Sunday, August 1, 2021

ALS Association - Support Groups


ALS - DC/MD/VA Chapter

Serving Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia. Whether you're a person with ALS, a family member or friend of someone living with ALS, or a caring soul who wants to know more about the disease and what you can do to help, you've come to the right place.

ALS Support Groups
Support groups are a great resource for people to maintain control over their lives, to give and take the wisdom and experience that comes from living with a devastating illness. Support groups exist entirely for you, the person with ALS, and your family or loved ones. Find a support group near you below.


Montgomery County, MD Support Group
Typically 4th Sunday of Month; 2:00- 4:00 pm
Virtual,
Facilitator: Joan DeyeEmail: deyejoan@yahoo.com
Telephone: 301-938-1598


Montgomery County, MD Support Group (Caregiver ONLY)
Typically 1st Sunday of Month; 2:00- 4:00 pm
Virtual, MD ,
Facilitator: Joan Deye Email: deyejoan@yahoo.com 
Telephone: 301-938-1598


Baltimore, MD Area Support Group
Typically 1st Saturday of Month; 12-1:30 pm
Virtual,
Facilitator: Elizabeth Mewhiney, LGSW, LMSWEmail: EMewhiney@alsinfo.org
Telephone: (301) 461-2394


Southern Maryland Support Group
Typically 2nd Wednesday of every month; 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Virtual,
Facilitator: Audrey Footerman, LMSW. LGSWEmail: afooterman@alsinfo.org 
Cell: 240-584-0680


ALS VIRTUAL Support Groups

Reminder: Before attending your first resource support group, please contact the group's leader
2019 Scheduled Meetings for People with ALS and Caregivers 
Scheduled the 2nd Thursday of every month.
Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm
Location: "Join Me" Virtual Platform
Facilitators: Ellen Cochrane & Kendra Campbell, M.D.
To learn more and join the group: email: DRaneri@alsinfo.org
Telephone: 301-741-8810



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