrin: cherrin@provmanage.com 501-268-4169 3rd Tuesday at Noon 3014 E Moore Ave |
| CONWAY CHRIST CHURCH Kenneth A. Priest: cpcarkansas@gmail.com 2nd Monday at 6:00 pm 1065 Clayton Street | SHERWOOD SENIORS SERVING SENIORS Joey and Fionna Sammons Call: 501-920-6618 Email: sss-care@comcast.net 1st Wednesday at 2:00 pm 3170 E Keihl Ave. |
| CONWAY FAULKNER COUNTY LIBRARY Jennifer Hudspeth: jennifer@alzark.org 501-224-0021 EXT 101 Last Wednesday at 10 am 1900 Tyler St. | STUTTGART RICE REALTY Melody Stackhouse: 870-830-1071 Charlie and Sara Proctor: 870-830-1170 2nd Thursday at Noon 2014 Main St., Stuttgart, AR 72160 |
| CONWAY STONEBRIDGE SENIOR LIVING Rebecca Jimison Rebecca.jimison@sbseniorliving.com 501-327-3030 1st Thursday at 6:15pm 1306 S. Donaghey Ave. | WHITEHALL SOUTH CENTRAL CENTER ON AGING Charlotte Clausen 2nd Thursday at 10 am For more information call: 870-879-1440 206 Frankie Lane |
| BENTON FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Richard Mills: 501-607-3214 501-315-0087 3rd Tuesday at 7 pm 211 Market Street | DARDANELLE DARDANELLE COMMUNITY CENTER Tiffany Horton: tiffany.horton@conwayregional.org 1st Tuesday at 5 pm 2011 State Hwy 22 West |
Zoom Groups
Due to some support groups not meeting in person, we have also created online support groups via Zoom. The groups are confidential, and participants may choose to use a phone or video option. They include a monthly regular support group (Coffee with Caregivers), an Early Onset (diagnosed before age 65) group, and one to embrace memories of loved ones lost (grief support).
| COFFEE WITH CAREGIVERS CAROLYN BERRY Last Tuesday at 10 am https://us06web.zoom.us/j/97917675867 Call (312) 626-6799 Meeting ID: 979 1767 5867 |
| EMBRACING MEMORIES/GRIEF 3rd Thursday at 3:00 pm https://us06web.zoom.us/j/97917675867 Call (312) 626-6799 Meeting ID: 979 1767 5867 |
| EARLY ONSET (65 AND YOUNGER) 2nd Saturday of Mar, June, Sept, Dec at 10 am https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82206213317 Call (312) 626-6799 Meeting ID: 822 0621 3317 |
If you are interested in forming a support group in your area and would like additional information, please contact carolyn@alzark.org or by calling 501-224-0021 ext. 104. Leadership training is provided, and on-going support is available!