Information/Support Groups

 

• Information/Support Groups Schedule

 

• • Autism/Family to Family Brigham Support Group: Will meet January 10 and February 21, 7 p.m. at OPTIONS’ Brigham Office, 1080 N Main, Suite 105-A, Brigham. Contact Deanna at 435.723.2171.
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders Logan Support Group: For people with autism, family members and friends. Will meet January 5 and February 2, 7 to 9 p.m. at OPTIONS.  Contact (*)Anna.
  • Living Well with Chronic Conditions: Learn skills to improve quality of life when living with a chronic condition. Will meet January 12 and February 9, 6 to 8 p.m. Contact (*)Anna or Deanna at 435.723.2171.
  • Low Vision Support Groups: The Logan and Brigham groups will meet together January 3 and February 7  with Dr. David Smith presenting, 10 a.m. to noon at OPTIONS. Contact (*)Royella.
  • Peer to Peer Group: Open to people with all kinds of disabilities. Share personal challenges and exchange ideas to assist with living with a disability.  Learn from each other! January 11 and February 8, 6 to 8 p.m. at OPTIONS. RSVP at least 1 week in advance for transportation needs. Contact (*)Anna
  • Quilters: The English speaking group will meet January 11 and February 8, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at OPTIONS. The Spanish speaking group will meet January 25 and February 22 , 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at OPTIONS. Contact (*)Royella.
• 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.

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• Autism Spectrum Disorders

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders groups are held in Logan and Brigham to offer support, guest speakers and community awareness to individuals with autism spectrum disorders, family members and anyone with a personal interest.

• Living Well with Chronic Conditions

  • For anyone with ongoing conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, joint pain, cancer, depression or any chronic conditions.

• Low Vision

  • Low Vision support groups are held in both Brigham and Logan for adults age 55 and older who have visual disabilities, macular degeneration 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 to Peer

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

• Quilters

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

 

 

Other Opportunities

 

• DSBVI Low Vision Clinics

• • Low vision needs are addressed at clinics conducted by the Division of Services for the Blind and VIsually Impaired (DSBVI) and held at OPTIONS. Individuals must have a referral from an eye care professional in order to participate. Appointments may be scheduled for January or February by contacting 1.800.284.1823. For more information contact Royella 435.753.5353 ext. 105.