Support Groups/Memory Screenings

The ARK of SC Support Groups and Memory Screenings

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Memory Screenings

Worrying about the onset of ADRD can be one of the most stressful experiences for an individual and their loved ones. You need to know and The ARK of SC is here to help with free memory screenings. This free screening is for individuals age 55 and older concerned about their memory and interested in research. Screenings typically take 15 – 20 minutes. Information from the screening is preliminary and education structure (not diagnostic), intended to help facilitate a meaningful discussion between the patient and his/her doctor or other qualified healthcare professional.

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW

FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT NAOMI CILLS, LMSW

843-300-7556 (CELL) | 843-471-1360 (OFFICE)

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Caregiver Support Groups

You are not alone when you are a caregiver, but it can certainly feel that way. Caring for someone with ADRD can quickly consume your life and, since most providers are giving unpaid care, it can create additional stresses in life. It does not have to. Taking time to talk and be part of a supportive group of other caregivers is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your loved ones. The ARK of SC offers a number of support groups for caregivers to help you.

Take a look and find the group that’s right for you:

DORCHESTER COUNTY

2nd Monday

6:00 PM- 7:00 PM 

First Baptist Church

211 W Main Street (HWY 78)

Harleyville, SC


Facilitated By: The ARK of Harleyville, Bambi Ruston 843-670-2215



2nd Tuesday

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 

The ARK of SC

502 W 5th North Street

Summerville, SC


Facilitated By: The ARK of SC, Naomi Cills

843-471-1360



2nd Thursday

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 

Virtual Support Group

(Caregivers will receive a link to join the meeting)

Info@thearkofsc.org

3rd Monday

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM 

St. George Library

506 N. Parlor Ave.

St. George, SC


Facilitated By: The ARK of Harleyville, Bambi Rushton 843-670-2215

3rd Tuesday

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

Wives Support Group

St. Luke's Educational Building

206 Central Avenue

Summerville, SC


Facilitated by: The ARK of SC, Naomi Cills 843-471-1360



BERKELEY COUNTY

TBA

CHARLESTON COUNTY

2nd Tuesday

5:30 PM

 James Island - Lowcountry Senior Center 865 Riverland Drive, Charleston

 843-647-7405 | Sara Perry


3rd Tuesday

 5:45-6:45 PM

Franke at Seaside,

Mt. Pleasant

843-856-4725 or 843-856-4799 Shay Davis

1st and 3rd Monday

10:00 - 11:30 AM

East Cooper - All Saints Lutheran

contact 843-647-7405


2nd and 4th Fridays

 10:00 - 11:30 AM East Cooper - Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church 

 843-647-7405 Sara Perry


2nd and 4th Wednesday

 10:00 - 11:30 AM  James Island - Martin Luther Church   

1605 Harbor View Road   

843-647-7405 Sara Perry


2nd and 4th Saturday

10:00 -11:30 AM

 Waring Senior Center 

2001 Henry Tecklenburg Dr    

843-647-7405 | Sara Perry 


Parkinson’s Support Group | Virtual and In Personal

Contact for dates and location: 843-482-0254 (Marilyn Phillips)


BEAUFORT COUNTY

1st Monday

10:30 - 12:00 PM

Men's Support Group 

 In Person and Virtually   

Memory Matters, Hilton Head   

843-842-6688 | (Ashley Gruber)


3rd Monday

10:30 - 12:00 PM

Women's Support Group

In-person and Virtually

Memory Matters, Hilton Head

843-842-6688 | (Ashley Gruber)

2nd and 4th Wednesdays 10:30 - 12:00 PM

Co-ed Support Group

In-person and Virtually Memory Matters, Hilton Head 843-842-6688 | (Ashley Gruber)


  • 1st and 3rd Thursdays 10:30 - 12:00 PM | Co-ed Support Group | In-person and Virtually | Memory Matters, Hilton Head | 843-842-6688


HAMPTON COUNTY

No current groups. If interested in future groups in Hampton County, please contact:

Admissions Coordinator

UniHealth PAC of Low Country

Estill, SC

803-625-3852

HORRY COUNTY

1st Monday 6 PM

Alzheimer's Association SC Chapter | 843-213-1516 | 24 hour HELP Line 800-272-3900 | Spanish/English Agents available

ORANGEBURG COUNTY

3rd Tuesday 12:30 PM 

Cornerstone Church
1481 Chestnut Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115
For location, contact Melinda Jackson
803-682-4113

ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

General Caregiver Support Groups

Mondays & Thursdays 7 pm to 8 pm (ET)

Fridays, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm (ET) 


Support Group for Family Members Whose Loved

Ones Reside in a Care Setting

Wednesdays 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm (ET) 


To Join an AFA Support Group:

Register for a caregiver support group by contacting AFA’s National Toll-Free Helpline

at 866-232-8484 or https://alzfdn.org/caregiving-resources/2860-2/ 

click on  CHAT ICON in lower right hand corner of AFA web page to speak with an AFA licensed social worker.


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You are not alone. The ARK of SC provides an array of caregiver resources to help you. Want to learn more?

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