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Support Groups

It can be very frustrating when you begin your role as a caregiver, and it can be very lonely to be a caregiver.
A support group is a group of people you can turn to for emotional support. The group may also provide practical help, information, guidance and feedback about your stressful experiences and ways of coping. Support groups can have many different styles and formats; look around to find one that is right for you.

Support groups can offer:

The opportunity to meet other people who are in a similar situation.
Sharing information.
Listening to each other’s stories, problems, etc, hearing how other people coped. Some people find this really interesting and helpful – Other people say ‘It was depressing listening to everyone’s problems!’
Education – information about resources, services and how to navigate the system.
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Additional Support Group information:

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Resource Groups in Senior Resource’s Service Area

Groton Human Resources
Contact: Diana Schrage (860) 441-6790
Where: Groton Human Resources Two Fort Hill Road
When: First Thursday of the month 6:30pm
(Please call to confirm information)
Middletown Parks & Recreation
Contact: Karen Nocera (860) 343-6620
Where: Middletown Senior Center 150 Williams Street
When: Second Tuesday of the month 10:00am
(Please call to confirm information)
Town of Mansfield
Contact: Janit Romayko (860) 429-3317
Where: Town of Mansfield 4 South Eagleville Road, Storrs
When: Last Friday of the month
(Please call to confirm information)
United Services (2 groups)
Contact: Martha or Naomi (860) 564-6100
Where: Killingly Community Center 185 Broad Street 2nd Floor
When: Second Tuesday of the month
First Congregational Church 199 Valley St. Willimantic
Fourth Wednesday of the month
(Please call to confirm information)