Family caregivers who work or need a break, are able to bring their family members to this home-like setting where participants remain physically and mentally active. Sit in on a support group, find out why they are considered helpful, and learn about the benefits of support groups from facilitators. No Aug. meeting. A completely volunteer, non-medical staffed organization providing bereavement support, links to support groups and takes referrals from doctors. Receives no federal or state grants, but rather is totally community supported.
Volunteers visit homes, hospitals and nursing homes in the Brattleboro area.
Outreach, referral, and education services. This service provides, on a half-day basis, visits to mostly geriatric patients, but includes hospice and critical care patients as well. Bellows Falls, VT 05101. There are regularly scheduled programs in literacy, parenting, employment skills, substance abuse counseling and support groups, Tuesday through Thursday. Barbara Ternes, Director.