Caregiver Support Groups

Join other caregivers for refreshments and discussion in a caring, relaxed, and confidential setting. Our groups explore the demands and ways to cope with caring for a loved one
and provide valuable information and resources.

These groups are open to all current and former caregivers of an elderly relative, partner or friend. 

All groups listed are offered free of charge. 
Please be sure to RSVP to the appropriate contact
before attending a support group.

o     Caregiver Support Group ROXBURY:
Third Friday of every month 10 am - 11:30 am  Ruggles Street Assisted Living in Boston - 25 Ruggles Street, Roxbury, MA,
Contact Vladimir Nivoroshkin at 617-277-7416 ext. 184  Email: vnivoroshkin@centralboston.org

o   Caregiver Support Group ROSLINDALE:      
"Taking care of me"
Third Monday of every month, at 6 p.m. Contact Leslie Ahern at
617-522-6700 or Email: LAhern@ethocare.org.  For the support group flyer and dates click here

o   Caregiver Support Group Downtown Crossing:
Third Thursday of every month, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. at
St Anthony's Shrine on Arch Street.  Contact Damon Syphers
at 617-443-4370 or Email: dsyphers@bshcinfo.org

o   Caregiver Support Group SOUTH BOSTON:  
First Tuesday of every month, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
At Marian Manor Nursing Home. Contact Damon Syphers at
617-443-4370 or Email: dsyphers@bshcinfo.org

o   Caregiver Support Group Downtown Crossing /
Boston City Hall:
Fourth Wednesday of the month, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the Piemonte Room, 5th floor, Boston City Hall.
Contact Betsy Downton at 617-635-3979 or
Email: Elizabeth.Downton@cityofboston.gov
All welcome. Feel free to bring your lunch.

o   Caregiver Support Group REVERE (CRW Elder Services)
Third Tuesday of every month, at 6:30 p.m. Contact Melissa King
at 617-884-2500 or Email: MKing@crwelderservices.org

o   Caregiver Support Group CHELSEA
(CRW Elder Services) Alzheimer’s Disease And Dementia Specific
First Wednesday of every month, at 6:30 p.m. Contact 
Melissa King at 617-884-2500 or
Email: MKing@crwelderservices.org

o   Alzheimer & Dementia Care Coaching-
A Positive Approach. ROSLINDALE
"Smoother Sailing"
First Monday of every month at 6 p.m. Contact Leslie Ahern at
617-522-6700 or Email: LAhern@ethocare.org. 
For the support group flyer and dates click here

o   LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Support Group:
Jamaica Plain First Monday of the Month 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Contact Joanne Peskowitz at 617-271-4182

o   RUSSIAN Speaking Caregiver Support Group in Brighton:
Third Thursday of the month from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Contact
Vladimir Nivoroshkin at 617-277-7416 ext. 184 or
Email: vnivoroshkin@centralboston.org

o   VIETNAMESE Speaking General Caregiver Support Group
in Dorchester:
Third Tuesday of the month from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Contact
Phuong (Diane) Slawson at 617-277-7416 ext. 186 or
Email: PSlwason@centralboston.org

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o   Support Group for GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN (1)
2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month 10 am - 12 pm in Jamaica Plain
Contact Charity Bell at  617-983-5800

o   Support Group for GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN (2)
2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month 10 am - 12 pm Jamaica Plain Contact
Charity Bell at  617-983-5800

More info on our website: http://www.lgbtagingproject.org/

Please be sure to RSVP to the appropriate contact
before attending a support group.

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For a printer friendly version of the support group
list please click here (pdf)

Support Calendar October 2009 - December 2009 (pdf)

Updated October 2009
Caregiver Alliance of Suffolk County

For more information email: info@caregiveralliance.org
617-277-7416