Programs & Services

Support Groups For Family Caregivers

Is caring for an aging family member or friend leaving you feeling Tired...Isolated...Sad...Guilty...Stressed? Want to talk with other people in this situation and share ideas?

Biddeford:

3rd Monday of the month, 3:00-4:30 PM at Community Partners, Inc.
For caregivers of people with dementia. Contact Barbara Alberda,
229-4308

Bridgton:

2nd Wednesday of the month, 1:00 - 2:30 PM at the Bridgton Community Center. Contact Oretta Baker at 647-8095

Portland:

1st Monday of the month, 5:30 - 7:00 PM at the MMC Geriatric Center (66 Bramhall Street). Contact Ann O'Sullivan at 1-800-427-7411.

Scarborough:

4th Thursday of the month, noon to 1 PM at SMAA. Contact Kate Dulac at 1-800-427-7411.

Windham

1st Wednesday of the month, 6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Windham Hill United Church of Christ (140 Windham Hill Road). Contact Kate Dulac at 1-800-427-7411.

York:

3rd Tuesday of the month, 1:00-2:00 PM, at the Heart Health Institute. Contact Susan Kelly-Westman at 351-3700.

For people with CHF and their families, 1st Tuesday of the month, 1:00-2:00 PM at the Heart Health Institute. Contact Susan Kelly-Westman at 351-3700.

On-line support group: This 24 hour/day message board is simple enough for even the least experienced computer user. If you are caring for an aging family member or friend, and you have Internet access, please join us!
Contact Kate at SMAA, 1-800-427-7411 or online@smaaa.org.

Other areas: Please call Kate or Ann at SMAA if you are looking for a group in another area. 1-800-427-7411

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If you are a family caregiver and want to learn of resources specific to your needs, feel free to call us and ask for a Family Caregiver Support Specialist or request information.

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