TCOA Sponsored Support Groups

The Tri-County Office on Aging (TCOA) sponsors caregiver support groups for families in Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties, the region surrounding Lansing. These groups give caregivers a regular, welcoming space to share experiences, exchange practical tips, and find encouragement from others who understand the demands of caring for a loved one.

TCOA’s sponsored support groups typically span a range of needs — from general caregiver groups to condition-specific ones, with virtual options that make participation easier — and complement the agency’s strong slate of caregiver programs, including Powerful Tools for Caregivers, Savvy Caregiver, the Kinship Care Respite Program, and a Dementia Caregiving Series. As the local Area Agency on Aging, TCOA can connect support-group participants to its full range of services, from Meals on Wheels and care management to the MI Choice Waiver, so a group can become a gateway to broader help.

This resource matters because peer support reliably reduces caregiver stress and isolation, and groups sponsored by a trusted regional agency are both accessible and well-connected to additional resources. For caregivers in the Lansing tri-county area seeking community and support, TCOA’s sponsored groups are an excellent place to start. Reach TCOA at (517) 887-1440 or 5303 South Cedar, Building 1, in Lansing, or explore current support groups at tcoa.org/resources/support-groups.