"Be strong enough to face the world each day. Be weak enough to know you cannot do everything alone.”
-Anonymous
Family Caregiver Support Groups
For family caregivers only
Michele Buenger, RN, BSN, CSA®, NBC-HWC runs several support groups in the B/CS area that offer education, support and resources. Click on the image above to message Michele and inquire about support group locations, dates and times.
First Baptist
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3100 Cambridge Dr, Bryan, Room 138
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2nd Monday at 3pm or 2nd Tuesday at 1:30pm
Grace Creekside
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4601 Williams Creek Drive, CS (College Station)
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1st Wednesday at 1pm
St. Joseph Caregiver Support Group
For family caregivers only
Please attend only one of these groups per/month.
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3rd Tuesday at 1pm @ SJH Wellness Auditorium E. Rock Prairie Rd, 4th floor (this is the East Building-the building in the middle).
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3rd Thursday at 1:30pm @ SJH Rehab Center-1600 Joseph Dr, Fitness Studio (Use the rehab 1st entrance & follow signs to the fitness studio)
Contact Lindsey ~ (979) 704-6501 Lindsey.Armstrong@CommonSpirit.org
Dementia Coffee Group
This group is for the caregiver and the one being cared for
Every 4th Thursday at 10am at Tavo Coffee (419 N. Main St, Bryan, TX). Please text Patty before you come for the first time to make sure the group isn't meeting at a different location, which they do occasionally.
Contact Patty Veazy ~ (979) 777-5045
Christ Church Caregiver Support Group
For family caregivers only
1st and 3rd Thursday from 10:30 am- Noon
4201 State Hwy 6 South, CS, RM S107
Contact Judy Segers ~ (979) 255-3998
Friends Gathering Respite Care
For those with dementia, please call before bringing your loved one for the first time
A ministry of Christ Church, this time offers a safe place for loved one, while the caregiver can have some respite time. Offered every 1st and 3rd Thursday from 10 am -1 pm @ 4201 Hwy 6 S, CS Youth Rm of Annex Bldg.
Contact ~ (979) 690-4673
Caring Friends - Dementia Respite Program
Caring Friends is a congressional respite program that is volunteer staffed offering a time of relief for caregivers of loved ones with early dementia and offers spiritual, physical, and social activities for participants. Caring Friends is not a dementia daycare or adult day health program.
2nd and 4th Monday from 10 am to 1 pm
4201 State Hwy 6 South, CS
Please contact caringfriends@christchurchcs.org for more information.
Caregiver Consultations
One-on-one caregiver guidance and consultation by an experienced RN and Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach. Michele offers information, guidance, resources, and support to caregivers looking to navigate their loved one’s needs or their own needs. Appointments are one-hour in length for $40, and typically offered over the phone.
These appointments are a great option for those who are unable to make the family caregiver support group meetings or who need a bit more one-on-one support. Click on the image above to sign up for a session or for more information.
Alzheimer's Association - Virtual Support Groups
Please note that meeting times may change for various reasons. To confirm dates/times for online support group, and to register, please call 800-272-3900. For more information on virtual support groups through the Association, click here.
If you need immediate assistance, the Association’s 24/7 Helpline is available around the clock, 365 days a year, offering specialists and master's-level clinicians that provide confidential support and information for people facing all types of dementia. Call 800.272.3900 to speak to someone.
Continued Support Groups
Below is a continued list of support groups in our community:
Kruse Village
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1700 E. Stone St, Brenham
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4th Thursday at 3pm
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Contact: Amy Supak 979-830-1996 ASupak@krusevillage.com
Watercrest Independent Living
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3801 E. Crest Dr, Bryan
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2nd Wednesday at 3:30pm
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Contact: Jessica English - 979-314-5591
Isle at Watercrest Assisted Living
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4091 Eastchester Dr, Bryan
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Contact: Lacey Petroski - 979-774-3401
Dementia Coffee Social at Solid Grounds
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Christ Church- 4201 State Hwy 6 South
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1st Tuesday of each month at 10am
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Contact: Judy Segers - 979-255-3998