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   Fact Sheets 

#  Support Group Leader Guide 

 

   [Download Fact Sheet](https://www.parkinson.org/sites/default/files/documents/Support-Group-Leader-Guide-2025.pdf)  This guide takes you through the process of starting, facilitating and maintaining a Parkinson’s support group. Sample meeting guides are included for people with Parkinson’s as well as care partner-only groups. View Appendix A for a full list of resources.

We offer this guide to help first-time support leaders navigate logistics of starting a new group. This guide can also serve as a reference for veteran group leaders looking to improve or adjust how they work with an existing group.

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###  [ Mood: A Mind Guide to Parkinson’s Disease ](/library/audiobooks/mood) 

 

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###  [ Cognition: A Mind Guide to Parkinson's Disease ](/library/audiobooks/cognition) 

 

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###  [ Frequently Asked Questions: A Guide to Parkinson’s Disease ](/library/audiobooks/faq) 

 

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 ###  Parkinson’s Foundation Ambassador Guest Speakers 

 Interested in having a Parkinson’s Foundation Ambassador speak to your group (in person or virtually)? Our trained volunteers are ready to talk to you support group about various PD topics — from resources to hospital care.

 [SUBMIT A REQUEST](https://forms.office.com/r/6BQjiH6JRi) 

 [LEARN MORE ABOUT AMBASSADORS](/how-to-help/volunteer) 

 

  ###  Find Local Support 

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