Support Groups - For those living with ALS, caregivers, family and friends (ages 16+)

The ALS Association North Carolina Chapter holds support groups each month for persons with ALS, caregivers, family and friends ages 16 and over. Meetings provide information on ALS and encourage in-person 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, Senior Programs Manager at claudia@alsnc.org, 919-390-0125.

List of our Outreach Professionals

Due to COVID-19, In our efforts to minimize potential isolation and continue to build community, we have transitioned all our Chapter-sponsored In Person connection groups to Telephone/Online groups

SINCE ALL OUR SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS ARE CURRENTLY VIRTUAL, YOU ARE WELCOME TO CALL INTO ANY GROUP MEETING, NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE

Asheville Area - Telephone/Online
When: 4th Wednesday of every month, 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Call In Information:
Join meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone
Go to: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/263883709
You can also dial in using your phone only: (224) 501-3412 And enter Access Code: 263-883-709

Facilitator: Jenny Martin, LCSW
Contact: jmartin@alsnc.org

Triangle Area Family (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) - Telephone/Online
When: 2nd Thursday of every month, 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Call In Information:
Join meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone
Go to: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/838394997
You can also dial in using your phone only: (312) 757-3121 And enter Access Code: 838-394-997

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

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

Call In Information:
Join meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone
Go to https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/276411845
You can also dial in using your phone only: (224) 501-3412 and enter Access Code: 276-411-845

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

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

Call In Information:
Join meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/873480429
You can also dial in using your phone only: (646) 749-3122 and enter Access Code: 873-480-429

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

Charlotte Area - Telephone/Online
When: 2nd Tuesday of every Month, 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Call In Information:
Join meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/546334877
You can also dial in using your phone only: (872) 240-3212 and enter Access Code: 546-334-877

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

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

Call in information:
Join meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
log in to: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/596827893
You can also dial in using your phone only: (571) 317-3112 and enter Access Code: 596-827-893

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

ALS Information - Telephone/Online
When: 3rd Sunday of every month, 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Call in information:
Join meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
log in to: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/677081957
You can also dial in using your phone only: (571) 317-3122 and enter Access Code: 677-081-957

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

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

Call in Information:
join meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/861195349
You can also dial in using your phone only: (408) 650-3123 and enter Access Code: 861-195-349

Facilitator: Meg Whitaker, MSW
Contact: mwhitaker@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 3rd Monday of every month, 1:00 - 3:00 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.