Support Groups
• 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 provides a setting for people to join together, talk through issues, learn about advancements, and encourage each other.
• 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.
Acquired Brain Injury Patients Family & Caregiver Support Group
Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Hooker 2 Solarium
Open to all family and caregivers of current inpatients or recent Gaylord inpatients with an ABI. A range of topics is covered every week.
Dorene Scolnic, LCSW, CCTSW
(203) 679-3506
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Amputee Success Group
1st Thursday of each month
Meeting via Zoom and in person
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Open to the Community
Amputee Support (203)741-3424
(203)284-2875 or email: ASG@gaylord.org
Better Breathers
1st Thursday of each month
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Open to the Community
Contact Info: (203) 741-3351
Email: pulmonaryrehab@gaylord.org
Brain Injury Support Group
Second Thursday of each month
Meeting via Zoom
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Open to the community
Kaila Morin, PT, DPT (203) 284-2800 ext. 3614, or email kmorin@gaylord.org
Community Stroke Support Group
1st Thursday of each month
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meeting via Zoom and in-person
Patients, families, peers
For more information, (203) 284-2875
Email: strokesupport@gaylord.org
COVID-19 Long Haul Support Group
Bi-weekly on Tuesday evenings
Meeting via Zoom
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Open to the community
James Russo (203) 284-2946
Email: jamesrusso@gaylord.org
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
4th Thursday of the month
Meeting in person, Chauncey Conference Center
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Kim Fredsall, PT, DPT
Email: kfredsall@gaylord.org
Zoom available upon request
Spinal Cord Injury Support Group
4th Wednesday of each month
Meeting via Zoom and in person
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
For more information, (203) 284-2875
Email: scisupportgroup@gaylord.org
Spinal Cord Injury Association of Connecticut
3rd Tuesday of the month
Meeting via Zoom and in person
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Jeff Dion, (203) 284-2910
Email: NSCIACT@gmail.com
Substance Abuse Groups
Substance abuse groups that meet in Chauncey are taking place in person.
- AA Meetings
Saturday
10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Kyriacou Lecture Hall (Chauncey)
Open to the Community
For more information,
(203) 741-3411 - ALANON Meetings
Sunday, 7:00 p.m.
Monday, 7:30 p.m.
Kyriacou Lecture Hall (Chauncey)
Monday, 8:00 p.m. - Cullen Board Room (Chauncey)
Open to the Community
For more information,
(203) 741-3411 - Chemical Use Education (CUE)
Wednesday
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Jackson Pavilion, Room 233
Inpatients and Outpatients
Dorene Scolnic, LCSW, CCTSW, (203) 679-3506, or email: dscolnic@gaylord.org - SAA Meeting
Thursday
7:00 - 8:00 p.m
Kyriacou Lecture Hall (Chauncey)
Open to the Community
(203) 741-3411 - SA 12-Step Meeting
Currently not meeting
(203) 741-3411 - Gamblers Anonymous
Friday
8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Kyriacou Lecture Hall (Chauncey)
Open to the Community
(203) 284-2881
Spiritual Care
- Chaplain Visitation
Hospitalizations can be a traumatic experience as patients are challenged by their illness at the same time they are separated from their supportive communities. Our chaplains offer religious, spiritual and emotional support for patients and families of all faith backgrounds and no faith background at all.
(203) 741-3345 - Friday Prayer Services, 4pm
Prayer Services are held every Friday in the Hope Chapel (Jackson Ground Floor) at 4pm. Our chaplains facilitate the service much like a small group. In the service patients are invited to discuss their experience of prayer. At the end of the service the chaplain offers a blessing of health and peace for all participants. The service is open to all faith traditions. Patients, family members, friends, staff and community members are welcome. - Eucharistic Ministry
Catholic Patients & Family Members
Eucharistic Ministry is available weekly for all Catholic patients and family members present.
(203) 741-3345 - Roman Catholic Mass
Televised Daily
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. on channel 98 (hospital television)
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. on channel 11 (hospital television)
Noon - 1:00 p.m. on channel 98 (hospital television)
(203) 741-3345