Caregiver Support Groups in California
There are 21 caregiver support groups in California on The Group Guide: 17 hybrid, and 4 online. 21 are all free to join. 2 are led by a licensed professional. Another 217 online caregiver support groups are listed from other states, and many accept members from anywhere. Free to browse. No account needed.
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Caregiver Support groups in California
Each listing is written by the group leader and says where and when the group meets, what it costs, and how to join.
Free Dementia Caregiver Support — San Diego, CA | SCRC
Southern Caregiver Resource Center (SCRC) is a nonprofit that provides free caregiving support to family caregivers of adults living with Alzheimer's disease, related dementias,…
See how to join → Free to join
Alzheimer’s Association Northern California — Free Dementia Caregiver Support — Oakland & East Bay
The Alzheimer's Association — Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter operates free support groups for dementia caregivers throughout Oakland, the East Bay, and surrounding…
See how to join → Free to join
OCD Support Group for Families and Loved Ones – OCD SoCal – Online
OCD SoCal, the Southern California affiliate of the International OCD Foundation, hosts a free monthly support group for families, friends, and people affected by…
See how to join → Free to join
Friends and Family Support Group — Depression Bipolar Support Alliance
The Friends and Family Support Group from the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is a free, peer-led group for the loved ones of…
See how to join → Free to join
FCA — Free Family Caregiver Support — Bay Area, CA
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) serves as the Bay Area Caregiver Resource Center — one of 11 state-funded Caregiver Resource Centers across California. For more…
See how to join → Free to join
LACRC — Free Family Caregiver Support — Los Angeles, CA
The Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center (LACRC), housed at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, provides free support to family caregivers across Los…
See how to join → Free to join
Alzheimer’s LA — Free Dementia Caregiver Support Groups — LA
Alzheimer's Los Angeles offers free caregiver support groups across LA County for anyone caring for a person with Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia,…
See how to join → Free to join
Alzheimer’s SD — Free Dementia Caregiver Support Groups — San Diego
Alzheimer's San Diego is an independent nonprofit serving San Diego County families affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Their support groups are always…
See how to join → Free to join
alzOC — Free Dementia Caregiver Support Groups — Orange County
Alzheimer's Orange County (alzOC) is an independent nonprofit serving families across Orange County, California, affected by dementia. Their caregiver support groups are free, meet…
See how to join → Free to join
Free Family Caregiver Support Groups — Riverside County, CA
The Riverside County Office on Aging runs the federally funded Family Caregiver Support Program for unpaid caregivers throughout Riverside County, California. Services are free…
See how to join → Free to join
LDA California — Learning Disabilities Association State Affiliate
The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA California) is the California state affiliate of LDA, offering peer support, advocacy, and information for people with…
See how to join → Free to join
IDA Southern California Tri-Counties — International Dyslexia Association Branch
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA Southern California Tri-Counties) is a volunteer-run branch of IDA serving families, educators, and adults affected by dyslexia in California.…
See how to join → Free to join
IDA Northern California — International Dyslexia Association Branch
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA Northern California) is a volunteer-run branch of IDA serving families, educators, and adults affected by dyslexia in California. What…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI Greater Los Angeles County
NAMI Greater Los Angeles County (GLAC) is the umbrella organization bringing together seven local NAMI affiliates serving Los Angeles County, including chapters for San…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI San Francisco – Bay Area Mental Health Support
NAMI San Francisco provides free peer-led support groups, family support programs, and mental health education for individuals and families affected by mental illness in…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI San Diego – Support Groups & Warm Line
NAMI San Diego provides free peer-led support groups, PeerLINKS peer support programs, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness in…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI Sacramento – Capital Region Mental Health Support
NAMI Sacramento has served the capital region for nearly 40 years, providing free peer-led NAMI Connection recovery support groups and family support groups for…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI San Bernardino County – Inland Empire Support
NAMI San Bernardino County provides free peer-led support groups for individuals living with mental health conditions and their families in the Inland Empire region.…
See how to join → Free to join
NEDA – Eating Disorder Support Groups (Serving California)
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) provides support groups, a helpline, and treatment referrals for individuals and families affected by eating disorders throughout California.…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI Santa Clara County – San Jose/Silicon Valley
NAMI Santa Clara County provides free peer-led support groups and 19 different programs for individuals living with mental health conditions and their families in…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI Westside Los Angeles – Support & Warm Line
NAMI Westside Los Angeles provides free peer-led support groups, educational programs, and warm line services for individuals and families affected by mental illness on…
See how to join → Free to join
Online caregiver support groups listed in other states
Many online groups accept members from anywhere. Check each listing for who can join, since some therapist-led groups only take people in the states where the leader is licensed.
CancerCare Bereavement Support Groups — Free Virtual Grief Groups
CancerCare offers free oncology-social-worker-led virtual bereavement support groups for people who have lost someone to cancer. What to Expect Free 15-week oncology-social-worker-facilitated online bereavement…
See how to join → Free to join
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society — Caregivers Online Chat Support Group – Online
LLS hosts a free live weekly online chat for caregivers, moderated by an oncology social worker. What to Expect Live text chat held Tuesday…
See how to join → Free to join
Center for Chronic Illness — Free Virtual Support Groups
The Center for Chronic Illness offers free, facilitated virtual support groups organized by diagnosis and for caregivers. What to Expect Free facilitated virtual support…
See how to join → Free to join
Boys Town National Hotline – Nebraska (Youth & Family Crisis)
Boys Town National Hotline provides free, 24/7 crisis counseling for youth and parents nationwide, headquartered right in Nebraska. Counselors are trained in suicidology, crisis…
See how to join → Free to join
Memorial Sloan Kettering — Virtual Programs for Patients & Caregivers – Online
Memorial Sloan Kettering's Virtual Programs offers free live online support groups, integrative-medicine classes, nutrition sessions, and educational webinars for patients and caregivers. What to…
See how to join → Free to join
National Eczema Association — Eczema Wise Online Peer Community
The National Eczema Association runs Eczema Wise, a free moderated online peer community for people with eczema and their caregivers, plus support group referrals.…
See how to join → Free to join
Questions about caregiver support groups in California
Are there free caregiver support groups in California?
Yes. 21 of the 21 caregiver support groups listed in California are free to join. Each listing states its own cost, so you know before you reach out.
Can I join an online caregiver support group from California?
There are 221 online caregiver support groups on The Group Guide. Peer-led and community groups usually accept members from anywhere. Therapist-led groups may only accept people in the states where the leader is licensed, and each listing says who can join.
What is the difference between a caregiver support support group and a caregiver support therapy group?
A support group is usually led by a peer or volunteer and centers on shared experience. A therapy group is led by a licensed clinician and works toward treatment goals. 2 of the 21 caregiver support groups listed in California are led by a licensed professional. Listings show whether a licensed professional leads the group.
Do I need a referral to join?
Most groups on The Group Guide accept self-referrals: you contact the group directly. Some insurance-covered groups ask for a referral, and the listing will say so.
How do I know a listing is current?
Group leaders write their own listings, and listings show when their details were last checked. That check confirms the group's details match its own website. It is not a clinical review or an endorsement.
If you need help now
A support group is not crisis care. If you or someone you know is struggling right now:
- Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential, 24/7.
Lead a caregiver support group in California? Get found.
Only 2 of the 21 caregiver support groups listed in California are led by a licensed professional. If you run one, list it where people are already searching. Therapists and counselors: founding seats close December 31, and a founding listing for one fee-based group stays free for the life of the listing. Free groups always list free.