Family & Caregiver Support Groups

Alzheimer's Support Groups

Source: Alzheimer''s Association

Description:

Searchable by location; find the Alzheimer's Assocation anywhere in the United States, and learn about programs and services available in your area, including support groups and educational workshops.


American Cancer Society Support Programs

Source: American Cancer Society

Description:

Support groups and classes for cancer patients and their families.


American Stroke Association Local Resources

Description:

Searchable directory helps stroke patients and family find events and resources in their community.


Connecting Caregivers

Source: National Family Caregivers Association

Description:

Network of NFCA volunteers known as the Caregiver Community Action Network with their own family caregiving experience and now assist others to find information and the support in an effort to improve their family caregiving experience and to aid in the development of important bonds with other family caregivers.


Family Care Navigator

Source: Family Caregiver Alliance

Description:

State-by-state resource to help locate government, nonprofit, and private programs, including services for family caregivers, as well as resources for older or disabled adults living at home or in a residential facility. Also includes information on government health and disability programs, legal resources, and disease-specific organizations.


Family Caregiver Alliance

Description:

Nonprofit organization addressing the needs of families and friends providing long-term care at home. Website contains information, factsheets and contact information to agencies.


Family Caregiving Program

Source: American Red Cross

Description:

Resources to teach skills for caring for the elderly, chronically ill and disabled at home; includes the "Family Caregiving Reference Guide."


Heart of Caregiving

Source: American Heart Association

Description:

Online resources for people who are serving as a family caregiver for a heart or stroke patient.


National Alliance on Mental Illness

Description:

America's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.


National Family Caregivers Association

Description:

The National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) supports, empowers, educates, and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for a chronically ill, aged, or disabled loved one.


Strength for Caregiving

Source: The Caregiver Initiative/Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company

Description:

Online resource and community for family caregivers, including caregiver manual, health tips and message boards.