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 

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

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

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

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

 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