Support Groups

Support Groups in the Greater Grand Rapids Area

Compiled by the Caregiver Resource Network- Summer 2023
The Caregiver Resource Network is a collaboration of 150 West Michigan organizations dedicated to providing for the needs and welfare of family and professional caregivers within the community.

Download the list of support groups here.

Contact the Caregiver Resource Network:
616-456-5664
Facebook: Caregiver Resource Network

The Caregiver Resource Network (CRN) is a collaboration of West Michigan organizations dedicated to providing for the needs and welfare of family and professional caregivers within our community. The CRN is funded by the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan with Older American’s Act Title IIIE, Family Caregiver Support funds.

Note: All support groups are free of charge and open to the public, unless indicated otherwise.

Dementia Support Groups

Dementia Caregiving

Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Intended for: Caregivers of individuals who have dementia
Sponsored by: Alzheimer’s Association
Dates: 1st Thursday of each month from 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Location: SarahCare Knapp’s Corner, 2211 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI
Contact: Harlene Gedris at 616-949-4709
Website: https://www.alz.org/gmc/helping_you/support_groups

Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Intended for: Caregivers of individuals who have dementia
Sponsored by: Alzheimer’s Association
Dates: 2nd Thursday of each month from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 3334 Breton Rd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Contact: Theresa Wilson at 616-278-6526
Website: https://www.alz.org/gmc/helping_you/support_groups

Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Intended for: Caregivers of individuals who have dementia
Sponsored by: Alzheimer’s Association
Dates: 3rd Thursday of each month from 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Location: SarahCare Knapp’s Corner, 2211 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI
Contact: Harlene Gedris at 616-949-4709
Website: https://www.alz.org/gmc/helping_you/support_groups

Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Intended for: Caregivers of individuals who have dementia
Sponsored by: Alzheimer’s Association
Dates: 3rd Saturday of each month from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: St. Luke AME Zion Church at 616-452-7227
Website: https://www.alz.org/gmc/helping_you/support_groups

Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Intended for: Caregivers of individuals who have dementia
Sponsored by: Alzheimer’s Association
Dates: 4th Tuesday of each month from 9:30 – 11:00 am
Location: Russ’ Restaurant, 6444 S. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49548
Contact: Kendra Schumaker at 616-530-6700
Website: https://www.alz.org/gmc/helping_you/support_groups
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Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Intended for: Caregivers of individuals who have dementia
Sponsored by: Alzheimer’s Association
Dates: 4th Thursday of each month from 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: Claire Fisher at 616-459-7467 ext. 8495
Website: https://www.alz.org/gmc/helping_you/support_groups

Early-Stage Dementia Support Group
Intended for: Caregivers of individuals with early signs of dementia
Sponsored by: Alzheimer’s Association
Dates: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: Kayla Jakel at 248-996-1056
Website: https://www.alz.org/gmc/helping_you/support_groups

Frontotemporal Degeneration Caregiver Support Group
Intended for: Caregivers of individuals living with frontotemporal dementia types
Sponsored by: Alzheimer’s Association
Dates: 3rd Saturday of each month from 3:00 - 4:00pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: Karin at 206-384-0096 or MillerKarin2@gmail.com
Website: https://www.alz.org/gmc/helping_you/support_groups

Grief After Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Intended for: Caregivers that are grieving a loved one’s dementia diagnosis
Sponsored by: Alzheimer’s Association and Hospice of Michigan
Dates: 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:30 – 7:30pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: Ali Irwin at 989-705-2603
Website: https://www.alz.org/gmc/helping_you/support_groups

Ionia County Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Intended for: Caregivers of individuals who have dementia
Sponsored by: Alzheimer’s Association
Dates: 3rd Tuesday from 11:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom or Dial-In
Contact: Rachel Yechar 616-527-5365 ext. 468
Website: https://www.alz.org/gmc/helping_you/support_groups

Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Intended for: Caregivers of individuals who have Lewy Body Dementia
Sponsored by: Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center’s Rinne Lewy Body Dementia Initiative
Dates: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 2:00 – 3:00pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: Renee at 734-764-5137
Website: https://alzheimers.med.umich.edu/lbd/

Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Intended for: Caregivers of individuals who have Lewy Body Dementia
Sponsored by: Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center’s Rinne Lewy Body Dementia Initiative
Dates: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: Renee at 734-764-5137
Website: https://alzheimers.med.umich.edu/lbd/

Male Caregivers Solutions Support Group
Intended for: Male caregivers of individuals who have dementia
Sponsored by: Alzheimer’s Association
Dates: 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:30 – 11:30 am
Location: Gemmen’s Hardware (3488 Kelly St., Hudsonville)
Contact: Brian Nitz at 616-822-1174
Website: https://www.alz.org/gmc/helping_you/support_groups

Mason County Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Intended for: Caregivers of individuals who have dementia
Sponsored by: Alzheimer’s Association
Dates: 2nd Thursday of each month from 1:00 – 2:30pm
Location: Ludington Senior Center (308 S. Rowe St., Ludington)
Contact: Jamie Medema at 231-893-8730
Website: https://www.alz.org/gmc/helping_you/support_groups

Mecosta County Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Intended for: Caregivers of individuals who have dementia
Sponsored by: Alzheimer’s Association
Dates: 2nd Tuesday of each month from 3:00 – 4:30pm
Location: ResLife Church (14734 215th Ave., Big Rapids)
Contact: Donette Neal at 231-796-3185
Website: https://www.alz.org/gmc/helping_you/support_groups

Montcalm County Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Intended for: Caregivers of individuals who have dementia
Sponsored by: Alzheimer’s Association
Dates: 1st Thursday of each month from 1:00 – 2:00pm
Location: Montcalm Co. Commission on Aging (613 N. State St., Stanton)
Contact: Pamela Shock at 989-831-7476 Option 3
Website: https://www.alz.org/gmc/helping_you/support_groups

Newaygo County Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Intended for: Caregivers of individuals who have dementia
Sponsored by: Alzheimer’s Association
Dates: 1st Monday of each month from 7:00 – 8:30pm
Location: Fremont Library (104 E. Main St., Fremont)
Contact: Susan Evans at 231-267-6119
Website: https://www.alz.org/gmc/helping_you/support_groups

Osceola County Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Intended for: Caregivers of individuals who have dementia
Sponsored by: Alzheimer’s Association
Dates: 3rd Wednesday of each month from 5:00 – 6:30pm
Location: Papa’s Place (121 W. Upton Ave., Reed City)
Contact: Denise Tinkham at 231-832-7116
Website: https://www.alz.org/gmc/helping_you/support_groups

Persons Living with Lewy Body Dementia Buddies Group
Intended for: Individuals who have Lewy Body Dementia
Sponsored by: Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center’s Rinne Lewy Body Dementia Initiative
Dates: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: Renee at 734-764-5137
Website: https://alzheimers.med.umich.edu/lbd/

Spanish-Speaking Support Group/Grupo De Apoyo En Español
Intended for: Spanish-speaking caregivers of individuals with dementia/cuidadores de personas con demencia
Sponsored by: Exalta Health
Dates: 3rd Tuesday of each month from 5:30 – 6:30 pm/Cada tercer Martes del mes 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Location: Exalta Health, 2060 S. Division Ave., Grand Rapids
Contact: Teresa Cruz-Vega at 616-589-2820
Website: https://exaltahealth.org/

Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Professional Caregivers
Intended for: Professional caregivers in the healthcare field
Sponsored by: Alzheimer’s Association
Dates: 2nd Tuesday of each month from 11:30am – 1:00pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: Cheryl (C.Beighle@frontier.com) or Rob (Robbscarr@gmail.com)
Website: https://www.alz.org/gmc/helping_you/support_groups

Younger Onset Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Intended for: Caregivers of individuals in who are living with dementia before age 65
Sponsored by: Alzheimer’s Association
Dates: 1st Wednesday of each month from 5:30 – 7:00pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: Cindy Beller at 586-453-1909
Website: https://www.alz.org/gmc/helping_you/support_groups

Younger Onset Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Intended for: Caregivers of a person who was diagnosed with dementia before age 65
Sponsored by: Alzheimer’s Association
Dates: 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: Sharon Koets at 616-822-5481
Website: https://www.alz.org/gmc/helping_you/support_groups

Parkinson’s Disease Support Groups

Covenant Village of the Great Lakes Support Group
Sponsored by: Covenant Village
Dates: 2nd Monday of each month from 2:00 - 3:00pm
Location: Covenant Village of the Great Lakes (2492 Lake Michigan Drive NE)
Contact: Lauren Hribek at 616-735-6078/LRHribek@CovenantRetirement.org OR Linda Kirpes at 616-735-6074/LAKirpes@convenantretirement.org
Website: https://parkinsonswm.org/summary/listing/covenant-village-support-group/

Deep Brain Stimulation Support Group
Intended for: Those who have had or are considering DBS surgery and their families
Sponsored by: Mercy Health St. Mary’s, Hauenstein Neuroscience Center
Dates: Times may vary based on season and reservations (No meeting in December)
Location: Hauenstein Neuroscience Center (220 Cherry St. SE, Grand Rapids)
Contact: Julie Smith, Nurse Clinician at 616-685-5438
Website: https://parkinsonswm.org/summary/listing/deep-brain-stimulation-dbs-support-group/

Montcalm County Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
Intended for: Any Parkinson’s patient and their care partners
Sponsored by: Michigan Parkinson Foundation
Dates: 2nd Thursday of each month from 12:30 – 2:30pm
Location: Greenville Area Senior Center (715 S. Baldwin St., Greenville)
Contact: 616-754-1658

Newaygo County Parkinson’s Support Group
Intended for: Any Parkinson’s patient and their care partners
Sponsored by: Tamarac Wellness
Dates: 3rd Thursday of each month from 3:30 – 5:00pm
Location: Tamarac Wellness (1401 W. Main St., Fremont)
Contact: 231-924-3073
Website: https://tamaracwellness.org/

Managing Parkinson’s Support Group
Intended for: Anyone with Parkinson’s disease or their care partners
Sponsored by: Corewell Health
Dates: 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6:30 – 8:00pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: 616-447-1393
Website: https://www.susanmastals.org/

Parkinson’s Care Partner Support Group
Intended for: Care partners who support a loved one with Parkinson’s
Sponsored by: Corewell Health
Dates: 3rd Tuesday of each month from 12:00 – 1:00pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: 616-447-1393

Parkinson’s Disease Caregiver Lunch Meeting
Intended for: Caregivers of individuals with Parkinson’s Disease
Dates: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:00 pm
Location: Anna’s House restaurant, 2409 E. Beltline Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (Each person pays for their own lunch)
“Call ahead” reservations are recommended for attendance size.
Contact: Lynette Hooker at 616-455-5748 or lunsue3@gmail.com
Website: https://parkinsonswm.org/summary/listing/partners-in-parkinson-pip/

Parkinson’s Disease Caregiver Support Group
Intended for: Caregivers of individuals with Parkinson’s Disease
Sponsored by: Provision Living
Dates: 3rd Thursday of each month from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Location: Forest Hills Bible Chapel (4637 Ada Dr. SE, Ada)
Contact: Erin Wallace at 616-307-0534
Website: https://parkinsonswm.org/summary/listing/pd-caregiver-support-group/

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group: Team Spark
Intended for: Any Parkinson’s patient and their care partners
Sponsored by: Seymour Christian Reformed Church
Dates: 2nd Sunday of each month from 3:00 - 4:30pm
Location: Seymour Christian Reformed Church (840 Alger Street SE, Grand Rapids)
Contact: Dan & Ginny DeWitt at 616-481-3094 or dvdewitt@gmail.com
Website: http://seymourchurch.org

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
Intended for: Persons with Parkinson’s, family members and friends
Sponsored by: Mercy Health St. Mary’s
Dates: 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: Laura DeWitt at 616-685-5845
Website: https://parkinsonswm.org/summary/listing/mercy-health-pd-support/

Cancer Support Groups

Bluebird Cancer Survivor and Caregiver Support Group
Sponsored by: Bluebird Cancer Retreats
Intended for: Adults with ANY type of cancer at ANY stage of cancer and caregivers
Dates: 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: Renee Denslow at 616-847-0839 or rdenslow@bluebirdmi.org
Website: https://www.bluebirdmi.org/resources/bluebird-cancer-support-groups/

Bluebird Guardians of Gold Group
Sponsored by: Bluebird Cancer Retreats
Intended for: Caregivers of a child who has cancer (Parents, grandparents, etc.)
Dates: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: Renee Denslow at 616-847-0839 or rdenslow@bluebirdmi.org
Website: https://www.bluebirdmi.org/resources/bluebird-cancer-support-groups/

Brain Cancer Support Group
Sponsored by: Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids
Intended for: Adults diagnosed with brain cancer
Dates: 3rd Monday of each month from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids (1806 Bridge St NE, Grand Rapids)
Contact/RSVP: Gilda’s Club at 616-453-8300 or info@gildasclubgr.org
Website: www.gildasclubgr.org

Cancer Support Group
Intended for: Adults diagnosed with cancer
Sponsored by: Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids
Dates: Every Thursday from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: Hybrid – at Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids (1806 Bridge St NE, Grand Rapids) OR via Zoom
Contact/RSVP: Gilda’s Club at 616-453-8300 or info@gildasclubgr.org
Website: www.gildasclubgr.org

Christian Cancer Support Group
Intended for: “Seekers” impacted by cancer
Sponsored by: Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids
Dates: Every Monday from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact/RSVP: Gilda’s Club at 616-453-8300 or info@gildasclubgr.org
Website: www.gildasclubgr.org

Colorectal & Related Cancers Support Group
Intended for: Adults diagnosed with colorectal cancer and related hereditary risk syndromes
Sponsored by: Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids
Dates: 1st Tuesday from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: Hybrid – at Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids (1806 Bridge St NE, Grand Rapids) OR via Zoom
Contact: Gilda’s Club at 616-453-8300 or info@gildasclubgr.org
Website: www.gildasclubgr.org

Friends & Family Cancer Support Group
Intended for: Individuals supporting a family member or friend on their cancer journey
Sponsored by: Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids
Dates: Every Thursday from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: Hybrid – at Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids (1806 Bridge St NE, Grand Rapids) OR via Zoom
Contact/RSVP: Gilda’s Club at 616-453-8300 or info@gildasclubgr.org
Website: www.gildasclubgr.org

Gynecological Cancer Support Group
Intended for: Those diagnosed with gynecological cancer
Sponsored by: Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids
Dates: 1st Monday of each month from 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Location: Hybrid – at Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids (1806 Bridge St NE, Grand Rapids) OR via Zoom
Contact/RSVP: Gilda’s Club at 616-453-8300 or info@gildasclubgr.org
Website: www.gildasclubgr.org

Leukemia & Lymphoma Cancer Support Group
Intended for: Adults diagnosed with Leukemia or Lymphoma, and support person(s)
Sponsored by: Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids
Dates: 2nd Monday each month from 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Hybrid – at Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids (1806 Bridge St NE, Grand Rapids) OR via Zoom
Contact/RSVP: Gilda’s Club at 616-453-8300 or info@gildasclubgr.org
Website: www.gildasclubgr.org

Lung Cancer Support Group
Intended for: Those diagnosed with lung cancer
Sponsored by: Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids
Dates: 1st Monday of each month from 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Location: Hybrid – at Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids (1806 Bridge St NE, Grand Rapids) OR via Zoom
Contact/RSVP: Gilda’s Club at 616-453-8300 or info@gildasclubgr.org
Website: www.gildasclubgr.org

Multiple Myeloma Cancer Support Group
Intended for: Those diagnosed with multiple myeloma
Sponsored by: Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids
Dates: 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Location: Hybrid – at Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids (1806 Bridge St NE, Grand Rapids) OR via Zoom
Contact/RSVP: Gilda’s Club at 616-453-8300 or info@gildasclubgr.org
Website: www.gildasclubgr.org

Prostate Cancer Support Group
Intended for: Those diagnosed with prostate cancer
Sponsored by: Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids
Dates: 1st Monday of each month from 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Location: Hybrid – at Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids (1806 Bridge St NE, Grand Rapids) OR via Zoom
Contact/RSVP: Gilda’s Club at 616-453-8300 or info@gildasclubgr.org
Website: www.gildasclubgr.org

Sister to Sister Support Group
Intended for: Women of color impacted by cancer
Sponsored by: Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids
Dates: 1st Monday of each month from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids, 1806 Bridge St NE, Grand Rapids, MI
Contact: Gilda’s Club at 616-453-8300 or info@gildasclub.org
Website: www.gildasclubgr.org

Grief Support Groups

Adult Grief Support Group
Intended for: Adults who have experienced a death of an adult family member or friend
Sponsored by: Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids
Dates: Every Wednesday from 4:00 – 5:00 pm or 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Location: Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids, 1806 Bridge St NE, Grand Rapids, MI
Contact: Gilda’s Club at 616-453-8300 or info@gildasclubgr.org
Website: www.gildasclubgr.org

Conquerors Support Group
Intended for: Those who have lost a loved one to a homicide
Sponsored by: Conquerors
Dates: 2nd Saturday of each month from 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Location: Oakdale Park CRC (961 Temple SE, Grand Rapids)
Contact: Carolyn Priester at 616-248-4333. Please call to confirm your attendance.
Website: http://www.conquerors-sg.org/

Grief After Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Intended for: Those who have lost a loved one to dementia
Sponsored by: Alzheimer’s Association and Hospice of Michigan
Dates: 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:30 – 7:30pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: Ali Irwin at 989-705-2603
Website: https://www.alz.org/gmc/helping_you/support_groups

Grief Support Group
Intended for: Those dealing with grief and loss
Sponsored by: Ss. Peter and Paul Parish
Dates: Biweekly, though dates/times may vary. Please reach out to Vanessa Booth for details.
Location: Ss. Peter and Paul Parish, 434 High St, Ionia, MI
Contact: Vanessa Booth vbooth@ssppcatholic.com
Website: www.saintspeterandpaulionia.org

Living On (Virtual)
Intended for: Anyone dealing with grief and loss
Sponsored by: Hospice of Michigan
Dates: 1st Tuesday of each month from 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: Katie Gedraitis at 231-845-3423
Website: www.hom.org

Living On (Virtual)
Intended for: Anyone dealing with grief and loss
Sponsored by: Hospice of Michigan
Dates: 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: Ken Krause at 231-527-0913
Website: www.hom.org

Living On (Virtual)
Intended for: Anyone dealing with grief and loss
Sponsored by: Hospice of Michigan
Dates: 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: Jackie Morris at 313-578-6328
Website: www.hom.org

Living On (Virtual)
Intended for: Anyone dealing with grief and loss
Sponsored by: Hospice of Michigan
Dates: 4th Tuesday of each month from 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: Ken Krause at 231-527-0913
Website: www.hom.org

Living On
Intended for: Anyone dealing with grief and loss
Sponsored by: Hospice of Michigan
Dates: 1st Friday of each month from 10:30 – 11:30 am
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: Cindy Palme at 248-334-1323
Website: www.hom.org

Loss Support Group
Intended for: Those who have lost a loved one to suicide
Sponsored by: Mosaic Counseling and i understand, a non-profit organization
Dates: 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Location: Fountain Street Church (24 Fountain St. NW, Grand Rapids)
Contact: info@iunderstandloveheals.org. Pre-registration is required each month.
Website: iunderstandloveheals.org

Men’s Grief Support Group
Intended for: Men who have experienced a death of someone in their life due to any cause
Sponsored by: Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids
Dates: 3rd Monday from 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Location: Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids (1806 Bridge St NE, Grand Rapids)
Contact: Gilda’s Club at 616-453-8300 or info@gildasclubgr.org
Website: www.gildasclubgr.org

Men Overcoming Loss: Partner/Spouse
Intended for: Men who are mourning the death of a partner or spouse
Sponsored by: Hospice of Michigan
Dates: 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6:00 – 7:30pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: Wes Lawton at 586-263-8514
Website: www.hom.org

Survivors of Suicide
Intended for: Those mourning the suicide of a loved one
Sponsored by: West Michigan Survivors of Suicide
Dates: 2nd Thursday of each month from 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Location: Park Congregational Church (10 Park Place NE, Grand Rapids)
Contact: Jim Musial at 616-856-6897
Website: https://wmsosl.com/

Virtual Adult Grief Support Group
Intended for: Adults who have experienced a death of an adult family member or friend
Sponsored by: Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids
Dates: Every Tuesday from 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: Gilda’s Club at 616-453-8300 or info@gildasclubgr.org
Website: www.gildasclubgr.org

Diabetes Support Groups

Diabetes Support Group
Intended for: Persons with diabetes, their family and friends
Sponsored by: Spectrum Health
Dates: Monthly. Call for upcoming dates and times.
Location: Spectrum Health Healthier Communities, 665 Seward, Suite 110, Grand Rapids, MI
Contact: Diabetes Education Services at 616-391-5000

Diabetes Support Group
Sponsored by: Metro Health
Dates: Quarterly (March, June, September, December – call for dates)
Location: Metro Health Southwest, 2215 44^th Street SW, Wyoming, MI
Contact: Diabetes Education Department at 616-252-8339

Other Health Condition Support Groups

Aging with Down Syndrome Support Group
Intended for: Family members of individuals with Down Syndrome
Sponsored by: Alzheimer’s Association
Dates: 4th Monday of each month from 5:45 – 6:45 pm
Location: Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan, 160 68th St. SW, Grand Rapids, MI
Contact: Claire Fisher at 616-459-7467 or Tom Hackett at 616-724-4720
Website: https://www.alz.org/gmc/helping_you/support_groups

Amputation Support Group
Intended for: Individuals who have experienced limb amputation
Sponsored by: Great Lakes Amputee Network
Dates: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm
Location: Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, Orthotics & Prosthetics/Bionics (235 Wealthy St. SE)
Contact: Stephanie Rose at 616-591-8980 or stephanie.rose@maryfreebed.com
Website: https://www.maryfreebed.com/patients-visitors/support-groups-community-resources/

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Caregiver Group
Intended for: Caregivers of individuals diagnosed with ALS
Sponsored by: Susan Mast ALS Foundation
Dates: 4th Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: Andréa Vugteveen at 616-622-3066 ext. 2 or andrea@susanmastals.org
Website: https://www.susanmastals.org/

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Support Group
Intended for: Individuals diagnosed with ALS
Sponsored by: Susan Mast ALS Foundation
Dates: 1st Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: Andréa Vugteveen at 616-622-3066 ext. 2 or andrea@susanmastals.org
Website: https://www.susanmastals.org/

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Support Group
Intended for: Individuals diagnosed with ALS
Sponsored by: Susan Mast ALS Foundation
Dates: 3rd Thursday of each month at 11:00am
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: Andréa Vugteveen at 616-622-3066 ext. 2 or andrea@susanmastals.org
Website: https://www.susanmastals.org/

Brain Injury Support Group
Sponsored by: Brain Injury Association of Michigan
Dates: 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm
Location: Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, Professional Building (350 Lafayette Ave SE)
Contact: Emily Maniscalco at 616-706-7779 or rogueofukuleles@gmail.com
Website: http://www.maryfreebed.com/patients-visitors/support-groups/

Huntington’s Disease Living Positive Support Group
Intended for: Those who have tested positive for HD or are living at risk
Sponsored by: Huntington’s Disease Society of America, Michigan Chapter
Dates: 2nd Thursday of each month from 6:30 - 8:30pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: Kathy Delp at 616-340-7874 or kath6613@aol.com
Website: https://michigan.hdsa.org

Joe Niekro Foundation Support Group Intended for: Patients/family members affected by stroke, brain aneurism, TIA, or AVM Sponsored by: Comprehensive Stroke Care Metro and Joe Niekro Foundation Dates: 1st Wednesday of each month from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Location: Metro Health Conference Center, 2225 Main St. Wyoming, MI 49519 Contact: 616-252-7117 Website: https://metrohealth.net/about-metro-health/live-healthy/live-healthy-calendar/

Stroke Support Group
Intended for: Stroke survivors and their family and friends
Sponsored by: Mary Free Bed
Dates: 1st Wednesday of each month from 6:15 - 7:30 pm (Not meetings in January and July)
Location: Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, Professional Building (350 Lafayette Ave SE)
Contact: Katie Harrington at 616-840-8922 or katie.harrington@maryfreebed.com
Website: http://www.maryfreebed.com/patients-visitors/support-groups/

Visually Impaired Support Group
Intended for: Individuals who experience visual impairment
Sponsored by: Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Dates: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:30pm
Location: Remote via Dial-In
Contact: 701-801-6449
Website: https://www.abvimichigan.org/

Mental Health Support Groups

Family Support Group
Intended for: Any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition
Sponsored by: NAMI of Kent County
Dates: 1st Tuesday of each month from 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Location: Cornerstone Church, 1675 84th St. SE, Caledonia, MI 49316
Contact: 616-559-0045
Website: https://namikent.org/

NAMI Connections Support Group
Intended for: Any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition
Sponsored by: NAMI of Kent County
Dates: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: 616-559-0045
Website: https://namikent.org/

Support Groups for Family Issues

Divorce Care Support Groups
Visit www.divorcecare.org for a long list of local Divorce Care support groups.

Family & Friends of Aging Adults Support Group
Intended for: Those who are caregivers to older adults
Sponsored by: Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Dates: 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Location: Thornapple Evangelical Covenant Church, 6595 Cascade Rd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Contact: Cindy or Amy at 616-281-6363 x2450
Website: https://www.pinerest.org/event/family-friends-of-aging-adults-support-group/