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
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: 631.444.3538Infants and Children's Memorial Garden
The purpose of the Garden is to offer a place of peace and solice for greiving families and as a beautiful tribute to the lives of the children.
website: http://www.stonybrookmedicalcenter.org/cmg
Call:631-444-9321
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
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
Epilepsy Support Group
If you, a family member, or someone you care for has epilepsy, you don’t have to deal with it alone. Our no-cost Epilepsy Support Group, led by experienced clinical social workers, offers information, support and ideas to help patients, family members and caregivers cope with the daily challenges of epilepsy. Jointly run by the Stony Brook Comprehensive Epilepsy Center and the Epilepsy Center of Long Island. In months where the fourth Monday falls on a holiday, participants should email kimsan@optonline.net to see if there are any changes to the meeting date.
Meets: 4th Monday of the Month
Place: Stony Brook Technology Park
179 Belle Meade Road, East Setauket
Call: (631) 444-4000
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: 4th Wednesday of the month
Time: 1-2 pm
Place: Stony Brook University Cancer Center, Conference Room
Call to register Darlene Kenny: 631.444.4000
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: 631.444.4000
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
For more information Call Joanne Clyde at (631) 444-2903, or email her at jclyde@stonybrook.edu; or Antonieta Rosenberg at (631) 444-3467 or email her at arosenberg@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
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
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.
