SUPPORT GROUPS
Center for Women and Families (Bridgeport)
- Sexual Assault Support Group “Path to Healing,” Wednesdays 5:30-7:00pm. Contact: Susan (203) 334-6154 ext. 55 or shood@cwfefc.org
- Spanish Speaking DV/SA Support Group “Charlando Entre Mujeres,” Mondays 9:30-11:00am. Contact: Carmita at (203) 334-6154 ext. 13 or cceja@cwfefc.org
- Parent Support Group “Parenting Under Stress,” Tuesdays 5:30-7:00pm. Contact: Maggie at (203) 334-6154 ext. 15 or mleveille@cwfefc.org
- DV Support Group “Women’s Share,” Thursdays 5:30-7:00pm. Contact: Susan, (203) 334-6154 ext. 55 or shood@cwfefc.org
- Support Group for Secondary Victims of Sexual Assault. Contact: Susan, (203) 334-6154 ext. 55 or shood@cwfefc.org
Women’s Center of Greater Danbury
- Currently Running: divorce support and self-esteem support groups
- Please call for more information or to join a group: (203) 731-5200
Women and Families Center (Meriden, Middletown, New Haven)
- A Men's Support Group in Middletown will begin in mid-January 2012. For more information, contact Rebecca: 203-235-9297 ext 138
- A Women's Support Group in Middletown will begin February 14th, 2012. For more information, contact Marion: 203-344-1474 ext 111
- New Haven Women’s Group will begin mid-February, contact Ariana at 203-389-5010 ext. 303
- Parent’s Group will be held in Meriden for more information please contact Marcy at 203-235-9297 ext 114
Milford Rape Crisis Center
- Information about support groups at the University of New Haven and Platt Technical High School will be available in January 2012.
YWCA of New Britain Sexual Assault Crisis Services (Hartford, New Britain)
- For information about the Women's Support Group, please contact Diane at (860) 225-4681 ext. 203 or Jennifer at (860) 225-4681 ext. 257
- Juntos Podemos (a Spanish-speaking women's support group) is meeting every Friday from 9am - 11am at Smalley School in New Britain. The group will meet until December 9th and is open for new members to join at any time. For more information, contact Nina at (860) 225-4681 ext. 215 or Heide at (860) 225-4681 ext. 208
- A Central CT State University Support Group is being held in the Women's Center Lounge, Room 215. For information about times and dates, please contact Jennifer at (860) 225-4681 ext. 257
- New Britain High School TREM Group begins Feb. 7th. Contact Nina: 860-225-4681 x215
- CCSU is holding a women’s group in the Center Lounge located at the Student Center Room 215 on Mondays from 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm. Group begins January 30th for the remainder of the Spring semester.
- East Hartford High School teen group begins in February
The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Education (Stamford)
- The Center is currently co-facilitating an Adult Survivor Support Group in Norwalk which meets every Monday night at 7pm at the Triangle Club. This group is open to all adults and provides a safe environment for healing. For more information, please contact Lori Gunn: (203) 348 – 9346
Susan B. Anthony Project (Torrington)
- The Susan B Anthony Project is forming a list of interested participants for the next TREM (Trauma Recovery and Empowerment) group. Please contact Laura or Mary for more information: (860) 489-3798
Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury
- SSING (Sexual Assault and Incest Survivor Support Group). Every Thursday evening, 6pm - 8:30pm at Naugatuck Valley Community College, Kinney Hall, Room 405. Safe, Confidential, Free. Contact: Debbie 203-558-5025.
- An adult survivors group is meeting every Monday at 1pm at Safe Haven (29 Central Avenue, Waterbury). Anyone interested should call Danielle to register: 203-753-3613
- Women’s Survivor support group meets on Thursdays from 6-8:30pm at Chase Collegiate School. Call Debbie Mitchell, volunteer at 203-558-5025
Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Eastern Connecticut (Willimantic)
- There are currently no support groups going on. Please call to add your name to the list for future groups : (860) 456-3595
VOLUNTEER CERTIFICATION TRAININGS
Anyone who wants to volunteer at a sexual assault crisis services program must under go at least 20 hours of training, as mandated by state statute. These trainings are offered throughout the year at each of CONNSACS' nine member programs.
Center for Women and Families (Bridgeport)
- The next training will begin in January 2012 and is currently full. For more information, contact Stephanie at: sstacey@cwfefc.org or (203) 334-6154
Women’s Center of Greater Danbury
- A domestic violence/sexual assault certification is underway. For more information, contact Chrissy Deep: (203) 731-5200 ext. 202
Women and Families Center (Meriden, Middletown, New Haven)
- The next certification training will begin on March 12th, 2012 and will meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings. For more information, please call Carissa: (203) 235-9297 ext 126, or cconway@womenfamilies.org
Milford Rape Crisis Center
- The next certification training will begin in the spring of 2012. More information will be available in the coming months.
Hartford/New Britain YWCA SACS
- The spring certification training will begin in January 2012. If you know anyone who is interested they can get an application at www.ywcanewbritain.org or contact Kristin Gienty, Assistant Director: kgienty@ywcanewbritain.org
- Spanish CAT class is running on Fridays from 9:00am- 12:30pm at the YWCA New Britain. The class will run until the 23rd of March.
The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Education (Stamford)
- The next volunteer training is scheduled for January 2012. Please contact Lori at The Center for more information: (203) 348-9346
Susan B. Anthony Project (Torrington)
- There are no trainings scheduled at this time.
Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury
- The next volunteer training will begin at the end of January. Call Melissa for an application and more details: (203) 753-3613
- Volunteer training begins in February 2012. To Register please call the office at 203-753-3613.
Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Eastern Connecticut (Willimantic)
- A training is currently being held at the Willimantic SACS Office on Friday mornings from 10am - 12pm. Call for more information: 860-456-3595
- Spanish language volunteer class in New London at El Centro de la Comunidad; Thursday afternoons beginning on February 2nd. Volunteer training for Willimantic will be starting in the spring. Dates to be determined.
