Abuse Support Groups
Survivors of Abuse Support Groups
Provided by THE REACH CENTER
Survivors of Crime & Abuse: Being the victim of a crime can be a very traumatic and frightening experience. The Reach Center's Crime Victims Assistance Program offers a wide range of free services to crime victims and their families in order to reduce the psychological, physical, and financial hardship they suffer. The Reach Center provides counseling and practical help to all victims and witnesses of crime and their families. All services are free and confidential.
For more information call: (518) 828-5556 OR (518) 943-4482
You can also call toll free: 1-888-943-2472
For the 24-Hour Hotline: (518) 828-5556
Volunteer Training for Crisis Intervention: The REACH Center seeks people interested in developing crisis intervention and counseling skills to work as hotline volunteers. The volunteers provide an important service to the community. This training is offered several times per year.
For more information please call: (518) 828-5556.
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Attention Deficit Disorder and
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADD/ADHD
Vassar Brothers Hospital
Poughkeepsie, NY
First Wednesday of Month
7:00 - 8:30pm (Sep-Jun--no summer meetings)
Jeanine Fitzmorris
(845) 454-8500 ext.72486
Vassar Brothers Hospital hosts a support program for parents and caretakers of children with Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD).
The group will meet the first and third Wednesday of each month. Parents and caretakers are welcome to share their concerns and experiences. Psychologists, social workers, nurses, doctors, and others who are experienced in managing this condition will be invited to facilitate discussion.
This is one of the many events planned by Vassar Brothers' support group for young people with chronic illnesses, such as asthma, diabetes and sickle cell disease.
For more information, or to register, at (845)454-8500, ext. 72486
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Alzheimer Support Groups
Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern New York
Alzheimer's group offers holiday support.
Schedule of alzheimer/care giver support groups:
Columbia County
4th Monday of the month
3:00pm
Columbia County Office for the Aginmg
325 Columbia St, 2nd Floor
Hudson NY 12534
Albany County
1st Wednesday of the month
6:00pm
Atria Shaker
345 Northern Blvd, Albany
(518) 465.4444
1st/3rd Thursday of the month
2:30pm
Registration Suggested
Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center
421 Columbia St, Cohoes
(518) 238.4164
2nd Monday of the month
9:15am
Alzheimer's Association
Pine West Plaza, Building 5
Washington Avenue Ext, Albany
(518) 867.4999
3rd Thursday of the month
1:00pm
Community Caregivers
2113 Western Avenue, Suite 4, Guilderland
(518) 456.2898
4th Wednesday of the month
10:30am
Bethlehem Town Hall
445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar
(518) 439.4955 x174
Last Wednesday of the month
2:30pm
Alzheimer's Center at Albany Medical Center
47 New Scotland Avenue, Albany
(518) 262.0808
Rensselaer County
3rd Wednesday of the month
7:00pm
Church of the Holy Trinity
17 South Main St, Schaghticoke
(518) 399.9268
For more information visit our local website: www.alzneny.org
Various Other Alzheimer Support Help
Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease Support Groups:
For those diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease and their caregivers. The meeting is led by support group leaders who may be a family member and/or health care professional. The meeting may focus on emotional support and sharing experiences, or it may focus on education, with experts speaking on topics such as legal issues, nutrition, care giving techniques and community resources. Currently the Alzheimer's Association is offering a morning and an evening Early Stage Support Group.
Family Education Workshops: This basic educational program offers knowledge, support, and practical tips for understanding and caring for the Alzheimer's individual. Each workshop will include: meeting day-to-day challenges, managing difficult behaviors, communication, safety in the home, and caring for yourself as a caregiver.
For more information about meeting dates and times, please call (518) 867-4999 or visit www.alzneny.org
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Anger Management Support
Anger Management Classes: Available at LifePsycle Behavioral Health Center, call (518)943-1000 for information. Read article.
Anger Management Education & Counseling: Hudson Center for Wellness (518) 943-0059. Fee based services available in Claverack.
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Bereavement Support
Bereavement Support - Ongoing: The Community Hospice of Columbia/Greene County offers a monthly bereavement support group called "Living With Loss." It meets the 4th Tuesday of every month from 2:00-3:30pm at the Community Hospice of Columbia/Greene County, 47 Liberty St., Catskill, NY. Directly across from St. Patrick's Church.) There is no charge for this support group.
For more information contact Joseph Zanchelli, MSW, Bereavement Counselor at (518) 943-5402 to register. This group is free and open to the community. No prior involvement with Family Hospice is required. Please call ahead to ensure group is meeting.
Appointments needed for individual Bereavement Counseling.
Wave Riders - Wave Riders Support Groups are for children who have experienced the death of someone significant in their lives, including a parent, grandparent, sibling or friend. These programs provide a safe environment semi-annually where children can share their grief experience and seek healing and growth through art, music, games and discussions. A parent educationals support group is offered concurrently. There is no charge for this support group.
Contact Joseph Zanchelli at The Community Hospice 943-5402 for information and an application.
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Breast Feeding Support
Breast Feeding Classes: Sponsored by Columbia Memorial Hospital every other month.
Please call to register (518) 828-8240.
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1st Monday
Hudson - “Women Reaching Women” welcomes breast cancer patients & survivors- 1st Monday of every month 6:30-8:00PM at CMH Administration Building, Room 5100, 70 Prospect Ave, Hudson. This group is facilitated by the American Cancer Society. Call Dee: 454-4006.
2nd Monday
Valatie - For adults with various types of cancer- 2nd Monday of every month 7:00PM at Barnwell Nursing Home, Conference Room. This is an informal, peer-supported group with cancer survivors that offers strategies for coping with illness through sharing of personal experiences. Call Irene at: 758-9285.
Valatie 2 - “Look Good-Feel Better” offers free consultations that show female cancer patients beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. 2nd Monday of every month AS NEEDED at St. John’s Baptist Church. Participants receive beauty kits valued at $200.
Call the American Cancer Society 1-800-227-2345 to make sure there will be a meeting.
3rd Monday
Cairo - For breast cancer patients and survivors: Meets the 3rd Monday of every month 6:00 - 7:30pm in the Cairo Town Hall Courtroom, 512 Main Street, Cairo. Facilitated by Breast Cancer Options. Call: 845-339-HOPE.
2nd Tuesday
Hudson - Ostomy support group- 2nd Tuesday of every month 1:00PM at the St. Mary’s school. East Allen Street. Provides ostomates and their family members with helpful information about ostomy care and the latest equipment and appliances available. Guest speakers present on various health related topics. Contact Kathreen McDonald at 828-0506.
3rd Tuesday
Ghent - For adults with various types of cancer- 3rd Tuesday of every month at varying locations. This is an informal, peer-supported group with cancer survivors that meets for dinner & conversation. Call Bootie: 392-4805.
1st Wednesday
Chatham - Welcomes breast cancer patients and survivors-1st Wednesday of every month 6:00 -7:30pm in St. James Church Library. This group is facilitated by Breast Cancer Options. Call: 845-339-HOPE (4673).
1st Thursday
Palenville - For breast cancer patients and survivors: Meets the 1st Thursday of every month 6:00-7:30PM at the Palenville Branch Library, 3335 Route 23A, Facilitated by Breast Cancer Options. Call: 845-339-HOPE.
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Diabetes Support
"Diabetes Take Charge"
This program of Columbia Memorial Hospital is recognized by the
American Diabetes Association
Registered Nurses and a Certified Diabetes Educator
offer education and counseling in individual and group sessions
**This is for both Columbia and Greene County residents
31 Dardess Drive
Chatham
(please use this updated phone number)
518.697.3544
Diabetes Support Group
Guest speakers talk on a variety of Diabetes-related issues
Programs are held at Putnam Hospital
For information call Margorie Schneider
(845) 279-5711
Extension 3007
Preregistration is required. All are welcome.
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Family Issues Support
Family Support Group:
Parents for Parents meets 1st and 3rd Thursday each month from 5:00pm to 6:30pm at MHA, 713 Union St, Hudson.
For information, contact Ellen Crawford (518) 828-4619 #232
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Lyme Disease Support
Northern Dutchess Lyme Disease Support Group
Second Thursday of each month at 7:30pm
First Baptist Church
Aspen Street in Rhinebeck
(behind Northern Dutchess Hospital)
For more information please contact Mary Belliveau at
(845) 758-8187.
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Lactation Group
Columbia-Greene Breast Feeding Coalition
828-8013
For information contact Mary Daggett
mdaggett@cmh-net.org
Multiple Sclerosis Support
For information about Multiple Schlerosis, contact the MS Society at 1-800-FIGHT MS or visit their website www.nationalmssociety.org
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Neuromuscular Support
Neuromuscular Disease Help: We have over 40 years of answers about neuromuscular disease. Getting help couldn't be easier. Our lifeline is toll-free.
Call (800)572-1717 or visit www.mdausa.org
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Ostomy Support
Ostomy Support Group:
This support group is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:00pm, St. Mary's School, East Allen St, Hudson. Guest speakers present various health related topics each month.
For more information call Kathryn McDonald at (518) 828-0506.
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Parents for Parents
Parents for Parents is a support group that meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month. The group meets from 5:00pm - 6:30pm at the Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties, 713 Union Street, Hudson NY 12534. Call (518) 828-4619 ext 232 for more information.
Childcare available with 24 hour notice. Call Ellen at (518) 828-4619 Voice Mail #232.
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