Montgomery County Support Group Programs
Weekday Daytime Support Groups
Monday Meetings
Virtual Caregiver Support and Wellness Group (Free) -First Monday of Every Month | 4-5 PM Call: 301-895-0205
Tuesday Meetings
Veterans Affairs Medical Center -Second Tuesday | 2:30 PM | 800-272-3900
Third Tuesday- Caregiver Connect for Veterans and their Caregivers: 7pm-8pm contact: More Information: contact Donny Williams at: dwilliams@everymind.org
Rockville Support Group -Fourth Tuesday | 4 PM | 800-272-3900
Wednesday Meetings
Leisure World - Wednesdays-1st and 3rd Wednesday meetings at 3:00pm will be held IN-PERSON at the Inter-Faith Chapel on the grounds of Leisure World. For those who cannot attend in-person, we will bring a laptop to the meetings so you can still sign onto the ZOOM link and participate by ZOOM. Call: 800-272-3900
Iona Senior Services (For Adult Children Who Are Caregivers) -Second and Fourth Wednesday | 6 PM | 800-272-3900
Sandwich Generation Support Group #3 -Second and Fourth Wednesday | 8 PM |Call: 800-272-3900
Thursday Meetings
Holy Cross Health (For Spouses)-First and Third Thursday | 10 AM | 800-272-3900
Holy Cross Health (For Adult Children) -Second and Fourth Thursday | 10 AM | Call: 800-272-3900
Ingleside at King Farm Dementia Caregiver Support Meets virtually
First and third Thursday of each month at 4:30 pm. Email: Joan Rosenstein joan.rosenstein@gmail.com or Shruti George email: sgeorge@inglesideonline.org
Friday Meetings
Washington Metro Oasis -First Friday | 2-3 PM | Lbbyer@alz.org
In-Person Support Groups
Tuesday Meetings
Wednesday Meetings
Kesher Cafe weekday sessions for Young Onset Dementia are held each Wednesday from 10-2pm. This is a regularly planned 4-hour session for individuals living with early stage, young onset dementia (begins before age 65). Email: ckemp@accessjca.org or
https://accessjca.org/kesher-cafe-for-young-onset-dementia/
The Kensington Bethesda x Corewood Care support group with Pamela Mills, social worker Second Wednesday from 5:30 – 6:30 PM at The Kensington Bethesda - 5485 Westbard Ave, Bethesda, MD 20816 | call 240-752-8600 or email BSauro@KensingtonSL.com
2nd Wednesdays on Zoom 10:30 - 11:30 am Care Circle Drop-In Dementia Caregiver Support Group RSVP Colette Hyman, MSW, chyman@accessjca.org
Thursday Meetings
Spousal Support Group with Leslie Mason, social worker |Third Thursday from 2-3:30PM at The Kensington Bethesda - 5485 Westbard Ave, Bethesda, MD 20816 | call 240-752-8600 or email Bsauro@KensingtonSL.com
Friday Meetings
Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center – Community Partners Room Second Friday | 12:30 PM | 800-272-3900 or
Brooke Grove Rehab and Nursing Center-Second Friday | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. To register visit: bit.ly/BGAlzSupport or contact Toni Davis: at 301-388-7209 or Tdavis@bgf.org
18131 Slade School Road Sandy Spring, MD
The Adult Sibling Support Group is for adult family members who are caring for their sibling(s). Register to receive email notifications: https://app.donorview.com/pEk7r
The Alzheimer’s Association offers 24/7 (day and night) responses to any questions or concerns you are having dealing with the person you are caregiving.
Call: 800-272-3900 to get a social worker consultation on the 24/7 HELPLINE
SATURDAY MEETING
A Gathering of Caregiving Men: Support Group for MEN Only
When: 2nd Saturday at Noon
Where: Online- https://tinyurl.com/DFASouth-Men
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Hope and Support Circle
Join The Montgomery County Pride Family in partnership with the Montgomery County LGBTQIA+ Liaison for our Hope & Support Circle a weekly virtual gathering designed to provide empowerment, joy, and resources for our LGBTQIA+ communities. Every THURSDAY @ 7 PM ON ZOOM
REGISTER TODAY! https://zoom.us/meeting/register/urpJs9dGRD6rFwMXRY-Ylw
SAGE x HearMe -24/7 (Day and Night) | sageusa.org
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Down Syndrome-Alzheimer's Disease support group meeting for Caregivers
The next groups have been scheduled for Thursdays from 12- 1 PM online for accessibility
- October 15
- November 19
- December 17
RSVP for the meeting link: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/downsyndromeassocmaryland/event/caregiverconversationsalz/
Resources
- Find lists of attorneys for special needs trusts, guardianship, and more on our Resources page: DSAmd.org/resources
- Find clinical trials specific to Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease: https://ndss.org/clinical-trials
- Find research opportunities before or during a DS-Alz diagnosis: https://ndss.org/participate-research-studies#p_1263
For more information:
Contact: Amanda Mummert (she/her) Executive Director
410-321-5434 call or text
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Sibley Hospital Virtual Support Group:
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/about/community-health/sibley-memorial-hospital/support-groups-resources Care Partner Support Group
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English Group – Sustaining Connections
3rd Wednesday of every month | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (via Zoom)
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Spanish Group – Círculo de Comunidad Virtual
3rd Wednesday of every month | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (via Zoom)
These support groups are for anyone caring for a loved one who needs assistance. Whether they are navigating the challenges of aging, managing a chronic illness (such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, cancer, or Parkinson’s), or facing mental health struggles, you are welcome here. This group is also open to those supporting someone long-distance or living in a care community.
For more information and to register, please email group facilitator Marisela Bolanos, LGSW, MSW, CDP, CMDCP, at mbolano3@jh.edu or call: Marisela Bolanos- 202-660-5604 for more information and to register. ______________________________________
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Local growers, bakers, and makers will gather at Prince of Peace every Thursday afternoon to sell their wares. It's free to attend — come browse, shop, and say hello to your neighbors while supporting the community.
WHEN: Thursdays,3:00–6:30 PM
Dates: July 7– November 19
WHERE:11900 Darnestown Rd, Gaithersburg Prince of Peace back parking lot
For More Information Email: farmersmarket@poplutheran.org
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Enjoy Free Opportunities at Oasis The mission of Washington Metro Oasis (located in Macy’s Home Store, 2nd floor, 7125 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda) is to offer a unique mix of lifelong learning, social, health, and volunteer programs. The full schedule is on the website here, or you can call 240-800-3745 or email WashingtonMetro@OasisNet.org to request a printed catalog.
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JSSA L’Chaim(To life!) Chorale JSSA L’Chaim (To life!) Chorale
This program is made possible by a generous grant from the Sephardic Foundation on Aging, with Music Director, Joshua Fishbein
Kensington Clubs members, Ring House residents, community members, and students are invited to learn songs from a variety of genres including musical theater, spirituals, and Jewish music and perform. Singers from all backgrounds are welcome.
No experience or audition necessary.
Contact: ckemp@jssa.org
*10 spots available
Rehearsals: Sundays, October 11 through November 15 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Location: Ring House 1801 E. Jefferson St. Rockville, MD 20852
*Full attendance required
Performance: Sunday, November 22 call time 2:00 pm, performance 3:00 pm
Location: Ring House 1801 E. Jefferson St. Rockville, MD 20852
COME ONE, COME ALL- SINGERS to Join the Chorus!
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Gilchrist Center and other Mental Health Resources
Gilchrist Center has information that will assist families in preparing for a possible immigration detention or deportation as well as protecting their children with standby guardianship. Call: 240-777-4940.
- Immigration Rights
- Encourage residents and families to “know their rights.” Updated information related to refugee and immigrant basic rights within the U.S. can be found through the Gilchrist Center. This includes links to flyers, wallet cards, and online apps residents can access.
- Resources and Public Benefits
- Encourage residents and families to access available County programs and resources.
- The Aging & Disability Resource Unit (ADRU) can be reached at (240) 777-3000.
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The Crisis Center provides 24/7 telephone (240-777-4000), walk-in (1301 Piccard Drive in Rockville), and Mobile Crisis and Outreach Team (dispatched to any community location) behavioral health services for all residents.
- Additionally, in the event a family finds themselves in need of emergency public benefits, resources are available online through the Gilchrist Center to assist residents in navigating the process of receiving benefits.
- GILCHRIST CENTER has an Information & Referral Line: open Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM,
- CALL: 240-777-4940,
- Center@montgomerycountymd.gov · Take Care of Yourself · MCPS
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Johns Hopkins Memory Care Family Checklist:
Valuable resource for families impacted by dementia
Johns Hopkins Memory Care Family Checklist- Do it from the comfort of your home.
GO TO: the Johns Hopkins Memory Care Family Checklist
Memory Care - Maryland Access Point
Maryland Department of Aging 36 S Charles Street, 12th Floor Baltimore, Maryland
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New Health Program
CCACC Health Center (9298 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877)
Date: Friday, October ９, 2026 🕙 Time: ４ PM 📍 Zoom ID: 832 5463 4273
Planning ahead for long-term care can help reduce financial burdens on families and protect assets while meeting Medicaid eligibility requirements.
This talk will cover key aspects of long-term care Medicaid planning, including income and asset eligibility, the five-year lookback period, spousal asset protection and estate recovery. Participants will learn about legal planning strategies to help prepare themselves and their families for future long-term care needs.
CCACC Health Center (9298 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877)
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For More Information: Montgomery County Government Caregiving Website:
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/seniors/caregiving
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