Support Groups
Led by professionals, Support Groups provide opportunities for group members to share their personal experiences and to learn more about living with ALS. Participants learn that they are not alone nor without help or hope. Support Group meetings are free and open to all people living with ALS and their caregivers. Support Groups sometimes feature speakers on relevant topics and are designed to share information as well as strategies for preserving the independence and quality of life of both people living with ALS and their caregivers.
Education and Exchange Groups
These meetings provide an educational, supportive and social forum to those who are living with ALS. Practical information is shared about the ALS experience, with special focus given to strategies for preserving independence and quality of life. An hour of each session is reserved for open sharing and discussion. Patients, family members, caregivers, and friends are encouraged to attend.
Cincinnati Area
Second Monday of every month
6:00 - 8:00 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM)
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
7701 Kenwood Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236
RSVP to Yvonne Dressman: YDressman@alsohio.org
Columbus Area
First Monday of every month
6:30 - 8:30 PM
McConnell Heart Health Center, Classroom 1
3773 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
RSVP to Emily Mast at (614) 273-2572 x110 or EMast@alsohio.org
Dayton Area
Third Monday of every month
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Beavercreek Christian Church
3009 Shakertown Rd
Beavercreek, OH 45434
RSVP to Melinda McGuire at (614) 273-2572 x111 or MMcGuire@alsohio.org
Virtual
Beginning January, 3rd Monday of every other month
6:30 - 8:30 PM
https://zoom.us/j/3146769303?omn=96554095264
Meeting ID: 314 676 9303
Phone: 1.312.626.6799 or 1.614.558.8658
CAREGIVERS GROUP
This group is an opportunity to meet others who are also experiencing the complexities and emotions of caregiving.
Cincinnati Area
Fourth Tuesday every other month
1:00 - 2:30 PM
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
7701 Kenwood Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236
RSVP to Yvonne Dressman: YDressman@alsohio.org
Columbus & Dayton Area
3rd & 5th Mondays of the month
1:00 - 2:30 PM
The Dempsey Family Education and Resource Center
Riverside Methodist Hospital - 1st floor Silver tower, across from Starbucks
3535 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus OH 43214
Virtual attendance is available, please request the link. RSVP to MMcGuire@alsohio.org or EMast@alsohio.org
Please park in the red garage or valet park in the red or blue area. Bring your parking ticket to group to receive sticker for validation.
SURVIVOR GROUPS
Survivors Groups are social meals to enjoy the company of those who have experienced a loss to ALS and to stay connected with peers and our staff. These groups are open to anyone who has lost a loved one to ALS. All meals are on your own.
Cincinnati Area
Three times a Year, 6:30 p.m.
Slatts Pub
4858 Cooper Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45242
RSVP to Yvonne Dressman: YDressman@alsohio.org
Columbus Area
Meets quarterly for lunch, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
RSVP to Emily Mast: EMast@alsohio.org
Dayton Area
Meets quarterly for dinner
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Cherry House Cafe
1241 Meadow Bridge Drive
Beavercreek, OH 45434
RSVP to Melinda McGuire at MMcGuire@alsohio.org
Upcoming Meetings
If you decide to come to an ALS Support Group, come at least three times to figure out if it is right for you. The first time can be scary not knowing what you will see or hear. The second time, you feel more comfortable and start taking in more information. By the third time, you stop seeing people with ALS and just see people who are your friends and supporters.”
Janis W.
Portland, OR