SUPPORT SERVICES

Alzheimer's Association
Kira Walters
1100 Liberty Ave, Ste E-201
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

WORK:412-261-5040 ext 110
HELP-LINE:1-800-272-3900
WEB:    www.alz.org

Description: The Alzheimer's Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter provides vital services and support to individuals dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. We also have many resources for their families, caregivers and health professionals.

Information & Referral Helpline:  Our toll-free Helpline operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in 140 languages. Master's level clinicians provide reliable information, support and crisis assistance to people with dementia, caregivers, health care professionals and the public.

Care Consultation: We’re here to help navigate through the difficult decisions and uncertainties people with Alzheimer’s and their families face at every stage of the disease.  Assistance is available with assessing individual situations, creating action plans and providing follow-up.   Services can be provided by telephone, e-mail or in person.

Support Groups: The Chapter has 187 affiliated support groups throughout its territory, facilitated by trained individuals, which provide essential peer support and information sharing for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer’s disease. The Chapter offers specialized groups for children and teens and individuals and families with early-onset and early-stage Alzheimer’s.