“From the first support group meeting, I knew you would be important in my life. You have always been there when I needed you and you have been there for my mom in so many ways.”

CAREGIVER RESOURCES

You Are Not Alone

Caregiver Support Groups offer families emotional support, practical caregiving techniques, and education. Our licensed social workers and guest speakers provide information related to disease progression, symptoms, treatments, and resources.

Creative problem solving among caregivers themselves helps to ease the way for all. Sharing the pain, frustration and, often, guilt associated with being a caregiver is critical for mental health.

A healthy dose of laughter at some of the situations that caregivers experience is also healing to the spirits of those who have taken on an enormous task. Motivated by love, these family caregivers face a daily roller coaster of sadness and joy as they reach out to their loved ones. Winter Growth, in turn, reaches out to caregivers to support them in their mission.

See below for a list of resources.

Hear From Our Families

While Mom has been so ill, I feel like I’ve had thirty pairs of arms around me.

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Sherran Thomas

Columbia, MD

“Mom has thrived at Winter Growth and is now more productive and ambulatory than she was two years ago. Winter Growth has made huge difference in my life as well, and is solely responsible for preventing me from burning out while caring for my mother.”

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SUPPORT & HELP

A Unique (and affordable) Round-the-Clock Care Option

Through our innovative partnership, you can now combine the strengths of Winter Growth’s Adult Day Program with Right at Home’s expert in-home care to create a seamless, round-the-clock support system for your loved one. Benefits of this unique offering include:

In-Home Comfort AND Social Connections: Quality care during evenings and overnight and the chance to safely connect with friends and enjoy engaging activities during the day.
Comprehensive Care: Clients receive tailored in-home assistance from Right at Home and seamlessly transition to the vibrant, person-centered Day Program at Winter Growth.
Cost-Effective Solution: By choosing both Right at Home and Winter Growth, families benefit from top-notch care AND significant cost savings compare to full-time residential or in-home options.

Howard County Center

Our Virtual Caregiver’s Support Group will resume in 2025. Please call the main office at 410-964-9616 if you would like to be included in our Support Group email list.

Montgomery County Center

Our Caregiver’s Support Group will resume in 2025. Please call the main office at 301-774-7501 if you would like to be included in our Support Group email list.

Our social services staff is always willing to assist families caring for loved ones. Whether you just need to talk, or are searching for information about community resources, Winter Growth’s staff is here to help!

Call Today!

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Columbia Address

Howard County Center
5460 Ruth Keeton Way
Columbia, Maryland
21044
Info: 410-964-9616

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Olney Address

Montgomery County Center
18110 Prince Philip Dr.
Olney, Maryland
20832
Info: 301-774-7501

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CONTACT US

If you have questions or you’d like to schedule a visit, just use the form below and we’ll get back to you. Thanks!

Winter Growth is a 501(c)(3), a Montgomery County Dementia Friendly Business, a GuideStar Exchange Platinum Participant, a 2017 Top-Rated Nonprofit on GreatNonprofits, and a proud member of the Olney Chamber of Commerce.

Winter Growth as a recipient of federal financial assistance has a non-discrimination policy as required by Section 601 of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. Specifically, that policy states that no person will on the grounds of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in the provision of any care, service, or employment. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

If you believe you have been subjected to unequal treatment because of race, color, or national origin, then you have a right to file a formal complaint.

Complaints may be filed within one hundred-eighty (180) days following the date of the alleged discriminatory action. Requests for more information or complaints may be submitted to Human Resources by mail (18110 Prince Philip Drive, Olney, MD 20832), telephone (410-964-9616), or email.

The USDA and MSDE are equal opportunity providers.