Classes & Support Groups

UVM Health offers support groups and educational classes to help you connect with others with similar interests and needs. Explore resources on parenting, mental health, addiction, dementia, breastfeeding, grief and more.

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Brain Tumor Support Group

Date: November 11, 2025

Time: 2 - 3pm

Location: Online Event

Support group for patients living with glioblastoma and other cancers that have metastasized to the brain.

Blood Drive

Date: November 11, 2025

Time: 4 - 7pm

Location: Moira, NY

Participate in Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital's upcoming blood drive.

Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group

Date: November 11, 2025

Time: 6 - 7:30pm

Location: Online Event

Support group for individuals affected by prostate cancer.

Blood Drive

Date: November 12, 2025

Time: 10am - 2pm

Location: Saranac Lake, NY

Participate in Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital's upcoming blood drive.

Cancer Caregiver Lunch Time Meeting

Date: November 12, 2025

Time: 12 - 1pm

Location: Online Event

A support group for anyone supporting a family member or friend through cancer.

Living with Advanced Cancer

Date: November 12, 2025

Time: 3 - 4pm

Location: Online Event

Support group for individuals living with advanced cancer.

Understanding Breastfeeding

Date: November 12, 2025

Time: 6 - 8pm

Location: Middlebury, VT

An introductory class covering the basics of breastfeeding.

Nature's Way Baby Cafe

Date: November 13, 2025

Time: 10am - 12pm

Location: Plattsburgh, NY

A welcoming, child-friendly group offering breastfeeding support and peer connection in a relaxed setting.

Blood Drive

Date: November 13, 2025

Time: 4 - 7pm

Location: West Chazy, NY

Participate in Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital's upcoming blood drive.

Prenatal Breastfeeding Class

Date: November 13, 2025

Time: 6 - 8pm

Location: Plattsburgh, NY

Lactation classes for pregnant individuals and their partners or support persons to help prepare for a successful breastfeeding journey.

TalkVermont: Mastering Serious Illness Conversations

Date: November 14, 2025

Time: 8am - 5pm

Location: Burlington, VT

TalkVermont’s Mastering Serious Illness Conversations course utilizes small group learning and deliberate practice techniques. Participants will adapt strategies to communicate with patients about serious illness with honesty and compassion in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

VeggieVanGo Mobile Food Pantry

Date: November 14, 2025

Time: 9 - 10:30am

Location: Barre, VT

Central Vermont Medical Center hosts the Vermont Foodbank's VeggieVanGo at the Barre Auditorium on the fourth Friday of every month.

Blood Drive

Date: November 14, 2025

Time: 10am - 2pm

Location: Lake Placid, NY

Participate in Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital's upcoming blood drive.

Youth Grief Support Group

Date: November 15, 2025

Time: 10 - 11:30am

Location: Burlington, VT

Our Youth Grief Support Group offers a safe, compassionate space where young people can express their emotions, explore their experiences and connect with others who understand what they’re going through.