Support Groups

Regardless of where you are in your journey, there is a broader community of support available for you in Calgary and surrounding areas.
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You are not alone.

Join a Caregiver Support Group: Your Journey of Connection and Understanding

At Alzheimer Calgary, we understand that caring for a loved one with dementia is both challenging and deeply personal. Our 6-Week Peer-Led Support Groups are designed to provide you with a compassionate, structured environment where you can find support, learn about dementia and caregiving strategies, and connect with others who truly understand your experience. The program is designed to offer stability, ensuring caregivers derive maximum benefit.

Your Support Group Experience

What to expect

  • A safe, confidential space to share your journey and learn from others with common experiences and challenges
  • Structured 6-week program underpinned by peer support, understanding, and encouragement
  • Facilitation by a peer or professional
  • Opportunity to build meaningful connections

Program Highlights

Our carefully crafted 6-week program offers:

  • Structured weekly meetings
  • Peer-led discussions
  • Educational resources on dementia caregiving
  • A supportive community that fosters well-being, reduces isolation, and provides practical solutions to common challenges

Your Journey Doesn't End After Six Weeks

Our Alumni Support Group ensures you remain connected, supported, and empowered.

Alumni Groups are self managed by individuals wishing to continue meeting with peers. Additionally, Alzheimer Calgary will host gatherings throughout the year; a great opportunity for people to reconnect and build community.

Alumni Group Benefits

  • Ongoing support from fellow caregivers
  • Access to resources and networking opportunities
  • Reduced feelings of isolation
  • Opportunities for personal growth and development

Program Goals

  1. Create a Supportive Environment Provide a safe space where caregivers can openly share their experiences and challenges.
  2. Educate and Empower Offer insights into dementia care and effective caregiving strategies.
  3. Build Community Foster meaningful connections among caregivers to create a strong, supportive network.
  4. Reduce Isolation and Stigma Combat the sense of loneliness often experienced by dementia caregivers.
"At first, I was nervous about joining, but as people began opening up and sharing their struggles, I felt an incredible sense of connection. Even though we were all at different stages of our journeys, their stories deeply resonated with me. It was comforting to realize I wasn’t alone."
- Tanis Houck, Support Group Participant

Ready to Join?

  1. Contact us at findsupport@alzheimercalgary.ca
  2. Speak with a Dementia Support Navigator
  3. Get matched with a Support Group

Our Commitment to You

At Alzheimer Calgary, we believe in the power of shared experiences. Our support groups are more than just meetings – they're a lifeline, a learning opportunity, and a community of understanding.

Together, we navigate the journey of caregiving.

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Call (403) 955-1674
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Distress Centre Calgary

Call their Crisis Line 24 hours/7 days a week for crisis intervention.

The Distress Centre provides information and referral services through their crisis lines, 2-1-1 telephone helpline, professional counselling, and public education.

Call (403) 266-4357
or (403) 266-HELP
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Mental Health Help Line

Call the Help Line 24/7. They provide support, information, and referrals for Albertans experiencing mental health concerns.

Call 1-877-303-2642
Toll-free
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Mobile Response Team

The Mobile Response Team (MRT) is a team of Registered Nurses, social workers, and psychologists who help with urgent mental health crises or distress in the Calgary Zone. They can arrange urgent psychiatry assessments and referrals as needed.

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Alberta Health Services Grief Support Program

The Grief Support Program offers counselling to adults who have experienced a family member's or significant other's death. There are also grief groups for managing the loss of a partner, child, sibling, parent, or other significant losses.

Call (403) 955-8011
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Hospice Calgary

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Call (403) 263-4525
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