Maine Caregiver Support Groups & Resources
- Support Groups (Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter) – Provides education and support to those facing Alzheimer’s and other dementias, including caregivers. They serve the entire state of Maine. Website: https://www.alz.org/maine/helping_you/support-groups
- Southern Maine Agency on Aging Family Caregiver Support – Provides support to family caregivers who are helping an older friend or family member with managing day-to-day needs, finances, homemaking, medications, or providing emotional support. Website: https://www.smaaa.org/resources/caregiver.html
- Care Partner Supports (Department of Health and Human Services) – Provides eligible caregivers with assistive technology, self-care, legal consultation, and respite care. Website: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oads/get-support/older-adults-disabilities/care-partner-supports
- Gardiner Caregiver Support Group: This group meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Alzheimer’s Care Center, 154 Dresden Ave, Gardiner, ME. Contact Shauna Buckmore at 207.626.1834 or Vanessa Broga at 207.588.3525 for more information.
- Brewer Caregiver Support Group: This group meets on the second Friday of every month from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Contact the Eastern Area Agency on Aging at 207.941.2865 for more information.
- Bangor Area Support Group: This group meets on the third Thursday of every month from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 103 Texas Avenue, Bangor, ME. Contact Barbara McDade at 207.941.2850 for more information.
- Lewiston-Auburn Support Group: This group meets on the third Monday of every month from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main Street, Lewiston, ME. Contact Muriel Poulin at 207.344.6016 for more information.
- Machias Caregiver Support Group: This group meets on the second Tuesday of every month from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Contact Washington County Council of Governments at 207.255.3741 for more information.
- Portland Area Support Group: This group meets on the first Thursday of every month from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at First Congregational Church, 301 Cottage Road, South Portland, ME. Contact Susan Green at 207.831.0864 for more information.
- Saco Support Group: This group meets on the second Monday of every month from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at First Parish Congregational Church, 12 Beach Street, Saco, ME. Contact Sandra Levesque at 207.229.6399 for more information.
- Sanford Support Group: This group meets on the third Tuesday of every month from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Southern Maine Health Care, 25 June Street, Sanford, ME. Contact Kelly Parsons at 207.490.7650 for more information.
- Scarborough Support Group: This group meets on the third Thursday of every month from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Pine Point Center, 67 Pine Point Road, Scarborough, ME. Contact Ellie Baker at 207.883.2468 for more information.
- Skowhegan Support Group: This group meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Margaret Chase Smith Library, 56 Norridgewock Avenue, Skowhegan, ME. Contact the Somerset County Council on Aging at 207.474.8552 for more information.
