Seven Days Classifieds

A list of ongoing support groups in Vermont. Contact classifieds@sevendaysvt.com or call 802-865-1020 ext. 115 to update or add a listing.

A CIRCLE OF PARENTS FOR MOTHERS OF COLOR
Please join our parent-led online support group designed to share our questions, concerns & struggles, as well as our resources & successes! Contribute to our discussion of the unique but shared experience of parenting. We will be meeting weekly on Wed., 10-11 a.m. For more info or to register, please contact Heather at hniquette@pcavt.org, 802-498-0607, pcavt.org/family-support-programs.

A CIRCLE OF PARENTS FOR SINGLE MOTHERS
Please join our parent-led online support group designed to share our questions, concerns & struggles, as well as our resources & successes! Contribute to our discussion of the unique but shared experience of parenting. We will be meeting weekly on Fri., 10-11 a.m. For more info or to register, please contact Heather at hniquette@pcavt.org, 802-498-0607, pcavt.org/family-support-programs.

A CIRCLE OF PARENTS WITH LGBTQ+ CHILDREN
Please join our parent-led online support group designed to share our questions, concerns & struggles, as well as our resources & successes! Contribute to our discussion of the unique but shared experience of parenting. We will be meeting weekly on Mon., 10-11 a.m. For more info or to register, please contact Heather at hniquette@pcavt.org, 802-498-0607, pcavt.org/family-support-programs.

AL-ANON
For families & friends of alcoholics. Phone meetings, electronic meetings (Zoom), & an al-Anon blog are avail. online at the Al-Anon website. For meeting info, go to vermontalanonalateen.org or call 866-972-5266.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Do you have a drinking problem? AA meeting sites are now open, and online meetings are also available. Call our hotline at 802 864-1212 or check for in-person or online meetings at www.burlingtonaa.org.

AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP
VT Active Amputees is a new support group open to all amputees for connection, community and support. The group meets on the first Wednesday of the month in South Burlington, 5:30-6:30 pm. Let's get together and be active: running, pickleball, and ultimate frisbee. Email vtactiveamputees@gmail.com or call Sue at 802-582-6750 for more info and location.


ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUPS
Support groups meet to provide assistance & info on Alzheimer's disease & related dementias. They emphasize shared experiences, emotional support & coping techniques in care for a person living w/ Alzheimer's or a related dementia. Meetings are free & open to the public. Families, caregivers & friends may attend. Please call in advance to confirm the date and time. The Williston Caregiver Support Group meets in person on the 2nd Tue. of every mo., 5-6:30 p.m., at the Dorothee Alling Memorial Library in Williston, this meeting also has a virtual option at the same time, contact is Support Group facilitators Molly at dugan@cathedralsquare.org or Mindy at moondog@burlingtontelecom.net; The Middlebury Support Group for Individuals with Early Stage Dementia meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 3 PM, at The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd, Middlebury, contact is Daniel Hamilton, dhamilton@residenceottercreek.com or (802) 989-0097; The Shelburne Support Group for Individuals with Early Stage Dementia meets the 1st Mon. of every mo., 2-3 p.m., at the Residence at Shelburne Bay, 185 Pine Haven Shores, Shelburne, Contact is Support Group Facilitator Lydia Raymond, lraymond@residenceshelburnebay.com; The Telephone Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday monthly, 4-5:30 p.m. Preregistration is required (to receive dial-in codes for toll-free call). Please dial the Alzheimer's Association's 24/7 Helpline 800-272-3900 for more info. For questions or additional support group listings, call 800-272-3900.

ANXIETY RELIEF GROUP
Wednesdays 4pm-5:30pm. Anxiety Relief Group is a safe setting for relaxing and exploring your feelings with others through gentle socialization and self expression. Building up what makes you centered and strong. Wednesdays 4pm-5:30pm. Both in-person and Zoom options available. In-person meetings are held at the Pathways Vermont Community Center at 279 N. Winooski Ave in Burlington. Email us for the Zoom link and more information: pvcc@pathwaysvermont.org

BABY BUMPS SUPPORT GROUP FOR MOTHERS AND PREGNANT WOMEN
Pregnancy can be a wonderful time of your life. But it can also be a time of stress often compounded by hormonal swings. If you are a pregnant woman, or have recently given birth & feel you need some help w/ managing emotional bumps in the road that can come w/ motherhood, please come to this free support group led by an experienced pediatric registered nurse. Held on the 2nd & 4th Tue. of every mo., 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Birthing Center, Northwestern Medical Center, St. Albans. Info: Rhonda Desrochers, Franklin County Home Health Agency, 527-7531.

BETTER BREATHERS CLUB
American Lung Association support group for people w/ breathing issues, their loved ones or caregivers. Meets on the 1st Mon. of every mo., 11 a.m.-noon at the Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. For more info call 802-776-5508.

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP
Vermont Center for Independent Living offers virtual monthly meetings, held on the 3rd Wed. of every mo., 1-2:30 p.m. The support group will offer valuable resources & info about brain injury. It will be a place to share experiences in a safe, secure & confidential environment. To join, email Linda Meleady at lindam@vcil.org & ask to be put on the TBI mailing list. Info: 800-639-1522.

BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR DRAGON BOAT TEAM
Looking for a fun way to do something active and health-giving? Want to connect with other breast cancer survivors? Come join Dragonheart Vermont. We are a breast cancer survivor and supporter dragon boat team who paddle together in Burlington, VT. Please contact us info@dragonheartvermont.org for info.

BURLINGTON MEN'S PEER GROUP
Tuesday nights, 7-9 in Burlington. Free of charge, 30 years running. Call Nils 802-877-3742 or email nils@myfairpoint.net.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY
Celebrate Recovery meetings are for anyone struggling w/ hurt, habits & hang ups, which include everyone in some way. We welcome everyone at Cornerstone Church in Milton, which meets every Fri. at 7-9 p.m. We'd love to have you join us & discover how your life can start to change. Info: 893-0530, Julie@mccartycreations.com.

CENTRAL VERMONT CELIAC SUPPORT GROUP
Last Thu. of every mo., 7:30 p.m. in Montpelier. Please contact Lisa Mase for location: lisa@harmonizecookery.com.

CEREBRAL PALSY GUIDANCE
Cerebral Palsy Guidance is a very comprehensive informational website broadly covering the topic of cerebral palsy & associated medical conditions. Its mission is to provide the best possible info to parents of children living w/ the complex condition of cerebral palsy. cerebralpalsyguidance.com/cerebral-palsy/

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP
The Compassionate Friends international support group for parents, siblings & families grieving the loss of a child meets every 4th Tue. of the mo., 7-9 p.m., at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 160 Hinesburg Rd, South Burlington. Call/email Alan at 802-233-0544 alanday88@gmail.com or Claire at 802-448-3569.

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT SUICIDE
Conversations About Suicide is a judgment-free and open space to talk about personal experiences of suicidal ideation. The group is facilitated by peer support staff with lived experience of suicidality. Thursdays 4 pm-5 pm at Pathways Vermont Community Center, located at 279 N. Winooski Ave in Burlington. Email us for more information: pvcc@pathwaysvermont.org

DISABILITY SUPPORT GROUP
Our group is a space for mutual support, open to anybody who identifies as disabled, differently abled, or having a disability. Whether your disability is visible, invisible, physical, or cognitive, this group is for you! The group meets every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from 1:15-2:15pm at 279 N. Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT and online on Zoom. Email us for the Zoom link and more information: pvcc@pathwaysvermont.org

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT
Steps to End Domestic Violence offers a weekly drop-in support group for female-identified survivors of intimate partner violence, including individuals who are experiencing or have been affected by domestic violence. The support group offers a safe, confidential place for survivors to connect w/ others, to heal & to recover. In support group, participants talk through their experiences & hear stories from others who have experienced abuse in their relationships. Support group is also a resource for those who are unsure of their next step, even if it involves remaining in their current relationship. Tue., 6:30-8 p.m. Childcare is provided. Info: 658-1996.

FAMILY & FRIENDS OF THOSE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS
This support group is a dedicated meeting for family, friends & community members who are supporting a loved one through a mental health crisis. Mental health crisis might include extreme states, psychosis, depression, anxiety & other types of distress. The group is a confidential space where family & friends can discuss shared experiences & receive support in an environment free of judgment & stigma w/ a trained facilitator. Wed., 7-8:30 p.m. Downtown Burlington. Info: Jess Horner, LICSW, 866-218-8586.

FAMILY RESTORED: SUPPORT GROUP FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES OF ADDICTS AND ALCOHOLICS
Tues., 6-7 p.m., The Turning Point Center, 179 South Winooski Ave, Burlington. For further info, please visit thefamilyrestored.org or contact 207-387-0015

FCA FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
Families Coping with Addiction (FCA) is an open community peer support group for adults (18+) struggling with the drug or alcohol addiction of a loved one. FCA is not 12-step-based but provides a forum for those living the family experience, in which to develop personal coping skills and to draw strength from one another. Our group meets every Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m., live in person in the conference room at the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County (179 S. Winooski Avenue, Burlington), and/or via our parallel Zoom session to accommodate those who cannot attend in person. The Zoom link can be found on the Turning Point Center website (turningpointcentervt.org) using the "Family Support" tab (click on "What We Offer"). Any questions, please send by email to thdaub1@gmail.com.

FIERCELY FLAT VT
A breast cancer support group for those who've had mastectomies. We are a casual online meeting group found on Facebook at Fiercely Flat VT. Info: stacy.m.burnett@gmail.com.

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA)
Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? FA is a free 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating or bulimia. Local meetings are held twice a wk.: Mon., 4-5:30 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Norwich, Vt.; & Wed., 6:30-8 p.m., at Hanover Friends Meeting House, Hanover, N.H. For more info & a list of additional meetings throughout the U.S. & the world, call 603-630-1495 or visit foodaddicts.org.

G.R.A.S.P. (GRIEF RECOVERY AFTER A SUBSTANCE PASSING)
Are you a family member who has lost a loved one to addiction? Find support, peer-led support group. Meets once a mo. on Mon. in Burlington. Please call for date & location. RSVP mkeasler3@gmail.com or call 310-3301 (message says Optimum Health, but this is a private number).

GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
Sharing your sadness, finding your joy. Please join us as we learn more about our own grief and explore the things that can help us to heal. There is great power in sharing our experiences with others who know the pain of the loss of a loved one and healing is possible through the sharing. BAYADA Hospice's local bereavement support coordinator will facilitate our weekly group through discussion and activities. Everyone from the community is welcome. First and last Wednesday of every month at 4 p.m. via Zoom. To register, please contact bereavement program coordinator Max Crystal, Mcrystal@bayada.com or 802-448-1610.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
Meet every 2nd Mon., 6-7:30 p.m., & every 3rd Wed. from 10-11:30 a.m., at Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice in Berlin. The group is open to the public & free of charge. More info: Diana Moore, 224-2241.

GRIEVING A LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
A retired psychotherapist and an experienced life coach host a free meeting for those grieving the loss of a loved one. The group meets upstairs at All Souls Interfaith Gathering in Shelburne. There is no fee for attending but donations are gladly accepted. Meetings are held twice a month, the first and third Saturdays of every month from 10:00 to 11:30am. If you are interested in attending please register at www.allsoulsinterfaith.org. (More information about the group leader at www.pamblairbooks.com)

HEARING VOICES SUPPORT GROUP
This Hearing Voices Group seeks to find understanding of voice-hearing experiences as real lived experiences that may happen to anyone at anytime. We choose to share experiences, support & empathy. We validate anyone's experience & stories about their experience as their own, as being an honest & accurate representation of their experience, & as being acceptable exactly as they are. Tue., 2:30-4 p.m. Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Email us for more information: pvcc@pathwaysvermont.org

HELLENBACH CANCER SUPPORT
Call to verify meeting place. Info, 388-6107. People living w/ cancer & their caretakers convene for support.

INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS/PAINFUL BLADDER SUPPORT GROUP
Interstitial cystitis (IC) & painful bladder syndrome can result in recurring pelvic pain, pressure or discomfort in the bladder/pelvic region & urinary frequency/urgency. These are often misdiagnosed & mistreated as a chronic bladder infection. If you have been diagnosed or have these symptoms, you are not alone. For Vermont-based support group, email bladderpainvt@gmail.com or call 899-4151 for more info.

KINDRED CONNECTIONS PROGRAM OFFERED FOR CHITTENDEN COUNTY CANCER SURVIVORS
The Kindred Connections program provides peer support for all those touched by cancer. Cancer patients, as well as caregivers, are provided w/ a mentor who has been through the cancer experience & knows what it's like to go through it. In addition to sensitive listening, Kindred Connections provides practical help such as rides to doctors' offices & meal deliveries. The program has people who have experienced a wide variety of cancers. For further info, please contact info@vcsn.net.

INTUITIVE EATING SUPPORT GROUP
Free weekly peer-led support group for anyone struggling with eating and/or body image. The only requirement is a desire to make peace with food and your body. Meeting format is: a short reading by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch, 4th edition, followed by open sharing and discussion. Come find community through sharing struggles, experience, strength and hope. Located at the Pickering Room, Fletcher Free Library on Sundays 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. Contact 202-553-8953 with any questions.

LGBTQ SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE
The SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program at Pride Center of Vermont offers peer-led support groups for survivors of relationship, dating, emotional &/or hate-violence. These groups give survivors a safe & supportive environment to tell their stories, share info, & offer & receive support. Support groups also provide survivors an opportunity to gain info on how to better cope w/ feelings & experiences that surface because of the trauma they have experienced. Please call SafeSpace at 863-0003 if you are interested in joining.

LGBTQ VETERANS
Share the struggles and celebrate the joys of being a service member and LGBTQIA+ in this peer-led discussion group. Meetings are at the Rainbow Bridge Community Center in Barre on the third Thursday of each month. Visit www.rbccvt.org for more info.

LIVING THROUGH LOSS
Gifford Medical Center is announcing the restart of its grief support group, Living Through Loss. The program is sponsored by the Gifford Volunteer Chaplaincy Program & will meet weekly on Fri., 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in Gifford's Chun Chapel beginning on Aug. 6. Meetings will be facilitated by the Rev. Timothy Eberhardt, spiritual care coordinator, & Emily Pizzale MSW, LICSW, a Gifford social worker. Anyone who has experienced a significant loss over the last year or so is warmly invited to attend & should enter through the hospital's main entrance wearing a mask on the way to the chapel. Meetings will be based on the belief that, while each of us is on a unique journey in life, we all need a safe place to pause, to tell our stories &, especially as we grieve, to receive the support & strength we need to continue along the way.

MARIJUANA ANONYMOUS
Do you have a problem w/ marijuana? MA is a free 12-step program where addicts help other addicts get & stay clean. Ongoing Mon., 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Burlington (Red Door Church) 21 Buell St., Burlington. Contact: jointsession@newenglandma.org


MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP
Area Myeloma Survivors, Families & Caregivers have come together to form a Multiple Myeloma Support Group. We provide emotional support, resources about treatment options, coping strategies & a support network by participating in the group experience w/ people who have been through similar situations. 3rd Tue. of every mo., 5-6 p.m., at the New Hope Lodge on East Ave. in Burlington. Info: Kay Cromie, 655-9136, kgcromey@aol.com.

NAMI CONNECTION PEER SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS
Weekly virtual meetings. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, program@namivt.org or 800-639-6480. Connection groups are peer recovery support group programs for adults living w/ mental health challenges.

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
Weekly virtual and in-person meetings. ASL interpreters available upon request. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, info@namivt.org or 800-639-6480. Family Support Group meetings are for family & friends of individuals living w/ mental illness.

NARCONON SUNCOAST DRUG AND ALCOHOL REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION
Narconon reminds families that overdoses due to an elephant tranquilizer known as Carfentanil has been on the rise in nearly every community nationwide. Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid painkiller 100 times more powerful than fentanyl & 1,000 times stronger than heroin. A tiny grain of it is enough to be fatal. Click here to learn more about carfentanil abuse & how to help your loved one. You can also visit narconon-suncoast.org/drug-abuse/parents-get-help.html for more info. Addiction screenings: Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call today for a no-cost screening or referral: 1- 877-841-5509.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
is a group of recovering addicts who live w/out the use of drugs. It costs nothing to join. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Info, 862-4516 or cvana.org. Held in Burlington, Barre & St. Johnsbury.

NARCANON BURLINGTON GROUP
Group meets every Mon. at 7 p.m., at the Turning Point Center, 179 So. Winooski Ave., Suite 301, in Burlington. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of addiction in a relative or friend. Info: Amanda H. 338-8106.

NEW (& EXPECTING) MAMAS AND PAPAS! EVERY PRIMARY CAREGIVER TO A BABY!
The Children's Room invites you to join our weekly drop-in support group. Come unwind & discuss your experiences & questions around infant care & development, self-care & postpartum healing, & community resources for families w/ babies. Tea & snacks provided. Thu., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bring your babies! (Newborn through crawling stage). Located w/in Thatcher Brook Primary School, 47 Stowe St., childrensroomonline.org. Contact childrensroom@wwsu.org or 244-5605.

NORTHWEST VERMONT CANCER PRAYER & SUPPORT NETWORK
A meeting of cancer patients, survivors & family members intended to comfort & support those who are currently suffering from the disease. 2nd Thu. of every mo., 6-7:30 p.m., St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 11 Church St., St. Albans. Info: stpaulum@myfairpoint.net. 2nd Wed. of every mo., 6-7:30 p.m. Winooski United Methodist Church, 24 W. Allen St., Winooski. Info: hovermann4@comcast.net.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA)
A 12-step program for people who identify as overeaters, compulsive eaters, food addicts, anorexics, bulimics, etc. No matter what your problem w/ food, we have a solution! All are welcome, meetings are open, & there are no dues or fees. See oavermont.org/meeting-list/ for the current meeting list, meeting format & more; or call 802-863-2655 anytime!

PONDERING GENDER & SEXUALITY
Pondering Gender & Sexuality is a twice-monthly facilitated mutual support group for folks of any identity (whether fully formed or a work in progress) who want to engage in meaningful conversations about gender, sexuality & sexual orientation, &/or the coming-out process. Discussions can range from the personal to the philosophical & beyond as we work together to create a compassionate, safe & courageous space to explore our experiences. The group will be held on the 2nd Sun. & 4th Tue., 1-2:30 p.m., of every mo., either virtually or at the Pride Center of Vermont. Email pgs@pridecentervt.org for more info or w/ questions!

POTATO INTOLERANCE SUPPORT GROUP
Anyone coping w/ potato intolerance & interested in joining a support group, contact Jerry Fox, 48 Saybrook Rd., Essex Junction, VT 05452.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
The Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group meets online on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6 pm - 7:30 pm, via Zoom. Whether you are newly diagnosed, dealing with a reoccurrence, or trying to manage the side effects of treatment, you are welcome here! More info: Andy Hatch, Group Leader, ahatch63@gmail.com.

QUEER CARE GROUP
This support group is for adult family members & caregivers of queer &/or questioning youth. It is held on the 2nd Mon. of every mo., 6:30-8 p.m., at Outright Vermont, 241 North Winooski Ave. This group is for adults only. For more info, email info@outrightvt.org.

READY TO BE TOBACCO-FREE GROUPS
Join a free 4-5-wk. group workshop facilitated by our coaches, who are certified in tobacco treatment. We meet in a friendly, relaxed & virtual atmosphere. You may qualify for a free limited supply of nicotine replacement therapy. Info: call 802-847-7333 or email quittobaccoclass@uvmhealth.org to get signed up, or visit myhealthyvt.org to learn more about upcoming workshops!

RECOVERING FROM RELIGION
Meets on the 2nd Tue. of every mo., 6-8 p.m., at Brownell Public Library, 6 Lincoln St., Essex Junction, unless there's inclement weather or the date falls on a holiday. Attendees can remain anonymous if they so choose & are not required to tell their story if they do not wish to, but everyone will be welcome to do so. The primary focus of a Recovering From Religion support group is to provide ongoing & personal support to individuals as they let go of their religious beliefs. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual's life. As such, the support meetings are safe & anonymous places to express these doubts, fears & experiences w/o biased feedback or proselytizing. We are here to help each other through this journey. Free.

SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION NEW ENGLAND
Support group meeting held on the 4th Tue. of every mo., 6:30-8:30 p.m., Williston Police Station. Info, Blythe Leonard, 878-0732.

SEX & LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS
12-step recovery group. Do you have a problem w/ sex or relationships? We can help. Shawn, 660-2645. Visit slaafws.org or saa-recovery.org for meetings near you.

SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS - MONTPELIER
Do you have a problem with compulsive sexual behavior? A 12-step program has helped us. SAA Montpelier meets online Mondays at 6 p.m. (details at saatalk.info). Contact: saa.vtrecovery@gmail.com or call 802-322-3701.

SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT
HOPE Works offers free support groups to women, men & teens who are survivors of sexual violence. Groups are avail. for survivors at any stage of the healing process. Intake for all support groups is ongoing. If you are interested in learning more or would like to schedule an intake to become a group member, please call our office at 864-0555, ext. 19, or email our victim advocate at advocate@sover.net.

SMART Recovery
We welcome anyone, including family and friends, affected by any kind of substance or activity addiction. SMART Recovery is an abstinence oriented program based on the science of addiction treatment and recovery. Local online Sun @ 5:00 pm. meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/1868/. Face to face: Thursdays 1:15 pm and Fridays 5:30 pm at the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County. Family and Friends online Mon @ 7:00 pm. meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/6337/ Volunteer facilitator Bert: 802-399-8754. You can learn more at www.smartrecovery.org.

STUTTERING SUPPORT GROUPS
If you're a person who stutters, you are not alone! Adults, teens & school-age kids who stutter, & their families are welcome to join 1 of our 3 free National Stuttering Association (NSA) stuttering support groups at UVM (join by Zoom or in person). Adults: 5:30-6:30 p.m., 1st & 3rd Tue. monthly; teens (ages 13-17): 5:30-6:30 p.m., 2nd Thu. monthly; school-age children (ages 8-12) & parents (meeting separately): 4:15-5:15 p.m., 2nd Thu. monthly. Pomeroy Hall (489 Main St., UVM campus). Info: nsachapters.org/burlington, burlingtonstutters@gmail.com, 656-0250. Go, Team Stuttering!

SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP
For those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide. Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 N. Main St., Wallingford, 446-3577. 6:30-8 p.m., on the 3rd Tue. of every. mo.

SUICIDE HOTLINES IN VT
Brattleboro, 257-7989; Montpelier (Washington County Mental Health Emergency Services), 229-0591; Randolph (Clara Martin Center Emergency Service), 800-639-6360.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN
who have experienced intimate partner abuse, facilitated by Circle (Washington Co. only). Please call 877-543-9498 for more info.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE
If you have lost someone to suicide & wish to have a safe place to talk, share & spend a little time w/ others who have had a similar experience, join us on the 3rd Thu. Of every mo., 7-9 p.m, at the Faith Lighthouse Church, Route 105, Newport (105 Alderbrook). Please call before attending. Info: Mary Butler, 744-6284.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE: S. BURLINGTON
This group is for people experiencing the impact of the loss of a loved one to suicide. 1st Wed. of each mo., 6-7:30 p.m., at the Comfort Inn & Suites, 3 Dorset St., Burlington. Info: Bob Purvee at (802) 922-4283 or ripurvee1@yahoo.com, or Aya Kuki at (802) 881-3606 or ayakokuki@gmail.com.

TRANS & GENDER-NONCONFORMING SUPPORT GROUP
As trans & GNC people in the world, we experience many things that are unique to our identities. For that reason, the Transgender Program hosts a support group for our community on the 1st & 3rd Wed. of every mo., 6:30-8 p.m., either virtually or at Pride Center of Vermont. The Trans & GNC Support group is for Vermonters at all stages of their gender journey to come together to socialize, discuss issues that are coming up in their lives & build community. We welcome anyone whose identity falls under the trans, GNC, intersex & nonbinary umbrellas, & folks questioning their gender identity. Email safespace@pridecentervt.org w/ any questions, comments or accessibility concerns.

TRANSGENDER FAMILY
We are people w/ adult loved ones who are transgender or gender-nonconforming. We meet to support each other & to learn more about issues & concerns. Our sessions are supportive, informal & confidential. Meetings are held at 5:30 p.m., the 2nd Thu. of each mo., via Zoom. Not sure if you're ready for a meeting? We also offer 1-on-1 support. For more info, email rex@pridecentervt.org or call 802-318-4746.

TRANSGUARDIANS SUPPORT GROUP
We will be in community with guardians of trans kids of all ages and supporting each other with storytelling, listening, learning and love. If we want to protect our trans kids, our first line of defense is uplifting their parents and guardians! This is a peer-support group and will be facilitated by Alison and Shawna. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 5:30-7:30 p.m at Rainbow Bridge Community Center. Contact 802-622-0692 or info@rainbowbridgevt.org

WOMEN'S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
FAHC. Led by Deb Clark, RN. Every 1st & 3rd Tue., 5-6:30 p.m. Call Kathy McBeth, 847-5715.

SOCIAL ANXIETY SUPPORT GROUPS
For screened adults age 28-40. Therapist-led sessions. For more information, contact Diane@ldtayeby.com.

RECOVERY DHARMA
Recovery Dharma uses Buddhist practices and principles to help people recover from all kinds of addictions and addictive behaviors. This peer led, non-theistic group offers opportunities to deepen understanding, explore personal inquiry, and connect with others. We meet every Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 at the First United Methodist Church in Burlington (the "Red Door Church, 21 Buell Street). Enter through the administrative office door (at far left when viewed from Buell St.) No meditation experience required; all are welcome. Email rd.burlington.vt@gmail.com for more information.

REFUGE RECOVERY MEETING
Burlington Refuge Recovery is a Buddhist-oriented, non-theistic addiction recovery group that meets every Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. at Turning Point Center, located at 179 S. Winooski Avenue in Burlington.

YOUNG ADULT SUPPORT GROUP
A support group for young adults to build community and access peer support. This group meets weekly on Thursdays from 3pm-4pm at Pathways Vermont Community Center (279 North Winooski Avenue, Burlington, Vermont). Contact Chris Nial for any questions: Chrisn@pathwaysvermont.org