Caregiver Support Groups
Our Caregiver Support Groups are open to caregivers who are caring for loved ones and facing the challenges of this special and important role.
​Being a caregiver is a vital role but can often feel isolating and emotionally draining. Join a caregiver support group where you can share, connect, and recharge together. Knowing you’re not alone can make it easier to nurture yourself as you continue to care for those you love.
​About our groups:
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Facilitated by trained CaringMatters volunteers
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Open to caregivers of all ages, from all parts of Montgomery County, MD
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For those caring for loved ones with serious illness - in the home, close by or from a distance
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One-hour (weekly or biweekly), generally held on Zoom but in-person/hybrid groups possible
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Planned for 8 sessions, with the opportunity to extend
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Dates and times will be determined with input from interested participants and facilitator availability
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Free of Charge
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Groups are peer support groups, not therapeutic groups
​​Current Offerings:
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General Caregiver Support Group – Virtual
Tuesday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (every other week) on Zoom
General Caregiver Support Group – Virtual
Saturday 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (every other week) on Zoom
Asbury Village Caregiver Support Group – in-person for Asbury residents only
Last Wednesday of every month 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm in the Hefner Community room
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If you are interested in joining a current caregiver support group or if you would like to start a caregiver support group in your community, please contact Amy Fier at amyf@caringmatters.org or 301-869-4673 x 117.
"Being included, listening and contributing helped me. Being part of a caring community so deftly facilitated cheered me up, provided context for my situation and reminded me to take it one step of a time. Also, it was therapeutic to be to be able to care for others. Thank you!"
- Caregiver Support Group Member