Find Your Support Group

HOPE Dementia Support provides education at every meeting.

Groups are free to attend, and there are a variety of places and times. FREE respite care is available in some groups. See FAQs at bottom for more info.

** As of April 2022, some of our Support Groups will be meeting in person, by Zoom only, or a hybrid. Please refer to the notes under each group.  For more information please contact the Facilitator or email us using the “Contact Us” tab. Click on each address below to create a map. | See/print a list of support groups

Support Groups in Vancouver, WA

HOPE Dementia Support Group
Highgate Senior Living

9803 NE Hazel Dell Ave, Vancouver, WA 98665

Monday  3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

On Zoom and in-person

Amanda McCallum: (360) 607-1707
Karen Wilson: (360) 887-8416

 

 

HOPE Dementia Support Group
Bridgeview Resource Center

***Group is currently full & closed

505 Omaha Way, Vancouver, Wa 98661

Thursday  10:00 am – 12:00 pm

On Zoom and in-person

Julie Donovan

 

HOPE Dementia Support Group
The Hampton at Salmon Creek

2305 NE 129th St., Vancouver, WA 98686

Friday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

**Temporarily not meeting

 

HOPE Dementia Support Group
Fairway Village Clubhouse

15509 SE Ferwood Dr, Vancouver, WA 98683

Tuesday  2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Meets in person the 2nd, 4th, & 5th Tuesdays
and via Zoom on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays

Darlene Peterson: (360) 713-3831
Joey Yourchek: (503) 488-0318

 

HOPE Dementia Support Group
The Hampton at Cascade Park

1617 SE Talton Ave, Vancouver, WA 98683

Wednesday  10:00 am – 12:00 pm

In-person

Mary Carroll: (360) 624-3919

 

HOPE Dementia Support Group
Brookdale Vancouver Stonebridge

7900 NE Vancouver Mall Dr., Vancouver, WA 98662

Thursday  4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

**Temporarily not meeting

HOPE MUSIC & MEMORIES
at Church of the Good Shepherd

805 SE Ellsworth Rd, Vancouver, WA 98664

Every 2nd Wednesday  10:00 am – 11:00 am

Contact HOPE at (360) 513-5754 or alwayshopeinfo@gmail.com to register or for any questions

 

HOPE Dementia Support Group
for INDIVIDUALS WITH MEMORY LOSS and their care partners

2 GROUPS:

Every 1st & 3rd Monday  10:00 am – 12:00 pm

 -OR-

Every 2nd & 4th Monday  10:00 am – 12:00 pm

In-person – Please contact Facilitator

Lori Massie: (360) 359-6946
Carol Becker: (480) 800-7777

 

HOPE NEW BEGINNINGS Support Group
for those who have lost a loved one to dementia

Bridgeview Resource Center

505 Omaha Way, Vancouver, WA 98661

Every 4th Wednesday 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

On Zoom and in-person

Mary Lookingbill: (360) 597-8045

 

Support Group in Battle Ground, Camas and Cowlitz County

HOPE Dementia Support Group
Battle Ground – Mallard Landing

813 SE Clark Ave, Battle Ground, WA 98604

Monday  1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

On Zoom and in-person

Lynn Crawford: (360) 991-3197

 

HOPE Dementia Support Group
Cowlitz County – St Philip Catholic Parish

430 Bozarth Ave, Woodland, WA 98674

STARTING SOON!

Thursday  10:00 am – 12:00 pm

In-person

 

 

 

HOPE Dementia Support Group
Camas/Washougal – Camas Community Center

1718 SE 7th Ave, Camas, WA 98607

Wednesday  3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

In-person

Terri Brandley: (360) 787-3172

 

 

 

HOPE Dementia Support Group
Cowlitz County – Canterbury Inn

1324 3rd Ave, Longview, WA 98632

Thursday  2:00pm – 4:00 pm

On Zoom and in-person

Debbie Docksteader: (360) 353-8253

 

 

Support Groups in Oregon

HOPE Dementia Support Group

ONLINE Support Group


Wednesday  1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Beth Johnson: (503) 922-2823
Becky Martin: (541) 941-2861

HOPE Dementia Support Group
Columbia River Gorge

On Zoom 

Thursday 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Thomas Keolker: (541) 386-1942

HOPE Dementia Support Group
The Community at Marquis

19805 SW Boones Ferry Rd., Tualatin, OR 97062

On Zoom and in-person – every other week -contact Facilitator for schedule

Saturday  11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Bill Cohen: (503) 522-8320

HOPE Dementia Support Group
Ashland 

First Congregational United Church of Christ

1717 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR 97520

In-person 

Tuesdays  1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Becky Martin: (541) 941-2861
Diana Toth

FAQs On Support Groups

Why consider a support group?

Benefits of participating in support groups may include:

  • Feeling less lonely, isolated or judged
  • Gaining a sense of empowerment and control
  • Improving your coping skills and sense of adjustment
  • Talking openly and honestly about your feelings
  • Reducing distress, depression, anxiety or fatigue
  • Developing a clearer understanding of what to expect with your situation
  • Getting practical advice or information about treatment options
  • Comparing notes about resources, such as doctors and alternative options

Source: medium.com

What can I expect?

We have a specific format:

  • Introduction
  • Light moment (ex: what made you laugh, what brought you joy)
  • Education
  • Individual Sharing – this is the bulk of the meeting
  • Resources and Upcoming Events

 

Is there a cost?

There is no cost to attend our groups or our monthly Community Education.

Who are the people who facilitate the groups?

They are amazing volunteers who have personal and/or professional experience with dementia and who have completed HOPE’s Facilitator Training.

Can I get help with Zoom?

Yes. If you need help, please reach out to your facilitator.

Do I have to share my story?

No. Sharing is not required, though it is encouraged. We learn from each other.

What if I don’t feel like talking?

You can pass during the sharing time, though again, we learn from each other and sharing allows for others to get to know you and have a greater understanding of your journey.

What if I come in late or have to leave early?

There is not a problem with a group member coming in late. Just make sure that you enter the group quietly, so as not to disrupt someone else talking. If you need to leave early, it is helpful for the facilitator to know so that they can make sure you have time to share.

What about confidentiality?

One of our guidelines is that what is shared in the groups is confidential, unless a group member gives specific permission for it to be shared outside the group.

Do I have to show up for all meetings?

No, though it is helpful to attend as often as possible. A facilitator will be there every week.

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