Caregiver Support Groups
If you are a family caregiver or a friend of a person with dementia, this informal discussion offers resources for problem solving, educational information, as well as emotional support. It is a place to share experiences and feelings and hear from others in similar situations. You are not alone on this journey. Come as you are and meet other caregivers with related concerns.
To learn more or if you’re interested in joining one of our support groups, contact.
Email: supportgroups@alzoc.org
If you are in need of additional support, would like to learn more about the services and resources we provide or need someone to talk to, please call our Helpline at 844-373-4400.
Please note: If a meeting falls on a holiday or a holiday week, the group usually meets the week before. For questions about upcoming sessions please inquire with the facilitator or the host site.
Current Support Groups
FACEBOOK CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
IMPORTANT: Support Group schedules can change. Before attending, please call the facilitator to ask about the make-up of the group and confirm meeting details. If the facilitator is unavailable please call our Helpline at 844-373-4400.
| CONTACT INFO: supportgroups@alzoc.org |
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| Location: Fullerton Community Center | 340 W Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832 (In-person)
Day: 3rd Tuesday of the month Time: 1:00 pm |
| Location: Cypress Senior Center | 9031 Grindlay St, Cypress, CA 90630 (In-person)
Day: 3rd Wednesday of the month Time: 7:00 pm |
| Location: Online Dementia Caregiver Support Group (Online-zoom)
Day: 3rd Wednesday of the month Time: 1:30 pm |
| Location: Huntington Beach Senior Center | 18041 Goldenwest St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (In-person)
Day: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month Time: 5:30 pm |
| Location: San Juan Capistrano Community Center | 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (In-person)
Day: 1st Tuesday of the month Time: 2:30 pm |
| Location: Rancho Santa Margaret Community Center | 22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (In-person)
Date: 1st Friday of the month Time: 1:00 pm |
| Location: OASIS Senior Center | 801 Narcissus Ave, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 (In-person)
Day: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month Time: 10:00 am |
| Location: Belmont Village Aliso Viejo | 300 Freedom Ln, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (In-person)
Date: 2nd Thursday of the month Time: 11:00 am |
| Location: Dorothy Visser Senior Center | 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, CA 92672 (In-person)
Date: 1st Wednesday of the month Time: 10:00 am |
| Location: Trabuco Senior Center| 5701 Trabuco Rd, Irvine, CA 92620 (In-person)
Date: Last Monday of the month Time: 1:00 pm |
| Location: Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center | 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 (In-person)
Date: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month Time: 1:30 pm |
| Location: Online dementia caregiver support group (Online – Zoom)
Date: 2nd & 4th Fridays of the month Time: 10:00 am |
| Location: Anaheim Central Library – Canyon Hills Branch | 400 S Scout Trail, Anaheim, CA 92807 (In-person)
Date: 1st Friday of the month Time: 12:00 pm |
| Location: Yorba Linda Community Center | 4501 Casa Loma Ave, Yorba Linda, CA 92886 (In-person)
Date: 1st Thursday of the month Time: 2:00 pm |
| Location: Online dementia caregiver support group (Online – Zoom)
Date: 4th Wednesday of the month Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm |
| Location: Temple Beth Sholom | 2625 N Tustin Ave Santa Ana, CA 92705 (In-person)
Date: 1st Tuesday of the month Time: 1:00 pm |
| Location: Costa Mesa Senior Center | 695 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (In-person)
Date: 2nd Friday of the month Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm |
| Location: Tustin Senior Center | 200 S C St, Tustin, CA 92780 (In-person)
Day: 2nd Tuesday of the month Time: 3:00 pm |
SPECIAL SUPPORT GROUPS
After Dementia (Grief Support Group)
| LOCATION | DATE/TIME | ONLINE/IN-PERSON | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | On Hold | Online (Zoom) | supportgroups@alzoc.org |
Caregivers of Lewy Body & Frontotemporal Dementia
| LOCATION | DATE/TIME | ONLINE/IN-PERSON | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 1:00 pm | Online (Zoom) | supportgroups@alzoc.org |
Faith-based Support Groups
| LOCATION | DATE/TIME | ONLINE/IN-PERSON | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Presbyterian, Newport Beach | 3rd Wednesday of the month, 3:00 pm | In-person | Ben Allen, 949-757-3719 |
| Saddleback Church, Lake Forest) | 1st Monday of the month, 10:00 am | In-person | Vic Mazmanian, 949-310-6682 |
| South Shores Church, Dana Point | 1st Monday of the month, 10:30 am | In-person | Erik Hansen, 949-310-9062 |
Serious Illness General Faith-based Support Group
This general faith support group is for family caregivers who are caring for a loved one with a serious illness such as cancer, dementia, heart failure, kidney failure, ALS, etc. Learn more.
| LOCATION | DATE/TIME | ONLINE/IN-PERSON | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Timonthy Catholic Church | Upper Room
29102 Crown Valley Pkwy |
1st and 3rd Wednesday, 9:30 am – 11:00 am | In-person | Patty Mouton, MSGc
patty.mouton@alzoc.org |
| Mission Hall A at Mission Lutheran Church
24360 Yosemite Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 |
Every Tuesday from 1:00 – 2:30 PM | In-person | Pre-registration required: https://bit.ly/4hYyhvt |
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Support Groups
| LOCATION | DATE/TIME | ONLINE/IN-PERSON | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Down Syndrome Association of OC | QUARTERLY
2nd Friday of the month, 1:00 PM Dec. 12, 2025
Mar 13, 2526
June 12, 2026
Sept 11, 2026
Dec 11, 2026
|
Hybrid | Kim Bailey, kim.bailey@alzoc.org |
Men’s Caregiver Support Group
| LOCATION | DATE/TIME | ONLINE/IN-PERSON | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:00 pm | Online (Zoom) |
Dennis Miyadi, 714-401-5563 |
SUPPORT GROUPS IN OTHER LANGUAGES
Spanish Support Group
| LOCATION | DATE/TIME | ONLINE/IN-PERSON | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim: St Boniface Church 120 N Janss St Anaheim 92805 | 1st Wednesday of the month, 10:00 AM | In-person | Melina Wulin melina.wulin@alzoc.org |
| Online | 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6:00 PM |
Online | Melina Wulin melina.wulin@alzoc.org |
Korean Support Group
| LOCATION | DATE/TIME | ONLINE/IN-PERSON | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim Korean Presbyterian Church | 2nd Wednesday of the month, 10:00 am | In-person | Somang Society, somang@somangsociety.org |
| Online | 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm | Online (Zoom) | Jung-Ah Lee, 949-343-5333, jungahl@uci.edu |
| Online | 4th Tuesday of the month, 3:00 pm | Online (Zoom) | Somang Society, somang@somangsociety.org |
Mandarin Support Group
| LOCATION | DATE/TIME | ONLINE/IN-PERSON | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | 1st Saturday of the month, 10:00 AM | Online (Zoom) | Ruobing Li, 714-386-0511 |
If interested in joining our Zoom support group sessions, contact supportgroups@alzoc.org or call our Helpline to RSVP.
Volunteer as a Support Group Facilitator
Become an Alzheimer’s Orange County (ALZOC®) trained support group facilitator and provide much needed support for families directly affected by dementia. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer facilitator, please contact supportgroups@alzoc.org.
PLEASE NOTE
Alzheimer’s Orange County’s support groups are only intended for caregivers of individuals as well as family and friends facing dementia. Direct solicitation of support group facilitators and members to promote specific interests is not permitted (e.g. research, clinical trials, business, etc.). General observation or research by students, professionals or any other individuals is not allowed in the support group setting.
Please contact supportgroups@alzoc.orgwith all inquiries.
