Support Groups
Caregivers Together Support Group
Caring for a loved one with a chronic or debilitating condition is a reality that many of us now face. While this can be a rewarding experience, it can also be difficult at times. Caregivers Together is an ongoing support group designed to provide a range of supportive services to MSU employees who provide care to those they love. We seek to provide information, assistance, and support in an effort to help caregivers remain healthy, improve their caregiving skills, and remain in the caregiving role. Group meetings are held over the lunch hour the third Wednesday of every month. Visit the updated Classes & Events page for upcoming dates or contact the Family Resource Center. You are welcome to bring your lunch!
Adoption Support Group
This is a group of adoptive and pre-adoptive MSU employees and students that meet twice per semester to discuss relevant topics. Join the Adoption Listserv and you will receive notifications about group meetings, typically held over the lunch hour during the academic year. To join the listserv, contact FRC, or follow this link to sign up online.
Parents of Children with Autism Support Group
Started by MSU faculty and students, this support network is in the beginning stages of coordinating meetings and a support listserv. Please contact FRC to be added to the email listserv, or follow this link to sign up online.
Students with Children Support Group
Michigan State University recognizes that students with families have responsibilities that present challenges unique to this student-parent population. Student Parents on a Mission (SPOM) provides an opportunity to network with other student-parents and discover the many resources available at Michigan State University and in the surrounding communities.
Meetings are held monthly during the academic year and feature guest speakers focusing on topics affecting student-parents and their families. Social events and activities are planned for parents and children. Networking increases student-parent access to information in such areas as: employment opportunities, scholarships/financial aid and inexpensive/free activities for families. Student Parents on a Mission is about student-parents who want to succeed academically, develop an effective peer support system, and make new friends. This group makes every effort to provide support and encouragement to student parents during their time at MSU. An application is available at the SPOM website.