Family Caregiver Support Program
Are you a caregiver?
Do you assist a family member, friend, or neighbor by delivering meals, giving rides, doing check-ins, or helping with medications? Do you help with feeding, bathing, dressing, supervision, or any other type of care?
If you answered yes, then you are a caregiver. We are here to help you.
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Caregiver Resources
Resources for caregivers are available through the WA State Family Caregiver Learning Portal. Register for a FREE Caregiver account and access resources available to you 24/7.
Caregiver Support Groups
Are you feeling the impact of caregiving? Take a deep breath—and know you have come to the right place for help.
Support groups are the number one place to connect with others on the caregiver journey. These groups provide a compassionate, professionally facilitated, peer‑led space where caregivers can share experiences, challenges, and insights with others who understand caregiving. Through guided conversation and mutual support, participants gain connection, validation, emotional resilience, and practical perspective.
Eligibility
The caregiver support groups are for unpaid family caregivers who support individuals with challenging conditions such as dementia or Parkinson’s disease to share experiences, knowledge, and receive support.
Caregiver Support Group
This group is for people who are caring for someone who has a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, other dementias, or any other challenging condition to share experiences, knowledge and support.
Wednesdays from 10–11:30am (In-Person)
5217 S Honeymoon Bay Rd, Freeland, WA
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Fridays from 10–11am (Virtual)
Contact reception@islandseniorservices.org to receive a Zoom link.
Parkinson’s Support Group
This group is for people living with Parkinson’s and their family caregivers to share experiences, knowledge, and support.
Tuesdays at 10am (Virtual)
Contact reception@islandseniorservices.org to receive a Zoom link.
What people say about our support groups…
“I don’t know how I would make it without my support group friends.”
“Where would I be without you?”
“I wish I knew about this group earlier.”
“My doctor couldn’t believe how lucky I was when I told them about this group.”
Additional Caregiver Support Groups and Programs
Groups are offered by Island Senior Resources and partner organizations
Learn more about our support groups
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
This evidence-based, interactive class series is designed to support family caregivers as they care for others while also caring for themselves. Offered online, these classes provide practical tools to reduce stress, communicate more effectively, make informed decisions, and build confidence in the caregiving role. Led by trained facilitators in a supportive group setting, participants connect with other caregivers, share experiences, and gain strategies that strengthen resilience, well-being, and sustainability in caregiving over the long term.
Momentia: Memory Cafés
1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 12:30pm
1st United Methodist Church
1050 SE Ireland St. | Oak Harbor, WA 98277
The Memory Café is a welcoming, stigma-free social gathering for people living with memory loss and their care partners. In a relaxed, café-style setting, participants enjoy conversation, activities, and connection without pressure or expectations. The focus is on enjoyment, belonging, and shared experience—creating a supportive space where everyone is valued just as they are.
Questions?
Email whidbeymomentia@gmail.com
Call Ginger Opdyke at 360-720-4535
Momentia: Caregiver Support Group & Reminiscence Time
2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesdays from 10:30–11:30am
Oak Harbor 1st United Methodist Church
1050 SE Ireland St. | Oak Harbor, WA 98277
This program offers caregivers of people living with memory loss a supportive space to connect, share experiences, and receive emotional support while their loved ones participate in a concurrent reminiscence group. Caregivers can focus on their own well‑being while staying close and connected.
At the same time, the Momentia Reminiscence Group provides an engaging, welcoming experience for individuals with memory loss through guided conversation, creative activities, and shared memories—fostering dignity, joy, and social connection.
Questions?
Email whidbeymomentia@gmail.com
Call Ginger Opdyke at 360-720-4535
Our Hearts Together:
Memory Support & Connection Group
Caring for a loved one with memory loss can be challenging. Join this group for support, connection, and helpful resources in a welcoming space.
Bring your loved one with you. During the group, they can enjoy a safe, supervised space with our caregivers while you attend.
Thursdays from 5:30–6:30pm
390 NW Midway Blvd B203
Oak Harbor, WA
Questions?
Call 360-474-4905
Contact Us
Call or email with questions or requests for assistance
Sign up now to get connected!
- Receive our Caregiver Support Group friendly reminder emails
- Get the link for Zoom access to the Support Groups
- Receive a call from an ISR Navigator to talk with you about other options that may be available including our Family Caregiver Support Program.