Here's Help
Toolbox
Published: July 4, 2009
AA Meetings: Rutland, Group meetings discussions for Alcoholics Anonymous and alcohol abuse, 775-0402; Bennington, 447-1285; Manchester, 362-3824; Middlebury, 388-9284. ACORN Support Group: Lebanon, N.H., Support for individuals infected or affected with HIV/AIDS, (800) 816-2220.
ADD Support: Lebanon, N.H., Support for adults with attention-deficit disorder, call (603) 448-6311.
Adoption Alliance: Rutland, Support group for people whose life has been affected by adoption, 773-7078 or 775-4243.
Al-Anon Meetings: Rutland, Weekly group meetings for families and friends of alcoholics, Rutland, 775-7479 and 773-9548; Bennington, 447-1285; Brattleboro, (866) 972-5266; Manchester, 362-3824; Middlebury, 388-9284.
Ala-teen Meetings: Rutland, Meetings and support for teenagers dealing with alcoholism, 773-5553; Manchester, 362-3824; Middlebury, 388-9284; Bennington, 447-1285.
ANAD: Rutland, Eating Disorders Support Group, support for anyone with a food-related disorder, friends and family members welcome, call Ally at 775-1763.
Alzheimer Support Group: Springfield, Family and caregivers support meeting, 885-5879; Ludlow, 228-7421.
Arthritis Support Group: Brattleboro, Support group for sufferers of arthritis; co-sponsored by BMH and Arthritis Foundation, (603) 256-6852.
Bereavement Support Group: Rutland, Group for those who have lost loved ones, 770-1516; Bennington, Group meets first Wednesday of the month at the Bennington Library at 5:30 p.m., 442-5502; and Lebanon, N.H., Group for those who have lost loved ones to AIDS, (603) 650-5789.
Caregivers Support: Rutland, Mutual support for caregivers of aging, ill or disabled persons, meet last Wednesday of the month, from 3 to 4 p.m., 776-2900.
CHADD Information: Rutland, Information on support group for children and adults with attention-deficit disorder, 775-5873; Castleton, 265-4291 or 287-9866.
The Compassionate Friends: Rutland, Support group offers friendship and support to bereaved parents and families who have lost a child, Grace Congregational Church, 446-2278; Middlebury, Addison County Chapter of The Compassionate Friends, 388-6837 or 388-9603, or visit www.compassionatefriends.org.
Co-dependency Group: Rutland, Support group that deals with a variety of co-dependency issues, 775-6788.
Diabetes Support: Rutland, Support group for individuals with diabetes, meet fourth Tuesday of each month from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Rutland Regional Medical Center, 775-7844.
Families Anonymous: Rutland, For families dealing with alcohol and drug addiction of a family member, 775-7479.
Family Ties: Rutland, Organization that assists families by connecting them with the most appropriate supports within their community, 773-6900.
Gambler's Anonymous: Rutland, Support group meets every Tuesday, 7 to 8 p.m. at Grace Congregational Church on Court Street.
Head Injury Support Group: Wallingford, Support group for those affected by head injuries, Emma's Place, North Main Street, 446-2302.
Hepatitis and Liver Support Group: Rutland, Informal discussion that offers information and support for anyone who has liver disease or knows someone who does, for information call Pat at 773-2313 or Kathy at 775-0706.
HESHE Anonymous12-Step Meeting: Bennington, Addresses all issues around addictions and addictive behavior, alcohol, drugs, emotional suffering, violence, co-dependency and family/child abuse, weekly, 447-4736.
HIV/AIDS Support Group: Lebanon, N.H., For family and friends of those whose lives have been affected by HIV/AIDS, (603) 650-7895.
InfoLine: A free, easily assessable, up-to-date phone line information service about health and human service providers serving the Rutland region, a project of Healthlinks, Inc., 747-9961, (888) 718-8855.
La Leche League: Rutland, Free help, information, support and resources for breast-feeding. Call 483-2151 or 483-6820.
Living Beyond Your Pain, Perspectives in Pain Management: Rutland, A chronic pain class and support group, meets Fridays at 10 a.m. in the Fox Room at the Rutland Free Library, 779-1945.
Living With Loss: Rutland, Bereavement support group for those who have lost a loved one, 747-3713.
Man to Man Support Group: Rutland, Cancer support group for men to share concerns, exchange information and offer and receive support, fourth Wednesday of the month, 773-4848.
Medicare Help: Rutland, Health Insurance counseling and information to assist elders who need help with or want information about Medicare, Medicaid or Medigap Insurance, 786-5991 or (800) 642-5119.
MotherNet: White River, Support group for mothers without custody of their children, 674-9428.
NAMI: Rutland, National Alliance of the Mentally Ill holds a support group meeting for friends and family of the mentally ill, 773-7004.
Narconon: Free consultation seven days a week for those with drug addictions, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., (800) 556-8885.
Narcotics Anonymous: Rutland, Group meetings for people who suffer from narcotic abuse, 773-5575; Bennington, 447-1285; Manchester, 362-3824; Middlebury, 388-9284.
New Beginnings: Springfield, New Beginnings Women's Support Network of Springfield for women in recovery from abusive relationships, 885-2368.
Overeaters Anonymous: Rutland, Support group for people who struggle with overeating, 438-6141.
Parenting/Education Group: Rutland, New group for those who wish to learn parenting skills, 775-6788.
Parents of Murdered Children (POMC): Rutland, New group of the Vermont Chapter of Parents Murdered Children, free to all family and friends of those who have died by violence, for information call Gloria Davis at 747-4847.
Parkinson's Disease Group: Rutland, Support group for Parkinsonians and their caregivers; monthly meetings on first Thursday at Trinity Church, West Street; special events in July/August and December.; 773-8146 or 259-2200 for information.
Parkinson's Disease Group: Springfield, Support group for those involved with Parkinson's disease, 885-2051.
Park Street Healthshare: Rutland, Health Clinic of uninsured Vermonters, open to adults who have no insurance, Medicare or Medicaid, no emergency care, appointment necessary, 775-1360.
RCWNS: Rutland, Children's and mothers' group; topics include self-esteem for kids, support and discussion for moms, 775-6788.
Senior Help Line: Easy phone assistance for elders in need of information about services and programs; a free service of the Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging, 786-5991 or (800) 642-5119.
Sexual Assault Survivors: A group for women who are dealing with a past sexual assault for the first time, call Kim at 775-6788 for information.
SHHH Group: Rutland, Self Help for hard of hearing people, 773-2236.
Special Ed Support: Support for families who are frustrated or concerned about their child's education, communication with school or just looking for support, call Vermont Parent Information Center or Lynette Over, 773-2023.
Spender's Anonymous: Rutland, Non-profit 12-step fellowship for people who are overwhelmed by money issues, meets every Monday at noon at the Turning Point Recovery Center, 141 State St, 773-9014.
Survivors of Suicide: Rutland, Support group meets at RRMC, 773-6747; Middlebury, support group meets the first Wednesday of each month, 388-4111.
TOPS: Rutland, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 775-9639.
Turning Point Recovery Center: Rutland, Provides meetings and substance-free activities, 773-6010.
Twelve-Step Recovery Program: Rutland, Christian-based support for addictive behavior, meets Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m., The White House at Calvary Bible Church, 2 Meadow Lane, 747-7947.
Valley Health Connections: Springfield, Free basic medical care, call 885-1616 for information or to schedule an appointment Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Vermont Adult Learning: Rutland, Free assistance in your GED or ADP studies, Howe Center, third floor, 775-0617.
Wit's End: Rutland, A support group for parents and friends of young people addicted to drugs or alcohol. Group meets at Grace Congregational Church Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Call Kathy Martin at 775-6608.
Women's Support Group: Rutland, A group that focuses on solutions to domestic violence issues, co-dependency, loneliness, empowerment and other issues, child care provided, call Kim at 775-6788.
Write to Heal: Rutland, A group which explores healing through writing, second Monday at the shelter, 6 to 7:30 p.m., call Liz at 775-6788.
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