Martha’s Vineyard Community Services Island Counseling Center provides support for individuals and families overwhelmed by stress, experiencing predicaments of Island life, difficulties in relationships, struggling with mental illness, addiction, or in crises. Counseling services can be acquired by filling out a Counseling Intake Form or calling the bilingual intake line at 508-693-7900 ext 290. The Island Counseling…
Read MoreMartha’s Vineyard Times Support Group Listings
Weekly listings and contact information for support groups on Martha’s Vineyard. Contact Information Website: http://www.mvtimes.com/on-island/useful-information/groups/
Read MoreDeath Cafe
At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. Our objective is ‘to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives’. A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is…
Read MoreFamily Caregiver Alliance, National Center on Caregiving
Established in 2001 as a program of Family Caregiver Alliance, the National Center on Caregiving (NCC) works to advance the development of high-quality, cost-effective policies and programs for families and friends caring for adults with chronic, disabling conditions in every state in the country. Uniting research, public policy and services, the NCC serves as a…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association’s mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. We provide a variety of educational programs and services free of charge to those affected by Alzheimer’s Disease…
Read MoreCape Cod Healthcare Dementia & Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Program
To provide information, education and support for people with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, and the families and professionals who care for them. Contact Information Phone: 774-552-6080 Email: dementiainfo@capecodhealth.orgWebsite: https://www.capecodhealth.org/medical-services/brain-neck-spine/neurology/alzheimers-dementia-care/ Address:4 Bayview StreetWest Yarmouth, MA Mailing Address:4 Bayview StreetWest Yarmouth, MA 02673
Read MoreIsland Parents Educational Support and Training Center
Support for families of children with special needs. Serves Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Provides educational support to families having children receiving special education services. Has a lending library of books and videos, conducts training on various special education issues. Advocates available upon request. Contact Information Phone: 508-696-5486 Email: ipest@hotmail.com Address:25 Church StreetVineyard Haven, MA Mailing…
Read MoreTransgender & Gender Non-Binary Support Group
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services runs a support group for youth and adults of all ages who identify as transgender, gender non-binary or any other of the multitude of identities on the transgender spectrum. Discussion topics include: Exploring challenges of identifying different than the gender assigned at birth Examining experiences of transphobia Inquiries related to the…
Read MoreCaregivers Support Group
A a support group for caregivers and provides a forum for caregivers to meet and connect with others in similar circumstances. Group support and discussions include topics such as wellness, meditation, challenges and joys of caregiving, reducing stress and increasing knowledge on caregiving issues and needs. The group meets twice a month on the first…
Read MoreMartha’s Vineyard Community Services
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services is a health, education and human services agency serving Islanders of every economic circumstance and offering services that would otherwise be unaffordable or completely unavailable. Contact information for MVCS core programs/services: Detailed program information can be found further down the page 24/7 Emergency Services / Inpatient Detox Program 508-693-0032 CONNECT to end…
Read MoreVeterans Significant Others Support Group
Held once per month and offers a confidential space for Significant Others of Veterans, (including spouses, partners, siblings, parents) to support one another. Clinicians are present to offer education about PTSD and secondary PTSD. Participants benefit from gaining insight into their Veteran’s behavior, as well as learning ways from the feedback from Clinicians and from…
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