Information/Support Groups

OPTIONS will be presenting a new support group for people with disabilities focused on developing healthy living habits and doing things that are enjoyable.  Living Well with a Disability is specifically designed for anyone with a physical limitation or disability. It is based on the Independent Living philosophy and incorporates the core services (advocacy, peer support, information and referral, and skills training).  The support group is grounded in consumer choice and peer support and will run 10 weeks at a time.  The focus is to develop goals that are meaningful to the participant and to use those goals to improve quality of life and overall health. Space is limited to eight (8) participants for each session.  If you are interested in becoming a participant, for more information and to have your name put on a list to be notified when the group will start please contact (*) Kathleen.

 

• Information/Support Groups Schedule

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders Support Groups.The Logan group will meet March 4 and April 1, 7 to 9 p.m. at Logan Regional Hospital, classrooms 1 & 4. Contact (*)Mary. The Brigham group will be doing quarterly activities with the Family to Family group. Contact Deanna at 435.723.9618 for dates, times and more information.
  • Brigham Macular Degeneration & Low Vision Information Group. For residents of Box Elder County age 55 years and older with any type of visual disability. March 9 and April 13, 2 to 3 p.m. at the Brigham City Senior Center. Contact (*)Aimee.
  • Logan Low Vision Support Group. March 2 and April 6, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at OPTIONS. Contact (*)Aimee.
  • Logan Macular Degeneration Support Group. March 2 and April 6, 10 to 11 a.m. at OPTIONS. Contact (*)Aimee.
  • Ye Olde Tyme Quilters. March 10 & 24 and April 14 & 28, 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.

 

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 to offer peer support, guest speakers and community awareness.

• Low Vision Information/Support Groups

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

• Macular Degeneration Information/Support Groups

  • An on-going series sponsored by the Macular Degeneration Support and National Eye Institute in Washington. For senior adults with low vision and retinal disease.

• 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.

• 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 March 1 and April 5, 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.