Get
Help When You Need It!
The
following is a list of organizations and groups that provide support
to individuals who are caregivers to relatives, friends and spouses.
This list is current as of June 2003. Always call ahead to verify dates, time and location. Some of these programs
run groups that address specific needs such as caregivers coping
with someone who has Parkinson's disease, cancer, and bereavement.
Ask the contact about the specifics of the group and if the group
is appropriate for those who have
family members in nursing homes.
Unless noted, there is no charge for these services.
Self-
Help
This
organization will give you referrals to support groups in your area.
In addition, they provide assistance
for those who are interested in forming their own support group.
Speakers from the organization
will make public presentations for large groups.
New
York City Self-Help Center
120
West 57th Street
New
York, NY 10019
212-586-5779
Well
Spouse Foundation
63
West Main Street-Suite H
Freehold,
NJ 07728
800-838-0879
www.wellspouse.org
A
non-profit membership organization dedicated to the emotional and
educational needs of spousalcaregivers
of the chronically ill and disabled. Services include local support
groups, respite weekends ,
letter writing groups, national and regional conferences, publications,
and MAINSTAY,a
bimonthly newsletter. Membership: $25 per year. Waivers can be given
for financial hardship.
In
Nassau County contact Perry Beek at 516-798-5885
Groups
generally meet the second Thursday of the month at 7pm in Baldwin.In
Manhattan
contact Pat Still at 212-724-7209 In
White Plains contact Edith Perman-Allen at 914-698-0144
Groups
generally meet the fourth Friday of the month.
CAREGIVER
SUPPORT GROUPS
United
Charities Bldg,
105
E. 22nd St 4 th floor,conference.room
B
New
York, New YorkContact:
Natalie Levinson 212-288-1831 / Evelyn Stahl
212-986-9715
First
and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Year round.Provides
year round support, encouragement and information to adult daughters,
sons or relativeswho
are the caregivers to an aging family member. Not spousal, not Alzheimers
Community
Agency for Senior Citizens
56
Bay Street
Staten
Island, NY 10301-2511
2nd
& 4th Tuesday 11:00-12:30-well spouse group/friends/family
at
Holy Family, 388 Watchaug Road, Staten Island
Thursday
9:30-11:00 support group at St. Charles Parish, 200 Penn Avenue,
Staten Island
Contact:
Vicky King 718-981-6226 x 120
Services
for Older Adults
Tuesdays
6:00-7:30 at Lemberg Home, 86-29 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn-spouse/family
Mondays-
every 2 nd - amputee group-Shorehill Housing, 9000 Shore Road, Brooklyn
Contact:
Karen Liebowitz 718-630-7588
Calvery
Hospital
1740
Eastchester Rd.
Contact:
Debby Feldman 718-863-6900 (call first)
N.
Bronx Westchester Neighborhood Restoration Association
1136
Neill Avenue.
Bronx,
NY 10461
Contact:
Melissa 718-823-7704
Tuesday
7:30-8:30 Small group. Eight week cycle
The
Staten Island University Hospital
Community
Wellness Center
Contact:
Josephine Greico 718-226-9173
125
different support groups available
Woodside
Guidance Clinic
6120
Woodside Ave.
Woodside,
NY 11377
Monday
12:00-1:00-Over 65 caregivers with depression , burn-out
$13
fee- Medicare or insuranceContact:
Trissy Callan 718-779-1234 x27
Castle
Senior Living
One
Prospect Park WestBrooklyn,
NY 11215
Daughters
Group-(having an Alzheimers parent)Monday, 6:00 P.M. - 8:00
P.M.
$20
fee Contact: Joan Zimmerman, CSW 718-398-3839
PARKINSON'S
DISEASE SUPPORT GROUPS
Parkinson's
Disease Support Group
Columbia
Presbyterian
650
West 168 Street
212-923-4700
Contact:
Patricia Arroyo
Meets
the first Wednesday of every month at 11:30
Parkinson's
Disease Support Group
SIUH
475
Seaview Ave
718-226-9173
Josphine
Greco
CANCER
TOPICS/GROUPS
On
the internet -:www.cancer.org. , go to community, enter zip code
for local resources
American
Cancer Society
National
Division: 1-800-227-2345
Call
for information for all cancer support groups.
Catholic
Medical Center Cancer Institute
Mary
Immaculate Hospital
152-11
89th Ave
Jamaica,
NY
Contact:
Randi Moscowitz 718-558-2050
Man-to
Man- prostate cancer group
Flushing
Medical Center
45th
Avenue and Parson's Blvd
Contact-
Nursing Education 718-670 5380
"About
Cancer" for family and friends
ELDER
ABUSE SUPPORT GROUP
St.
Vincent's Manor
250
Park Avenue
Port
Richmond, S.I., NY
Every
Friday 12:30-2:30
For
more information contact Monica Peter at CASC, 981-6226
PARENTS
OF CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Wellness
Center,
S.I.
Mall, Lower Level
Sears
WingEvery
other Monday
Contact
Regina Fallah Houseman at CASC, 981-6226
BEREAVEMENT
SUPPORT GROUPS
Catholic
Charities
19
groups in Brooklyn
29
groups in Queens
Call
for meeting information, indicating Brooklyn or Queens 718-722-6112
Cabrini
Hospice Bereavement Group
227
E. 19th Street, 16th floor (between 2nd and 3rd Ave)
Second
and Fourth Tuesday of each month 6:00-7:30 P.M.
212-995-6869
ALZHEIMER
AND DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUPS
The
Alzheimer's Association - New York City Chapter offers many Support
Groups at a variety of times in different community settings at
no charge to the participant. It is essential to call the
group leader before you attend the first time. . Orientation
Meetings are encouraged as a first step before joining a group.
If more information is required for placement in an appropriate
group, please call Wendy Panken, Support Group Coordinator for information
at 212-983-0700.
COMPOSITION
OF GROUPS: M= MIXED, S= SPOUSES, C= ADULT CHILDREN D= DAUGHTER,W&D=
WIVES & DAUGHTERS
GROUPS
FOR EARLY STAGE ALZHEIMER'S PERSONS
These
groups are for individuals who have been told they have a diagnosis
of probable Alzheimer's Disease. They acknowledge their memory loss
and can communicate their feelings and experiences. Information
and support will be offered by professional leaders. A personal
interview is required. Call the group leader for an appointment
before attending group.
MANHATTAN
Location:
360 Lexington Avenue (40th/41st Streets)
For
information about support groups go to www.alzheimernyc.org
Contact:
Wendy Panken 212-983-0700
Location:
Mt. Sinai Medical Center (98th Street and
5th Ave.)
Time:
2:00 - 3:00 P.M. Thursday
Contact:
Elizabeth Fine 212-241-5673
QUEENS
Location:
208-11 26 th Avenue, Baysi de, NY 11360
Contact:
Ellen Sarokin 718-631-1886
Time:
Early stage group Mon/Fri 10-3 ; lunch and transportation
If
qualified by zip code, pay on a sliding scale of $25-45Non
qualified pay 45-65 per day.
Time:
Moderate stage (further memory impairment)Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday
Time:
Tuesdays , 10:00- 11:30 there is a caregivers support group
ALZHEIMER
AND DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUPS
Caregivers
for Dementia Patients
Hillside
Hospital
Glen
Oaks, NY
1
st and 3 rd Wednesdays 11:00-12:00
Call
Kit Barrett at 718-470-8447
Aging
and Dementia Research Center
NYU
Medical Center
550
First Avenue
New
York, NY 10016
212-263-8088
Spousal
caregivers. Thursdays 10:30-12:00 and 1:00-2:30
Support
Group Gatherings (Alzheimer & Related Dementia)
For
Families/Caregivers/Friends
Morningside
House Medical Library
1000
Pelham Parkway-Medical Library
Bronx,
New York
The
first and third Tuesday of each month, 2:00 p.m.- 3:00 P.M.
Contact:
Lori Wasserman or Helen John 718-409-7943
Alzheimer's
Patients Support Group
Sephardic
Community Center
Brooklyn,
NY
Rena
Appel---718-627-4300
Brooklyn
Alzheimer's Caregiver's Support Group
Brooklyn
Alzheimer's Disease Asst. Center
370
Lenox Road
Brooklyn,
NY
Contact
Ms Brown-718-287-4806
Wednesdays
2:00-3:30; spouses/ children
Brookdale
Hospital
1335
Linden Blvd.
Brooklyn,
NY 11212
11:00
AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday
Cost:
Sliding scale fee, insurance accepted
Contact:
Dr. Coler- 718240-5450
Support
Group for Caregivers for People with Dementia
Hillside
Hospital Geriatric Psychiatric Clinic
267th
Street and 76th Avenue
Glen
Oaks, NY
Contact:Elizabeth
Savarese, CSW 718-470-8097
1st
and 3rd Wednesday of the month 1:30 - 2:30 P.M.
Seaview
Hospital, Rehabilitation Center & Home
400
Brielle Avenue
Staten
Island, NY 10314
718-667-7110
Wednesday
7:30 spousal support group
Thursday
2:00 early stage Alzheimers patients with ability to communicate
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