Calendar

Anger Management
Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Anger is something that makes us, and those around us, toxic if we don’t learn how to manage it well.  The art of managing anger and understanding where it comes from are acquired skills which you can learn and practice in this group. Call Marcy Stern, Ed.D., LMHC.

Bereavement Support Group
Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

This group, for people at all stages of loss, provides opportunities to hear how others deal with grief, share experiences, receive support and discover new ways to cope. Group is free,
pre-registration is required. Call Dale Block, LMFT, CAP.

Bereavement Support Group for Parents & Grandparents
First Thursday of each month, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

The death of a child or grandchild is one of the deepest losses people may experience. This monthly support group provides the opportunity to receive support, discover ways to cope and hear how others deal with the loss of a child. Group is free,
pre-registration is required. Call Dale Block, LMFT, CAP.

Caregiver Support Group
Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (JFCS)
Fridays, 1:15-3:00 p.m. (St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Venice)

Caregivers participate in a weekly support group to discuss concerns and gain knowledge about community resources. Respite care for loved ones is provided during the session. Funded through a grant from the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida. Call Pam Baron, MSW.

Healthy Families / Healthy Children
Call for an appointment and more information.

HFHC provides new or expectant parent couples who are 18 years of age or older with group classes that can help them to learn new ways of handling relationship and parenting issues successfully.  HFHC programming also includes individualized supportive care and referral services for couples and families.  All HFHC services are provided at no cost and in Spanish and English. Call Betsy Schwartz.

Marriage Breakthrough Group
Call for more information

Men's Transition Peer Support Group
Wednesday evenings, beginning April 9th, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

For men of all ages who have experienced a major life loss. Hear how others have reconstructed their lives, share experiences of pain and hope, receive support and give support, and discover ways to cope with change. Call Dale Block, LMFT, CAP.

Parenting Class
Thursdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Children don’t come with manuals and parenting is the most important job you’ll ever do. The Parenting Class provides insight into questions and issues that come up in everyday life, and will help you to manage the challenges that come your way. Marcy Stern, Ed.D., LMHC.

Senior Outreach Services
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (Temple Beth Israel)
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. (JFCS)

Homebound older adults can maintain their independence, increase their involvement with friends and community, and enhance their mental health through education and social activities. Medicare assignment accepted. Transportation and lunch provided by JFCS. Call Pam Baron, MSW.