East Shore District Health Department

East Shore District Health Department

Serving Branford, East Haven, and North Branford

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Support Groups

Support Groups

Autism Support Group
Hagaman Memorial Library 227 Main St. East Haven
Wednesdays from 10am-12pm. No registration required. Everyone is welcome.
Tel: (203) 468-3891

Autism Support Group
West Haven Interagency Network for Children. Offers Adolescent group, Autism Family Support, activities for children with special needs, parent support group and Spanish support group.
Robert Morton
Tel: (203) 937-3633

Women and Families Center Support Groups for Victims of Sexual Assault
1440 Whalley Avenue New Haven, CT 06511
A group for men meets the 2nd Thursday of each month; for more information contact Patti.
Tel: (203) 389-5010 ext. 307

A group for women is held on Tuesdays for more information please contact Patti.
Tel: (203) 389-5010 ext. 307

A group for Spanish speaking women meets on Fridays please contact Annie
Tel: (203) 389-5010 ext. 303

A support group for parents and other caregivers of children affected by child sexual abuse is held on Wednesday evenings please call Jessica.
Tel: (203) 389-5010 ext. 301.

Food Allergy Friends and the Parent/Caregiver Support Group
96 Fair Street, Guilford, Connecticut 06437
Tel: (203) 458-6699

Food Allergy Friends and the Parent/Caregiver Support Group is an in-person monthly support group on the shoreline. This program educates children (ages 5-12) and families about food allergies and connects them with others who share similar experiences and challenges. It is held on the Third Monday from 6pm-7pm, September through June, in Guilford at the Women & Family Life Center. It is free to participate but pre-registration is required.