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A support group is a place to talk with people who live with Parkinson's every day. You can trade tips, hear from guest speakers, and feel less alone. Most groups welcome care partners too.
Below are groups that meet in the Triangle, plus online groups that anyone in North Carolina can join. Groups sometimes change times or places, so check before you go.
| Town | Group and place | When | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | UNC Rex PD Support Group of Raleigh, UNC Rex Wellness Center of Raleigh | 3rd Thursday, 11:00 AM | In person |
| Raleigh | Parkinson's Dialog Group, Five Points Center for Active Adults | 1st Thursday, 1:30 PM | Hosted by Resources for Seniors |
| Fuquay-Varina | Parkinson's Support Group, Hilltop Needmore Town Park Community Center | 1st Monday, 2:00 PM | In person |
| Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill Support Group, Seymour Center | 1st Tuesday, 1:30 PM | Meets online monthly, with smaller in-person groups every other month. For people with Parkinson's and care partners. |
Ellipses is not affiliated with these groups. We list them to help families find support. Please confirm details with each group.
| Group | When | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Parkinson's Disease Support Group (Duke) | 4th Tuesday, 10:30 AM to noon | People with Parkinson's and care partners. Free and open to anyone, not just Duke patients. Mostly on Zoom, with some in-person events. |
| Loud and Proud (Duke) | 4th Thursday, 2:00 to 3:00 PM | People with Parkinson's who want to work on speech. Includes voice exercises and singing. |
| Virtual Education Support Group (Parkinson Association of the Carolinas) | 1st Wednesday, 12:00 PM | Everyone. Expert speakers, questions, and time to connect. |
Ellipses is not affiliated with these groups. We list them to help families find support. Please confirm details with each group.
Young onset Parkinson's groups and guides have their own page, built for people who are still working, raising kids, and planning decades ahead.
An education group with guest speakers is a gentle start. Online groups let you listen first.
Go straight to our young onset page. It is built for your stage of life.
Most groups here welcome you. Ask the leader if they ever meet in separate groups for care partners.
Loud and Proud focuses on speech and singing.
Many people with Parkinson's join exercise classes made for them, like Rock Steady Boxing. Use Rock Steady Boxing's location finder to see clubs near you. The Davis Phinney Foundation has a guide to exercise with Parkinson's, and the Parkinson's Foundation Helpline can point you to other local classes. Ask your care team what is safe for you.
Helpline 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636), plus guides on hospital and home safety.
Visit the Parkinson's FoundationA free guide to the early years with Parkinson's, and Fox Trial Finder for research studies.
Visit the Michael J. Fox FoundationThe free Every Victory Counts manual, plus monthly webinars and meetups.
Visit the Davis Phinney FoundationThe full list of groups in North and South Carolina.
See the full listMore support for Parkinson's families and caregivers.
A support group is one piece of the puzzle. If you are also juggling doctors, therapy, home safety, and paperwork, we can help you put it all in one plan. It starts with a free 15-minute call. Your Care Map then lists resources matched to your needs, including groups and classes that fit.
Book a free 15-minute callBased in Wake Forest, NC. Care coordination and coaching by phone and video, nationwide. Therapy for North Carolina residents. Or call (984) 362-8904
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