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Support Groups
Support groups provide a safe and welcoming space to connect with others facing similar challenges and life experiences. Whether you are caring for a loved one, coping with grief, managing a health condition, or navigating a major life transition, support groups can offer encouragement, understanding, and practical guidance. Explore the resources below to find support groups in your community.
For more information or questions about the resources below, contact each organization directly.
Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Groups
The Craig Senior Living hosts a support group in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association and Enhabit Home Health the 2nd Friday of every month from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the 3rd floor multipurpose room of the Craig Senior Living in Amarillo.
For more information, contact Shelly Gilbreth at the phone number below or shelly.gilbreth@ehab.com.
Brain Injury Support Groups
The WT Speech and Hearing Clinic hosts a support group for BRIGHT, Brain Resilient Individuals Growing and Healing Together every Monday from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Harrington Academic Hall at the WT campus in downtown Amarillo.
For more information, contact Dr. Brian Spencer at the phone number below or pspencer@wtamu.edu.
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Caregiver Support Groups
The Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle (AAA) hosts a support group the 1st Wednesday of every month from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in the Commons Room at Central Church of Christ in Amarillo.
For more information, contact the AAA at the phone number below.
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Grief and Loss Support Groups
BSA Hospice of the Southwest hosts grief support groups throughout the year.
For more information, on times and availability, visit their website or contact Lindsey Wyatt at the phone number below or lindseywyatt@hospicesouthwest.com.
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Mental Health Support Groups
The Amarillo Area Mental Health Consumers, Agape Center, provides peer support groups and other resources throughout the month.
For more information on activities and times, contact the Agape Center at the phone number below.
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Parkinson's Support Groups
The Southwest Parkinson's Society hosts the following support groups across the region. Have a need for a support group in another area of the Panhandle? Contact them to see if it may be possible to start a group in your town or one near you. Find additional support and resources on their website: swparkinson.org
For more information, contact Jo Bidwell at the phone number below or jbidwell@covhs.org.
Amarillo - Caregivers
The 3rd Tuesday of every month at 2:00 PM at Coulter Road Baptist Church in Amarillo.
Amarillo - General
The 1st Wednesday of every month at 2:00 PM at Coulter Road Baptist Church in Amarillo.
Perryton
The 2nd Friday of every month at 12:00 PM at New Hope Fellowship in Perryton.
Clovis, New Mexico
The 1st Monday of every month at 6:00 PM at Living Stones Community Church of the Nazarene in Clovis, New Mexico.
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