COVID-19 Update:
A number of support groups are moving to virtual platforms. Please check the Events Calendar for an updated schedule.
Support groups provide safe places for people living with a disability or illness and their family members to meet, share information and develop friendships. We host a number of support groups, of which participation is free of charge and is open to the community.
Acquired Brain Injury
When: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:00-7:30 pm
Contact: Scott Moore, 203-233-2129
Survivors, family members, friends, and caregivers are all welcome.
Amputee Connections Group
Held 2nd Wednesday of the month at 3:00 pm
Contact: Sarah Barnes. 860-832-6258
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
When: First Thursday of each month, 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Contact: Michelle Gaski, LCSW Regional Care Manager, ALSA-CT, 203-874-5050
Balance/Dizziness
When: Third Saturday of every other month, 12:00 pm
Contact: Lisa O’Brien, 860-827-1958 ext. 5065
Breathtakers Pulmonary Support Group
When: Fourth Thursday of the month March through October, 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Contact: Stephanie Alderman, CRT, 860-832-6228
Cord Connections for Spinal Cord Injury
When: Third Thursday of every month 3:30- 4:30
Contact: Gabrielle Ortiz, 860-827-1958, ext. 2924
Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome Resource Group – on hold
When: TBA
Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) Support Group
When: Second Thursday of each month from 1:00 – 2:00 pm via zoom
Contact: Kim Winter, MA, CCC-SLP 860-827-1958 ext. 5491
Lions Low Vision Support Group
Held last Monday of the month at 1:00 pm at the New Britain Senior Center
Contact: June O’Leary (860)826-3368
Long COVID Support Group
When: Every second Thursday 5-6pm in person and/or via zoom
Contact: Alli Gallaher, MA, CCC-SLP, X-RAY 860-827-1958 ext. 6354
LOUD Crowd®
When: Every wednesday at 11am via Zoom.
-one in person meeting each month
Contact: Krista Orszulak 860-827-1958 ext. 4071
PoWEr Through Parkinson’s Support Group
When: Every third Wednesday of the month, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Contact: Krista Orszulak 860-827-1958 ext. 4071
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
This group is sessional.
Contact: Alli Gallaher, MA, CCC-SLP, X-RAY 860-827-1958 ext. 6354
Stroke Support Group
When: Second Wednesday each month, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Contact: Elizabeth Collin