Caregivers' Support Group

"I care for my husband with dementia. I felt so alone, losing my patience and feeling I was losing my mind. I found this group and I found support, ideas on how to manage some problems, services in the area, and most of all I found I was not alone."

 This is one story and one step to finding support for yourself and the one you love.

Our Caregivers' Support Group welcomes all caregivers, no matter the diagnosis of their loved ones. We understand that caring for someone can be incredibly tough, and connecting with others who share similar experiences can provide valuable support and comfort. The group is limited to 12 participants. It is open to Concord residents aged 60 and older, or to those who care for a Concord resident in that age group. The group is facilitated by Nicole Saia, the Assistant Director of the Council on Aging (COA), and meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Pre-registration is necessary. For more information, please reach out to Nicole at nsaia@concordma.gov or call the COA at 978-318-3020.

Emotional Health and Wellbeing Support Group

This support group offers a welcoming environment where individuals can openly discuss their past and present challenges, such as feelings of sadness, loneliness, anxiety, stress, and issues related to family and relationships. The group meets in six-week sessions for most of the year, with a maximum of 12 participants. Nicole Saia, the Assistant Director at the Council on Aging (COA), leads the group. For more information on meeting times and to register, please reach out to the COA.

Hearing Impaired Support Group

The Hearing Impaired Support Group provides an opportunity for people with diminished hearing to share and discuss the impact that hearing problems have on their lives. this group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1:00 PM on Zoom. Come for peer support, tips & tricks, and an opportunity to meet others with similar concerns. If you have not participated in this group before, please call to register and receive the Zoom invitation. When you call to register, please let staff know if you'll need assistance with the online platform.

Low Vision Support Group

The Low Vision Support Group, facilitated by Jeff Lowe - a volunteer supported by the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI), meets the last Wednesday of each month at 1:00 PM. Please call the COA to register and to receive the Zoom invitation and let staff know if you'll need assistance with the online platform.

Individual Therapy

In partnership with Eliot Community Human Services, the Town of Concord has on staff a Community Clinician to provide outpatient mental health counseling to residents of all ages. Insurance is not a barrier to seeing this clinician. For more information and/or for therapy referrals, contact Nicole Saia at the COA. Or you may reach out directly to the Eliot Center at 978-369-1113 to self-refer to the Concord Community Clinician. For more information, visit https://concordma.gov/4010/Concord-Community-Clinician