Dementia Support Groups
We understand the impact of a dementia diagnosis. We are here to support you and your family throughout this journey.
Learn about free support groups available to you offered by the Biggs Institute and our community partners.
Support groups hosted by the Biggs Institute are facilitated by our certified health care professionals to provide encouraging discussion in a informative and supportive environment with others who are experiencing similar situations.
Support Groups by Type
WellMed SOS Caregivers: Virtual Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
When: Every second and fourth Wednesday at 10:00-11:15am
For more information or to register, contact Cindy Robles at crobles11@wellmed.net or 210-254-1489.
*This group is not hosted by the Biggs Institute.
FTD Support Group
When: In-person every fourth Monday at 10:30am
For more information or to register, contact Dionne Coston at mail4dna@yahoo.com or 210-627-4726.
*This group is not hosted by the Biggs Institute.
Huntington’s Disease Society of America Texas Support Groups
Austin, Texas Support Group
When: Every second Saturday at 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
For more information or to register, contact Dale Sonnenberg, PhD, group facilitator, at dalesonnenberg@gmail.com or Kowecha Street, group organizer, at kowechas@gmail.com
*This group is not hosted by the Biggs Institute.
Greater North Texas: Arlington Support Group
When: Every first Sunday of the month 2:00 pm -3:30 pm
For more information or to register, contact Cheryl Lenheiser, LCSW, at 214-952-2378 or clenheiser@hdsa.org
*This group is not hosted by the Biggs Institute.
Greater North Texas: North Dallas and Plano Support Group
When: Every second Monday of the month 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
For more information or to register, contact Cheryl Lenheiser, LCSW at 214-952-2378 or clenheiser@hdsa.org
*This group is not hosted by the Biggs Institute.
Greater Houston Area Support Group
When: Every second Saturday of the month 2:00 pm -4:00 pm
For more information or to register, contact Katie Plunkett, MS, at 713-540-2536 or Kplunkett66@gmail.com
*This group is not hosted by the Biggs Institute.
Greater Houston Area Support Group
When: Every second Saturday of the month 2:00 pm -4:00 pm
For more information or to register, contact Katie Plunkett, MS, at 713-540-2536 or Kplunkett66@gmail.com
*This group is not hosted by the Biggs Institute.
Biggs Institute Lewy Body Dementia Support Group
A professionally led group for all persons diagnosed with Lewy body dementia and their caregivers.
When: Every first Thursday 1:00-2:30pm
Where: UT Health San Antonio Medical Arts & Research Center (MARC)
Central Texas Lewy Body Dementia Support Group for Caregivers
When: Every first and third Saturdays at 10:00 am
For more information or to register, contact Sarah Hyde-Williams at sarah@slaaustin.com or 832-794-8810.
*This group is not hosted by the Biggs Institute.
Living with Lewy for those Living with Lewy Body Dementia and their Caregivers
When: Every second Monday at 2:00 pm
For more information or to register, contact Sarah Hyde-Williams at sarah@slaaustin.com or 832-794-8810.
*This group is not hosted by the Biggs Institute.
Biggs Institute Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
A professionally led group for all persons diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
When: Every second Thursday 10:00-11:30am
Where: UT Health San Antonio Medical Arts & Research Center (MARC)
Virtual Group for Individuals Living with PCA
When: Every second Friday online using Zoom Video
For more information or to register, contact Jaime Talan at jtalan3k@aol.com or 516-330-6498.
*This group is not hosted by the Biggs Institute.
Virtual Group for Caregivers and Individuals Living with PCA
When: Every fourth Friday online using Zoom Video
For more information or to register, contact Jaime Talan at jtalan3k@aol.com or 516-330-6498.
*This group is not hosted by the Biggs Institute.
San Antonio Network for Aphasia (SANA)
When: The first Thursday of the month, 6:00 – 7:30pm, September to December and February to May
Pre-registration is not required.
Where: UT Health San Antonio School of Health Professions, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229
For more information, contact Cathy Torrington Eaton, MD, at torringtonea@uthscsa.edu or 210-450-3053.
Support Groups for Caregivers
General
Arden Courts
When: Second Wednesday of the month10:00am -11:30am online via Zoom
Fourth Wednesday of the month 10:00am-11:30am in person
Where: 15290 Huebner, San Antonio, TX, 78231
To attend this support group, call Cindy Robles at 210-254-1489 or email dhuartson@porterloring.com.
Discovery Village at Dominion
When: Fourth Friday of the month 3:30 am – 4:30 pm
Where: 6906 Heuermann Rd, San Antonio
To register, call Hannah Calame at 210-947-7000 or the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 hotline at 1-800-272-3900.
Franklin Park Alamo Heights
When: Third Monday of the month 11:30am – 1:00pm.
Where: 230 W. Sunset Road, San Antonio, TX
A light lunch will be provided
To register, call Franklin Park at 210-796-4205 or the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 hotline at 1-800-272-3900.
The Haven & The Laurels in Stone Oak
When: Third Tuesday of the month 11:30am – 1:00pm
Where: 575 Knights Cross, San Antonio, TX
A light lunch will be provided.
To register, call The Laurels at 210-404-2687 or the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 hotline at 1-800-272-3900.
Adult Children of Parents Diagnosed with Dementia
Biggs Institute Caring for a Parent with Dementia Support Group
A peer and professionally led group for adults with parents diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
When: Every second Thursday 4:00-5:30pm
Where: UT Health San Antonio
Late Stages of Dementia or After Loss
Biggs Institute Grief and Loss Support Group
The Grief and Loss Support Group is a free, peer-led, and professionally led group that focuses on navigating grief in the later stages of caregiving and after.
From September to May, we will meet in person every first and third Thursday of the month for guidance and companionship and to discuss a range of topics related to grief and loss.
When: Every first and third Thursday 10:00 am-11:30 am from September 2024 to May 2025
Where: UT Health San Antonio
LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+ Caregiver Support Group
When: Fourth Monday of the month 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: The Center – Pride Center San Antonio, Metropolitan Professional Building, 1303 McCullough Ave #160, San Antonio, TX
For more information and to register, call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 hotline at 1-800-272-3900.
Laredo
UT Center at Laredo Caregiver Support Group
When: First Tuesday of the month from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: UT Education & Research Center, Library Conference Room,1937 Bustamante St., Laredo, TX
To register, call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 hotline at 1-800-272-3900 or contact mpvieryra@alz.org.
Virtual
Grace Place San Antonio Support Group
When: Every second Saturday of the month from 10:00 am to 11:00 am and every second Friday of the month from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Where: Online by video or phone
To register and receive instructions on accessing the group, call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 hotline at 1-800-272-3900 and ask to register for the Grace Place San Antonio Support Group.