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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Stepping Out for Your Heart

Date: February 26, 2026

Time: 5 - 7pm

Location: Plattsburgh, NY

Join us for a special evening dedicated to raising funds and awareness to end heart disease and stroke for all women.

Long COVID Support Group

Date: March 2, 2026

Time: 11am - 12pm

Location: Online Event

A support group for Vermonters living with long COVID.

Stroke Support Group

Date: March 3, 2026

Time: 4 - 5pm

Location: Online Event

A support group for stroke survivors, their families, caregivers and providers.

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.

TalkVermont: Mastering Serious Illness Conversations, Pediatrics

Date: April 2, 2026

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 about serious illnesses with honesty and compassion for the inpatient and outpatient settings for patients.

TalkVermont: Mastering Tough Conversations - Oncology

Date: May 20, 2026

Time: 8am - 5pm

Location: Burlington, VT

Participants will adapt strategies to communicate about serious illnesses with honesty and compassion for the inpatient and outpatient settings for patients.

TalkVermont: Mastering Serious Illness Conversations

Date: June 9, 2026

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.

TalkVermont: Advanced Goals of Care Conversations

Date: October 29, 2026

Time: 8am - 5pm

Location: Burlington, VT

This TalkVermont course builds on basic serious illness communication skills and recommended if you have completed a previous TalkVermont course or have some practice in serious illness conversations.