Connecticut Support Groups

There are two different types of support groups in Connecticut -- Peer-led Support Groups and Professionally-led Support Groups. More support groups in your area are offered by the New England Region of RESOLVE. Please visit http://www.resolveofthebaystate.org/ or call 781.890.2225 for more information.

Peer-led Support Groups

RESOLVE Peer-led Support Groups are informal opportunities for women and men experiencing infertility to connect with one another, to discuss their situations and to receive support from others who have had similar experiences or who are struggling with similar issues. Group moderators are volunteers and are not mental health professionals. Attendance is free. Please contact the group host before attending your first meeting.

Don’t see a support group in your area? Want to start a new group? The first step in the process is to attend a free one-hour TeleSeminar entitled “How to Start a Peer-Led Support Group”. After you attend that training you will be given instructions on next steps in the process. We hope to make this process as simple and straightforward for you as possible, while also ensuring that our hosts have been adequately prepared for their role as group leader.

Farmington, CT General Infertility Support Group
UConn Health Center/Dowling South Bldg., 2nd floor, Education Room, 263 Farmington Ave
Time: 7::00PM to 9:00PM    
Dates: Thursdays, April 19, May 17, and June 14, 2012.
Leader: Carrie Scalzo
Please contact RESOLVE New England for more information at admin@resolveofthebaystate.org before attending your first meeting.

Professionally-Led Support Groups

Professionally-led Support Groups are more structured than peer groups and form at various times throughout the year. They are led by trained and licensed therapists who are professional members of RESOLVE and specialize in assisting individuals and couples with the special challenges presented by the struggle of Infertility. Participation in professionally-led groups involves fees set by the individual therapist and a commitment to a specific number of sessions.

Professionally Led Support Group for women over 35 in Fairfield County.
Group for women experiencing infertility and the emotions that go along with it. The group will offer the opportunity to share your feelings and obtain support and connection with others going through the same situation. You do not have to be alone.
Fee: $50 per session from 7:30-9 pm.
Group will run on Mondays OR Thursdays depending on demand.
Contact Jill Bachman, LCSW. at 203.550.2555 for more information.

Attention Media: If you would like to talk to RESOLVE support members or leaders please contact Andy Schwarz, Media Relations, at 703.556.7172 or aschwarz@resolve.org