Support Groups - For those living with ALS, caregivers, family and friends 

The ALS Association North Carolina Chapter holds support groups each month for persons with ALS, caregivers, family and friends ages 16 and over (not including the Youth Support group which is for ages 8-17). Meetings provide information on ALS and encourage connection for sharing and creating an informal support network. 

Please Note: There are occasional exceptions to the dates below. Please see our Chapter Calendar for exact dates. For questions about our support groups, contact Claudia Beirne, Director of Care Services Operations at claudia@alsnc.org, 919-390-0125.

List of our Outreach Professionals  

ALL OUR SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS HAVE TRANSITIONED TO VIRTUAL GROUPS FOR YOU TO JOIN BY COMPUTER, TABLET OR SMARTPHONE. YOU ARE WELCOME TO CALL INTO ANY GROUP MEETING, NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE

Asheville Area Support Group 
When: 2nd Monday of every month, 6:00 = 7:00 pm

Call In Information:
Join Zoom meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85746998435?pwd=RGw5QlJ0alVhcXpIUEJoaVFWN3dsZz09
Meeting ID: 857 4699 8435
Passcode: ASH123 
OR Dial into the Meeting with phone only: (305) 224-1968 
Meeting ID: 857 4699 8435
Passcode: 923472

Facilitators/Contact:
E. Belleau, LCSW / ehb@alsnc.org
Meg Whitaker, MSW / mwhitaker@alsnc.org

Triangle Area Support Group  (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) 
When: 3rd Monday of every month, 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Call In Information:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84878368071?pwd=YWJMWnFNRW5xQ2JWUGwwdFNMdG5SQT09
Meeting ID: 848 7836 8071
Passcode: TRI123
OR Dial into the Meeting with phone only: (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 848 7836 8071
Passcode: 462634

Facilitators/Contact:
E. Belleau, LCSW / ehb@alsnc.org
Meg Whitaker, MSW / mwhitaker@alsnc.org

Wilmington Area (Coastal Carolina) Support Group 
When: 3rd Thursday of every month, 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Call In Information:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86799815993?pwd=OUFIaWxaMHFsTXU5WU93c2VUeG4zZz09
Meeting ID: 867 9981 5993
Passcode: WIL123
OR Dial into the Meeting with phone only: (305) 224-1968
Meeting ID: 867 9981 5993
Passcode: 686013

Facilitator: Joseph Peters, LCSW
Contact: jpeters@alsnc.org

Greensboro/Winston-Salem Area Support Group 
When: 4th Tuesday of every month, 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Call In Information:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84459604834?pwd=UlY3K0tYY25vSFZuZTVBajg0ZCtpUT09 
Meeting ID: 844 5960 4834
Passcode: GBWS123
OR Dial into the Meeting with phone only: (719) 359-4580
Meeting ID: 844 5960 4834
Passcode: 2150301

Facilitator: Alex Adams, BSW
Contact: alex@alsnc.org or 336-757-2000

Charlotte Area Support Group 
When: 2nd Tuesday of every Month, 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Call in Information:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88633255500?pwd=ck1iakNaNFBqa0l6cVpka3pPNGhRdz09
Meeting ID: 886 3325 5500
Passcode: CLT123
OR Dial into the Meeting with phone only: (301) 715-8592
Meeting ID: 886 3325 5500
Passcode: 029811

Facilitator: Joanna Nunez, LCSW
Contact:  jnunez@alsnc.org or (910) 390-0851

ALS Genetic Support Group 
When: 4th Monday of every 3rd month, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. (March, June, September, December)

Call in information:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84467352212?pwd=WncyVW1qL0RPNW1ZbS9GbkhESUtkQT09 
Meeting ID: 844 6735 2212
Passcode: GENES123
OR Dial into the Meeting with phone only: (689) 278-1000
Meeting ID: 844 6735 2212
Passcode: 49322300

Facilitator: Lauren Baldwin, MS, CGC
Contact: lbaldwin@alsnc.org

ALS Information Support Group 
When: 3rd Sunday of every month, 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Call in information:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82388290946?pwd=WE1KOWU3VDY2MjI2WmJITmlobkdRUT09 
Meeting ID: 823 8829 0946
Passcode: INFO123
OR Dial into the Meeting with phone only: (564) 217-2000
Meeting ID: 823 8829 0946
Passcode: 4492732

Facilitator: Joanna Nunez, LCSW
Contact:  jnunez@alsnc.org or (910) 390-0851

Caregiver Chat Time with Meg
When: First Thursday of every month, 7:00-8:00 pm &
Fourth Thursday of every month, 7:00-8:00 pm

Call in Information:
Please Join Zoom meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83342793031?pwd=T0luRjhobEpucjY5ZTh4bEUwRGw3Zz09
Meeting ID: 833 4279 3031
Passcode: CARE123
OR Dial into the Meeting with phone only (929) 436-2866
Meeting ID: 833 4279 3031
Passcode: 3780807

Facilitator: Meg Whitaker, MSW
Contact: mwhitaker@alsnc.org

Youth Support Group: (For ages 8 - 17)
When: 2nd Thursday of every month, 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Call In Information:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82805402341?pwd=Tmc5ZTRMc2pDKzNPYld4a2JoZmVLdz09
Meeting ID: 828 0540 2341
Passcode: KIDSROCK
OR Dial into the Meeting with phone only: (929) 436-2866
Meeting ID: 828 0540 2341
Passcode: 30346092

Facilitator
Lily Cola, MSW-lcola@alsnc.org

Bereavement Support Group
When: 3rd Wednesday of every month, 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Call In Information:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83466096338?pwd=TDR2dE93bmdzSXJIbk9zTzA1TjVTUT09
Meeting ID: 834 6609 6338
Passcode: 659755
OR Dial into the Meeting with phone only: (646) 931-3860
Meeting ID: 834 6609 6338
Passcode: 659755

Facilitators:
Sherri McCormick-Smith, contact: smccormick@alsnc.org
Rachelle Flowers, contact: rflowers@alsnc.org

Hertford Area

This group is not facilitated by The ALS Association NC Chapter; it is considered a ‘friends of ALS’ group.
When: Typically meets on 2nd Monday of every month, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Where: Perquimans County Library, 514 S. Church St., Hertford, NC
Please contact Sherry or Tommy Harrell at 252-426-5145 for more information and confirmation of dates.