Most of the groups listed below are independent and facilitated by dedicated volunteers.

Fairfax County

Springfield PD and Carepartner Group
When: Currently meeting the second Monday of the month at 1:00pm
Where: On Zoom only
Contact: Carolyn Grafton | amazontealady@cox.net | (703) 405-7969 

Women with Parkinson’s Support Group
When: First Wednesday monthly from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Where: Meeting in-person in Reston, VA and virtually via Zoom
Contact via e-mail: womenwarriorspd@gmail.com and 1ww.pd777@gmail.com
Website: https://womenwithparkinsons.com

Fairfax County Department of Family Services – Family Caregiver Support Programs
Live and virtual support programs are offered by Fairfax County along with additional support programs such as respite and informational webinars. Visit the website for the most up to date information and offerings.

Insight Memory Care Center – Caregiver Support Groups
Open to all who have a loved one or friend living with dementia, including Lewy Body Dementia
Website: http://www.insightmcc.org/programs/support/support-groups.html

Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center
Live and virtual support programs
Website: http://www.ipmdc.org

Prince William County

Manassas Support Team
When: Third Thursday Monthly at 10 AM on Zoom
Contact: Dale Walden (703) 753-5391 or dswalden@verizon.net

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton PD Group
When: Third Tuesdays at 2:00 PM
Where: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
Parish Conference Room, Church Basement
12805 Valleywood Drive

Woodbridge, VA 22192
Contact: Becky Richardson (703) 910-6899

Fauquier County

Parkinson’s Piedmont Support Group
We provide a welcoming support system for anyone who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners. Newcomers are welcome!
When: Fourth Wednesday of the month 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: Cornerstone Baptist Church, Warrenton, Virginia
Contact: Kendal Blaser blaserx4@aol.com or +1 540-222-6000
Website: http://parkinsonspiedmont.org/

Frederick/Clarke Counties

Winchester Support Group
When: Meets last Tuesday of the month 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Where: Village at Orchard Ridge
Winchester, Virginia
Contact: Kaleen at 540-723-4047 or paulkaleen@comcast.net

Roanoke County

Roanoke Parkinson’s Support Group
When: Meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 1:00 pm
Where: Colonial Avenue Baptist Church – 4165 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24018
More info at: http://roanokeparkinsonsgroup.org

Roanoke Parkinson’s Caregivers Support Group
When: Meets on Second Friday of each month at 10:00 am
Where: Colonial Avenue Baptist Church: 4165 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24018
More info at: http://roanokeparkinsonsgroup.org

Additional Support Groups in Virginia

There are many more support groups in Virginia. Our thanks to Susan Dietrich
from APDA at UVA in Charlottesville for providing us with this comprehensive list.
Click here for the list of Parkinson’s Support Groups Around Virginia
Contact: Susan Dietrich – Phone: 434-982-4482 Email: sjd3c@uvahealth.org

Support Groups for Veterans

Southeast/Richmond Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education and Clinical Centers – US Department of Veterans Affairs (PADRECCs)
https://www.parkinsons.va.gov/richmond/index.asp
Please contact Jessica Kaplan at (804) 675-5931 if you have any questions.

Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease Support Group for Veterans
When: Second Wednesday each month at 5:30pm ET via online/Microsoft Teams
Send email to Jessica Kaplan, Jessica.Kaplan2@va.gov for the meeting link.
You can also download the flyer for this group here.
For questions, please contact Jessica Kaplan at (804) 675-5931.

Parkinson Zoom Resource Group

Meets Wednesdays at 10am
For Link and more information, contact Ann Perkins aperk100@gmail.com

Support Groups in Neighboring States

Four State Alliance for Parkinson’s Support
4SAPS Group Members are from: Hagerstown, MD • Frederick, MD (Two Groups) • Cumberland, MD • Mechanicsburg, PA • Gettysburg, PA • New Oxford, PA • Chambersburg, PA • Winchester, VA
Click here for more information on their website.

Maryland Association for Parkinson’s Support, Inc. (MAPS)
Maryland Association for Parkinson’s Support, Inc. (MAPS) is a growing grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to providing meaningful programs that will support the entire Parkinson’s disease (PD) community.
https://www.marylandparkinsonsupport.org/

Support Group Leader Help

If you are currently a support group leader, are interested in starting a support group, or volunteering with a support group near you and need help – Parkinson Social Network is here to help you! Please contact us via the contact form or call 571-286-5000 and let us know how we can help you.