A support group for caregivers to learn coping and caregiver skills and gain knowledge about diseases, medications, research and legal issues.

Offers comprehensive support and resources free of charge for patients diagnosed with ALS and their families and caregivers. Assists patients and members of their support network struggling with issues related to ALS.

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Education and Workplace "Lunch and Learn" programs for employee groups. Provide

monthly support groups
for diagnosed individuals who are in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, who are aware of their diagnosis, and want to come meet and talk with others who are dealing with the same problems. Family caregivers are encouraged to attend.

Offers peer or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Meetings are held once per month on the second Monday of the month at 6:00pm.

Offers peer or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Meetings are held once per month on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.

Offers peer or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Meetings are held once per month on the fourth Thursday of the month at 6:30pm.

Support group for individuals struggling with Alzheimer's, along with their families and caregivers. Group meets second Monday of the month from 6:30pm to 7:30pm in Hospital Conference Room B.

Provides services and support to individuals struggling with Alzheimer's, along with their families and caregivers.
Group meets once a month on the first Tuesday at 1:00 pm.

Offers peer or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Meetings are held once per month on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm.

Offers peer or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Meetings are held once per month on the fourth Thursday at 1:00 pm.

Offers peer or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Meetings are held once per month on the fourth Thursday at 2:00pm.

Provides services and support to individuals struggling with Alzheimer's, along with their families and caregivers.
Group meets once a month on the fourth Monday of the month at 1:30pm.

Offers peer or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Meetings are held once per month on the fourth Monday of the month at 5:30 pm.

Offers peer or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Meetings are held once per month on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm.

Offers peer or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Meetings are held once per month on the third Thursday at 4:30 pm.

Offers peer or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Meetings are held once per month on the third Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm.

Offers peer or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Meetings are held once per month on the first Thursday of the month at 10:00 am.

Offers peer or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Meetings are held once per month on the second Tuesday at 6:00 pm.

Offers peer or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Meetings are held once per month on the second Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm.

Offers peer or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with early stage Alzheimer's disease or dementia. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Meetings are held once per month on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm.

Offers peer or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Meetings are held once per month on the second Wednesday of the month from 6:30 pm.

Offers peer or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Meetings are held once per month on second Monday of the month at 5:30 pm.

In a Caregiver Support Group you can, express your concerns and feelings and find other caregivers who are in similar situations, learn about community resources and where to seek additional help, spend a few hours away from your caregiving responsibilities in a relaxed and caring atmosphere, enjoy the company of other caregivers at the various social activities that are planned throughout the year, and borrow books, articles, and videos on caregiving issues.

Offers information, support and advocacy to people affected by frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) and their caregivers.

Provides a helpline. Organizes Zoom and phone support groups for particular types of FTD and for the main challenges for caregivers (behavior, language, grief, and other young children)
. Offers Comstock Grants to full-time family FTD caregivers and persons living with FTD.

Offers parent peer support, referral, and screening to assist with access to diagnosis for children and adults as well as services in all areas of treatment and daily living. Offers neurodevelopmental/Psychological testing from adults, evaluating for autism, ADHD, and other neurodiversities.

Connects individuals, families, and caregivers to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) care through partnerships with community organizations and those they serve. Directs individuals to the proper community hub across the 13 county region. Services at the community hub provides information and referral related to ASD services and parent/caregiver support programs.

Offers a support group for persons caring for a loved one.

Offers weekly and monthly support groups facilitated by licensed professionals focusing on emotional support and educational topics.

Check the Calender Page regularly for an updated list of available groups and events.

Helps to lessen the burden on caregivers by providing information, assistance, caregiver training, respite care assistance, and supplemental services.

Provides coordinated resources, case management and social work services to adults who are physically disabled in Chester County and parts of Bucks, Delaware, Lancaster, and Montgomery County. Other services provided include information and referral, home modifications
, adaptive equipment, transportation services, Community Service Programs for Persons with Physical Disabilities, personal emergency service systems for people with disabilities who qualify, and referrals to other services.

Provides families and caregivers the opportunity to connect with others who are dealing with dementia, learn techniques that can help ease the physical and emotional burden, and to share practical ideas and feelings in a supportive setting.

Provides in-home support to assist families who are facing serious emotional and/or behavioral issues. Clinician will deliver services an average of twice per week. Services are voluntary and require at least one willing parent or guardian to participate in treatment.

Specializes in Autism, OCD, and LGBTQIA.

Program for those providing care for a care dependent older adult. The caregiver is the primary manager of their care. The program works to ease the stresses of caregiving by focusing on the well-being of the caregiver. The program provides the primary caregiver with reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs associated with caregiver, such as respite, personal care, and caregiving-related services and supplies. The program also offers education, training, counseling, and more.

Information is presented on various topics related to the care of persons with dementia. Opportunities for sharing of individual concerns are also available at each meeting.

Free respite care available during meeting time for family members with dementia. Call 355.6226 to schedule care.

Provides a support group for caregivers.

Provides a variety of support groups for individuals with mental or physical health issues. Current groups include Grief support, Survivors of suicide, widows/widowers, Prenatal and infant loss. Currently all support groups are in person. The website has a list of currently active groups. See website and Facebook for details and locations.

Provides respite care services that allow caregivers to take a short break. Also attends to the individual needs of the caregiver through counseling and support, therapeutic respite, and education & training, regardless of financial means.

Mutual support groups whose members are family, friends, significant others, non-familial caregivers or attendants who are caring for someone who has a temporary, chronic, life-threatening or terminal illness or disability or who is elderly and increasingly unable to provide for his or her own care. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants ensure their own well-being while remaining involved in the intense care of a loved one. Also included are care receiver support groups that help people who have a caregiver cope with the fact that they require care. Care receiver support groups are often offered in conjunction with caregiver support groups and are structured to allow care receivers to participate in their own group while their caregiver attends another.

Mutual support groups whose members are family, friends, significant others, non-familial caregivers or attendants who are caring for someone who has a temporary, chronic, life-threatening or terminal illness or disability or who is elderly and increasingly unable to provide for his or her own care. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants ensure their own well-being while remaining involved in the intense care of a loved one. Also included are care receiver support groups that help people who have a caregiver cope with the fact that they require care. Care receiver support groups are often offered in conjunction with caregiver support groups and are structured to allow care receivers to participate in their own group while their caregiver attends another.

Mutual support groups whose members are family, friends, significant others, non-familial caregivers or attendants who are caring for someone who has a temporary, chronic, life-threatening or terminal illness or disability or who is elderly and increasingly unable to provide for his or her own care. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants ensure their own well-being while remaining involved in the intense care of a loved one. Also included are care receiver support groups that help people who have a caregiver cope with the fact that they require care. Care receiver support groups are often offered in conjunction with caregiver support groups and are structured to allow care receivers to participate in their own group while their caregiver attends another.

Offers support with the help of a trained facilitator to persons who have a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or other form of dementia. The group offers an environment to discuss frustrations and needs as well as receive comfort and advice. The meetings also provide updated information on the disease, practical care techniques and community resources. The group is open to anyone, not just families of Willow Valley residents. This group is sponsored by the South Central PA Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.

Supports patients and families affected by brain injuries including strokes.

Provides intensive clinical case management, support groups, and supervised visitation.

Offers access to programs and services including Functional Eligibility Determination assessment, care management, congregate meals, domiciliary care, caregiver support program, healthy activities, home delivered meals, information and assistance, legal assistance, outreach, personal care services, shared ride transportation, volunteer services.

Offers care to older adults at home, in a protected facility or other settings. Services are also available for family members and caregivers. Senior services include counseling & support groups, caregiver support, geriatric care management, guardianship, Holocaust Survivor Services and information & referral; services of the Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry.

A support group for family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia or memory loss, whether living in the community or a facility.

Operates in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Pennsylvania Chapter.

Information on support groups, classes, events and resources for specific conditions.

Patient Financial Aid Program-Through the Patient Financial Aid Program, LLS is able to provide a limited amount of financial aid to help patients with significant financial need and who are under a doctors care for a blood cancer diagnosis.

Family Support Groups-All patients, family members and friends affected by a blood cancer are invited to attend our support groups. Facilitated by oncology healthcare professionals, the groups provide information and support and encourage communication.

First Connection-This "peer-to-peer" telephone support program links patients and their family members with a trained peer volunteer who has successfully met the challenges of leukemia, Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymphoma or myeloma. The First Connection Program brings patients and their families the opportunity to share experiences with someone who has "been through it" and obtain valuable information on LLS and community resources available.

The Trish Green Back to School Program for Children with Cancer-Materials, videos and other printed inventory are available to increase communication among healthcare professionals, parents, young patients and school personnel to assure a smooth transition from active treatment back to the classroom.

Patient and Healthcare Professional Education Programs-The LLS collaborates with other healthcare organizations to offer educational programs on the latest disease, treatment and coping information. These programs attempt to simplify the ever-expanding array of information and support now available to patients.

Teleconferences and Webcasts-Are offered through the LLS and are accessible via our web site: www.lls.org

Information and Resources-Information and resources to assist you and your family can be obtained for the Central Pennsylvania Chapter office. Disease and treatment specific literature and fact sheets are also available free of charge.

VNA provides home health services, hospice care, palliative care, telehealth visits, personal care assistance, private duty, VNA Community Resource Center, and independence devices such as personal emergency response systems and medication dispensers.

Alzheimers Caregivers Support Group is a social group for families as they attempt to handle the challenges presented them after a diagnosis. Provides opportunities for social events as well as education and information-sharing. Members are referred by the Visiting Nurses Association, local rehabilitation centers, local hospitals, and from other participants.

Offers a safe haven for caregivers to share concerns and receive encouragement and support.

Offers group setting support to meet, talk, and engage with others who are going through similar situations.

Assists families in assessing their needs when taking care of older relatives.
Services include some financial support, benefits advice and counseling where caregivers are advised of benefits that are available to them.

Supports individuals who care for a spouse, relative, or friend who requires assistance due to disease or disability. The program provides coordinated support through an appointed care manager. Services may include caregiving assistance, education and counseling, and reimbursement for supplies used to provide care.

Provides a monthly Alzheimer support group meets at the Coal Region Adult Community Center. Provisions are available for people with Alzheimer's Disease

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Provides a list of classes, support groups and events in the community that are available to help individuals to navigate the many challenges that arise with the diagnosis of an illness. Many of the groups are led by community volunteers.
Support Groups
* Diabetes
* Amputee
* Eating disorder
* Autism
* Brain Injury
* Ehlers Danlos
* Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain
* Healing
* Lupus
* Memory Loss/Caregiver
* Multiple Sclerosis
* Breastfeeding
* Pregnancy loss/Infant death
* Stroke
* Weight loss
* Heart Disease

Other Classes/Events
* Smoking cessation
* Walking club
* Yoga
* Car seat safety
* Child Protect: Free vaccination for children birth to age 18

Offers three support groups; Caregiver Support for those who are caring for an older adult; Moving On Support Group for those who have recently lost a loved one; Friendly Callers is a group of people who get together to call and comfort others in need.

Provides support and services to enable older adults to continue to live in their homes and communities. Services may include Care Management, Assessment, Protective Services, Information and Assistance, PA MEDI (Insurance Counseling), Health and Wellness Programs, adult day services, in home meals, personal emergency response system, personal care, transportation, and caregiver support. The agency also has 5 Senior Centers throughout the County in which participants can enjoy a Congregate Meal and Programming.

Offers a monthly support group meeting for anyone going through the struggles of providing care and/or living with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. Group facilitated by trained individuals.

Supports and assists caregivers of seniors with a range of educational programs and advocacy services.

Supports and assists caregivers of seniors with a range of educational programs and advocacy services.

Supports and assists caregivers of seniors with a range of educational programs and advocacy services.

Supports and assists caregivers of seniors with a range of educational programs and advocacy services.

Monthly support group meeting too educate, encourage and offer fellowship with others coping with Parkinson's.
Family, friends and caregivers are welcome.

Provides an array of community support groups for individuals and families including cancer, amputee, colorectal cancer, Alzheimer, bariatric surgery

Offers a variety of support groups and classes. Call for information

Provides a monthly Alzheimer's support meeting to the community.

Provides information to caregivers about available services, assistance to caregivers in gaining access to the services, individual counseling, organization of support groups, caregiver training, respite care and supplemental services, on a limited basis.

Provides in-home services to assist clients and their families including
home-delivered meals,
personal care,
respite care,
caregiver support,
and financial reimbursement for supplies
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Opportunity to network with other caregivers & learn about area resources.

Offers assistance to identify community resources to help with: in-home services, emotional support, geriatric medicine services, caregiver support, transportation options, care coordination options, and additional community resources.

Offers grassroot groups organized by families, for families of individuals who have Intellectual disAbilities and Autism receiving Intellectual disAbility Services (IDS) who share and network with one another to be informed about local and statewide resources.

Offers a comfortable, convenient and consistent opportunity for people involved in caring for a chronically ill person to meet and share their thoughts and feelings with each other during stressful situations for advice, a helping hand and a great networking resource.

Helps the caregiver by providing information about services that are available through State and Federal Caregiver Support Programs. Helps by locating care providers, reimbursing for services and assistance with home modifications or assistive devices. The program empower the older adult and his/her caregiver to
choose what services suit their needs the best so that service is individually tailored for each family.

Offers monthly Caregiver Support Group Meetings for individuals and families caring for an older adult.

Offers a support group for individuals with Asperger's and their caregivers. Shares ideas and resources on a variety of topics such as, employment, education, housing, independent living skills, and support services.