Support groups bring together people who are living with vision loss to help them find ways to overcome the isolation, loneliness, and frustration that they may be feeling. Support groups also create opportunities for people to learn from each other and form lasting friendships.
Living with Vision Loss is a six-week, facilitated, small group workshop for people who are newly adjusting to vision loss. This is a small educational group where participants work with an INSIGHT staff member to work through the frustrations of vision loss and developing strategies for remaining independent. Topics include the challenges of giving up driving and communicating with friends and family.
INSIGHT also supports several local monthly Community Support Groups that often feature presentations from INSIGHT staff members and guest speakers. The groups also provide people in the same geographic area with the opportunity to come together and offer peer support to each other as. A current list of active community support groups are listed below.
To register for any of our groups please call Rick Andrade at (401) 941-3322 or
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Please note that the community support groups do not meet in July and August.
Cranston Support Group
4th Thursday of the Month, 10:30AM – 11:30AMCranston Senior Center
East Bay Support Group
3rd Friday of the Month, 1:00PM – 2:00PMEast Providence Senior Center, 610 Waterman Avenue
Lincoln Support Group
1st Thursday of the Month,10:30AM – 11:30AMLincoln Senior Center, 150 Jenckes Hill Road
Newport Support Group
2nd Tuesday of the Month, 11:00AM – 12:00PMSt. Paul’s Church, 12 Marlborough Street
North Kingstown Support Group
4th Wednesday of the Month, 11:00AM – 12:00PMBeechwood Senior Center, 10 Beach Street
North Providence Support Group
2nd Wednesday of the Month, 10:30AM – 11:30AMMancini Senior Center, 2 Atlantic Blvd
Warwick Support Group
1st Friday of the Month, 11:00AM – 12:00PMINSIGHT, 43 Jefferson Boulevard
Westerly Support Group
1st Wednesday of the Month, 11:00AM – 12:00PMWesterly Senior Center, 39 State Street
Woonsocket Support Group
3rd Tuesday of the Month, 10:30AM – 11:30AMWoonsocket Senior Center, 84 Social Street

