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
Whittier Nursing Home
First Friday of the Month at 3pm (or by appt.)
1 Whittier Way, Ghent NY
(518)828-0800
Greene County
Rensselaer County
Troy, Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center
First Wednesday of the Month 7:30pm
2256 Burdett Avenue
Troy, Hallmark Nursing Center
2nd Wednesday of the Month 3pm
Marvin Avenue Conference Room
(518)438-2217 or (800)303-2218
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.
For more information about meeting dates and time call Joanne: (518) 438-2217.
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.
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Anger Managment 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. Services available in Catskiill, Hillsdale and Hudson.
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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.)
For more information contact Joseph Zanchelli, MSW, Bereavement Counselor at (518) 943-5402 to register. This group is free and open to the community. Walk-ins are always welcome. Please call ahead to ensure group is meeting.
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.
Contact Joseph Zanchelli at The Community Hospice 943-5402 for information.
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Breast Feeding Support
Breast Feeding Classes: Sponsored by Columbia Memorial Hospital on the last Monday of each month from 7-9pm.
For more information please call: (518) 828-8240.
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Cancer Support
Breast Cancer Support Group: The 1st Monday of every month. "Reach for Re covery"meets at the Hudson Valley Surgical Associates, 751 Warren St., Hudson, NY.
For more information call (518)697-3000 or (800)ACS-2345.
Breast Cancer Options facilitates 4 support groups for breast cancer patients and survivors:
Catskill - every 3rd Wednesday of every month at Catskill Library, 1 Franklin St from 6:00 - 7:30pm. Call 339-4673 for more information.
Livingston - every 2nd Wednesday of each month. The group meets at Space 360, 360 Warren Street in Hudson, from 6:00 - 7:30pm. Call 339-4673 for more information.
Chatham - every 1st Tuesday of each month. The group meets at Village Hall, 776 Main Street in Chatham, from 6:00 - 7:30pm. Call 339-4673 for more information.
Palenville - Meets the 1st Thursday of every month at the Palenville Branch Library, 3335 Route 23A, from 6:30pm - 7:30pm. Call 339-4673 for more information.
Cancer Support Group: 2nd Monday of every month at 7:00pm. Barnwell Nursing Home, Valatie.
For information call Irene, 758-9285.
Cairo Cancer Support - For adults with various types of cancer. Meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Resurrection Lutheran Church from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Facilitated by the American Cancer Society.
For information, call Gina Armstrong at 822-8820.
Cancer Support Group
3rd Tuesday of every month at varying locations. This is an informational, peer-supported group with cancer survivors for various forms of cancer. Coping and sharing strategies.
For more information, contact Bootie at 392-4805.
Look Good- Feel Better:
A program for women with cancer. With the aid of cosmetology professionals, this American Cancer Society sponsored program offers women ways to gain control over the side effects of cancer treatment, such as hair loss, dry skin and nails. Participants learn quick and easy makeup tips to enhance their appearance and disguise hair loss using wigs, turbans, scarves and other accessories. The workshop is free and each participant will receive a complimentary makeup kit.
Hudson - Call for schedule.
West Coxsackie - Last Wednesday of every month at Dr. Rosenfield's office.
For more information please contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345.
Man to Man- Prostate Cancer Support Groups:
Loundonville - 7pm, third Wednesday of the month, American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY.
Call Chris Brindle (518)438-7841.
Saratoga Springs - 7pm, second Tuesday of the month, Saratoga Hospital. Call ahead to confirm meeting.
Gilda's Club: Home-like environment offers multiple support groups for children and adults with cancer and their family members. Workshops, lectures, special activities; a great place to sit and recharge. Membership is free. Located in Latham.
Visit on the web www.gccrny.org or call 782-9833.
Teen Group: Expressly for teens with a family member who has cancer. After school weekly support group offers fun activities at locations in the Hudson area. Teens are encouraged to bring a friend.
Registration is required. Call Gina Armstrong at The Healthcare Consortium at 822-8820 ext 103 for information and to register.
See also Ostomy Support Groups
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Care Giver Support
Care giving at Home: Support Group
Meets at Columbia Memorial Hospital on Prospect Avenue in Hudson, NY. The group is conducted by nurses from the Hospice of Columbia and Greene counties. It is a free group that meets seasonally and/or depending on the need in the county.
For more information please contact Beth at (518) 943-5402
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Chronic Pain Support
Chronic Pain Support Group meets the 3rd Thursday of each month (beginning July 20) from 6:30 to 8:00pm at Columbia County Human Services Bldg, 325 Columbia Street, Hudson, in the 2nd floor Conference Room. Facilitated by Judy Johnson, LMSW. For information, call Judy at 784-4648.
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Diabetes Support
Diabetes Support Groups Meetings,
Education and Resources
Columbia-Greene Diabetes Coalition
This local chapter of the Greater Capital Region Diabetes Prevention Coalition coordinated by The Healthcare Consortium hosts Education and Support Meetings in the 1st Friday of every month.
The meetings alternate monthly in Columbia and Greene Counties. Even months in Catskill and odd months in Hudson. Check our schedule.
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 2 diabetes support groups on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Diabetes Support Group for Parents and Diabetes Support Group for Youth are held at the samne time in different rooms at the hospital. All are welcome.
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Eating Disorders Support
Greysheeters Anonymous Food Addiction/ Compulsive Eating Support Group: Monthly Meetings are held on Sundays 5-6pm and Thursdays noon-1pm at the Reformed Dutch Church in Claverack, 88 Route 9H, one-quarter mile north of the Route 23 junction.
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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:
First Thursday of each month at 7:30pm
Northern Dutchess Bible Church
5 Fisk Street in Red Hook NY.
For more information please contact Mary Belliveau at (845) 758-8187.
Hudson Valley Committee for Lyme Disease Patient Advocacy
(845)454-9414 ask for Jill
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Multiple Sclerosis Support
Multiple Sclerosis Support Groups:
Those with MS and their caregivers are welcome to join in the discussions on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10:00am. Meets in the East Greenbush Public Library.
For more information please call Dorothy Hanlon (518) 674-2243.
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 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 Kathleen McDonald at (518) 828-0506.
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Pain Relief Support
Pain Relief for Expectant Mothers:
Anesthesiologists will outline and discuss the different pain management options available to women during childbirth. The class is held the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7-9pm at Vassar Brothers Hospital in the Hospital's Maternity Classroom in Poughkeepsie, NY. This service is free.
For more information please call: 1-877-729-2444.
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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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