Support Groups at Gaylord Specialty Healthcare
In rehabilitation, there is nothing that can take the place of peers with similar experiences. They can provide knowledge, insight, reassurance and encouragement of incredible value. Look at Gaylord’s range of support groups and you’ll see proof of this. Each one provides a setting for people to join together, talk through issues, learn about advancements, and give each other encouragement.
Gaylord sponsors many support groups that provide ongoing education and camaraderie for people with various disabilities or health concerns. Some groups, however, are more pertinent to our inpatients and their families. These groups are indicated in the listing. If you are interested in attending a group meeting, please call the contact person to confirm meeting time and location.
Many support groups intended for Gaylord Hospital inpatients are not included in this list. Contact your Gaylord Care Manager for additional support.
Support Groups PDF
Acquired Brain Injury Patients Family & Caregiver Support Group
This group is doing virtual meetings via ZOOM. Invited participants should reference their email from Ms. Scolnic/or group facilitator for the Zoom password.
Brain Injury Problem Checklist
Open to all family and caregivers of current inpatients or recent Gaylord patients with an ABI.
Dorene Scolnic, LCSW, CCTSW,
(203) 679-3506
Amputee Success Group
1st Thursday of every month
Meeting via Zoom
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Open to the Community
Amputee Support (203) 741-3424
Better Breathers
1st Thursday of every month
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Open to the Community
Helen Young, BS, RRT-NPS, RPFT
Emily Woodworth, RRT
(203) 741-3351
Cardiac Support Group
Every other month on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at alternating sites. Meetings are from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Co-hosted with Meriden Center
Open to the community
Roberta Desell, LPN, (203) 238-2645
Community Stroke Support Group
1st Thursday of every month
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meeting via Zoom
Patients, families, peers
For more information, (203) 284-2875
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
- CT Chapter Board Meeting
2nd Wednesday of the month
6:00 p.m -7:00 p.m.
Not currently meeting
Bill Mancini, (203) 284-2910
Spinal Cord Injury Support Group
4th Wednesday of the month
Meeting via Zoom
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
For more information, (203) 284-2875