Indiana Support Groups
Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, many support groups are being held virtually. Please contact the Care Services Team for additional information or to learn more about the Support Group for your area.
Care Services Team Contacts:
Connie Simpson
Shauna Smith
Indianapolis Support Group
1st Thursday of every month, unless of a holiday
6:30 PM
The ALS Association Indiana Chapter
ZOOM - link from Connie Simpson
For more information contact Connie Simpson, MSW, LCSW, 317-915-9888 EXT. 3
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Lafayette Support Group
1st Thursday of every month (June/Aug/Oct/Dec-2nd Thursday)
Location and time varies
For more information contact Cathy Yocum, cyocum53@gmail.com
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Northern Indiana ALS Caregivers Support Group
First Thursday of each month
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Senior 1 Care building, 3131 Grape Rd., Mishawaka, IN, 46545.
For more information contact Sandy Papai at 574-213-4637 or Sandy31143@gmail.com
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Fort Wayne Support Group
3rd Monday of every month
12:00 - 1:00 PM Fort Wayne Neurological Building, 3rd floor, boardroom 7956 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
For more information contact, Cindy Barron, cbarron@lutheran-hosp.com; (260) 435-6143
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Terre Haute Support Group
2nd Monday of every month
12:30 - 2:00 PM
Wabash Senior Activity Center (Use Poplar St. Entrance) 300 S. 5th St., Terre Haute, IN 47807
For more information contact Candi Snyder, candice.snyder@gentiva.com; (812) 243-7708
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What can I expect at a Support Group?
* Educational topics and guest speakers
*A place to share tips and strategies for living with ALS
* A place to learn from other families' experiences
* A place to find support and coping strategies
* Professional support gorup facilitators to lead discussions, organize topics and provide a confidential safe place
For more information, contact our Care Services Team (317) 915-9888
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