Support Groups
YOU’VE GOT THIS.
AND YOU’VE GOT US.
Life throws curveballs – new diagnoses, caregiving challenges, loss, and change. We team up with amazing organizations to create spaces where people actually get it, because navigating tough stuff is always better together.
What’s Available
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support
- HottoCare GUIDE – Peer support group for caregivers of individuals with dementia
- Catholic Charities – Memory Café and caregiver groups for dementia support
- Alzheimer’s Association – Multiple support groups for dementia caregivers
- Family Caregiver Alliance – Support groups for caregivers of individuals with cognitive decline
Disability & Peer Support
- Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired – Peer support groups for older adults with vision loss, orientation and mobility training, and adaptive living workshops
- Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) – Peer support groups for individuals with physical disabilities
- Peninsula Family Service Senior Peer Counseling Program – One-on-one emotional support for older adults coping with grief, loneliness, or life transitions
General Caregiver Support
- Coastside Adult Day Health Center (ADHC) – Local caregiver support groups
- Stanford Health Care – Parkinson’s disease caregiver groups
- Family Caregiver Alliance – Groups for family and informal caregivers
LGBTQ+ and Life Transition Support
- Coast Pride – LGBTQ+ older adult support groups
- Women’s Support Group – Safe spaces to share and connect
- Recent Empty Nesters Group – Support for individuals adjusting to life after children leave home
Mental Health and Grief Support
- NAMI San Mateo County – Peer-led support groups for families impacted by mental illness
- Mission Hospice – Grief and bereavement support groups
Substance Abuse
- San Mateo County Behavioral Health – Provides a comprehensive list of resources
Vision and hearing – Groups with accessibility advocates who know the real deal
Mental health – Peer circles co-hosted with behavioral health pros
Grief and hospice – Support through end-of-life journeys with expert partners
Caregiving – For those supporting loved ones at home or in facilities
Dementia care – Early-stage and Alzheimer’s-specific sessions
Parkinson’s – Led by trained facilitators and clinical experts
Most groups are free. All are available virtually and in-person.
Find Your People
Whether you need a soft landing or straight talk from people who’ve been there, there’s a group with your name on it.
