Support Groups

Below you will find a list of support groups designed to help caregivers of individuals living with dementia. While we strive to keep this information current, we recommend confirming details before attending a support group.

Support Groups by County

Buncombe Henderson Transylvania Yancey Jackson

Asheville

Caring for People Education and Support (CAPES)

Class topics include dementia, legal issues, coping with stress, self-care, community resources, and making difficult life choices.

Not meeting, at this time. To resume in Spring 2023, timing and location TBD.
Click here for more information. No cost to attend.

Mountain Aging Partners (MAP) Caregiver Support Group

A warm, welcoming space where caregivers of aging adults with dementia or other neurocognitive impairments come together to share stories and share strength.

3rd Wednesday of each month 3:30-5:00 pm

Mountain Aging Partners Adult Day Services, First Baptist Church- 5 Oak Street Asheville, NC. 28801

Contact Donna Nawrocki Caregiver Support Coordinator (828) 277-3399 [email protected]

CarePartners – Aphasia

This group is for caregivers and people who have speech and reading problems resulting from a stroke.
1st Monday monthly from 11:00 am-12:00 pm
68 Sweeten Creek Rd.
(828) 684-9619; Edna Tipton

CarePartners Bereavement Support Groups

CarePartners Main Campus
Call for more information: (828) 251-0126

MemoryCaregivers Network Group

Meets Tuesdays via Zoom, 1:00-3:00pm
Contact Mary Donnelly, [email protected], to sign up.

Dementia Partners AVL

Click here for current schedule.
For more information, contact Joyce and Vernon Robinson (828-367-7388) or [email protected]

MCI Support Group

Offers a support group specifically for persons with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Caregivers are welcome to join their loved ones, but these meetings are primarily focused on persons experiencing MCI.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 10:45am-12pm at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, led by Paul Rogers MD
For more information, contact the church at 828-254-3274

Parkinson’s Support Group

Offers a support group for caregivers of people with Parkinson’s disease.

1st Tuesday of every month from September to June except December from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Groce United Methodist Church, 954 Tunnel Rd. Asheville NC 28805

Contact 828-579-7897 or email [email protected]
https://parkinsonsavl.org/meetings/

789 Merrimon Ave.
Asheville, NC 28804
For more information, contact Richard Coble at [email protected]

2nd Tuesday monthly
6:30 pm
Aston Park HCC
380 Brevard Rd.
(704) 960-6957
Facilitators: Morgan Morton & Matt Vest
Email for more information:
[email protected]

Black Mountain

Memory Loss Caregivers of East Buncombe

Sponsored by Highland Farms Residents Corp.

2nd Tuesday Monthly from 9:30-11:30 am
Highland Farms Retirement Community
200 Tabernacle Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(Brookside Building, J-K Entrance, lower level lounge 3)
Contact Mary Donnelly for more information: 828-230-4143 or [email protected]

Hendersonville

Henderson County Public Library

The Henderson County Public Library hosts a monthly Memory Café at the Main Library’s Kaplan Auditorium, offering free thematic activities, music, and refreshments for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners.

Kaplan Auditorium, Main Library
Fridays from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (monthly)
Cost: Free (registration is required via the Henderson County Public Library Calendar as space is limited)

Upcoming Session: Lazy Summer Days at the Beach! on Friday, August 14, 2026
Activities: Beach-themed art, favorite beach songs, and refreshments

Click here and check the calendar for more dates and themes.

Support Group for Spouses

Grace Lutheran Church at 6th and Blythe Street
Mike Williamson, Facilitator
Meetings: The 2nd Tuesday of the month 1 – 2:30 pm
Call Mike at 810 955-1385 regarding the meeting times and space availability.

Brevard

Dementia Caregivers Group

1st Thursday monthly from 1-3 PM
Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church (rear door)
249 E. Main St.
Kathe Harris, 828-862-6970, [email protected]

Burnsville

Yancey County Dementia Caregivers Support Group Meeting

4th Thursdays at 2pm

New friends are always welcome at the Dementia Caregivers Support Group. We meet monthly on the 4th Thursday, 2pm. If you think you’d like to attend, please contact April Henkel at [email protected] for location information.

WHAT TO EXPECT: A safe place where emotions about caregiving can be expressed and validated (like frustration, grief, anger), helping participants know they are NOT alone. You’ll gather ideas and tips from others about how to manage common challenges of dementia care. Click here for more info.

Cullowhee

Caregiver Consultation
Direct complimentary consultation with Leigh Morrow-Odom, PhD CCC-SLP, Associate Professor, Speech-Language Pathologist
Western North Carolina University

Contact Leigh Odom at [email protected]

Alzheimer’s Association Western Carolina Chapter-Mountain Area Family Support Group Meeting Schedule

The facilitators are volunteers; please call them only for questions directly related to the support group. Please call the Chapter office, 800-888-6671, or the 24 hour Helpline, 800-272-3900, for information on Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders, resources, educational programs, support group changes, or other questions! NO SOLICITATIONS PLEASE.

For more information about these support groups, click here.

Avery County

Newland

3rd Tuesday monthly
1:30 pm
Avery Senior Center
165 Shulz Circle

Catawba County

Hickory

3rd Tuesday monthly
5:00 pm
The Lutheran Home
1265 21st Street N.E.

Newton

3rd Thursday monthly
6:00 pm
Carillon Assisted Living
1088 Radio Station Drive

Macon County

Franklin

Dementia Caregivers Support Group
1st Thursday monthly
2:00 pm
Crawford Senior Center
108 Wayah St., Franklin NC

Facilitator- Kathy Zoss
[email protected]

Madison County

Marshall Library

Family Caregiver Support Group
4th Thursdays

Mars Hill Library

Senior Resources & Family Caregiver Support
1st, 3rd, and any 5th Thursdays

Polk County

Columbus

Foothills Dementia and Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
Last Wednesday monthly, 3:00-4:30pm
The Meeting Place
75 Carmel Ln

Caregivers are encouraged to bring their loved one with cognitive impairment, respite care provided during the meeting.

Contact Peggy Wyllie at 828-859-6339 to register and for more information

Location

SECU Center for MemoryCare
100 Far Horizons Lane
Asheville, NC 28803

Hours

Monday to Friday
9:00 am to 4:30 pm

Contact Us

Ph: (828) 771-2219
Fax: (828) 771-2634
[email protected]

Notice of Non-Discrimination

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Phone: 828-771-2219