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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Bosom Buddies of Central Vermont

Date: February 22, 2026

Time: 3:30 - 5pm

Location: Montpelier, VT

Support group to explore common topics around breastfeeding.

CARERS Program for Caregivers

Date: February 25, 2026

Time: 4 - 6pm

Location: Online Event

The CARERS program consists of an 8-week group for six members facilitated by trained mental health professionals. CARERS is designed to increase understanding of the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia and address caregiver burden.

Nature's Way Baby Cafe

Date: February 26, 2026

Time: 10am - 12pm

Location: Plattsburgh, NY

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

VeggieVanGo Mobile Food Pantry

Date: February 27, 2026

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 Cancer Support Group

Date: March 4, 2026

Time: 5:30 - 7pm

Location: Online Event

A support group for anyone affected by or caring for someone with blood cancer.

Cancer Caregiver Lunch Time Meeting

Date: March 11, 2026

Time: 12 - 1pm

Location: Online Event

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

Shamrock Shuffle 5K

Date: March 14, 2026

Time: 11am - 1pm

Location: Plattsburgh, NY

The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital and Adirondack Coast Events Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 11 a.m.

VeggieVanGo Mobile Food Pantry

Date: March 18, 2026

Time: 10 - 11am

Location: Bristol, VT

VeggieVanGo is a mobile fresh produce distribution offered by the Vermont Foodbank in partnership with Porter Medical Center.

COVID-19 Recovery Support Group

Date: March 18, 2026

Time: 5 - 6pm

Location: Online Event

Support group for patients, family members and caregivers affected by long-COVID.

Easter Egg Hunt

Date: April 4, 2026

Time: All day

Location: Plattsburgh, NY

Join us for our annual Easter egg hunt, known as the fastest two-minute event in Plattsburgh.

Advance Directive Day

Date: April 15, 2026

Time: 8am - 5pm

Location: Berlin, VT

Advance Directive Day, observed annually on April 16, is a nationwide initiative that encourages individuals to take an active role in advance care planning and to share their healthcare wishes.

Doc Lopez Run for Health

Date: April 25, 2026

Time: 9 - 11am

Location: Elizabethtown, NY

Each spring, the Doc Lopez Run for Health brings runners, walkers and outdoor enthusiasts together for a refreshing start to the season, all while supporting population health efforts with Elizabethtown Community Hospital.

Jim Abbott, Dick Coffey & Pat Russell Golf Tournament

Date: June 5, 2026

Time: All day

Location: Peru, NY

The annual golf tournament at Adirondack Golf Course is sponsored by The Hoffman Eells Group in memory of Jim Abbott, Dick Coffey and Pat Russell. Sponsorship includes a team of four players, hole sponsorship sign, lunch along with a post golf awards ceremony.

Grandparent Refresher: Preparing for a New Baby

Date: See event details

Location: Online Event

This free, one-hour virtual session offers new and expectant grandparents and caregivers up-to-date guidance on child safety, including car seats, safe sleep, childproofing and more.