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Provides a supportive space for individuals affected by epilepsy to share experiences and learn from experts in the field. Support group presented by Epilepsy Association of WNY and University at Buffalo Medical Department of Neurology.

Provides parent support, information and referral and advocacy to families with serious emotional and behavioral challenges. Support groups offered throughout Suffolk County. Call for more information.

Offers a parent therapy group designed to help parents build more positive relationships with their children.

A 12-step self help group that deals with issues of codependency.

Offers various health related educational and wellness programs including blood pressure screening, and diabetes and stroke support groups. Also includes links to food resources, providing information about available programs to supplement food budgets including information about WIC, food pantries, and the SNAP program.

Offers social support and discussion groups a program for teenagers and a program for young adults in their 20's.

Hospice exists to provide specialized end of life care for those who are suffering from an incurable illness or disease with an prognosis of 6 months or less so that they might live as fully and comfortably as possible.

Offers a serene space for caregivers to rest, recharge and gain access to info/resources/referrals from trained staff. Offers joint events with White Plains Hospital. Trained volunteer opportunity offered through Caregiver Ambassadors.

Offers a 12 -step program for people with emotional problems. Registration not required. Meets every Sunday from 3pm-5pm in Conference room 1, for more information, please call Helene at (631) 474-2090

A bereavement support group; offering an opportunity to talk with others who are facing the same challenges. HealthConnect referral service has the most up-to-date information on the groups' specific meeting dates and times. **Most support groups are meeting virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic** For more information and to register, call HealthConnect at (631) 444-4000.

Provides a caring community that understands the challenges of living with diabetes. Helps individuals to obtain knowledge, skills, and support to better manage prediabetes and diabetes. Programs include:

• Diabetes Prevention Program: For those with prediabetes or at high risk for type 2 diabetes. A year long program focused on implementing lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
• Diabetes Counseling: For individuals with prediabetes or diabetes. Provides one-on-one visits with a diabetes care and education specialist to discuss individual needs and support.
• Diabetes Self-Management Classes: For any individual with diabetes. Classes focus on the fundamentals of diabetes self-management, covering topics such as understanding diabetes, blood sugar monitoring, nutrition and exercise, acute and chronic complications, and diabetes medications.
• Diabetes Support Group: For any individual with diabetes and those supporting them. Meets once every other month to share struggles, celebrate successes, and discuss topics related to diabetes management.

Provides free weekly support meetings for caregivers of individuals, ages 18 and older, with mental illness. Offers support via telephone or email in addition to individual face-to-face consultations. Call for meeting dates/times.

Offers support group for multiple sclerosis patients and their families. Provides an opportunity to discuss problem-solving strategies, coping solutions, and learn about new research and medications. Call for further information.

Provides parenting education, support groups, outreach, and activities to people who are raising the child or children of a relative in Ulster County. Parenting a second time around workshops available throughout the year. RAPP Kidz Club is for children ages five and up being raised by a relative that reside in Ulster County.

Adults 18 and over living with mental illness who are deaf enjoy activities that enable new friendships, fun and learning.

Offers a support group for anyone who has suffered a stroke and their families.

Provides understanding, comfort and support in the face of tragedy, to assist survivors to reconnect with their families and their communities with the strength necessary to survive the murder of a loved one. Families meet monthly, circulates its own quarterly newsletter and holds an annual vigil/dinner during National Victims Week. FaceBook: Parents and Other Survivors of Murdered Victims. Meets the 4th Friday of every Month at 7:30pm at 480 Old Westbury road, Roslyn,N.Y.

Helps wounded American combat veterans from all conflicts who suffer from moral injury, PTDS and depression. Provides a spiritual healing and a peer support program.

Maintains national network of well spouses (husbands and wives of chronically ill persons). Offers referrals to well spouse Support Groups. Has a Newsletter, Yearly Conference, online peer Mentorship Program, Round Robin Letter Writing group, and Respite Weekends. Advocates for programs that help families deal with chronic illness and educates healthcare professionals and the general public about the special challenges and unique roles well spouses face every day. Local group meets in Albertson, LI (Searingtown Rd., and IU Willets Road) at the Rehabilitation Center.

Offers education and support for people dealing with diabetes.

A weekly group which focuses on developing coping strategies to meet the challenges of living with Multiple Sclerosis.

Offers workshops, one-day seminars and support groups for children, teens and adults on understanding anger, and raises awareness of thoughts and feelings that are associated with anger and other emotions. Offers the opportunity to work one-on-one or as a family with a professional. Approved for court mandated clients. Available September to June.

Provides programs and services to individuals and families affected by eating disorders.