Support Groups

Memory Cafe

A unique Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group experience for caregivers and their loved ones. Session begins in a café style setting with dinner provided at 4:00 pm.  Break away session begins shortly after dinner.  Caregivers attend the support group while trained staff members provide supervision to loved ones as they interact with their peer group during games and activities.

Sessions meet the 1st Monday of each month from 4-6:30 pm.  Reservations are required for attendance.  The next regularly scheduled meeting is July 7th at 408 Hancock Street from  4pm to 6:30pm.  

Reservation deadline is the last Friday of the prior month by noon. For more information contact us at 252 638-1790. The Memory Café is a part of Craven County Senior Services at 811 George Street, New Bern, NC.

You are not alone, we hear caregivers say they are looking for support from people who "really understand because they've been there, too." The Memory Cafe offers just that – a safe environment for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to meet and develop a mutual support system.

It's a place to:

• Exchange information on caregiving problems and possible solutions
• Talk through daily challenges and ways of coping
• Express anxieties, needs and concerns
• Discover resources available in our community

Our support group is facilitated by trained individuals.

This support group allows caregivers to just "breathe". During these sessions, your loved ones will be engaged in center activities allowing you, the caregiver, to be free of responsibility.

Grief Support Group This grief support group will be held the 4th Monday of each month from 9:30am-10:30am in the Sunshine Room. The facilitator is Dr. Deneen Glasco from Cardinal Hospice.  Please contact Alissa at 252-638-1790 for details. This schedule will continue in place through December 2025. Please visit us on the 4th Monday of each month in 2025 at our Temporary location on 408 Hancock Street. Dr. Deneen will be holding support meetings at 9:30am in our conference room area.

PERC- Early Stages

P.E.R.C. is a support group for individuals with Early Stages of Alzheimer's or dementia; giving them the tools to navigate the disease with their caregivers.

P.E.R.C. stands for:

P - Peer Support
E - Education
R - Resources
C - Caregiver Support

At the support group, you will enjoy a safe atmosphere to converse with those who are in similar situations. Currently taking names of those wishing too participate. Meetings for P.E.R.C. will meet the 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:00 am. The meetings will be held at the George Street Senior Center - 811 George St, New Bern, NC 28560; Please call  252-638-1790 with any questions and ask for Alissa.