Support Groups

Gentle Reflections: A Self-Image Support Group
A support group for young adults ages 18-26 that focuses on both self-image and body image.
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
In person at the IOL Center Building, YAS Conference Room
For more information, please email grace.egazarian@hhchealth.org 

IOL Community Peer Group: For Individuals Seeking Recovery Support
Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month on Zoom
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
In person location: IOL Family Resource Center (200 Retreat Ave, Hartford)
Join the Zoom meeting: https://hartfordhealthcare.zoom.us/j/97984062232
Meeting ID: 979 8406 2232
For more information please email IOLFRC@hhchealth.org 

Parents United: A Virtual Support Group For Parents Of Children And Teens With Social, Emotional, And Behavioral Concerns
Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month
Institute of Living
200 Retreat Ave, Hartford, CT
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
For more information contact email Rosemarie.coratola@hhchealth.org or 860.545.7062 

Smart Recovery Meeting
Weekly every Thursday in person 
IOL Family Resource Center
200 Retreat Ave, Hartford, CT
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
For information email IOLFRC@hhchealth.org

Social Support Group (Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Questioning)
Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month (In person)
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Institute of Living
200 Retreat Ave, Hartford, CT
For information email Beau Triba at beautriba@gmail.com

Sound Healing With Kelvin
Every 4TH Tuesday of the month
IOL Green (Rain location: Commons Building - Hartford Room)
200 Retreat Ave, Hartford, CT
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Drop in any time)
For information email IOLFRC@hhchealth.org

Support Group For Adult Male Survivors Of Childhood Sexual Trauma
Every other Tuesday of the month in person
Institute of Living
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Register Now
For information email IOLFRC@hhchealth.org

Support Group For Families Dealing With Major Mental Illness
Every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month on Zoom
5:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Please notice there are two different links for the 1st Thursday and the 3rd Thursday.
Join the 1st Thursday Zoom Meeting: http://hartfordhealthcare.zoom.us/j/98343957034
Meeting ID: 983 4395 7034
Join the 3rd Thursday Zoom Meeting: http://hartfordhealthcare.zoom.us/j/92090803754
Meeting ID: 920 9080 3754
To RSVP or for more information, please email IOLFRC@hhchealth.org

Substance Use Educational And Support Group
Every 2nd Thursday of the month (In person)
Institute of Living
200 Retreat Ave, Hartford, CT
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
For information or to RSVP email Marilyn.Finkelstein@hhchealth.org

Survivors Of Suicide Loss Support Group (For those who have lost someone to suicide)
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month
Family Resource Center
200 Retreat Ave, Hartford, CT
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
For information or to RSVP email Janet at jedember@snet.net


If you are a student who needs to observe a group for a class assignment, contact the Family Resource Center by emailing IOLFRC@hhchealth.org two weeks before the group you would like to attend. Not all groups are open for observers and must be approved by the group facilitator and members.

Family Resource Center


Would you like to receive informational emails regarding upcoming groups, lectures, and events?

Join Our Email List