Local caregiver support groups, both disease-specific and for caregivers of all types, offer the community much needed help. They benefit both the caregiver and the care recipient. And they offer a way to give back to the community. If you’d like to start a group in your area, we would like to offer help. Contact us to discuss how we might helpful. Here are useful links and tips when launching your group.
Caregiver to Caregiver Support – Pay it Forward
Starting a Support Group: 10 Quick Tips (from Caregiving.com)
Tips for Starting a Support or Discussion Group
Support groups: Make connections, get help
Facilitating support groups for caregivers
If you’re looking to join a family caregiver support group, the Family Caregiver Center of New Mexico offers ongoing support groups both locally in the Albuquerque area and online.
Website: www.familycaregivernm.org
Support groups are compassionate places for family caregivers to voice their struggles. You are not alone. In our groups, caregivers share information and get emotional support.
Days: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month
Time: 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Location: Lomas Tramway Public Library
908 Eastridge Dr NE, 87123
To register, call 505-785-5533 or visit www.familycaregivernm.org
Days: 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: This group is held on Zoom.
To register, call 505-785-5533 or visit www.familycaregivernm.org