APDA Connecticut Chapter Support Groups
The APDA Connecticut Chapter is committed to the ongoing development and assistance for support groups in Connecticut.
Below you will find information about support groups in Connecticut. The listing is organized by region of the state and includes groups tailored for people living with Parkinson’s disease, groups for care partners and family members, peer-led groups, as well as groups designed for individuals with specific clinical diagnoses. Please contact the group facilitator directly if you have questions about a particular group.
If you are interested in:
– Learning more about a specific group
– Would like to update us about your group
– Or would like to organize a new support group in your area
Then please contact the APDA CT Programs Director, Holly Seymour, at 860-996-4276 or email hseymour@apdaparkinson.org
South Central
Greater New Haven / Woodbridge
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitators for more information.
When: Third Tuesday of the month, 4:30-6 PM
Where: JCC of Greater New Haven, 360 Amity Rd, Woodbridge, CT 06525
Contact: Meaghan Harkins movementdisorders@ynhh.org and Terri Tully terrikt@jccnh.org
Hamden
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Third Thursday of the month at 2:00 PM
Where: Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden, 35 Hamden Hills Dr, Hamden CT 06518
Contact: LaRhonda Wallace
Phone: (203) 590-1180
Email: lwallace@benchmarkquality.com
Madison
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: First Wednesday of the month from 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Where: Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center, 90 Wall St, Suite 100, Madison, CT 06443
Contact: Sue Khyn
Phone: 475-522-6030
Email: sue.kyhn@fyzical.com
Milford
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitators for more information.
When: Third Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PM
Where: St Mary’s Church Hall, 70 Gulf St, Milford, CT 06460
Contact: Terry Swan, RN, 203-305-5206 and Noel Brei 203-605-4740
Middletown – CT Parkinson’s Working Group
This support group is hybrid – both virtual and in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Third Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM
Where: Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1055 Randolph Rd, Middletown, CT 06457
Contact: Martha Jaffe
Phone: 860-704-9519
Email: martha.jaffe@cpwg.org
New Britain
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
PoWEr Through Parkinson’s Support Group – Hospital for Special Care
When: Third Wednesday of the month 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Where: Hospital for Special Care, 2150 Corbin Ave, New Britain, CT 06053
Contact: Krista Orszulak
Phone: 860-827-1958 ext. 4071
Orange
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: First Friday of the month at 1 PM
Where: Charter Senior Living – Orange, 197 Indian River Rd, Orange, CT 06477
Contact: Kimberly Quinn
Email: kimberly.quinn@foxrehab.org
Rocky Hill
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Third Tuesday of the month 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Where: The Residence at Ferry Park, 60 Cold Spring Rd, Rocky Hill CT 06067
Contact: Molly McKay
Phone: 860-257-3820
Email: mmackay@residenceferrypark.com
Shelton
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Second Saturday of the month at 1 PM
Where: Benchmark at Splitrock, 708 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
Contact: Michael Mitchell
Phone: 203-929-1111
Email: mmitchell@benchmarkquality.com
Wallingford
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Fourth Friday of the month at 10:00 AM.
Where: Wallingford Senior Center, 28 Washington St, Wallingford, CT 06492
Contact: Anne Bernick
Phone: 203-294-2065
North Central
Avon
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Third Tuesday of the month 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Where: The Residence at Brookside, 117 Simsbury Road, Avon, CT 06001
Contact: Tanya Whiterock
Email: twhiterock@residencebrookside.com
Bloomfield
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Second Monday of the month 2:00 to 3:00 PM
Where: Duncaster, 4th Floor meeting room, 30 Loeffler Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002
Contact: Karen Velleman, Speech Therapist
Phone: 860-380-5024
Email: Karen.Velleman@hhchealth.org
Ellington – Moving Forward with Parkinson’s
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Third Friday of the month at 10:30 AM
Where: The Ellington Senior Center, 40 Maple St, Ellington, CT 06029
Contact: Mike Hennessey
Email: MovingForwardEllington@gmail.com
Farmington
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Second Friday of the month at 10:30 AM
Where: Farmington Senior Center, 321 New Britain Ave, Unionville, CT 06085
Contact: Holly Seymour
Phone: 860-996-4276
Email: Hseymour@apdaparkinson.org
Farmington – UCONN Health
This support group is hybrid – both virtual and in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Second Thursday of the month from 2:30 – 3:30 PM
Where: UConn Health Neurology Dept., 5 Munson Road, Farmington, CT 06030 – Meet in Lobby for escort to Lower Level Conference Room
Contact: Kristen Vavrek, LCSW, CDP
Phone: 860-679-3224
Email: parkinsons@uchc.edu
**Also offers a Care Partner support group (see Virtual)**
Glastonbury – The Residence at Glastonbury
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: The last Wednesday of the month, at 1:00 PM
Where: The Residence at Glastonbury, 281 Western Blvd, Glastonbury, CT 06033
Contact: Jeremy Tucker
Email: Jtucker@residenceglastonbury.com
Glastonbury – Addison Place
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Second Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PM
Where: Addison Place at Glastonbury, 1177 Hebron Ave, Glastonbury, CT 06033
Contact: Debbie Artinian
Email: dartinian@hallkeen.com
Hartford
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: First Wednesday of the month at 10:30 AM
Where: The Heights at Avery Heights, 550 Avery Heights, Hartford, CT 06106
Contact: Siobhan Cefarelli
Phone: 860-372-2583
Email: scefarelli@churchhomes.org
New Britain
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
PoWEr Through Parkinson’s Support Group – Hospital for Special Care
When: Third Wednesday of the month 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Where: Hospital for Special Care, 2150 Corbin Ave, New Britain, CT 06053
Contact: Krista Orszulak
Phone: 860-827-1958 ext. 4071
Rocky Hill
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Third Tuesday of the month 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Where: The Residence at Ferry Park, 60 Cold Spring Rd, Rocky Hill CT 06067
Contact: Molly McKay
Phone: 860-257-3820
Email: mmackay@residenceferrypark.com
Simsbury – Parkies & Friends
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: First Thursday of the month at 9:45 AM
Where: Mclean Retirement Community, Burkholder Building, Hartford Room, 100 Sarah Ln, Simsbury, CT 06070
Contact: Kimberly Wright
Email: kwright@liveeveryday.org
South Windsor
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Second Thursday of month at 1:00 PM
Where: South Windsor Senior Center, 150 Nevers Rd, South Windsor, CT 06074
Contact: Facilitated by Taylor Lajeunesse & Holly Seymour.
Email: tlajeunesse@abc-seniors.com
Suffield
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
Registration Required for this group.
When: Second Tuesday of the month, 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM – Lunch to follow
Where: Suffield Community Aid, 450 South St, Suffield, CT 06078
Contact: Lauren Marine, LMSW
Phone: 860-668-1986
Email: laurenm@suffieldcommunityaid.org
Vernon – Young Onset
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: First Monday of the month at 6:30 PM
Where: Hartford Healthcare Chase Family Movement Disorder Center, 35 Talcottville Rd, Suite 3, Vernon, CT 06066
Contact: Pam Atwood
Phone: 860-798-0369
Email: Pam@atwooddementiagroup.com
West Hartford Care Partner Support Group
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
Registration Required for this group.
When: First Tuesday of the month at 1:00 PM
Where: West Hartford Senior Center, 15 Starkel Rd, West Hartford, CT 06117
Contact: West Hartford Senior Center, Facilitated by Sandra Cook
Email: scook@Homehelpershomecare.com
Windsor
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
Registration Required for this group.
When: Third Wednesday each month at 10:30 AM
Where: Windsor Senior Services at LP Wilson Community Center, 599 Matianuck Ave, Windsor, CT 06095
Contact: Please call the Senior Center to register
Phone: 860-285-1992
Windsor Locks – Movement Cafe
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Last Wednesday of the month at 1:30 PM
Where: Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks, 550 Old County Rd, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Contact: Frank Rende
Email: FRende@stonebrookvillage.com
Eastern
Ellington – Moving Forward with Parkinson’s
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Third Friday of the month at 10:30 AM
Where: The Ellington Senior Center, 40 Maple St, Ellington, CT 06029
Contact: Mike Hennessey
Email: MovingForwardEllington@gmail.com
Hebron
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: First Wednesday of the month at 10:30 AM
Where: Colebrook Village at Hebron, 55 John E Horton Blvd, Hebron, CT 06248
Contact: Mike Levandowski
Email: mlevandowski@stonebrookvillage.com
Madison
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: First Wednesday of the month from 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Where: Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center, 90 Wall St, Suite 100, Madison, CT 06443
Contact: Sue Khyn
Phone: 475-522-6030
Email: sue.kyhn@fyzical.com
Mystic
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Third Wednesday each month from 1:30 – 3:30 PM
Where: Masonicare at Mystic, 45 Clara Dr, Mystic, CT 06355
Contact: Jack Alkon
Phone: 860-559-5775
Email: jha211@tvcconnect.net
Windham
Quarterly Programming Planning in process, email Holly Seymour to get on notification list. hseymour@apdaparkinson.org
South Western
Darien – The Residence at Selleck Woods
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Third Wednesday of the month at 11:00 AM
Where: The Residence at Selleck Woods, 1 Parklands Dr, Darien, CT 06820
Contact: Sheryl Bilyard
Phone: 475-328-1225
Email: sbilyard@residenceselleckswoods.com
Darien – Atria Senior Living
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Last Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM
Where: Atria Darien, 50 Ledge Rd, Darien, CT 06820
Contact: Catie Bardsley
Phone: 475-346-8252
Email: Caitlin.Bardsley@atriaseniorliving.com
Milford
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitators for more information.
When: Third Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PM
Where: St Mary’s Church Hall, 70 Gulf St, Milford, CT 06460
Contact: Terry Swan, RN, 203-305-5206 and Noel Brei 203-605-4740
New Canaan – Young Onset & Young at Heart, Shakers Anonymous Group
This support group meets in-person. Please visit www.shakersanonymous.org or contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Third Tuesday each month at 7:00 PM
Where: New Canaan YMCA, 564 South Ave, New Canaan, CT 06840
Contact: Lynn
Phone: 203-253-0002
Email: Hagerbrant@gmail.com
Ridgefield
This support group meets in-person. Contact RVNA Health for more information.
When: Last Wednesday of the Month at 2 PM
Where: RVNA Health, 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Contact: RVNA Health
Phone: 203.438-5555 x1082
Email: ParkinsonsCenterLeaders@rvnahealth.org
RVNA Health Calendar: rvnahealth.org/calendar
Shelton
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Second Saturday of the month at 1 PM
Where: Benchmark at Splitrock, 708 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
Contact: Michael Mitchell
Phone: 203-929-1111
Email: mmitchell@benchmarkquality.com
Stamford
This support group meets in-person. Contact High Quality Home Therapy for more information.
When: Last Thursday of the month, 4 – 5 PM
Where: High Quality Home Therapy, 30 Buxton Farm Rd, Suite 230, Stamford, CT 06905
Contact: High Quality Home Therapy
Phone: 203-929-1111
Email: caryn@highqualityhometherapy.com
Westport
This support group meets in-person. Contact the Senior Center for more information.
When: Fourth Wednesday each month at 10:15 AM
Where: Westport Senior Center, 21 Imperial Ave, Westport, CT 06880
Contact: Diane Bosch, RN, WCSA
Senior Center Phone: 203-341-5099
Western
Canaan
This support group is hybrid – both virtual and in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Second and Fourth Tuesday of the month, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: Geer Village Senior Living Community, 99 South Canaan Rd, Canaan, CT 06018
Contact: Christina Befanis, OT
Phone: 860-824-2660
Email: cBefanis@geercares.org
** also hosts a caregiver support group on the first Tuesday of month 4-5PM **
Litchfield
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Second Monday of the month at 2:00 PM
Where: Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759
Contact: Heather Pierce
Phone: 860-733-9506
Email: heather.pierce@clearviewsenioradvisor.com
Newtown
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: First Wednesday each month 1:30 PM (No Meetings in July & August)
Where: Newtown Senior Center – Fairfield Hills Campus, 8 Simpson St, Newtown, CT 06470
Contact: Sharon Hoyt
Email: SHoytPD@gmail.com
Ridgefield
This support group meets in-person. Contact RVNA Health for more information.
When: Last Wednesday of the Month at 2 PM
Where: RVNA Health, 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Contact: RVNA Health
Phone: 203.438-5555 x1082
Email: ParkinsonsCenterLeaders@rvnahealth.org
RVNA Health Calendar: rvnahealth.org/calendar
Southbury
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
*This group begins meetings in September 2026*
When: Last Thursday of the month at 10:30 AM
Where: First Light Office, 450 Heritage Rd Suite 3B, Southbury, CT 06488
Contact: John Richards
Phone: 203-893-7754
Email: jrichards@firstlighthomecare.com
Stamford
This support group meets in-person. Contact High Quality Home Therapy for more information.
When: Last Thursday of the month, 4 – 5 PM
Where: High Quality Home Therapy, 30 Buxton Farm Rd, Suite 230, Stamford, CT 06905
Contact: High Quality Home Therapy
Phone: 203-929-1111
Email: caryn@highqualityhometherapy.com
Waterbury
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: First Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM
Where: The Village at East Farms – Benchmark, 180 Scott Rd, Waterbury, CT 06705
Contact: Randi Bellemare
Phone: 203-841-8607
Email: rbellemare@benchmarkquality.com
Torrington
Torrington Support Group: Torrington Area Parkinson’s Support Group
Virtual
Young Onset/Young at Heart Virtual Support Group
This group meets virtually on Zoom. Please contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Last Thursday of the month via Zoom, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Where: Zoom, click here to join
Contact: Holly Seymour
Phone: 860-996-4276
Email: hseymour@apdaparkinson.org
Virtual Care Partner Support Group
This group meets virtually on Zoom. Please contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Third Tuesday of each month, 12:00 to 1:00 PM
Where: Email for Zoom Link
Contact: Kristen Vavrek LCSW, CDP
Phone: 860-679-3224
Email: parkinsons@uchc.edu
Virtual Peer – Led Support Group
This group meets virtually on Zoom. Please contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Second Thursday of the Month at 4 PM, but subject to change to accommodate guest speaker schedule
Where: Zoom: email to get link
Contact: Robert Trobe
Email: Robert.Trobe@alliant.com
Young Onset
Young Onset/Young at Heart Virtual Support Group
This group meets virtually on Zoom. Please contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Last Thursday of the month via Zoom. 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Where: Zoom, click here to join
Contact: Holly Seymour
Phone: 860-996-4276
Email: hseymour@apdaparkinson.org
Vernon – Young Onset
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: First Monday of the month at 6:30 PM
Where: Hartford Healthcare Chase Family Movement Disorder Center, 35 Talcottville Rd, Suite 3, Vernon, CT 06066
Contact: Pam Atwood
Phone: 860-798-0369
Email: Pam@atwooddementiagroup.com
Care Partners
Canaan Care Partner Support Group
This support group is hybrid – both virtual and in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
When: First Tuesday of month 4 – 5 PM
Where: Geer Village Senior Living Community, 99 South Canaan Rd, Canaan, CT 06018
Contact: Christina Befanis, OT
Phone: 860-824-2660
Email: cBefanis@geercares.org
**also hosts a general support group on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM**
West Hartford Care Partner Support Group
This support group meets in-person. Contact the facilitator for more information.
Registration Required for this group.
When: First Tuesday of the month at 1:00 PM
Where: West Hartford Senior Center, 15 Starkel Rd, West Hartford, CT 06117
Contact: West Hartford Senior Center, Facilitated by Sandra Cook
Email: scook@Homehelpershomecare.com
Virtual Care Partner Support Group
This group meets virtually on Zoom. Please contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Third Tuesday of each month, 12:00 to 1:00 PM
Where: Email for Zoom Link
Contact: Kristen Vavrek LCSW, CDP
Phone: 860-679-3224
Email: parkinsons@uchc.edu
Peer – Led
Virtual Peer – Led Support Group
This group meets virtually on Zoom. Please contact the facilitator for more information.
When: Second Thursday of the Month at 4 PM, but subject to change to accommodate guest speaker schedule
Where: Zoom: email to get link
Contact: Robert Trobe
Email: Robert.Trobe@alliant.com
Shakers Anonymous Support Groups
Shakers Anonymous Support Group: Shakers Anonymous Support Groups | Parkinson’s Body & Mind
Torrington
Torrington Support Group- Torrington Area Parkinson’s Support Group
Spanish
Spanish language PD Support Virtual Group:
Days: 1st Wednesday of each month and the 3rd Saturday of each month
Time: 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) 11:00 a.m. Central Time (CT) 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT)