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. Call ahead to verify date, 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 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 provide information concerning 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.
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New York City Self-Help Center |
WELL SPOUSE FOUNDATION
A non-profit membership organization dedicated to the emotional and educational needs of spousal caregivers 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. For more information about a support group in your area contact
1-800-838-0879 or visit their website at www.wellspouse.org
CARGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
Provides year round support, encouragement, and information to relatives who provide care to an aging family member.
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Caregiver Support Group |
Caregiver Support Group |
| Caregiver Support Group Services for Older Adults 9000 Shore Road Brooklyn, NY 11209 Contact: 718-630-7588 |
Caregiver Support Group
The Staten Island University Hospital Community Wellness Center 475 Seaview Ave SI, NY 10301
Contact: 718-226-2500
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| Caregiver Support Group Woodside Guidance Clinic 6120 Woodside, NY 11377 $13 fee, Medicare or insurance Contact: 718-779-1234 |
Caregiver Support Group Castle senior Living One Prospect Park West Brooklyn NY, 11215 Contact: 718-398-3839, $20 |
PARKINSON'S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUPS
The National Parkinson Foundation offers information about support groups in your area. You can visit their website at www.parkinson.org
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Parkinson's Disease Support Group |
Parkinson's Disease Support Group |
CANCER TOPICS / GROUPS
The American Cancer Society offers many support groups at a variety of times in different community settings. For more information about support groups in your area you can visit their website at www.cancer.org , go to Community and enter your zip code for local resources or you can call the American Cancer Society directly at 1800-227-2345
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Catholic Medical Center Cancer |
Flushing Medical Center |
ELDER ABUSE SUPPORT GROUP
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St. Vincent's Manor |
The Weinberg Center at Hebrew Home |
PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
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Wellness Center |
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS
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Catholic Charities |
Cabrini Hospice Bereavement Group |
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. Orientation meetings are encouraged as a first step before joining a group. For placement in an appropriate group, call Wendy Paken, Support Group Coordinator for information at 212-983-0700 or visit their website at www.alznyc.org. It is essential to call the group leader before you attend a meeting for the first time.
