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Support Groups

The Alzheimer Society of Greater Simcoe County operates ten support groups around the region.  Support Groups offer a safe and informal environment for caregivers to share with others in similar situations.  Support Groups are facilitated by trained volunteers.  The following Caregiver Support Groups are offered by the Alzheimer Society:

Alliston Support Group
3rd Monday of the month
St. John's United Church, Dermott Room
56 Victoria Street East, Alliston
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Barrie Morning Support Group
3rd Tuesday of the month
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Alzheimer Society office - 12 Fairview Road, Barrie
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Barrie Evening Support Group
3rd Tuesday of the month
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Alzheimer Society office - 12 Fairview Road, Barrie
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Barrie Adult Child Support Group - Suspended
Please join the Barrie Morning or Evening Support Group (see above)

Beeton Support Group
Last Wednesday of the month
V.O.N. Adult Day Program - Craft Room
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Simcoe Manor - 5988 8th Line, Beeton
Note:  This is a partnership with the VON Adult Day Program and is not specific to dementia.
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Bradford Support Group
3rd Tuesday of the month
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
CHATS MediChair Offices
448 Holland Street West, Units 8 - 12, Bradford
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Collingwood Support Group
4th Wednesday of the month
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
VON Adult Day Program - Lunch Room
49 Raglan Street, Collingwood
Note:  This is a partnership with the VON Adult Day Program and is not specific to dementia.
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North Simcoe Support Group
Last Monday of the month
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Bayfield House
5 Beck Boulevard, Penetanguishene
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Stroud Support Group
3rd Thursday of the month
The Spoke Club, Sandy Cove Acres
908 Lockhart Road, Innisfil
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South Georgian Bay Support Group
2nd Monday of the month
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Waterside Retirement Lodge, Private Dining Room
239 Zoo Park Road, Wasaga Beach
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Download the Support Group Calendar (.pdf)