The Gardner Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) offers a variety of support groups for caregivers of elder or disabled adults, as well as bereavement support groups for those who have lost a loved one or a spouse.  For more information about their groups, please click the following link:  http://www.gardnervna.org/Support-Groups.html

Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA offers a variety of support groups including:  Breast Cancer Support Group, Breastfeeding Support Group, Cancer Support Group, Substance Abuse Family Support Group, HIV & AIDS Support, Education & Advocacy Group, Suicide Survivor Support Group, and the Community Birth Loss Support Group.  Visit their website http://www.heywood.org/education-support/support.html for more details.

YWCA ENCOREplus® Breast Cancer program, for women under treatment and recovering from breast cancer have access to a unique, combined peer group support and exercise program. The ENCOREplus® program eliminates health care inequalities experienced by women by removing barriers to access and promoting community-based outreach, education, referral to clinical services and support systems.  For more information visit:  http://www.ywcacentralmass.org/support/encore-plus