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Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County (The) - Support Groups

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2327 St Laurent Blvd, Unit 500
Ottawa, ON
K1G 4J8
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613-523-4004
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Toll-Free: 1-888-411-2067
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Fax: 613-523-8522
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
Last update: May 25, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
Register online

Eligibility / Target Population
Caregivers and persons supporting persons with dementia

Fees
None

Executives
Pauline Bondy - Director of Philanthropy
pbondy@dsorc.org
Danielle Mulvihill - Director of Operations
dmulvihill@dsorc.org

Contacts
Carole Green - Director of Programs
Cgreen@dsorc.org
Monique Doolittle-Romas - CEO
mdoolittleromas@dsorc.org

Languages
English ; French

Language Notes
French programs offered

Area Served
Renfrew County ; Ottawa (City of)

Accessibility
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Description of Services:
Virtual and in-person support groups * An opportunity for people to help each other by offering mutual understanding and support * Support groups are collaborative and led by a Dementia Care Coach and a peer support volunteer
Meetings:
Caregiver Support Groups
  • Tuesdays 1pm-3pm
  • Wednesdays 2nd and 4th week/month 6:30pm-8:30pm
  • Thursdays 1pm-2pm
  • Long Term Care and Retirement Home Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the month 2pm-3:30pm
  • Young Caregiver Support Group 3rd Thursday/month 6:30pm-8:30pm
  • Francophone Support Group in Orléans 1st Wednesday of the month 1pm-3pm
  • In-Person Monthly Support Groups Ottawa 10am-12noon: Kanata 2nd Friday/month, Dementia Society Centre 3rd Wednesday month, and Orléans 4th Wednesday of the month
  • In-person monthly support groups Renfrew County 10am-12noon: Renfrew 1st Thursday of the month, Barry's Bay 2nd Tuesday of the month, Marianhill 3rd Wednesday of the month, Arnprior last Tuesday of the month
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AboutUs

The Dementia Society receives funds from Ontario Health and through additional fund development initiatives, we develop, deliver and innovate a wide range of social, recreational and educational programs to reduce isolation and engage people living with dementia and their caregivers and families in meaningful and supportive activities so that no-one faces dementia alone.

Last Updated: May 25, 2026: Suggest an edit
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