Support Groups
Diabetes Support
Diabetes Self Management Education Program
This four-part series will allow participants to share their experiences with the challenges of living with diabetes. The group will discuss, nutrition guidelines, exercise and blood glucose effects, medications, sick day guidelines, healthy habits and community resources, etc. Day and evening classes are available to meet your needs. Call 203-276-7286 for more information.
Maternity Support Groups and Classes
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Cancer Support
What Do I Do Now?
A group for post-therapy women with breast cancer. The second and fourth Monday of each month, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Bennett Cancer Center. Advance registration is required.
Please call Fran Becker, LCSW, at 203-276-7841.
Group Meditation Hour
Mondays, 1:30 - 2:15 p.m., Bennett Cancer Center.
For further information, call Fran Becker, LCSW, 203-276-7841.
Expression Through Art
Mondays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Watercolor Painting
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Crafts Group
Wednesdays, 4 - 5 p.m. Children's Group
Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Drawing & Painting Group
Fridays, 6 - 7:45 p.m. Art Therapy Group
Please call Karen Wakeley for further information, 203-967-5961.
Fran Becker, LCSW, is the oncology counselor at the Bennett Cancer Center. If you are interested and/or in need of a support group that you don't see listed, please call her at 203-276-7841. She will be more than happy to assist you.
Rehabilitation Support
Better Breathers
Who: Individuals who have COPD and other pulmonary disorders
Where: Tully Health Center - Conference Room B
When: Third Tuesday of each month, 1 - 3 p.m.
Contact: Annie Pizzonia, 203-276-4512
Lymphedema Support Group
Who: Individuals suffering from lymphedema who would benefit from a supportive and educational group
Where: Tully Health Center
When: Quarterly on Tuesday evening
Contact: Outpatient Rehab, 203-276-2665
Amputee Support Group
Where: Tully Health Center
When: Third Tuesday of Every Month
Contact: Alicia Bingham at rungbyrung@snet.net
Hospice Support
Morning support groups are offered on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the First United Methodist Church (11a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) and evening support groups are offered on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at the VN&HC office at 1029 East Main Street (5:30 - 7 p.m.). Upon request, support groups are conducted at local schools for students and faculty, as well as for staff at local skilled nursing facilities.
Anyone from around the country who has had a loved one in a hospice program is welcome to come to the groups. Bereavement support is also offered to individuals whose loved one has died in another hospice program. Before attending a group, please contact Ed Simas at 203-276-3000.
Palliative Care
Palliative care is health care that focuses on easing pain, symptoms, and the stress of serious illness for the patient and family. The goal is to enhance comfort and overall quality of life. It is useful at any stage of an illness and can be provided at the same time as all other medical treatments.
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