Support groups, January 2022 | Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle

Support groups, January 2022

 

Caregiver Support Group 

First and third Fridays every month at 1:30 p.m. 

The Caregiver Support Group is dedicated to those providing care and support for a loved one with dementia. This synergetic group supports emotional needs while minimizing anxiety and stress to encourage therapeutic calm, balance and connection. Meets virtually. For more information and to register, contact Dana Rubin-Winkelman, MSW, CAPSW, at 414-721-9249 or DRubin-Winkelman@ovation.org. 

Domestic Violence Survivors Support Group 

Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. 

Jewish Family Services offers a virtual educational/support group for women within the Jewish community who want to understand and get support in their healing journey. This virtual support group will be confidential and will use Zoom to gather. The group is led by Jewish Family Services experts in the dynamics of unhealthy relationships. For more information and to register, please contact Kat Blackwell at Jewish Family Services at 414-225-1374 or KBlackwell@jfsmilw.org. 

Grief Support Group 

Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m. 

Participants learn how to accept the reality of their loss and are supported through the process of experiencing and acknowledging the physical, emotional and spiritual pain as well as find a way to positively adjust to their new situation. Sessions are free and open to the community, regardless of race, religion, age, sexual identity, gender identity, ethnic origin, or ability. Facilitated by Judy Strauss, LPC, and co-facilitated by Liz Oettiker, a Masters-level social work intern. For more information and to register, please contact Kat Blackwell at Jewish Family Services at 414-225-1374 or KBlackwell@jfsmilw.org. 

ReChare and Renew (R&R) Club 

Fridays at 10:00 a.m. 

The R&R Club is a social club that offers individuals experiencing memory loss at an early age opportunities to participate in a variety of cultural events and interactive experiences. This group is the first model program in Wisconsin to serve individuals under the age of 65. Meets virtually. For more information and to register, contact Dawn Adler, Director of Adult Day Center & ReCharge!, at 414-277-8838 or DAdler@ovation.org. 

Teen Support Group 

Once a month at 6:00 p.m. 

Local teens meet once a month to express themselves and talk about mental health without judgement as well as receive support from other teens. Jan. 6, Feb. 3, Mar. 3, Apr. 7 and May 5. 6-7 p.m. Meeting in-person at Friendship Circle of Wisconsin. RSVP at FCWI.org/UMatterRSVP or call 414-755-5855. 

Do you run a support group not listed here? Contact Melissa Taylor, Milwaukee Jewish Federation Impact Team Coordinator, at 414-390-5739 or MelissaT@MilwaukeeJewish.org to get information about adding your support group to the Milwaukee Jewish Community Calendar.