Challenges such as chronic illness can be unexpectedly difficult, including for those who take on the role of family caregiver. Support groups help remove some of the loneliness, fear and anxiety because they offer an opportunity to share, give insight and ideas, or become a place to just "get away" and listen.  (All info subject to change. Please contact the groups directly for more info or updates.)

Hear Liesa Dodson of The Harbor at Renaissance, and one of Aging Together's long-time volunteers, speak about a few support groups in our region (also mentioned below).

Regional Support Groups  (last update: 11/20/23)

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group
Alzheimer’s Association, Central & Western VA Chapter
www.alz.org
Please RSVP at the website above or contact Ashley Gore at 540-321-1319.
Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month / 5:00pm
Location:
The Culpeper, 12425 Village Loop, Culpeper
(1st floor activity room)
 
Caregiver Support Group (in-person)  
Generations Central Adult Day Center
318 S. West Street, Culpeper (in the Culpeper Baptist Church building, lower level)
2nd Thursday of the month at 2:30pm
RSVP: 540-403-0557 or [email protected]
Provides emotional educational and social support for family and friends caring for older adults facing age-related challenges.

Caregiver Support Group (in-person)  
Generations Central Adult Day Center
318 S. West Street, Culpeper (in the Culpeper Baptist Church building, lower level)
4th Monday of the month at 9:30am
RSVP: 540-403-0557 or [email protected]
Provides emotional educational and social support for family and friends caring for older adults facing age-related challenges.

Caregiver Support Group (in-person)  
The Harbor at Renaissance
422 William Mills Drive, Stanardsville, VA 
540-985-4481
1st Wednesday of the month at 10:00am
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Caregiver Support Group (virtual / Rappahannock)
This caregivers’ Support Group is for any unpaid family caregivers who could use someone to talk to who understands what they go through, often 24/7. "Our members’ loved ones are typically challenged by Parkinson’s Disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, any other dementia, or even people who are aging at home and need someone to keep a protective eye on their daily needs for care and safety. Our group is friendly and wonderfully supportive. We respect both tears and humor."
Call or email Ellie or Steve at the contact info below for info or to get the Zoom link. 
Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month / 10:00am
Ellie Clark:  540 316-7104 (cell) /  [email protected]
Steve Morse: 703 407-1607 (cell) / [email protected]

Hospice of the Piedmont
www.hopva.org
800-975-5501
Offers on-going support groups throughout the year for hospice and grief support.
 
Parkinson's Support Group ​(in-person)      
Lake of the Woods Church
1 Church Lane, Locust Grove
Contact Rev. Lee Moore at [email protected] or 540-972-0395
Meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 4:00pm

Parkinson's Support Group (in person)
Powell Wellness Center (https://powellwellnesscenter.org/)
1005 Golf Drive, Culpeper
540-445-5406 or contact group leader Ginny Stanley at 540-672-5696
Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at 11:30

Reformation Lutheran Church (in person)
Mature Adult Gathering
www.culpeperlutherans.org
540-270-1026
Please call.
601 Madison Road, Culpeper
Meets every 3rd Tuesday at Noon. Lunch Included.
​Various speakers on older adult issues. 
 
“Sweet Spot” Diabetes Support Group ​(virtual & in-person)                                                                   540-439-3247
Call number above to register for either the virtual or the in-person group.
Virtual: Meets 2nd Thursday of the month / 10:30 am
In Person: Meets 2nd Thursday of the month / 7:00pm 

Spiritual Care Ministries (in-person)
7179 New Hope Ln, Warrenton, VA 20187
540-349-5814
​[email protected]
Website
Support offerings from SCM:

• One on one counseling for support for anyone suffering loss, divorce, chronic illness and for the people who journey with them. Appointments can be made at 540-349-5814.
• Coffee and Conversation- Fellowship, encouragement, and hope through conversations with others. Light refreshments are provided. Every Thursday 10 AM to noon.
• Open Prayer Gathering- Personal prayers and prayers for others. Thursdays, noon to 12:30.