Groups are subject to cancellation and change. Please call the contacts listed to confirm meetings times and to see if the group is able to accept new members.

Center for Women and Families (Bridgeport)

• Sexual Assault Support Group “Path to Healing,” Mondays 5:30-7:00pm. Contact: Susan Hood, (203) 334-6154 ext. 55 or shood@cwfefc.org.
• Spanish Speaking DV/SA Support Group “Charlando Entre Mujeres,” Mondays 9:30-11:00am. Contact: Carmita Ceja at (203) 334-6154 ext. 13 or cceja@cwfefc.org.
• Parent Support Group “Parenting Under Stress,” Tuesdays 5:30-7:00pm. Contact: Maggie Leveille at (203) 334-6154 ext. 15 or mleveille@cwfefc.org.
• DV Support Group “Women’s Share,” Thursdays 5:30-7:00pm. Contact: Susan Hood, (203) 334-6154 ext. 55 or shood@cwfefc.org or Melissa Beattie at (203) 334-6154 ext. 32 or mbeattie@cwfefc.org.
• Starting Soon (Fall 2010) Support Group for Secondary Victims of Sexual Assault. Contact: Susan Hood, (203) 334-6154 ext. 55 or shood@cwfefc.org.

 

Women’s Center of Greater Danbury

• “SOAR: Survivors Overcoming Abusive Relationships.” Weekly drop-in group on Tuesday evenings.
• “Breaking the Silence.” Wednesday evening weekly drop-in group for survivors of all types of sexual assault.
• “I’m Okay: Rebuilding Your Self-Esteem.” This group meets for eight weeks beginning October 4th (day group) and October 14th (evening group). Registration is required.
• “Endings,” divorce support group. This eight week group begins October 5th and requires pre-registration.
• “Divorce Support for Children.” Two children’s groups (K-2 and 3-5). Concurrent parent group requires one parent to attend. Eight week evening group begins October 7th. Pre-registration is required.

**Participants must call for start time and location, even for drop-in groups. Contact any member of the counseling staff at: (203) 731-5200 for meeting information and registration.**

 

Women and Families Center (Meriden, Middletown, New Haven)

• New Haven Women’s Group, Wednesdays beginning September 1. Call Katie or Maria for more info: 203-389-5010
• Middletown Women’s Group, Tuesdays beginning September 14. Call Marion for more info: 860-344-1474 x 111
• Meriden Women’s Group, Wednesdays beginning October 6. Call Melissa for more info: 203-235-9297 x 114
• LGBT Support Group (in New Haven), Mondays beginning October 4. Call Erin for more inf0: 860-344-1474 x 116

 

YWCA of New Britain Sexual Assault Crisis Services (Hartford, New Britain)

• New support groups will begin in mid-September. Times and dates are to be determined.

 

The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Education (Stamford)

• The Center currently offers a support group for incest/rape survivors. Others are planned for the fall. Contact Setta Mushegian at s.mushegian@thecenter-ct.org for further information.

 

Susan B. Anthony Project (Torrington)

• TREM (Trauma Recovery and Empowerment) group for women which meets on Thursday Evenings (contact: Michelle Marone, 860-482-7133)
• HEART (Helping to End Abusive Relationship Tendencies) is offered Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings. Contact: call agency hotline 860-482-7133.

 

Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury

• An adult survivors group will be starting in September. Date and time to be announced. Anyone interested should call the office to register: 203-753-3613.

 

Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Eastern Connecticut (Willimantic)

• Survivor support groups in Spanish and English will run at both locations (Willimantic and New London) beginning in the fall. Dates and times to be announced.