National Family Caregiver Support Groups

Whether you've been diagnosed with an illness, are caring for a loved one, or have found yourself in a new life stage, it can be easy to feel alone. And while your friends and family may do everything they can, they may not be able to provide the comfort and encouragement that others in a situation similar to yours can. 

Support groups act as a sounding board, where you can listen to others' experiences, talk about your own, and ultimately, recognize that other people understand what you're going through. Other benefits of support groups include: 

• Sharing your feelings and concerns in a judgment-free setting
• Brainstorming ways to tackle a difficult situation
• Sharing tips and strategies
• Benefitting from other people's perspectives — and receiving emotional validation
• Being held accountable for your own growth and awareness
• Building a social support network that may extend beyond the group sessions
• Developing a deeper understanding of your or your loved one's health condition 

If Anne Arundel County Public Schools close or close early, due to inclement weather, there will be no in-person meeting that day.

Anyone needing special accommodations must contact Mary Chaput at 410-222-4339 or caregiver_support@aacounty.org at least seven days in advance of the event. TTY users, please call via Maryland Relay 7-1-1. 

• National Family Caregiver Support Program
• Family Caregiver Support Program Educational Workshops
• Respite Care Referral Program