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Get the emotional support you need
We have many support groups in the East Central Iowa area, at various times and locations. Check to see if there is a group close to you that fits your needs.
Support group listings by county.
If you prefer, call our 24-hour Helpline - 800.272.3900 or Contact us locally.
Early Stage Support Group
The Alzheimer's Association East Central Iowa Chapter is now offering an Early Stage Support Group for those individuals and families experiencing the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The monthly support groups are free of charge. If you have questions or are interested please contact Kimberly Beals, kim.beals@alz.org, or call 319.294.9699.
Click here for more information, participant guidelines and how to register.
Telephone Talk
Get your questions about Alzheimer's answered over your lunch hour. Every 4th Wednesday of the month from noon to 1:00 p.m.
Call 1.800.272.2300 for more information.
Telephone Talk
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Join the Alzheimer’s Association online community.
Support groups listed by county
Allamakee County
Postville4th Thursday of the month
4:00 p.m.
Postville Public Library
235 West Tilden Street
Facilitator: Trish Elsbernd
*Meetings will be held during the months of February, April, June, August, October, December
Waukon
4th Thursday of the month
4:00 p.m.
Veteran's Memorial Hospital
40 1st Street SE
Facilitator: Lisa Ewing
*Meetings will be held during the months of January, March, May, July, September, November
Benton County
Belle Plaine
2nd Tuesday of the month
10:00 a.m.
Christ United Methodist Church
708 15th St.
Facilitator: Ruth Stratton
Vinton
3rd Wednesday of the month
3:00 p.m.
Windsor Manor Assisted Living
1807 W 5th St
Facilitators: Erin Monaghan & Abby Adolphs
Black Hawk County
Cedar Falls
1st and 3rd Thursday of the month
7:00 p.m.
Windhaven Assisted Living
5500 S. Main Street
Facilitators: Laura Kann and Christy Kessens
Cedar Falls
4th Monday of the month
5:30 p.m.
Windsor Nursing and Rehab
2305 Crescent Dr.
Facilitator: Kathy Jensen
La Porte City
4th Thursday of the month
3:00 p.m.
La Porte City Community Center
301 1st St
Facilitator: Heather Calhoon
Waterloo (*Respite Provided)
3rd Monday of the month
1:30 p.m.
Friendship Village Chapel
600 Park Lane
Facilitators: Bev McCadam & Julie Thomas
*Respite Provided
Bremer County
Waverly
4th Tuesday of the month
2:30 p.m.
Bartels Lutheran Home (Evergreen Conference Room)
1922 Fifth Ave. NW
Facilitator: Kim Butler
Buchanan County
Independence
3rd Thursday
4:00 p.m.
Independence Senior Center
400 Fifth Ave. NE
Facilitator: Amy Peyton
Butler County
Shell Rock
Last Wednesday of the month
7:00 p.m.
Meadows Assisted Living
528 N. Kelly St.
Facilitators: Sue Kromminga
Cedar County
Tipton
2nd Wednesday of the month
10:00 a.m.
Prairie Hills Assisted Living
219 S Cedar St.
Facilitator: Sarah VanDusen & Julie Lovell
Chickasaw County
New Hampton (*Not meeting temporarily. Check back for new times.)
1st Monday of the month
7:00 p.m.
New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
703 S. Fourth Ave.
Facilitators: Mary Ayers & Nancy Thackter
Clayton County
Strawberry Point
2nd Wednesday of the month
12:30 p.m.
Strawberry Point Lutheran Home
313 Elkader St.
Facilitators: Cathy Mills
Grundy County
Grundy Center
2nd Thursday of every other month (*beginning February 2008)
7:00 p.m.
Grundy County Memorial Hospital
201 E. J Ave.
Facilitator: Cathi Burnette
Iowa County
Williamsburg
3rd Wednesday of the month
3:00 p.m.
Highland Ridge
100 Village View Circle
Facilitators: Julie Thompson
Johnson County
Iowa City
1st and 3rd Thursday of the month
1:00 p.m.
Pathways Adult Day Health Center
817 Pepperwood Lane
Facilitators: Kelly Lamb & Stephanie Shaw
Iowa City
1st Wednesday of every month
4:00 p.m.
Legacy Gardens Special Memory Care
1020 S. Scott Blvd
Faciltators: Karen Davis & Lavon Yeggy
Coralville
2nd Wednesday of the month
6:00 p.m.
Windmill Manor
2332 Liberty Dr.
Facilitators: Jen Carney, Amanda Wilson, Joyce Falta
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
3rd Monday of the month (*Last meeting in May)
6:30 p.m.
St. Luke's Hospital (Room 163)
Facilitator: Carol Winetroub
Cedar Rapids
2nd Thurday of the month
10:30 a.m.
Alzheimer's Association East Central Iowa Chapter
1570 42nd St. NE
Facilitator: Kim Beals
Cedar Rapids (*Respite provided)
3rd Thursday of the month
6:00 p.m.
MeadowView Memory Care Village
3005 F Ave. N.W.
Facilitators: Amber Hintermeister & Melissa Jurgensen
Marion (*Respite provided)
1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month
1:00 p.m.
Bickford Cottage
1100 Linden Dr.
Facilitator: Laura Jordan
Marion
1st Saturday of the month
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Bickford Cottage
1100 Linden Dr.
Facilitator: Laura Jordan
Marion (*Respite provided)
3rd Wednesday of the month
1:30 p.m.
Milestones in Marion
1080 Cardinal Dr.
Facilitator: Ingrid Wensel
Marion
3rd Saturday of the month
11:00 a.m.
The Villages at Marion
365 Marion Blvd
Facilitators: Cindy Cason & Julie Becker
Tama County
Traer
2nd Tuesday of the month
3:00 p.m.
Sunrise Care Center
909 Sixth St.
Facilitators: Bev Buresh & Roxie Konicek
Washington County
Washington
1st Monday of the month
6:30 p.m.
United Presbyterian Church
209 E. Washington St.
Facilitator: Connie Crossett
Washington
4th Thursday of every month
2:00 p.m.
Lending Hands Adult Day Center
302 Hwy 1 & 92 North
Facilitator: Lavon Yeggy & Bonnie Boshart
Winneshiek County
Ossian
*Meetings held as needed. Contact Laura Kann at 319.272.2300 for more information
*Next meeting in April
Ossian Senior Hospice
114 Fisher Avenue
Facilitator: Dianne Schultz
