Support Groups Join our Community Massachusetts Support Groups Below you will find information about support groups in Massachusetts. The listing is organized by region of the state and includes groups tailored for people living with Parkinson’s disease, groups for care partners and family members, as well as groups designed for individuals with specific clinical diagnoses. Please contact the group facilitator directly if you have questions about a particular group. If you would like guidance in finding a group that may be the best match for you, please reach out to the APDA Information & Referral Center at Boston University Medical Center (BUMC) at 617-638-8466, toll-free at 800-651-8466, or by email at apdama@apdaparkinson.org. Boston MetroWest Central Northeast Southeast Cape and Islands Western Outside Massachusetts Virtual Deep Brain Stimulation Lewy Body Dementia Care Partners & Family Members YoungOnset Greater Boston Arlington, MA APDA Support GroupThis support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.Temporary Meeting Location: Arlington Senior Center, Arts and Crafts Room, 27 Maple Street, Arlington, MA 02476Meeting Time: 3rd Thursday of the month, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AMContact: Joanne Sliney, BS, RNPhone: 781-316-3405Email: jsliney@town.arlington.ma.us Cambridge, MA This support group meets in-person and via Zoom. Contact the facilitator for more information.Youville House Assisted Living, 1573 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02138Meeting Time: 2nd Thursday of every month, 3 PMContact: Youville House Assisted Living, attn: Yanira BurgosPhone: 617-491-1234Email: yaniraburgos@youvillehouse.org Winchester, MA – Music Therapy Group for People with Parkinson’s This group meets in-person and via Zoom. Please contact Winchester Community Music School for more information. Winchester Community Music School provides this program addressing the needs of people with Parkinson’s with both online and in-person options. The online group is led by Music Therapist Monika Gibbons on Fridays from 1:15 – 2:15 PM via Zoom (video or audio). The in-person group is led by Music Therapist Shayla McDermott, currently on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at Winchester Community Music School. These programs are open to people at every level of musical ability and are welcoming of individuals of all backgrounds. Please contact the Music School (information listed below) for information about session dates and availability. Click here to visit the Winchester Community Music School website to learn more. Winchester Community Music School, 407 Highland Avenue, Winchester, MA 01890Meeting times: Wednesday 10:00 – 11:00 AM (in-person), Friday 1:15 – 2:15 PM (via Zoom)Contact: 781-721-2950 or wcms@winchestermusic.org Return To Top Metrowest Framingham, MA APDA Support GroupThis support group meets in-person and on Zoom. Contact the facilitator for more information.Callahan Center, 535 Union Avenue, Framingham, MA 01702Meeting Time: 1st Tuesday of the month, 1:00 – 2:30 PM – ZOOM Meeting3rd Tuesday of the month, 1:00 – 2:30 PM – Onsite MeetingContact: Lisa Ushkurnis, LICSWPhone: 508-532-5980 ext.2 Littleton, MA This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information. Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley, 191 Foster Street, Littleton, MAMeeting time: 2nd Thursday of the month, 2:00 PMContact: Joanne McCole RN, BSN & Michele Churchill, OTR/LPhone: 978-486-6712Email: joanne_mccole@lcca.com Marlborough, MA This group meets weekly in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.Marlborough Senior Center, 40 New Street, Marlborough, MA 01752Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 10:30 AMContact: Jim JoubertPhone: 508-523-3593 Northborough, MA/Early Onset Parkinson’s Support Group This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.*This group is designed for people with Parkinson’s of any age who were diagnosed before they were 55 years old*Northborough Free Library, 1st Floor Conference Room, 34 Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532Meeting Time: Every other Tuesday, 10 – 11 AMContact: Neil TowlerPhone: 508-414-8385Email: neiltowler@gmail.com Westborough, MA This group meets in-person weekly. Please contact the group for more information.Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 183 West Main Street, Westborough, MA 01581Meeting Time: Meets weekly on Fridays, 11:00 AM-12:30 PMFacilitators: Tom Olson & Chip FeazelContact: RoseMary MorrisseyPhone: 508-898-9313Email: wpdsg23@gmail.com Return To Top Central Auburn, MA APDA Support GroupThis support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information. First Congregational Church, 128 Central Street, Auburn, MA 01501Meeting Time: 3rd Tuesday of the Month, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMContact: Leah HalloranPhone: 774-633-6860Email: leahhalloran@leahhalloranfitness.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/leahhalloranfitness/ Sterling, MA This group meets via hybrid model (in-person as well as via Zoom). Please contact the facilitator for more information.Sterling Senior Center, 36 Muddy Pond Road, Sterling, MA 01564Meeting Time: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5:00 PMContact: Joe O’ConnorPhone: 508-335-0672Email: northworcparkies@yahoo.com Worcester, MA APDA Support GroupThis group meets in-person. Please contact the group for more information.UMass Memorial in Worcester – For more location details please contact the facilitatorMeeting Time: 4th Monday of the month (except May); 2-3 PMContact: Carolyn Griffin, Elisabeth LarriveePhone: 508-735-9889Email: pdsupport@umassmemorial.org Return To Top Northeast Andover, MA This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.The Robb Center at the Andover Senior Center, 30 Whittier Court, Andover, MA 01810Meeting Time: 2nd Thursday of each month; 1:30 – 3:00 PM (No Meetings Jul. & Aug.)Register: Kelly MacKay, 978-623-8320Contact: Kristine Arakelian, LCSW, MPHPhone: 978-623-8320Email: karakelian@andoverma.gov Concord, MA This group meets via in-person and on Zoom. Please contact the facilitator for more information.Newbury Court, 100 Deaconess Road, Great Room, Concord, MA 01742Meeting Time: 1st Monday of the month, Community Talk with guest speaker 2-3 PM (In-Person OR via Zoom)3rd Monday of the month, 2-3 PM Care Partner discussions; 3 – 4 PM people with Parkinson’s discussion (via Zoom only)Contact: Liz LyngPhone: 978-402-8205Email: elyng@newburycourt.org Danvers, MA / North Shore APDA Support GroupThis is a hybrid group that meets in-person at the Danvers Council on Aging (25 Stone Street) AND via Zoom. There are breakout groups for Care Partners and Persons with Parkinson’s. Please contact the facilitator for more information.Meeting Time: *2nd Friday of the month, 2:15-3:45 PM (*variable date, so always check with leader or COA before attending)Contact: Ray James, MS, RNPhone: 617-638-7745Email: rcjames@bu.edu Lynnfield, MA This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.Lynnfield Senior Center, 525 Salem Street, Lynnfield, MA 01940Meeting Time: 1st Thursday of Each Month, 10 – 11 AMContact: Dr. Katie Wadland, PT, DPT, GCSPhone: 617-851-5315Email: Katie@HealthyAgingPT.com Reading, MA This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.Reading Senior Center, 49 Pleasant Street, Reading, MA 01867Meeting Time: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 1 – 2 PMContact: Kathy Hill, PTPhone: 781-608-0557Email: khillma@msn.com Tewksbury, MA This group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information. Tewksbury Senior Center, 175 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876Meeting Time: 4th Monday of each month, 10:00 AMRegister: 978-640-4480 ext. 303Facilitator: Susan TimmonsPhone: 978-623-8320 ext. 303Email: STimmons@Tewksbury-ma.gov Return To Top Southeast Attleboro, MA This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.Sweet Community House, 44 Peck Street, Attleboro, MA 02703Meeting Time: 3rd Wednesday of the Month, 12 – 2 PMContact: Nicole SzeligaPhone: 508-222-7422Email: nszeliga@attleboroymca.org Brockton, MA APDA Support GroupThis support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.Brockton Council on AgingMeeting at 10 Father Kenney Way, Brockton, MA 02301Meeting Time: 3rd Friday of the month; 1 -2 PMContact: Brockton Council on AgingPhone: 508-580-7811Registration is required. Contact the COA to join. Click here to download a flyer for this group. Dartmouth, MA APDA Support GroupThis group meets in-person. Please contact the facilitator for more information.Dartmouth Council on Aging, 628 Dartmouth Street, Dartmouth, MA 02748Meeting Time: 2nd Thursday of the month; 1 – 2:30 PMContact: Donna Valente (for questions about the group and registration)Phone: 617-899-1892Email: davalente@comcast.netContact: Dartmouth Council on Aging (Location questions)Phone: 508-999-4717 Hingham, MA APDA Support GroupThis support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.Hingham Senior Center, 224 Central Street, Hingham, MA 02043-2759Meeting Time: 4th Monday of Each Month, 11 AM– 12 PMContact: Leslie Vickers, RN, MSPhone: 617-750-2275Email: Vickers.Leslie@yahoo.com Marion, MA APDA Support GroupThis support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.Location: Marion Council on Aging, 465 Mill Street, Marion, MA 02738Meeting Time: 1st Monday of the Month; 1 – 2 PMContact: Sue GriffithEmail: sgriffith@marionma.govContact: Marion Council on AgingPhone: 508-748-3570 North Attleboro, MA This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.Striking Beauties Fitness Studio, 18 Church Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760Meeting Time: 3rd Saturday of the Month; 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMContact: Nancy QuintinPhone:508-991-0857Email: nancyquintin0814@gmail.comContact: Dena PaolinoPhone: 617-201-1868Email: dena@strikingbeauties.com Plymouth, MA APDA Support GroupThis support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.Plymouth Public Library, Main Branch, 132 South Street, Plymouth, MA 02360Meeting Time: 1st Friday of the Month, 1:30 – 3:00 PMContact: Janet Enos, MS, ED, CPTPhone: 508-728-2088Email: janoots61@gmail.com Rockland, MA / South Shore APDA Support GroupThis support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.110 Fitness, 200B Weymouth Street, Conference Room, Rockland, MA 02370Meeting Time: 2nd Thursday of the month; 1 PMContact: Leslie Vickers, RN, MSPhone: 617-750-2275Email: Vickers.Leslie@yahoo.com Scituate, MA APDA Support GroupThis support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.Scituate Senior Center, 333 First Parish Road, Scituate, MA 02066Meeting Time: 3rd Tuesday of the Month; 1-2 PMContact: Leslie Vickers, RN, MSPhone: 617-750-2275Email: Vickers.Leslie@yahoo.com Return To Top Cape and Islands Bourne, MA This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information Bourne Council on Aging, 239 Main Street, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532Meeting Time: 2nd Thursday of the month; 2 – 3 PMContact: Jolene Cicchese, BSN, RN, CDPPhone: 508-383-3956Contact: Bourne Council on AgingPhone: 508-759-0600 Ext. 5300 Martha’s Vineyard / West Tisbury, MA / Vineyard Isle Parkinsonians (VIPs) This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.The Up-Island Council on Aging (Howes House), 1042A State Road, West Tisbury, MA 02575Meeting Time: 2nd Monday of the month, 10:30-11:30 AMContact: Susan MerrillPhone: (508) 693-2896Email: coa-outreach@westtisbury-ma.govContact: Lila Fischer, RNEmail: lfischer@ihimv.org Orleans, MA APDA Support GroupThis support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.Orleans Senior Center, 150 Rock Harbor Road, Orleans, MA 02653Meeting Time: 1st Thursday of the Month, 2:00 – 3:30 PMContact: Hilary KersteenPhone: 860-214-5615 Return To Top Western Greenfield, MA APDA Support GroupThis support group meets in-person. Contact Jayne for more information.Franklin County YMCA, 451 Main Street, Greenfield, MA 01301Meeting Time: 4th Tuesday of the month, 11am – 12:30pmContact: JaynePhone: 413-773-3646Email: jtrosin@your-y.org APDA Support GroupThis support group meets in-person, while allowing Zoom attendance when needed. Members are from south and central Berkshire County and eastern NY state. Contact the facilitator for more information. Monterey Town Library, 452 Main Road, Monterey, MA 01245Meeting Time: 1st Thursday of the month, 2 – 4 PMContact: Lin Saberski, Chair, Town of Monterey Council on AgingPhone: (413) 528-1443 (ext. 247)Contact: Virgil Stucker, FacilitatorPhone: 828-388-4673Email: virgilstucker@icloud.com Northampton, MA Support Group APDA Support GroupA new session of this group for people with Parkinson’s will begin June 13, 2024, and will run through June 2025. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Marcia Post, LICSW, at marciapostlicsw@gmail.com by May 1st to schedule a phone call. If space is available, new participants may join through August 2024.Hampshire Regional YMCA, Studio 2, Northampton, MA 01060Meeting Time: 2nd Thursday of the Month, 2:15-3:15 PMContact: HRYMCA – Lynne ZusiPhone: 413-584-7086Email: lynne.zusi@hrymca.org Northampton, MA/Young Onset Parkinson’s Support Group APDA Support GroupThis support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.*This group is designed for people with Parkinson’s of any age who were diagnosed before they were 55 years old*Atkinson Family Practice, 6 Hatfield Street, Northampton, MA 01060Meeting Time: 2nd Saturday of the Month, 10:00 -11:30 AMContact: Debra Ellis, MSPT, NCSPhone: 413-695-6069Email: deb@debellispt.com Springfield, MA APDA Support GroupThis support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.Springfield JCC, Adult Lounge, 1160 Dickinson Street, Springfield, MA 01108Meeting Time: 1st Thursday of the Month, 1 – 2:30 PMContact: Lillian Parker-Ott & Corrie TrattnerEmail: springfieldparkinsonsgroup@gmail.com Return To Top Outside Massachusetts Kittery, ME / Portsmouth, NH This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information. Open to all people with Parkinson’s, their support people and those interested in Parkinson’sMeeting Time: Second Sunday of each month (except when that Sunday falls on a holiday) from 11:30 am to 1:30pm.Locations:– September through May, Kittery Community Center, 120 Rogers Road, Kittery, Maine– June through August, Portsmouth Senior Activity Center, 125 Cottage St., Portsmouth, NHContact: Robin DiteFor information and to be put on our email list, please email Robin at Robin.Dite@gmail.com Manchester, NH This group meets in person. Please contact the facilitator for more information. Elliot at River’s Edge, First Floor Conference Room, 185 Queen City Avenue, Manchester, NH 03101Meeting Time: 3rd Wednesday of the Month; Arrival 3:15 PM, Meeting 3:30 – 4:30 PMContact: Michele Howe, PTPhone: 603-663-7010Email: mhowe@elliot-hs.org Return To Top Virtual APDA MA Virtual Support Group APDA Support GroupThis general support group meets via Zoom. Please contact the facilitator for more information.Meeting Time: 1st Thursday of the month, 10:30 AM-11:30 AMContact: Jules Giggie, LICSWEmail: jules.giggie@verizon.netPhone: 617-401-1481 Cape Cod Virtual Support Group APDA Support GroupThis group meets via Zoom. Please contact the facilitator for more information.Meeting Time: 3rd Wednesday of the Month, 10:00 – 11:15 AMFacilitator: Cathi Thomas MS, RNRegister: Click here to registerContact: APDA Information & Referral Center with questions. All are welcome!Phone: 800-651-8466Email: apdama@apdaparkinson.org Virtual Women with Parkinson’s and Young Onset Parkinson’s This group meets via Zoom. Please contact the facilitator for more information.Meeting Time: First Saturday of the month; 11 AM – 12 PMContact: Liz BrouillardPhone: 508-251-9404Email: lizbroui@gmail.com Danvers, MA / North Shore APDA Support GroupThis is a hybrid group that meets in-person at the Danvers Council on Aging (25 Stone Street) AND via Zoom. There are breakout groups for Care Partners and Persons with Parkinson’s. Please contact the facilitator for more information.Meeting Time: *2nd Friday of the month, 2:15-3:45 PM (*variable date, so always check with leader or COA before attending)Contact: Ray James, MS, RNPhone: 617-638-7745Email: rcjames@bu.edu Newton, MA This group meets via Zoom. Please contact the facilitators for more information.Virtual ZOOM Meeting Time: 1st Wednesday of the month, 2:15 – 3:30 PMContacts: Bob DePeron / Anna Pollard LICSW, Clinical Director, Life Care AdvocatesPhone: 508-259-3395 / 617-928-5738Email: pdclassroomma@gmail.com / apollard@lcadvocates.com Sterling, MA This group meets via hybrid model (in-person as well as via Zoom). Please contact the facilitator for more information.Sterling Senior Center, 36 Muddy Pond Road, Sterling, MA 01564Meeting Time: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5:00 PMContact: Joe O’ConnorPhone: 508-335-0672Email: northworcparkies@yahoo.com Return To Top Deep Brain Stimulation APDA Support GroupThis group meets via Zoom. Please contact the facilitator for more information. Meeting Time: 2nd Saturday of the Month; 10-11:30 AMContact: Keith J. Ciccone, BS, LPNPhone: 617-733-8120Email: keciccon@aol.comContact: Melissa Diggin, NPPhone: 339-927-5468Email: m_diggin@hotmail.com Return To Top Lewy Body Dementia Boston, MA / Lewy Body Dementia This group meets via Zoom. Please contact the facilitator for more information.Sherrill House, 135 S Huntington Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130Meeting Time: 2nd Thursday of the month, 6-8 PMContact: Victoria RuffPhone: 617-710-0136Email: octoryrose@yahoo.com Cape Cod Virtual Support Group APDA Support GroupThis group meets via Zoom. Please contact the facilitator for more information.Meeting Time: 3rd Wednesday of the Month, 10:00 – 11:15 AMFacilitator: Cathi Thomas MS, RNRegister: Click here to registerContact: APDA Information & Referral Center with questions. All are welcome!Phone: 800-651-8466Email: apdama@apdaparkinson.org Concord, MA This group meets via in-person and on Zoom. Please contact the facilitator for more information.Newbury Court, 100 Deaconess Road, Great Room, Concord, MA 01742Meeting Time: 1st Monday of the month, Community Talk with guest speaker 2-3 PM (In-Person OR via Zoom)3rd Monday of the month, 2-3 PM Care Partner discussions; 3 – 4 PM people with Parkinson’s discussion (via Zoom only)Contact: Liz LyngPhone: 978-402-8205Email: elyng@newburycourt.org Return To Top For Care Partners & Family Members APDA Virtual Care Partners Group APDA Support GroupThis group meets virtually twice monthly (2nd Thursday of the month & 4th Wednesday of the month). Registration takes place online.Dates & Times: 4th Wednesday of the month, 1:00 – 2:15 PM; 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:30 – 8:30 PMRegister: Click here to register onlineContact: Sarah SingerEmail: singer.sarah.j@gmail.com Downtown Boston Early Care Partner Support Group APDA Support GroupThis monthly support group is facilitated by Terri Trafas, LICSW and is open to care partners of people who are in early stages or recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. To learn more about this support group, including time and location in downtown Boston, please reach out to Terri Trafas LICSW via email tjtraf@hotmail.com. Monterey, MA/Southern Berkshire Parkinson Support Group APDA Support GroupThis support group meets in-person, while allowing Zoom attendance when needed. Members are from south and central Berkshire County and eastern NY state. Contact the facilitator for more information.Monterey Town Library, 452 Main Road, Monterey, MA 01245Meeting Time: 1st Thursday of the month, 2 – 4 PMContact: Lin Saberski, Chair, Town of Monterey Council on AgingPhone: (413) 528-1443 (ext. 247)Contact: Virgil Stucker, FacilitatorPhone: 828-388-4673Email: virgilstucker@icloud.com Peabody, MA / Care Partner Support Group This group meets via Zoom. Please contact the facilitator for more information.Contact: Anne Muskopf, MS, OTR/LPhone: 781-693-5069Email: amuskopf@jfcsboston.org Plymouth, MA / Care Partners Support Group This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information. 52 Long Pond Road, Salvation Army Building, Plymouth, MA 02360Meeting Time: 2nd Thursday of the Month at 1pmContact: Janet Enos, MS, ED, CPTPhone: 508-728-2088Email: janoots61@gmail.com Rockland, MA / Care Partners Support Group This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.110 Fitness, 200B Weymouth Street, Conference Room, Rockland, MA 02370Meeting Time: 1st Thursday of the month, 10 AMVia Zoom – 3rd Thursday of the month, 1 PMContact: Joan Wright, CDP, CADDCTPhone: 781-659-2342Email: jwright@nvna.org Springfield, MA APDA Support GroupThis support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.Springfield JCC, Adult Lounge, 1160 Dickinson Street, Springfield, MA 01108Meeting Time: 1st Thursday of the Month, 1 – 2:30 PMContact: Liz Martin & Corrie TrattnerEmail: springfieldparkinsonsgroup@gmail.com Waltham, MA / Adult Children of PWP Support Group OR Care Partner Groups These groups currently meet via Zoom. There are currently three groups ongoing at various times and for various situations. please contact Anne Muskopf to learn more and to find a group that best fits your needs Jewish Family & Children’s Services, 1430 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451Meeting Time: Call for dates/times and to registerContact: Anne Muskopf, MS, OTR/LPhone: 781-693-5069Email: amuskopf@jfcsboston.org Western, MA Virtual Care Partners Support Group APDA Support GroupThis group meets virtually weekly. Care Partners do not need to live in Western MA to participate. Please contact Barbara for more information. Dates & Times: Mondays, 3:30 – 4:30 PMContact: Barbara CorriganEmail: bcorrigan44@gmail.com Return To Top Young Onset Young Onset Parkinson’s Group APDA Support GroupThis group meets via Zoom. Please contact the facilitator for more information.Meeting Time: 2nd Thursday of Each Month, 6:30 – 8:00 PMContact: Julianne Giggie, LICSWEmail: jules.giggie@verizon.netPhone: 617-401-1481 Virtual Women with Parkinson’s and Young Onset Parkinson’s This group meets via Zoom. Please contact the facilitator for more information.Meeting Time: First Saturday of the month; 11 AM – 12 PMContact: Liz BrouillardPhone: 508-251-9404Email: lizbroui@gmail.com Northborough, MA/Early Onset Parkinson’s Support Group This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.*This group is designed for people with Parkinson’s of any age who were diagnosed before they were 55 years old*Northborough Free Library, 1st Floor Conference Room, 34 Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532Meeting Time: Every other Tuesday, 10 – 11 AMContact: Neil TowlerPhone: 508-414-8385Email: neiltowler@gmail.com Return to Top Retrun to APDA MA