Caring for a person with dementia can feel isolating and overwhelming, but you are not alone! Join a Support & Discussion Group and build relationships and learn from other caregivers who understand what you are going through.

South San Diego Location Date/Time Group Leader

Bayview Baptist Church (Christian) MLK Bldg.6134 Benson Ave., San Diego, 92114

4th Friday6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lottie Harris, RN858-966-3303

Coronado Public Library (Conference Room)640 Orange Ave., Coronado, 92118

1st and 3rd Wednesday 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Gerry & Claudene Garmon619-435-1468

St. Paul’s Senior Services1420 East Palomar Street, Chula Vista, 91913

1st and 3rd Friday 1:00pm-2:30pm

Ellen Boucher 619-770-7145

Questions/More Info Contact Rebecca De Campos, MSW,

Family Services Coordinator at 858.966.3303 or group leader.

Location Date/Time Group Leader

Care Partners under 60 Mission Valley Library 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, 92108

2nd Wednesday6:30pm - 8:00pm

Frances Martinez- Goodrich, MSW & Lynne & Diane Lightbown 858-822-4800

Bereavement and Healing Support Group Alzheimer’s San Diego: 6632 Convoy Court, San Diego, 92111*In Partnership with Elizabeth Hospice

4th Wednesday 1:00pm-2:30pm

Rebecca De Campos, MSW & Sarah Tippet858-966-3303

Lewy Body & Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) UCSD/Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center 8950 Villa La Jolla Dr., Suite C129, La Jolla, 92037

1st Wednesday 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Tracey Truscott, LCSW 858-822-4800 Pre-Registration Required

Men’s Support & Discussion GroupAlzheimer’s San Diego: 6632 Convoy Court, San Diego, 92111

2nd and 4th Wednesday 10:00am - 11:30am

Sarina Barker, MSW & Alford Claiborne858-966-3293

Early-Stage Support & Discussion Group Alzheimer’s San Diego: 6632 Convoy Court, San Diego, 92111

2nd and 4th Friday 1:00pm-2:30pm

Kelly Rein, MSW 858-966-3291*pre-registration required

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Location Date/Time Group LeaderBelmont Village Sabre Springs13075 Evening Creek Dr. South, San Diego, 92128Meets in activity center

1st and 3rd Wednesday6:30pm - 8:00pm

Kathy Gilbert, LCSW & Debbie Salisbury619-894-8334

Gloria McClellan Center1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA 92084

3rd Tuesday 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dawn Coats 858-966-3303

San Rafael Parish17252 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92128 *Must call to RSVP for respite

2nd and 4th Tuesday1:00pm - 2:30pm

Arlene Cawthorne 858-335-8880

Oakmont of Escondido Hills3012 Bear Valley Pkwy S., Escondido, 92025

3rd Sunday3:00pm - 4:00pm

Wanda Smith858-966-3303

Poway Adult Day Health Care Center12250 Crosthwaite Circle, Poway, 92064

2nd Wednesday 10:00am - 11:30am

Nicole Aguillon, MSW 858-748-5044 x17

Park Avenue Community Center 210 Park Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025

2nd and 4th Monday 1:30pm-3:00pm

Sheila Argeanton, CDT 760-635-1895

San Marcos Senior Activity Center 111 Richmar Ave., San Marcos, 92069

Every Tuesday 10:00am - 11:30am

Lynne Smith760-212-1224

Silvergate Retirement Residence 420 Elbrook Dr., Fallbrook, 92028

3rd Wednesday1:30pm - 3:00pm

Barbara Heric & Dawn Coats 858-966-3303

Vista Gardens Memory Care1863 Devon Place, Vista, 92081*Must call to RSVP for respite

Every Thursday1:30pm - 3:30pm

Sandy Braff, MFT & Carol Genson858-792-4610

North County Inland

Central San Diego Location Date/Time Group Leader

Alzheimer’s San Diego 6632 Convoy Court, San Diego, 92111

1st and 3rd Wednesday10:00am - 11:30am

Rebecca De Campos, MSW 858-966-3303

Alzheimer’s San Diego 6632 Convoy Court, San Diego, 92111

2nd and 4th Wednesday6:00pm - 7:30pm

Gloria Baker858-966-3307

North Clairemont Library 4616 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, 92117

3rd Saturday10:00am - 11:30am

Janet Matthews, MFT 858-966-3303

Sunrise of La Jolla810 Turquoise St., San Diego, 92109

3rd Wednesday1:30pm - 3:00pm

Sandy Braff, MFT858-792-4610

UCSD/Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center 8950 Villa La Jolla Dr., Suite C129, La Jolla, 92037

2nd Wednesday2:00pm - 3:30pm

Tracey Truscott, LCSW858-822-4800

University City Older Adult Center (UCOAC) 9001 Towne Centre Drive, San Diego, 92122*In partnership with Jewish Family Services

2nd and 4th Tuesday12:30pm - 2:00pm

Claudia Barret858-966-3303*FREE RESPITE

*FREE RESPITE

*FREE RESPITE

Location Date/Time Group LeaderActivCare at Bressi Ranch6255 Nygaard St., Carlsbad, 92009

2nd Tuesday10:00am - 11:30am

Catherine Lombardi 858-966-3303

The Glenner Memory Care Centers335 Saxony Rd., Encinitas, 92024

Every Wednesday10:00am -12:00pm

Sheila Argeanton, CDT760-635-1895

San Luis Rey Valley United Methodist Church 5570 Old Ranch Rd., Oceanside, 92057

1st and 3rd Thursday6:00pm - 7:30pm

Jim Zdybek & Melissa Bailey858-966-3303

Sunrise at La Costa7020 Manzanita St., Carlsbad, 92011

3rd Thursday5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sandy Braff, MFT858-792-4610

North County Coastal

*FREE RESPITE

Location Date/Time Group LeaderSpanish Speaking Care Partners Americare Adult Day Healthcare 340 Rancheros Dr., Suite 196, San Marcos, 92069

4th Wednesday 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Vanesa Caceres, BASW760-682-2424 x18

Spanish Speaking Care Partners Casa Familiar Recreation Center 268 W. Park Ave., San Ysidro, 92173

Every Tuesday 10:00am - 11:30am

Ana Chiquete619-428-1115

Grupo de apoyo para cuidadores en Español

*FREE RESPITE

Location Date/Time Group LeaderAlpine Community Center1830 Alpine Blvd., Alpine, 91901

1st and 3rd Wednesday2:00pm - 3:30pm

Linda Cioffi619-445-5291

Elmcroft of La Mesa4960 Mills St., La Mesa, 91942

2nd Saturday10:00am - 12:00pm

Mona Tisdale858-966-3303

Grossmont Healthcare District 9001 Wakarusa Street, La Mesa, 91942 Meets in small conference room*In partnership with Grossmont Healthcare District

1st and 3rd Monday6:00pm - 7:30pm

Ellen Boucher619-770-7145

Lantern Crest Senior Living 800 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, 92071Meets in Lounge 2

4th Thursday10:00am - 11:30am

Lynne Smith760-212-1224

Ramona Senior Center434 Aqua Lane, Ramona, 92065

3rd Wednesday10:00am - 11:30am

Elaine Bailey760-787-0172

San Carlos United Methodist Church6554 Cowles Mountain Blvd., San Diego, 92119 Meets in Fireside room

1st and 3rd Tuesday10:00am - 12:00pm

Robert Spalding619-298-1350

East County San Diego

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Is a Support & Discussion Group Right For You?

“I found out I am not alone in this journey. There are others walking beside me, struggling. Before, I felt very much alone. “

“You will hear great ideas and tips on how to handle difficult situtations or behaviors.”

“You will learn from others about the many different community resources that can help you.”

Attendee Testimonials

You Are Not AloneWhen one has Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, many family members take on the challenge - and at times, overwhelming - task of caregiving, and to much stress may be harmful to the caregiver.

Support and Discussion Groups are designed to provide emotional, educational and social support for caregivers through regularly scheduled meetings. They help develop coping methods and encourage caregivers to maintain their personal, physical and emotional health, as well as optimally care for the person with dementia.

Always call the support and discussion group leader to make sure there has not been a change in the group schedule, i.e. holiday, weather, etc.

If you have any questions about the Alzheimer’s San Diego Support & Discussion Groups or general questions, do not hesitate to contact:

Rebecca De Campos, MSW, Family Services Coordinator : 858.966.3303 or rdecampos@alzsd.org

“You can say things in the group you couldn’t say to people who are not or have not gone through this. They understand and can usually relate.”

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