Find a Parkinson’s Support Group in Georgia Near You
One of the most important goals of the APDA Georgia Chapter is to bring vital support groups to areas near you. Being a part of a support group is an important step in maintaining an active and positive lifestyle. If you are in an area that does not have a support group, contact us and we will help you get the support you need. We invite you to join us for a virtual meeting via ZOOM! Click the meeting below to join at the scheduled date and time or browse the list for an in-person meeting.
For more details on any of these support groups, please contact Barbara Mooney:
Email: apdaga@apdaparkinson.org Phone: 404-325-2020
Additional support is available through the American Parkinson Disease Association “Smart Patients” Community.
REGISTER
VIRTUAL:
APDA Young Onset Support Group, 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 PM
APDA Care Partner Support Group, click for ZOOM link, 4th Wednesday, 2:00 p.m.
Contact Barbara Mooney: 404-325-2020
APDA People With PD and Their Families Support Group, 4th Thursday, 2:00 p.m.
ZOOM Only Support Group, 2nd Sunday, 4:00 p.m. Click for ZOOM link.
Contact Robin: 770-634-8033
IN-PERSON GROUPS:
Alpharetta, GA – 3rd Wednesday, 6:00 p.m., 100 Somerby Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30009 Contact: Emily: 678-459-8616
Alpharetta, GA – 2nd Thursday, 2:00 p.m., Alpharetta Adult Activity Center – 13450 Cogburn Rd., (inside North Park), Alpharetta. Contact: Dawna 770-343-6235, ask for support group information.
Alpharetta, GA – 4th Thursday, 1:00 p.m. The Mansions at Alpharetta, 3700 Brookside Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Contact Diane: (470) 538-9800 for details
Athens, GA – 2nd Friday, 1:00 p.m., Contact Gayle for questions: gpnoblet@bellsouth.net
Atlanta, APDA Information and Referral Center – 1st Tuesday, 12:00 p.m., 1st Tuesday of each month, Time: 12 PM – 1 PM Location: Grady Memorial Hospital, 80 Jesse Hill Jr. Dr. SE 8th floor Conference Room (D) Hallway. Please RSVP – Barbara Gadson, 470-791-4332
Atlanta, GA – 3rd Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, 2089 Ponce de Leon Ave., NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, contact Mary Lou: 404-892-9595
Atlanta, GA – Movers and Shakers Support Group, 2nd Wednesday, 12:00 p.m.
Buckhead-Movers and Shakers, Ptree Rd Methodist Church, 3180 Ptree Rd., 2nd Wed at 12 noon
call Rosemary for details, 404-630-1462
Atlanta, GA – 2nd Thursday, 6:00 p.m. contact Neeta: 678.272.4351, The Terraces at Peachtree Hills Place, 229 Peachtree Hills Ave., NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
Augusta, GA – 4th Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. Clubhouse at Brandon Wilde, 4275 Owens Rd, in Evans, GA. The meetings are also available on Zoom and Facebook Live at facebook.com/parkinsoncsra
Austell, GA – 4th Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. beginning February 27, 2024, Presbyterian Village Senior Center, 2000 East-West Connector, Austell, GA 30106 Contact: Andrea Beitler, PTA, 770-819-7003
Blairsville, GA, 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m., in person, North Georgia Technical College, RM 414, 121 Meeks Avenue, Blairsville, GA 30512, Contact Cathy: 706-439-6467
Blue Ridge, GA – 4th Thursday, 3:00 PM, First Baptist Church Blue Ridge – Activities bldg adjacent to church, 907 East Main Street, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Contact Kimerly: 904-347-1765
Brunswick, GA – 4th Wednesday, 1:00 p.m., Care Partners support group, Memory Matters, 2803 Sherwood Dr., Brunswick, GA, Contact: Julie Tharpe, glynncountyparkinsons@gmail.com for Early Onset info – Contact: Lori Nix, nixlor@googlemail.com
Covington, GA – 3rd Thursday, 3:00 p.m., APDA Support Group at the Benton House of Covington, Contact Kacey: 678-205-9971
Dacula, GA, 4th Tuesday, 3:00 p.m., APDA Support Group at Arbor Terrace Hamilton Mill, 3581 Braselton Hwy, Dacula, GA 30019 Contact: Janet 404-909-2948.
Decatur, GA – 2nd Thursday, 2:00 p.m., APDA Support Group at Holbrook Living of Decatur, 1882 Clairmont Rd., Decatur, GA 30033 Contact: Jennifer: JFinch@holbrooklife.com
Dunwoody, GA – 4th Thursday, 1:00 p.m., Contact Jan for zoom link: 404-579-6782
Griffin, GA – 3rd Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. Contact Jackie: 678-603-0703
Macon, GA – 3rd Thursday, 2:00 p.m. Room 1, Atrium Health Navicent Wellness Center, 3797 Northside Drive, Macon, GA 31210. Open to everyone: PwP, care partners & family of PwP, email: mid.ga.pdsg@gmail.com.
Marietta, 1st Monday, 2:00 p.m. Contact Dawn: 770-722-7641 Care Partner Support Group, meets at 2881 Canton Rd, Marietta, GA 30066.
Marietta, 2nd Monday, 6:00 p.m. Click for ZOOM link: Marietta – PD Life Support Group
McDonough, GA – 1st Thursday, 10:00 a.m., Heritage Senior Center, 1050 Florence McGarity Blvd, McDonough, GA 30252 Contact: Barbara Gadson, 470-791-4332 or bgadson@msm.edu
Newnan, GA, 2nd Tuesday, 2:30 p.m., Contact Barbara: 470-686-2437
Peachtree City, GA – 1st Wednesday, Care Partners Support Group, 1:00 p.m.
Contact Pam: 770-487-4444
Rome, GA – 3rd Thursday, 3:00 p.m., contact Rich: 706-291-8561, rtcarman47@gmail.com, or Kate: 404-405-9628, knagy01@gmail.com, Mercy Care Senior Facility, 300 Chatillon Rd NE, Rome, GA 30161
Sandy Springs, 1st Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., APDA Support Group at the CFMC Gym, 6667 Vernon Woods Dr NE Suite A-16, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 Contact Brianna with questions: 919-395-1687
Sandy Springs – 4th Thursday, 1pm CFMC Gym, 6667 Vernon Woods Drive Suite A16, Sandy Springs 30328 Contact Jan: 404-579-6782
Sandy Springs, GA – 2nd Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Contact Fran for details: francesbeth16@gmail.com
Savannah, GA – 3rd Monday, 5:30 pm, Marsh Auditorium, Candler Hospital
5353 Reynolds Street, Savannah, GA 31405
Please contact Katy Harne for more information at
912.663.6803 or harneka@sjchs.org.
Snellville, GA – 2nd Thursday, 10:30 a.m., Contact Bill: 770-978-1433 In person, Sheridan Eastside, 1900 Tree Lane, Snellville, GA 30078
Statesboro, GA – 3rd Wednesday, 5:00 pm, Action Pact Center, 235 Granade Street
Statesboro, GA 30458 Please contact Katy Harne for more information at
912.663.6803 or harneka@sjchs.org.
St. Simon’s Island, GA – 1st Thursday, 1:00 p.m. for Care Partners support group & brief fitness workout, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30p.m. meeting with guest speaker, St. Simons United Methodist Church, 624 Ocean Blvd. St. Simons Island, GA
For more details on any of these support groups, please contact Barbara Mooney:
Email: apdaga@apdaparkinson.org Phone: 404-325-2020