Support Groups

There are many support group opportunities throughout Alabama with new ones added often. You can choose to attend a support group in person if one is located near you, or you can choose to attend a virtual support group meeting over Zoom hosted by the PAA.

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Virtual Support Groups

The PAA hosts two virtual support groups, one for those living with Parkinson's and one for care partners. 

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Living with PD Support Group

First Wednesday of each month at 10am

Are you living with Parkinson's? Join others on the journey throughout the state of Alabama for this support group. Each month we will offer a topic for discussion and share what resources, tips and strategies help us to live the highest quality of life with Parkinson's.

Zoom Virtual Session: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81641695792

Facilitator: Ellen Hicks

Email:  ellen@parkinsonalabama.org

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Care Partner Support Group

Meets Monthly on the Second Tuesday at 7pm

Zoom Virtual Session: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85315876563

Facilitator: Ellen Hicks

Email: ellen@parkinsonalabama.org 

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Young Onset Parkinson's Network

Meets Monthly on the Second Tuesday at 7pm

YOPN members come together to learn, engage, and support one another. It's a great opportunity to connect with fellow members, share experiences and insights about living with YOPD, discuss personal challenges as well as potential opportunities, and learn how others thrive beyond diagnosis. This is your safe space -a place you can be real with others who understand what you're experiencing. To learn more and get information for joining, please contact Katie Fordham.

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If you would be interested in facilitating or co-facilitating a virtual support group, please contact Ellen Hicks at ellen@parkinsonalabama.org.

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The Solo Network - Living Alone with Parkinson's?

The Parkinson's Foundation is proud to announce the PD Solo network. The goal of this network is to build a virtual community of support information for those who live solo while also living with Parkinson's; living solo doesn't mean being lonely or isolated. The PD Solo Network meets via Zoom. Call Nancy at 1.585.743.1266 with questions. There are two sessions available each week at 12pm and 6:30 p.m., but future meeting times will be determined by participants. Learn more and register HERE.

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In-Person Support Groups

Before attending your first support group meeting, we recommend that you email or call the support group facilitator to make sure the meeting is happening as scheduled and at the typical location.  It also helps to talk to the facilitator and understand more about the dynamics of the group. Sometimes reservations are required based on the program, and other times the location may be moved. Calling ahead helps facilitators to plan appropriately and make sure you are on their list for future support group communications should there be any meeting or logistical change you need to know.

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The below listings are alphabetized by City.

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