Caring for a person with dementia can feel isolating and overwhelming, but you are not alone! Join a Support & Discussion Group and build relationships and learn from other caregivers who understand what you are going through. Questions/More Info Contact Rebecca De Campos, MSW, Family Services Coordinator at 858.966.3303 or group leader.

1. Caring for a person with dementia can feel
isolating and overwhelming, but you are not alone!
Join a Support & Discussion Group and build
relationships and learn from other caregivers who
understand what you are going through.
South San Diego
Location Date/Time Group Leader
Bayview Baptist Church (Christian) MLK Bldg.
6134 Benson Ave., San Diego, 92114
4th Friday
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lottie Harris, RN
858-966-3303
Coronado Public Library (Conference Room)
640 Orange Ave., Coronado, 92118
1st and 3rd Wednesday
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Gerry & Claudene
Garmon
619-435-1468
St. Paul’s Senior Services
1420 East Palomar Street, Chula Vista, 91913
1st and 3rd Friday
1:00pm-2:30pm
Ellen Boucher
619-770-7145
Questions/More Info
Contact Rebecca De Campos, MSW,
Family Services Coordinator at
858.966.3303 or group leader.
Location Date/Time Group Leader
Care Partners under 60
Mission Valley Library
2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, 92108
2nd Wednesday
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Frances Martinez-
Goodrich, MSW & Lynne
& Diane Lightbown
858-822-4800
Bereavement and Healing Support Group
Alzheimer’sSanDiego:6632ConvoyCourt,SanDiego,92111
*In Partnership with Elizabeth Hospice
4th Wednesday
1:00pm-2:30pm
Rebecca De Campos,
MSW & Sarah Tippet
858-966-3303
Lewy Body & Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
UCSD/Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
8950 Villa La Jolla Dr., Suite C129, La Jolla, 92037
1st Wednesday
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Tracey Truscott, LCSW
858-822-4800
Pre-Registration
Required
Men’s Support & Discussion Group
Alzheimer’sSanDiego:6632ConvoyCourt,SanDiego,92111
2nd and 4th Wednesday
10:00am - 11:30am
Sarina Barker, MSW &
Alford Claiborne
858-966-3293
Early-Stage Support & Discussion Group
Alzheimer’sSanDiego:6632ConvoyCourt,SanDiego,92111
2nd and 4th Friday
1:00pm-2:30pm
Kelly Rein, MSW
858-966-3291
*pre-registration required
Specialized Groups
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Support &
Discussion
Groups

2. *FREE RESPITE
Location Date/Time Group Leader
Belmont Village Sabre Springs
13075 Evening Creek Dr. South, San Diego, 92128
Meets in activity center
1st and 3rd Wednesday
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Kathy Gilbert, LCSW &
Debbie Salisbury
619-894-8334
Gloria McClellan Center
1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA 92084
3rd Tuesday
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dawn Coats
858-966-3303
San Rafael Parish
17252 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92128
*Must call to RSVP for respite
2nd and 4th Tuesday
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Arlene Cawthorne
858-335-8880
Oakmont of Escondido Hills
3012 Bear Valley Pkwy S., Escondido, 92025
3rd Sunday
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wanda Smith
858-966-3303
Poway Adult Day Health Care Center
12250 Crosthwaite Circle, Poway, 92064
2nd Wednesday
10:00am - 11:30am
Nicole Aguillon, MSW
858-748-5044 x17
Park Avenue Community Center
210 Park Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025
2nd and 4th Monday
1:30pm-3:00pm
Sheila Argeanton, CDT
760-635-1895
San Marcos Senior Activity Center
111 Richmar Ave., San Marcos, 92069
Every Tuesday
10:00am - 11:30am
Lynne Smith
760-212-1224
Silvergate Retirement Residence
420 Elbrook Dr., Fallbrook, 92028
3rd Wednesday
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Barbara Heric & Dawn
Coats 858-966-3303
Vista Gardens Memory Care
1863 Devon Place, Vista, 92081
*Must call to RSVP for respite
Every Thursday
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Sandy Braff, MFT &
Carol Genson
858-792-4610
North County Inland
Central San Diego
Location Date/Time Group Leader
Alzheimer’s San Diego
6632 Convoy Court, San Diego, 92111
1st and 3rd Wednesday
10:00am - 11:30am
Rebecca De Campos,
MSW
858-966-3303
Alzheimer’s San Diego
6632 Convoy Court, San Diego, 92111
2nd and 4th Wednesday
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Gloria Baker
858-966-3307
North Clairemont Library
4616 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, 92117
3rd Saturday
10:00am - 11:30am
Janet Matthews, MFT
858-966-3303
Sunrise of La Jolla
810 Turquoise St., San Diego, 92109
3rd Wednesday
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Sandy Braff, MFT
858-792-4610
UCSD/Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer’s Disease
Research Center
8950 Villa La Jolla Dr., Suite C129, La Jolla, 92037
2nd Wednesday
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tracey Truscott, LCSW
858-822-4800
University City Older Adult Center (UCOAC)
9001 Towne Centre Drive, San Diego, 92122
*In partnership with Jewish Family Services
2nd and 4th Tuesday
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Claudia Barret
858-966-3303*FREE RESPITE
*FREE RESPITE
*FREE RESPITE

3. Location Date/Time Group Leader
ActivCare at Bressi Ranch
6255 Nygaard St., Carlsbad, 92009
2nd Tuesday
10:00am - 11:30am
Catherine Lombardi
858-966-3303
The Glenner Memory Care Centers
335 Saxony Rd., Encinitas, 92024
Every Wednesday
10:00am -12:00pm
Sheila Argeanton,
CDT
760-635-1895
San Luis Rey Valley United Methodist Church
5570 Old Ranch Rd., Oceanside, 92057
1st and 3rd Thursday
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jim Zdybek
& Melissa Bailey
858-966-3303
Sunrise at La Costa
7020 Manzanita St., Carlsbad, 92011
3rd Thursday
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sandy Braff, MFT
858-792-4610
North County Coastal
*FREE RESPITE
Location Date/Time Group Leader
Spanish Speaking Care Partners
Americare Adult Day Healthcare
340 Rancheros Dr., Suite 196, San Marcos, 92069
4th Wednesday
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Vanesa Caceres, BASW
760-682-2424 x18
Spanish Speaking Care Partners
Casa Familiar Recreation Center
268 W. Park Ave., San Ysidro, 92173
Every Tuesday
10:00am - 11:30am
Ana Chiquete
619-428-1115
Grupo de apoyo para cuidadores en Español
*FREE RESPITE
Location Date/Time Group Leader
Alpine Community Center
1830 Alpine Blvd., Alpine, 91901
1st and 3rd Wednesday
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Linda Cioffi
619-445-5291
Elmcroft of La Mesa
4960 Mills St., La Mesa, 91942
2nd Saturday
10:00am - 12:00pm
Mona Tisdale
858-966-3303
Grossmont Healthcare District
9001 Wakarusa Street, La Mesa, 91942
Meets in small conference room
*In partnership with Grossmont Healthcare District
1st and 3rd Monday
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ellen Boucher
619-770-7145
Lantern Crest Senior Living
800 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, 92071
Meets in Lounge 2
4th Thursday
10:00am - 11:30am
Lynne Smith
760-212-1224
Ramona Senior Center
434 Aqua Lane, Ramona, 92065
3rd Wednesday
10:00am - 11:30am
Elaine Bailey
760-787-0172
San Carlos United Methodist Church
6554 Cowles Mountain Blvd., San Diego, 92119
Meets in Fireside room
1st and 3rd Tuesday
10:00am - 12:00pm
Robert Spalding
619-298-1350
East County San Diego
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4. Is a Support & Discussion Group Right For You?
“I found out I am not
alone in this journey.
There are others
walking beside me,
struggling. Before, I felt
very much alone. “
“You will hear great ideas
and tips on how to handle
difficult situtations or
behaviors.”
“You will learn from others
about the many different
community resources that
can help you.”
Attendee Testimonials
You Are Not Alone
When one has Alzheimer’s disease or a related
dementia, many family members take on the
challenge - and at times, overwhelming - task of
caregiving, and to much stress may be harmful
to the caregiver.
Support and Discussion Groups are designed to
provide emotional, educational and social support
for caregivers through regularly scheduled meetings.
They help develop coping methods and encourage
caregivers to maintain their personal, physical and
emotional health, as well as optimally care for the
person with dementia.
Always call the support and discussion group leader
to make sure there has not been a change in the
group schedule, i.e. holiday, weather, etc.
If you have any questions about the Alzheimer’s San
Diego Support & Discussion Groups or general
questions, do not hesitate to contact:
RebeccaDeCampos,MSW,FamilyServices
Coordinator:858.966.3303or rdecampos@alzsd.org
“You can say things in the
group you couldn’t say
to people who are not or
have not gone through
this. They understand and
can usually relate.”
Support &
Discussion
Groups