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 2:00 pm
Contact: Lauren Walker 860-827-1958 x3204
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 month, 12:00 pm
Contact: Robert Rosso, 860-827-1958 ext. 5042
Breathtakers Pulmonary Support Group
When: Fourth Thursday of the month March through October, 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Contact: Stephanie Alderman, CRT, 860-832-6256
Communication Group:
When: Summer Session begins July 11th, Fridays at 11am.
Contact: Krista Orszulak, MS CCC-SLP; Speech-Language Pathologist 860-827-1958 x4071 or [email protected]
Cord Connections for Spinal Cord Injury – on hold
When: TBA
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: Hayley Sartor, [email protected]
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
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
When: 1x a week, for 6 weeks.
Contact: Lisa O’Brien, 860-827-1958 ext. 5065 or [email protected]
SPEAK OUT! Speech Group: Clear Talkers
When: Every Wednesday at 11:00 am via Zoom.
-one in-person meeting each month
Contact: Krista Orszulak 860-827-1958 ext. 4071
Stroke Support Group
When: Second Wednesday each month; in person and via Zoom
Stroke Exercise and Stretches: 2:30-3pm
Support Group: 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Contact: Elizabeth Riley, 860-827-1958 ext. 6865