Support Groups

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: 

***NEW*** Just for teens: A Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
First Thursday of Every Month, 7 – 8 PM ET, 6 – 7 PM CT, 4 – 5 PM PT
A virtual program, (via Zoom)
Registration is required: Email Anushka Shiell, MS, at ashiell@apdaparkinson.org

APDA Young Onset Support Group, 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 PM, Contact: Jeff Muse, 706-340-4951, jefflmuse@yahoo.com

APDA Care Partner Support Group, click for ZOOM link,  4th Wednesday, 2:00 p.m.
Contact Barbara Mooney: 404-325-2020
***Dates for November and December have been rescheduled for the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Please contact us for further details.

APDA People With PD and Their Families Support Group,  4th Thursday, 2:00 p.m.
For information contact: Paul Tom at 404-384-4685

Families Living with PD Support Group, ZOOM Support Group
2nd Sunday, 4:00 p.m. Contact Barbara Mooney – 404-325-2020

Virtual Support in Spanish – The monthly meetings will be held via Zoom. The meetings will be held on the following days: First Wednesday of each month Third Saturday of each month
Time: 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time – ET) 11:00 a.m. (Central Time – CT) 9:00 a.m. (Pacific Time – PT)
Pre-registration is required so that we can send you the link days before the meeting, either by email or text message. To register or for more information, please contact Vanessa Vicente:
561-214-2856 or vvicente@apdaparkinson.org

IN-PERSON GROUPS:

AlpharettaGA – 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: Jill Albert, 470-538-9800

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: Barbara Mooney, 404-325-2020 

Atlanta, GA – Movers and Shakers Support Group2nd 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 

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 – 1st Thursday, 1:00 pm meet and greet, 1:30 pm til 2:30pm, meeting with guest speaker. St. Simons United Methodist Church, Thorpe Bldg., 624 Ocean Blvd., St. Simons Island, GA 31522.
Contact: glynncountyparkinsons@gmail.com Website: www.GCParkinsons.org

Covington, GA – 3rd Thursday, 3:00 p.m., APDA Support Group at the Benton House of Covington, Contact Kacey: 678-205-9971

Dacula, GAThe last Tuesday of the month, 3:00 p.m., APDA Support Group at 2089 Teron Trace suite 135, Dacula, Ga 30019 Contact: Janet 404-909-2948.

Griffin, GA – 3rd Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. Contact Jackie: 678-603-0703

Lawrenceville, GA2nd Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 420 E. Crogan St., Lawrenceville, GA, 30046
Contact: Barbara Gadson, APDA Information & Referral Coordinator: 470-791-4332

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.  PD Life Support Group – Kennestone Outpatient Neuro Rehab 100 Lacy St., Bldg 220 Marietta, GA  30060 Contact: Celina Parkman, parkinsonsupport@wellstar.org

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 Mooney: 404-325-2020,
33 Greenville St., Newnan, GA

Peachtree City, GA – 1st Wednesday, Care Partners Support Group, 1:00 p.m.
Contact Pam: 770-487-4444,

Rome, GA – 3rd Thursday, 6:00 p.m., contact Rich: 706-291-8561, rtcarman47@gmail.com, or Kate: 404-405-9628, knagy01@gmail.com, Brookdale Senior Living, 180 Woodrow Wilson Way, NW, Rome, GA 30165

Sandy Springs – 4th Thursday, 1pm CFMC Gym, 6667 Vernon Woods Drive Suite A16, Sandy Springs 30328

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 pm meet and greet, 1:30 pm til 2:30pm, meeting with guest speaker. St. Simons United Methodist Church, Thorpe Bldg., 624 Ocean Blvd., St. Simons Island, GA 31522. Contact: glynncountyparkinsons@gmail.com Website: www.GCParkinsons.org

For more details on any of these support groups, please contact Barbara Mooney:
Email: apdaga@apdaparkinson.org   Phone: 404-325-2020