Support Groups and Social Work

At Yale New Haven Hospital, our commitment to provide comprehensive, compassionate care extends beyond the physician's office. Licensed, experienced social workers are available to help you and your family cope with illness, discuss your concerns and connect you to a variety of hospital and community resources. We also work with parents to help children of any age as they come to understand their parents' illness and treatment. We can help clarify how children cope with their parents' diagnosis and, if further support is necessary, offer guidance on how to obtain it.

We also offer free support groups for patients and their caregivers or loved ones. Meeting times and locations are subject to change, so call the numbers provided ahead of time to get the most current information.

How to Find Other Support Groups in the Community

Many individuals who share a common medical diagnosis meet on a regular basis to educate and encourage each other. These groups are always evolving. For the most up-to-date information about groups meeting in southern Connecticut, please contact Infoline by calling their toll-free hotline at 2-1-1.