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For people living with challenging health conditions or chronic illnesses, participation in a support group may help ease their burden. Sharing experiences, challenges and solutions in a group setting often creates a common bond and nurtures new friendships. All groups are free and open to the public. For more information, please call the person listed as the group’s organizer.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. For more information or for meeting times and places call 802.775.0402 or visit www.aavt.org
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Narcotics Anonymous is a non-profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. For more information or for meeting times and places call 802.773.5757 or visit www.gmana.org
Al-Anon/Al-Ateen – The Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope, in order to solve their common problems. We believe that alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Al-Anon°s primary purpose is to help family and friends of alcoholics, whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not. For more information or for meeting times and places call 802.773.9548 or visit www.vermontalanonalateen.org
Breastfeeding Class – for new mothers or women considering breastfeeding, Rutland Regional Medical Center, 7– 9pm, third Monday on even months and third Tuesday on odd months. No meeting in December. 802.747.3688.
Cancer Support Group – "Anyone experiencing a cancer diagnosis" Group is free of charge and will be facilitated by a trained social worker. This will be a time to get to know others who are struggling with some of the same challenges that you are facing. 11:30am-1pm second Thursday of the month 802.773.1693
Caregivers Support Group at The Maples – for any interested caregiver, For more information please call 802.776.2900.
Compassionate Friends – for bereaved parents, Grace Congregational Church, West St. entrance, Rutland. It is held on the first Tuesday of each month, from 7:00-9:00 pm. Susan Mackey, 802.446.2278.
Diabetes Education and Support Group – as advertised contact Rutland Region Diabetes Center 802.775.2703 for more information.
Hearing Outreach Program of VT, "HOP" – clinic for testing hearing loss in children, RAVNAH on Albert Cree Drive, 10am., third Thursday of each month. To make a referral or schedule an appointment, call the toll-free HOP line at 800.537.0076.
Hepatitis C Support Group – a confidential support group held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, RRMC, 6:30-7:30pm, conference room #3. For more information, contact Lisa at hepcrutland@yahoo.com, or visit www.freewebs.com/hepcrutland
Insulin Pump Support Group – for people who manage their diabetes with insulin pumps, Rutland Regional Medical Center, 7pm, third Tuesday of each month. Donna Hunt, RD, CDE, 802.775.7844.
Living With Loss Support Group – Living With Loss, Rutland Regional Medical Center Social Work Department fourth floor, 4:30-6pm, on the second and fourth Monday of the month. A bereavement support group for those who are coping with the death of a loved one or friend. For more info, please call 802.747.3713.
Man-to-Man Cancer Support Group – Rutland Regional Medical Center, 5:30 – 7pm, fourth Wednesday of each month. 802.773.1693.
Missing Pieces – for bereaved parents who have suffered pregnancy or early infant loss. For support please call Elaine to register at 802.775.1693 or 802.747.3695.
New Life Peer Support Group - For people who have or are experiencing mental health issues. Meets 2nd Monday of the month 7-9pm at Rutland Regional Medical Center. Contact VT Psychiatric Survivors: 800.564.2106 or 802.775.6834 or visit www.vermontrecovery.com
Overeaters Anonymous – Is food a problem for you? No Dues, No Fees, No Weigh-Ins and No Diets Rutland Turning Point Center 141 State Street Rutland Sunday 6:30-7:30pm for more information call Ramona at 802.948.2948 and Wednesday 12:30-1:30pm for more information call Sara at 802.747.4020
Rutland County Caregiver Coalition – supports those who are caring for an aging or ill parent, spouse, or child. If you are helping to care for someone else, give us a call to find workshops, local resources, understanding. Eva: 772-2471 or Brenda:786-5990.
Stroke & TBI Support Group – People who have suffered a stroke and for patients who have had a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury).
Meets the first Saturday of the month, except in July and August, from 2 - 4 pm at Emma's Place in Wallingford.
Contact Dick Marceau for more information at 747.6973
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Open to children 7 years to adult – Rutland Group meets every Tuesday 5:15-7pm at Rutland Regional Medical Center. For more information, contact Donah Smith – 802.774.1458 or visit www.tops.org
Fair Haven group meets every Tuesday 4:45 – 6:15pm at the United Methodist Church, West Street, Fair Haven. For more information contact Sandy Alex 802.265.7999 or visit www.tops.org
Vet to Vet Support Group – Every Wednesday 4-5:00pm, Rutland Regional Medical Center. Contact: Reed Pond 282-1660
Vietnam Vet Support group – Every Wedneaday 6-8:00pm, Rutland Regional Medical Center. Contact: Travis 802-295-2908
Woman-to-Woman Cancer Support Group – Rutland Regional Medical Center, 5-6:30pm, first Tuesday of each month, in Conference Room 2. For more information please call, Erica Tamblini at 747.1693.
Please note that programs are intended to provide the public with a wide range of support group options and should not be construed as medical advice or used as a substitute for consultation with a healthcare professional. Accuracy of information presented is the sole responsibility of the group leader.
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 Community Education
Rutland Regional promotes a healthy community through our numerous Community Education programs and events.
Classes are provided year-round, throughout the greater Rutland area, at low- or no-cost to anyone who wishes to participate.
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Health Resources
