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Support Groups
Adult Psychotherapy Clinic
Stony Brook University Medical Center's Adult Psychotherapy Clinic provides long and short term Insight-Oriented Psychotherapy.
For more information call: 631.444.4000.
ALS Support Group
Meets: 1st Tuesday of the month
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Place:179 Belle Meade Rd, East Setauket, NY
Call: 631-444-4623
Alzheimer's Support Group
For people in the early stages of the disease.
Meets: Every Thursday
Time: 1:00-2:30 pm
Place: Port Jefferson Station
Call: 631.444.1365
Parents of Young Children on the Autism Spectrum Support Group
Autism Support Group for Grandparents
Designed for parents whose young child has recently received a diagnosis of autism, PDD, or Asperger's syndrome this support group offers an opportunity to meet other parents, and to learn more about the learning and behavioral issues that often affect children with these diagnoses. Information about educational options and other community resources is also available.
Meets: Monthly, 10-11:30 AM
For more information visit: http://www.codycenter.org/ or
Call The Cody Center at 631.632.3070.
Sponsored by the Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, this group provides information and support for grandparents who wish to learn more about the disorder affecting their grandchildren. Offering speakers on issues related to autism and opportunities to meet and talk with other grandparents of children with autism.Fall 2009 Dates:
September 16 10 to 11:30 am
October 21 10 to 11:30 am
November 18 10 to 11:30 am
December 16 10 to 11:30 am
Location: Cody Center, 5 Medical Drive, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Contact: Ellen Woodward 631-632-3127 or email Shirley.woodward@stonybrook.edu
For more information visit: http://www.codycenter.org/
Call The Cody Center at 631.632.3070.Cody Center Sibling Support Group
This fall (2009) we will offer a weekly sibling support group, for brothers and sisters of children with autism, and autism spectrum disorders. The group follows the SibShop model, which incorporates games, art projects and discussion in an upbeat and supportive atmosphere. The group is led by a social worker, Marlies Brandt, and volunteer helpers.
Age range of siblings: 7 to 11 years
Time: Saturdays, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Cody Center, 5 Medical Drive, Port Jefferson Station
Application process: Please contact Ellen Woodward at (631) 632-3127, or shirley.woodward@stonybrook.edu.Parent Information and Support Group
The Cody Center offers short term groups for parents of children recently diagnosed with Autism, Asperger’s syndrome, or PDD-NOS. The groups focus on helping parents develop a better understanding of autism, and giving an overview of services, systems, and helpful resources in the community.
Time: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Putnam Hall, Room 177, Stony Brook University
Application process: Please contact Ellen Woodward at (631) 632-3127, or shirley.woodward@stonybrook.edu.
Carol M. Baldwin-Breast Cancer Education/Support Group
Get together with other women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer to learn more about managing this disease and to share personal experiences.
Meets: 1st Wednesday of the month
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Place: Holiday Inn Express - Stony Brook University Room
3131 Nesconset Highway (Rte 347), Centereach, NY 11720
Call: 631.444.4970
Brighter Faces
For families and patients with cleft lip or craniofacial anomalies.
Meets: Every other month
Time: 7:30 pm
Place: 45 Research Way (Tech Park),
E. Setauket, NY
Email: brighterfaces@aol.com
Call: 631.689.2573
Cancer Helpline
Stony Brook University Medical Center's Cancer Helpline nurse is available two days a month to answer questions about cancer at the Health Resource Centers located in Stony Brook University Cancer Center, and at 115 Main Street, Stony Brook Village. For dates and times call 631.444.4000.
Cardiac Support Group
For meeting dates and times call 631.444.4000.
Caregivers Support
For caregivers of those with dementia.
Meets: Every Thursday
Time: 1:00-2:30 pm
Place: Port Jefferson
Call: 631.444.1365
Child Psychiatry Parent Support Group
For Parents of Children with Behavioral and Social Issues this program is sponsored by Stony Brook University Medical Center's Department of Child Psychiatry for parents of children with behavioral and social issues such as Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and others.
Meets: Weekly
Time: 6 PM
Place: Stony Brook University Medical Center,12 North, Conference Room 084
For more information call: Jackie Presti, RN, 631.444.1251
Parent/Family Support for Children with Cancer
Meets: Quarterly
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Place: Stony Brook University Medical Center
For meeting dates and times call 631.444.4000.
Circle of Caring
For those who have experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant loss.
Meets: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month
Time: 7:00-8:00 pm
Place: Long Island State Veteran's Home, Stony Brook
Call to register: 631.444.3281
Cystic Fibrosis Support Group
For parents or caregivers of children with Cystic Fibrosis.
Meets: 3rd Monday of the Month
Time: 7-8 pm
Place: Middle Country Public Library, Centereach Branch
101 Eastwood Blvd.
Call: 631-580-6075 or 631-839-8926
Gynecologic Oncology Support Group
Meets: Last Tuesday of the month
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Place: Place: Stony Brook University Cancer Center
Edmund D. Pelligrino Drive, Medical Center Campus
Call Mohini Jose: 631-444-3442
Hope for Hearts
For parents of children with congenital heart defects.
Meets: 1st Monday of the month
Time: 8:00 pm
Place: Stony Brook University Medical Center,
Pediatric Conf. Room, HSC-T11
Call Jean Connor: 631.444.2725
ICD Support Group
Meets: Quarterly
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Place: 14 Research Way, Nursing Ed. Lecture Rm (Tech Park),
E. Setauket, NY
Call: 631.444.3326
Leukemia/Lymphoma Family Support Group
For patients and family members.
Meets: 2nd Monday of the month
Time: 6-7 pm
Place: Stony Brook University Cancer Center, Conference Room
Call to register Darlene Kenny: 631.638.0922 or Meredith Kelly: 631.752.8500
or email meredith.kelly@lls.org
Little Angel Fund
A support network for parents of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies.
Call: 631.736.2512
Look Good Feel Better
Offered in conjunction with the American Cancer Society for women undergoing treatment, this free, two hour beauty program is facilitated by a licensed cosmotologist. Included are tips on skin and hair care, makeup instructions and demonstrations of wig, turban and scarf use. Registration is required. Meets first Monday of the month, 6-8 pm, The Cancer Center (main floor conference room), Pelligrino Drive, Stony Brook.
Call Allison Ward: 631.444.1319.
Low Vision Support Group
Meets: Quarterly
Time: 3:00-5:00 pm
Place: Emma S. Clark Library
120 Main St, Setauket
Call Jean Lewis: 631.444.1519
March of Dimes NICU Family Support Group
Sponsored by the March of Dimes support group meetings include a parent enrichment hour and programs and activities for siblings.
Meets: Stony Brook University Medical Center, NICU .
For more information call 631.444.4000.
Mended Hearts
This Support Group for Cardiac Patients meets from 1:30-3:30 pm on the 3rd Sunday of the month, except during the months of July & August.
Location: Stony Brook University Medical Center, Heart Center Conference Room
For more information call 631.444.4000.
Pregnancy Education Classes: For additional information, please call (631) 444-4000 or see "Calendar of Events" for meeting dates and times.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Meets: First Monday of Month
Time: 5:30-7:00 pm
Place: Stony Brook University Cancer Center, Conference Room
Call: 631.444.2552
SIDS
(New York State Center for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
Meets: 3rd Friday of every month
Time: 8:00 pm
Place: United Methodist Church, Farmingdale, NY
Call: 631.444.3690/ 1.800.336.7437 *Registration required
Smoking Cessation
Looking to Kick the Habit? For information on Smoking Cessation Programs, call 631.444.4000.SPOHNC NY/Stony Brook
Support for People with Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer- SPOHNC is a national organization with 90 chapters across the U.S. The organization offers support and information to patients diagnosed with a variety of cancers of the mouth, throat, head, and neck. Family members and friends are welcome to attend meetings.
Meets: 1st Wednesday of every month (except July & August)
Time: 7:30-9:00 PM
Place: Stony Brook University Cancer Center, Conference RoomCall: 631-682-7103
den.star@hotmail.com
www.spohnc.org
Stroke Support Group
This support group offers educational and therapeutic opportunities is for survivors, family members and caregivers.
Meets: Last Tuesday of the month
Time: 7-8 pm
Place: Stony Brook Technology Park, 179 Belle Meade Road, East Setauket
For more information Call Joanne Clyde at (631) 444-2903 or Antonieta Rosenberg at (631) 444-3467 or email her at arosenberg@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Upper GI Cancer Support Group
Sponsored by Stony Brook University Hospital's Department of Care Management and the Stony Brook University Cancer Center to educate, increase awareness of resources and help patients with adjustment following surgery.
Meets: Second Wednesday of the month
Time: 7pm
Place: Stony Brook University Cancer Center
Call 631.444.4000 to register.
For additional information, please call HealthConnect® at (631) 444-4000.
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