Support Groups

Gaylord sponsors many support and educational groups that are open to the public. The content of some groups, however, is more pertinent to our inpatients and their families. These groups are indicated in the listing. If interested in attending a group meeting, please call the contact person to confirm meeting time and location.

Contact – 203-284-2800


Amputee Success Group

When: 1st Thursdays, 5 -6 p.m.
Place: Jackson , Psychosocial Suite
Open to the Community
Contact: Todd Munn, ext. 2732
Roberta Schwartz, ext. 2857
Lori Vickers, ext. 3385
Please call for schedule to attend


Better Breathers

When: Every Monday, 1-2 p.m.
Place: Chauncey Pavilion
Open to the Community
Contact: Tracie Switajewski, ext. 3351


Cancer Survivors

When: 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m.
Place: Chauncey Lecture Hall
Open to the Community
Contact: Vena Sutherland, (860) 349-3443  


Community Stroke Group

When: 1st  Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m.
Place: Chauncey Conference Center
Contact: Allison Accettullo, ext. 3692


Education Series

When: Please call for schedule to attend
Place: Lyman 2 Solarium
Open to the Community
Contact: Nursing Station, ext. 2859


NSCIA , CT CHAPTER Board Meeting

When: 2nd Wednesday, 7-9 p.m.
Place: Brooker Lecture Hall
Contact: Bill Mancini,  203-284-1045 ,860-232-7340
Please call to attend


SCI Support Group

When: 2nd Monday, 5-7 p.m.
Place:

Roncari Hall

Contact: Erin Prastine, 203-284-2875
Kristi Plourde, 203-284-2875


TBI Support Group

When: 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Place: Jackson, ground floor atrium
Outpatient families and survivors, including teens
Contact: Christine Wilson, (203) 365-8522, ext. 312
Michael Jennings, (860) 651-4658


AA Meetings

When: Monday, 8 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m.
Place: Chauncey Lecture Hall
Open to the Community
Contact: Eve Tomanelli, ext. 3425


Alanon Meetings

When: Monday, 7:30 p.m.
Place: Chauncey Board Room
Open to the Community
Contact: Eve Tomanelli, ext. 3425


Community Stroke Group

When: 1st Thursdays, 6 p.m.
Place: Chauncey Conference Center
Contact: (203) 284-2876


Chemical Use Education (CUE)

When: Wednesday, 9-10 a.m.
Place:

Jackson , Day Treatment Room 182
Inpatient and Outpatient

Contact: Eve Tomanelli, ext. 3425


12 Step Meetings

When:

Tuesday, 6:30-9 p.m.
Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m.
Saturday, 9:30-11 a.m.

Place:

Cafeteria Conference Room
Open to the Community  
 

Contact: Eve Tomanelli, ext. 3425


Interfaith Programs

Interfaith Worship

When:

2nd and 4th Sunday, 11-11:30 a.m.

Place:

Roncari Chapel, Jackson 2nd Floor
Open to the Community  

Contact: Chaplain Leonard Williams, ext. 3345

Communion/Eucharist

When:

Roman Catholic, Mondays, 3:45 p.m.
Protestant, by arrangement

Contact:

Chaplain Leonard Williams, ext. 3345
Call to receive communion