Support groups in your area are offered by RESOLVE New England, the only region that operates on its own. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Visit www.resolvenewengland.org; send an email to admin@resolvenewengland.org; or call 781.890.2250.
Peer-led Support Groups:
Andover
General Infertility Support Group
Meets on the last Thursday of the month from 7:00PM to 8:30PM
Location: Acelleron Maternal Health & Wellness, 16 High Street, Suite 201, North Andover, MA
Hosts: Effie Stavrulaki, Mari Leckel and Tiffany Freedman
Please contact www.resolvenewengland.org/support/ for exact dates and to register.
Boston
General Infertility Support Group
Meets on the first Monday of the month at 7:15PM
Location: Boston Integrated Health, 581 Boylston St., Suite 700B, Boston, MA
Host: Erin Walker, Lic. Ac.
Please contact www.resolvenewengland.org/support/ for exact dates and to register.
Cambridge
General Infertility Support Group
Meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:30PM to 8:30PM
Location: MIT Medical, Building E23 (Urgent Care entrance), Room 376, 25 Carleton Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
Host: Kerri Kivolowitz
Please contact www.resolvenewengland.org/support/ for exact dates and to register.
Chatham
General Infertility Support Group
Meets on the first Monday of the month from 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Location: Chatham Community Center, 702 Main Street, Chatham, MA 02633
Host: Heather Merrill
Please contact www.resolvenewengland.org/support/ for exact dates and to register.
Foxborough
General Infertility Support Group
Meets on the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30PM to 8:30PM
Location: The Boyden Library, Fuller Conference Room, 10 Bird Street, Foxborough, MA
Host: April Lane
Please contact www.resolvenewengland.org/support/ for exact dates and to register.
Hanover
General Infertility Support Group
Meets on the third Wednesday from 7:00PM to 9:00PM
Location: Harmony Wellness Center, 51 Mill Street, Hanover, MA 02339
Hosts: Ruthie Lydon and Christina Wainwright
Please contact www.resolvenewengland.org/support/ for exact dates and to register.
Newton
Donor Egg Peer Support Group for Women
Meets on the third Monday of the month from 7:00PM to 8:30PM
Location: The Wellness Room, 288 Walnut Street, Suite 220, Newton, MA 02640
Host: Stacey Ihnat
Please contact www.resolvenewengland.org/support/ for exact dates and to register.
Springfield
General Infertility Support Group
Meets on the second Monday of the month at 6:30PM
Location: Springfield Central Library (The Community Room), 220 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103
Host: Erin Chrusciel
Please contact www.resolvenewengland.org/support/ for exact dates and to register.
Waltham
General Infertility Support Group
Meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 7:00PM to 9:00PM
Location: RESOLVE New England Office, 395 Totten Pond Rd., Suite 203
Host: Sarah Svenson
Please contact www.resolvenewengland.org/support/ for exact dates and to register. Pre-registration required the night before - no walk-ins, please.
Waltham
Adoption Support Group
Dates/Times: Meets for four months on the second Thursday of the month at 7:00PM
Hosts: Mindi Whitney and Jessi Stone
Location: RESOLVE New England Office, 395 Totten Pond Rd., Suite 203
Pre-registration required – no walk-ins, please. This is a 4 month-long series that meets monthly for open discussion led by an adoptive mom. Bring your questions and concerns to be shared with others who are exploring adoption or are in the process of adopting. This is an opportunity to get some answers and strategies, and to connect with others in similar situations. Please contact www.resolvenewengland.org/support/ for exact dates and to register.
Waltham
Donor Egg Decision-Making Group
Meets on the first Monday of the month from 7:00PM to 9:00PM
Location: RESOLVE New England Office, 395 Totten Pond Rd., Suite 203
Host: Beth Marcus and Barbara Miele
Pre-registration required the night before - no walk-ins, please. Are you considering donor egg as a way to build a family? Join us for an open discussion of the issues, decisions, and emotions surrounding this family building option. This group will be led by a mom through egg donation. Please contact www.resolvenewengland.org/support/ for exact dates and to register.
Waltham
Donor Egg Support Group
Meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 7:00PM to 9:00PM
Location: RESOLVE New England Office, 395 Totten Pond Rd., Suite 203
Hosts: Carrie and Jason Redi and Phoebe and Peter Russell
Pre-registration required the night before - no walk-ins, please. If you have decided to utilize donor egg conception to build your family, this group will help you work through the related emotions and issues surrounding this family building option. This group will be led by parents that built their families through egg donation. Please contact www.resolvenewengland.org/support/ for exact dates and to register.
Waltham
Pregnancy After Infertility Group
Dates/Times: Meets for four months on the fourth Monday of the month at 7:00PM
Location: RESOLVE New England Office, 395 Totten Pond Rd., Suite 203
Host: Emily Lindblad
Pre-registration required the night before - no walk-ins, please. This is a 4 month-long series that meets monthly to discuss the range of emotions, from apprehension to joy, that can accompany a pregnancy after experiencing infertility. Open to women and men, this group hopes to smooth the transition into the reality of pregnancy. Please email admin@resolvenewengland.org for more information.
Waltham
Pregnancy Loss Group
Dates/Times: Meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00PM
Location: RESOLVE New England Office, 395 Totten Pond Rd., Suite 203
Hosts: Margaret Albright and Emily Lindblad
Pre-registration required – no walk-ins, please. This group offers support to those who have experienced miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy and/or recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). Geared specifically towards women and men who are not currently parenting. Come and talk with others about the impact of loss on all aspects of life, the emotional and psychological experiences of grief, coping strategies, and how to move forward. Please contact www.resolvenewengland.org/support/ for exact dates and to register.
Waltham
Secondary Infertility Group
Meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 7:00PM to 9:00PM
Location: RESOLVE New England Office, 395 Totten Pond Rd., Suite 203
Host: Robyn Gallagher
Pre-registration required – no walk-ins, please. Secondary infertility is defined as the inability to conceive, or to carry a pregnancy to term, following the birth of one or more biological children. This group provides support to those facing the unique challenges and frustrations of parenting while struggling with infertility. Please contact www.resolvenewengland.org/support/ for exact dates and to register.
Westborough
General Infertility Support Group
Meets on the third Monday of the month from 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Location: Good Shepard Church, Room 5, 183 W. Main Street, Westborough, MA 01581
Hosts: Deana Tuefferd and Amy St. Andre
Please contact www.resolvenewengland.org/support/ for exact dates and to register.