Caregiver Support Groups

The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center
holds caregiver support group meetings at locations
around Central Florida. No reservation is necessary.

What to Expect at the Meeting

A facilitator from ADRC guides the meeting, which lasts between one and two hours. We are always happy to follow up with information about questions that arise during the meeting. Each group meeting is unique, depending on the needs of those present, but they have some common elements:

  • Everyone gets a chance to speak.
  • Challenges are shared and emotions are validated.
  • Suggestions are shared if they are asked for.
  • No one sits in judgment on anyone else’s experience.
  • Sometimes there are tears, but there is always some laughter, too.

Around any holiday, the dates or locations might change, so please check with us in November and December.

 If you have questions about attending a support group, please contact us at (407) 436-7750 or [email protected].

Support Groups

The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center provides facilitated support groups for caregivers providing care to persons living with some form of dementia.

Support Groups are sponsored by ADRC, The Department of Elder Affairs, Senior Resource Alliance and various community partners.

Some support groups are conducted virtually. You will need to email [email protected] to participate in these online groups.

  • OCOEE
    2nd Tuesday, 6:00 PM
    IN PERSON
    Open Support Group
    Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital

    10000 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761
    Held in Auxiliary Room on the First Floor
    Facilitator: Emma Churchill
  • 1st Wednesday, 10:00 AM
    VIRTUALSupport Group for Spanish Speaking Caregivers
    Facilitator: Alexandra Garnier Mercier
  • 2nd Thursday, 6:00 PM
    VIRTUALEvening Open Support Group
    Facilitator: Ashley Gravatte
  • Eustis
    1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 AM
    IN PERSON –  VIRTUAL OPTIONTrinity Evangelical Free Church
    890 Abrams Rd.
    Eustis, FL 32726

    Facilitators: Jim & Mary Pinckney
  • 4th Wednesday, 6:00 PM
    VIRTUAL ONLY

    Fannie’s Friends for
    Adult Daughters and Granddaughters
    Facilitator: Ashley Gravatte

  • Winter Park
    1st Friday, 10 AM
    IN PERSON

    Easter Seals Day Break at the Miller Center

    2010 Crosby Way Winter Park, FL 32792
    If you need respite care during the support meeting, call Easter Seals at 407-629-4565.
    Facilitator: Ashley Gravatte