Information/Support Groups

• Information/Support Groups Schedule

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders Support Groups.The Logan group will not meet in July. However it will meet August 5, 7 to 9 p.m. at Logan Regional Hospital, classrooms 1 & 4. Presenter - Neurotherapist Melanie Herrmon. Contact (*)Mary. The Brigham group will not meet during July and August. Contact Deanna at 435.723.2171 for more information on the next group meeting.
  • Living Well with a Disability Orientation: August 24, 4 to 6 p.m. at OPTIONS. For individuals with all kinds of disabilities, their family members and friends. Contact (*)Kathleen.
  • Low Vision & Macular Degeneration Information Groups. For residents of Box Elder County age 55 years and older with any type of visual disability. July 21 and August 18, 10 to 11 a.m. at the Brigham City Senior Center. For residents of Cache and Rich Counties age 55 years and older with any type of visual disability. July 6 and August 3, 10 a.m. to noon at OPTIONS.Contact (*)Aimee.
  • Self Advocacy Group: July 8 and August 12, 6 p.m. at OPTIONS. Learn how to become active within your political community. Let your voice be heard! Contact (*)Traci.
  • Ye Olde Tyme Quilters. July 14 & 28 and August 25,10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at OPTIONS. Bring your lunch or money to eat out. Contact (*)Aimee.

Contact

(*)OPTIONS' staff can be contacted at 753.5353 (V & TTY) or 1.800.753.2344 for information/support group agendas & transportation needs (no cost).

 

Information/Support Groups

The following information/support groups are currently available through OPTIONS for Independence. Participation is open to residents of Box Elder, Cache and Rich Counties.

• Autism Spectrum Disorders Support Groups

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders support groups are held in Logan and Brigham to offer peer support, guest speakers and community awareness.

• Living Well with a Disability

  • Living Well with a Disability is based on consumer choice and peer support for individuals with all kinds of disabilties, their family members and friends. Participants learn how to develop healthy behaviors, achieve worthwhile goals and live a rich meaningful life. This program incorporates the core services of Independent Living (IL) and the IL philosophy. Increase your quality of life.

• Low Vision & Macular Degeneration Information Groups

  • Low Vision & Macular Degeneration information groups are held in both Brigham and Logan for adults age 55 and older who have visual disabilities and/or retinal disease. Activities include sharing concerns and feelings of isolation, problem solving techniques, tips on how to adapt the living environment, guest speakers and community awareness.

• Peer Mentoring

  • Receive support and training on resources available in the community from those who have "been there; done that" and want to share with others. Group or individual assistance arranged.

• Self Advocacy Group

  • Learn about the legislative process and current issues pertaining to you. Receive training on how to be heard more effectively and become more active within your political community.

• Ye Old Tyme Quilters

  • Participants with visual disabilities meet to learn new adaptive skills for quilting. Completed quilts are donated to charitable organizations.

Training Opportunities

Assistive Technology

• • MedSource offers free assistive technology maintenance training and assessments August 2, 1 to 4 p.m. at OPTIONS. Contact Janice at 435.753.5353 ext. 102 for more information and/or to schedule a home visit.