Support Groups

Are you caring for a loved one? Visit our Caregiver Support Group and meet others who are also caring for loved ones. These monthly meetings include:

• sharing information and tips
• learning new ways of managing your caregiving role
• have questions answered by experienced professionals

All caregivers are welcome.

Note: If you need to bring your loved one with you, a Project Independence staff member will provide respite care during the meeting. Please call first if you will be needing respite care.

Date: First Wednesday of Every Month
Time: 4:30-6 p.m.
Location: Project Independence, 81 North Main Street, Suite 1, Barre, VT

For more information call: (802) 476-3630 or email info@pibarre.giffordhealthcare.org

Are you living with a chronic disease? Looking for ongoing support to help you live a healthy lifestyle?

Our Healthier Living Support Group offers support for anyone living with a chronic disease (family members and friends are welcome to attend as well.)

This group:

• Practices guided meditation and imagery
• Creates action plans
• Provides tools and resources to help individuals meet their health goals
• Facilitates open group discussion
• Hosts guest speakers

For more information, call 728-7714.

Date: Every Tuesday (starting January 9)
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Gifford Conference Center, 44 South Main Street, Randolph, VT

Come talk with other parents about the adjustment to parenthood, learn about the growth and development of your infant, get support about breastfeeding issues, and practice infant massage, infant exercise, and “how to play with your baby.”

Date: Wednesdays
Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Carriage House (next to the Ob/Gyn-Midwifery clinic), Gifford Medical Center, Randolph, VT

If you have questions or would like additional information, please call Jenny Davis at (802) 728-2257.

Are you caring for a loved one? Are you looking for support or advice?

Our Randolph Area Caregiver Support Group offers support in a group setting with others who are also caring for loved ones. The group meets once a month and is facilitated by Community Health Team Care Coordinators Kayla Thibault and Noreen Fordham.

Meetings will offer:

• Opportunities to share information and tips
• Ideas on ways to manage your caregiving role
• A safe place to discuss the stresses, challenges, and rewards of providing care for a loved one

All caregivers are welcome.

Date: Second Wednesday of Every Month
Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
Location: Gifford Conference Center, 44 South Main St., Randolph

For more information call: (802) 728-7781

This regularly offered free 4-week program helps you set up a plan and succeed in being tobacco-free. Free gum, patches, and lozenges are available for participants. New sessions begin every month. Pre-registration is required.  Call (802) 728-7714 to learn more or to sign up for the next series of classes.

Date: Tuesdays
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Gifford Conference Center, Randolph, VT

Date: Wednesdays
Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 p.m.
Location: Kingwood Health Center (lower level), Randolph, VT

Date: Wednesdays
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: Rochester Ranger Station, Rochester, VT