Support Groups

Autism Support Group
Hagaman Memorial Library 227 Main St. East Haven
https://www.hagamanlibrary.org/
Cynthia Gwiazda Community Services Librarian
Direct Line: 203-468-3891
Email: cgwiazda@hagamanlibrary.org
Wednesdays from 10am-12pm. No registration required. Anyone is welcome.

Autism Support Group – West Haven Interagency Network for Children
http://www.mywhinc.org/
Robert Morton
203-937-3633
Offers Adolescent group, Autism Family Support, activities for children with special needs, parent support group and Spanish support group

The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program
http://www.ctabernacle.org/
203-624-3028
425 Newhall St. Hamden, CT 06517
The Grandparent Raising Grandchildren Program is supported by Agency on Aging provides a support group for grandparents. The group is held every second Thursday at 7 PM. Transportation is provided for the grandparents and their grandchildren. Childcare is provided and dinner. Lisa Willis is the program coordinator. Contact: ctbctrustees@gmail.com.

The 4th Trimester Support Group
https://www.childbirtheducationgnh.org/4thtrimester.html
Lward.classes@gmail.com
Old Stone Church, 251 Main St., East Haven
Continued education and guidance after delivery in the form of a weekly support group for moms of infants up to 6 months old. Led by childbirth instructors, the group will allow new moms an opportunity to discuss challenges, successes, share stories, and to meet other moms in the area. Part of each meeting will also include a brief instructor-led discussion of relevant topics, including but not limited to: new OB or pediatric guidelines, postpartum adjustment, breastfeeding, baby wearing, Infant safety, Sleep patterns, Attachment parenting, infant development & care and guest speakers for other topics related to maternal and child health. $5 donation per meeting is suggested. No RSVP required.

Women and Families Center Support Groups for Victims of Sexual Assault
http://www.womenfamilies.org/Content/Support_Groups_.asp
1440 Whalley Avenue New Haven, CT 06511
A group for men meets the 2nd Thursday of each month; for more information contact Patti at 203-389-5010 ext. 307

A group for women is held on Tuesdays for more information please contact Patti at 203-389-5010 ext. 307

A group for Spanish speaking women meets on Fridays please contact Annie at 203-389-5010 ext. 303

A support group for parents and other caregivers of children affected by child sexual abuse is held on Wednesday evenings please call Jessica at 203-389-5010 ext. 301.

Food Allergy Friends and the Parent/Caregiver Support Group
https://womenandfamilylife.org
96 Fair Street, Guilford, Connecticut 06437
(203) 458-6699

Food Allergy Friends and the Parent/Caregiver Support Group is an in-person monthly support group on the shoreline. This program educates children (ages 5-12) and families about food allergies and connects them with others who share similar experiences and challenges. It is held on the Third Monday from 6pm -7pm, September through June, in Guilford at the Women & Family Life Center. It is free to participate but pre-registration is required.