Support Groups
Supporting a family member or friend diagnosed with dementia can be a new experience. Join a free dementia support group to learn from your peers and share insights.
These groups are for care partners of persons living with dementia in early, middle and late stages, regardless of their living arrangements.
Confidential peer support groups connect people who are supporting persons living with dementia. In this safe environment, you can pose questions, share your insights and lessons learned. You are not alone.
Joining a support group can help you:
- Talk with others who are going through similar experiences
- Increase your understanding of dementia
- Develop and broaden your set of coping strategies
Our care partner support groups operate on a monthly basis throughout Simcoe County and are facilitated by a Family Support Coordinator.
All support groups are time limited and require registration.
The Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County is pleased to announce that registration for our support groups has moved to Eventbrite. Our support groups will continue to be offered on the same scheduled days and times and will remain free of charge for all participants. Please note that program registration is on a monthly basis and registration for the group will become available the month before the group.
To register, follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/alzheimer-society-of-simcoe-county-45848286053 chose the support group you wish to attend, and reserve your spot.
If you have questions, do not have access to the internet or need support registering, please contact the coordinator for the group you are interested in attending or phone the main office at 705-722-1066 to get connected with an appropriate staff member.
Current in-person groups occur at the following locations:
Barrie, Alliston, Innisfil, Bradford, Orillia, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, and Penetanguishene.
Virtual support groups are also available each month.