Caregivers may feel that they are the only one experiencing the emotions, situations, etc., of caring for a senior. It may well impact the time to care for their own family. Even they may not understand what they are going through. If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you might want to try a support group.
Support groups are one of the best places for caregivers to meet other caregivers. These groups provide an environment that promotes socialization and a building of a network of caring, supportive people. Support groups are not meant to be group therapy but they do allow each person to listen and share their experiences with others. They are a wonderful vehicle for support and dissemination of information.
Support groups are found in many different locations. Some places that may offer information on a support group include hospitals, doctors' offices, senior newspapers, churches, the Internet, and information-and-assistance services such as Senior Services’ Help Line 336-724-2040.
Below is a variety of support groups that meet in Forsyth County:
Caregivers
| 336-724-2155 |
Elizabeth and Tab Williams Adult Day Center |
| 336-761-2111 |
Family Caregiver Support Program – Area Agency on Aging |
| 336-725-8167 |
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (WSSU) |
| 336-721-1842 |
Mt. Zion Senior Life Enrichment Center |
| 336-713-5052 |
NC Stroke Association |
| 336-725-0907 |
Senior Services – Home Care |
| 336-703-3656 |
The Department of Social Services – Relatives As Parents (RAPP) |
Grief Counseling and Support Groups
| 336-765-8804 |
BestHealth |
| 336-768-3972 |
Hospice & Palliative CareCenter |
Health-Related
| 336-724-2155 |
Alzheimer’s Support Group – Elizabeth and Tab Williams Adult Day Center |
| 336-766-2131 |
Alzheimer’s Support Group – The Elms at Tanglewood |
| 336-993-1881 |
Alzheimer’s Support Group – Kerner Ridge Assisted Living |
| 336-725-3085 |
Alzheimer Support Group |
| 336-924-8029 |
Arthritis Support Group |
| 336-760-9983 |
Cancer Services, Inc. |
| 336-722-4346 |
Forsyth County Stroke Club |
| 336-768-1177 |
Hard-of-Hearing Support Group Stratford Hearing Care Center |
| 336-299-4136 |
Multiple Sclerosis |
| 336-713-5052 |
NC Stroke Association |
| 336-765-8804 |
Parkinson’s Support Group – BestHealth |
| 336-727-2505 |
Stroke Victim’s Support Group – Winston-Salem Parks and Recreation |
| 336-996-6696 |
Visually Impaired Support Group – The Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville |
| 336-727-2505 |
Visually Impaired Support Group – Winston-Salem Parks and Recreation |
Dealing with Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
| 336-768-3880 |
Mental Health Association (anxiety, depression, schizophrenia) |
