Support Groups
Join us in a caring and understanding environment where you can ask questions and get straight answers from people who have been there. Learn creative and caring problem-solving techniques, get informed about helpful resources, and hear about advances in research and advocacy. Discover you are not alone in the way you feel! You may find that you can help others who are experiencing where you’ve already been. Remember, laughter, taking care of yourself, and planning for the future are essential to well-being.
Click below for a legal-sized printable version of our support group listing (updated July 2019). If you would prefer to have us mail you a copy, please call us at 608-232-3400.
Dementia-Specific Caregiver Support Groups
2nd Thursday
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Columbus Community Hospital
Diamond Room, 1515 Park Ave.
Janet Wiegel, ADAW
608-742-9055/888-308-6251
2nd Thursday
10:00-11:30 am
Fitchburg Senior Center
5510 E. Lacy Rd.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance
608-232-3400
Madison-West [Adult Children]*
1st Wednesday
6:00-7:30 pm
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance
3330 University Ave., Suite 300
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance
608-232-3400
Madison-West*
1st Thursday
10:00-11:30 am
Covenant Presbyterian Church
326 S. Segoe Rd.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance
608-232-3400
Madison-West [Men’s Group]*
2nd Thursday
9:15-11:00 am
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance
3330 University Ave., Suite 300
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance
608-232-3400
Madison-West [Young Onset]*
2nd Saturday
10:00 am-Noon
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance
3330 University Ave., Suite 300
Focus: Caring for a person under 65 with dementia
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance
608-232-3400
Sun Prairie*
3rd Tuesday
6:30-8:00 pm
Colonial Club
301 Blankenheim Ln.
Call regarding respite options
Melody Riedel
608-837-4611
Waunakee*
3rd Wednesday
3:30-5:00 pm
Waunakee Senior Center
333 S. Madison St.
Cindy Mosiman
608-849-8385
3rd Wednesday
1:00-2:30 pm
Park Place Community Room
1075 N. Elm St.
Call regarding respite options
Heather Moore, ADAW
608-723-4288/888-308-6251
3rd Wednesday
Noon-1:30 pm
Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center
2350 N. Dewey Ave.
Bag lunch optional
Janet Wiegel, ADAW
608-742-9055/888-308-6251
Sauk City*
4th Tuesday
3:00-4:30 pm
Maplewood of Sauk Prairie
245 Sycamore St.
Call regarding respite options
Theresa Grimes
608-643-3383
Spring Green*
4th Monday
1:00-2:30 pm
Spring Green Public Library
230 E. Monroe St., Spring Green
Janet Wiegel, ADAW
608-742-9055/888-308-6251
General Caregiver Support Groups
1st Thursday
1:00-2:30 pm
Adams Community Center
569 N. Cedar St.
Nancy Thacker, ADAW
608-516-6248/888-308-6251
1st Monday
1:00-2:30 pm
Portage Public Library
Bidwell Room
253 W. Edgewater St.
Janet Wiegel, ADAW
608-742-9055/888-308-6251
4th Tuesday
10:00-11:30 am
Hoffman Hall
1600 S. Wacouta Ave.
Heather Moore, ADAW
608-723-4288/888-308-6251
3rd Thursday
3:00-4:00 pm
DeForest Senior Center
505 N. Main St.
Natalie Raemisch or
Roxane Carley
608-846-9469
Madison*
1st Thursday
10:00-11:30 am
Goodman Community Center
Room Bolz B
149 Waubesa St, Ironworks Building
Noreen Kralapp, ADAW
608-232-3400/888-308-6251
Gayle Laszewski
608-204-8032
Verona
3rd Tuesday
10:30-11:45 am
Verona Senior Center
108 Paoli St.
Becky Losby
608-845-7471
2nd Wednesday
1:00-2:30 pm
Memorial Building – Council Chambers
860 Lincoln Ave.
Ruth Rotramel
608-723-6113
2nd Thursday
6:00-7:30 pm
Monroe Public Library
925 16th Ave.
1st Floor Conference Room
Aging & Disability Resource Center
608-328-9499
Monroe
4th Thursday
10:30 am-Noon
Monroe Human Services Building
Multi-Purpose Room One (LL)
N3152 State Road 81
Aging & Disability Resource Center
608-328-9499
3rd Thursday
1:00-2:30 pm
Grace English Lutheran Church
384 Oak St.
Call regarding respite options
Kristine Biesenthal, ADAW
920-294-4100/888-308-6251
3rd Tuesday
10:30 am-Noon
Health & Human Services Center
303 W. Chapel St.
Aging & Disability Resource Center
608-930-9835
1st Tuesday
1:00-2:30 pm
Beyond the Daily Grind Cafe
241 E. State St.
Nancy Thacker, ADAW
608-516-6248/888-308-6251
4th Tuesday
10:00-11:30 am
Johnson Library Community Room
131 E. Catherine St.
Aging & Disability Resource Center
608-776-4960
3rd Wednesday
Noon-2:00 pm
St. John’s Catholic Church
277 E. Montello St.
Lunch provided
Alex Truell
608-297-3102
4th Thursday
1:00-2:30 pm
Richland Center Community Center
1050 N. Orange St.
Call regarding respite options
Becky DeBuhr, ADAW
608-732-3131/888-308-6251
2nd & 4th Tuesday
1:00-2:30 pm
Sun Valley Presbyterian Church
1650 Sun Valley Dr.
Call regarding respite options
Cori Marsh
608-741-3615
Julie Seeman
608-758-8455
Beloit*
1st Wednesday
9:30-11:00 am
Beloit Historical Society
845 Hackett St.
Call regarding respite options
Teena Monk-Gerber, ADAW
608-313-333/888-308-6251
Janesville
1st Tuesday
6:00-7:15 pm
Council on Aging Meeting Room
3328 Hwy 51 North
Cori Marsh
608-741-3615
Janesville
2nd Thursday
6:00-7:00 pm
Oak Park Place
700 Myrtle Way
Mandy Kluge
608-530-5700
3rd Tuesday
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Sauk Prairie Community Center
720 Monroe St.
Light Dinner Provided
Marina Wittmann
608-355-3289
Other Disease-Specific Caregiver Support Groups
3rd Thursday
2:00-4:00 pm
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Hwy 33 E
Elayne Hanson
608-742-2410
3rd Friday
VA Hospital, Madison
For Veteran caring for spouse or a Veteran caregiver/spouse for a Vet w/ FTD
Margaret Flood
888-478-8321 x 11485
Madison [Stroke Support]
1st Wednesday
6:00-8:00 pm
Meriter Hospital
202 S Park St.
Meets Sept. through May
Stroke Support Hotline
608-417-6487 [Staff]
Verona [Parkinson’s]
3rd Friday
10:15-11:00 am
Verona Senior Center
108 Paoli St.
Becky Losby
608-845-7471
2:00-4:00 pm
First Congregational Church
131 6th Ave.
Sylvia Kriegel
608-356-7096
*Sponsored or co-sponsored by Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin. Please call to confirm dates and times.