Support Groups

Bereavement & Grief Support Groups

Visiting Nurse & Health Services of Connecticut provides regularly scheduled bereavement and grief support groups. Groups are open to our hospice families and the community.

Registration for groups is required. For more information, please contact our bereavement coordinator at (860) 872-9163, ext. 2425.

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Stroke Support Group

The stroke support group of Visiting Nurse & Health Services of Connecticut provides social, emotional and educational support to survivors and their families, caregivers and friends. The group is facilitated by a nurse, medical social worker and physical therapist. Each meeting provides time for socializing and sharing as well as an informational program. The group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month.

Registration for groups is required. For more information, please contact our rehabilitation manager at (860) 872-9163, ext. 2330.

Caregiver Support Group

Care giving - the act of providing assistance to someone ill or frail - is one of the biggest challenges any of us will face. Caregiver support groups are formed to provide support to family members who care for persons who are terminally ill or suffering from chronic disease. Members of the support group gather to share experiences, feelings, compassion and ideas, to give each other encouragement, support and inspiration, and to help one another embrace the challenge and rewards of care giving. The group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month.

Registration for groups is required. For more information, please contact our group facilitator at (860) 872-9163, ext. 2426.

Alzheimer’s Support Group

An Alzheimer’s disease and related disorder support group sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorder Association, meets on the third Wednesday of the month at VNHSC, 8 Keynote Drive, Vernon. The program consists of education and support for family members and caregivers, anyone is welcome.

Registration for groups is required. For more information, please contact our group facilitator at (860) 872-9163, ext. 2305.

Ostomy Support Group

The ostomy support group is held the first Tuesday of the month at VNHSC at 7pm during the months of September, October, November, March, April, May, and June. It is a volunteer, non-profit group that provides support to anyone with an intestinal or urinary diversion. Families and loved ones are also welcomed and provided with information and emotional support. The relaxed and friendly atmosphere provides individuals and their families time to learn, share, and care. Ostomy nurses are present for additional advisement.

For more information, please contact our coordinator at (860) 872-9163, ext. 2388.