Support group for individuals effected by scleroderma. Provides a setting conducive to sharing concerns, information, and feelings in a confidential environment, where members provide encouragement, coping strategies, and mutual support. Meetings have both social and educational components which may include a guest speaker or DVD presentation. Patients are encouraged to attend with their caregivers and family members, allowing all to come to a better understanding of a patient’s journey with scleroderma, how this journey affects their relationships with others, and how to voice their own concerns when needed. For meeting dates and times, please see calendar on main page of the website. There is no charge to attend meetings and all are welcome to attend any support group regardless of location; groups are currently meeting virtually. Solicitations and conducting research during meetings are prohibited.

Offers various programs to the community that have been developed to meet specific needs such as health education, screening services, and services related to cholesterol, blood pressure, hearing, diabetes, and hypertension. Also offers several support groups; more information can be found on the NFMMC web site.

Laryngectomy support group for the WNY area. Members of the New Voice Club also visit approximately 40 Buffalo area schools each year, teaching youth how to avoid picking up a deadly tobacco addiction.

Provides a support group for anyone with a prostate related problem and their family members. The objective is to provide a forum through which participants can share their experiences and discuss matters of common interest relating to prostate problems. Survivors assist newly diagnosed patients with information on treatment choices. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month in Room 301 of the VA Medical Center. A representative is available at Room 716A of the VA Medical Center, open to the public (no need to be a veteran); see office hours below. Medical articles, videos, internet access, and one-on-one counseling are available.

Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group provides comprehensive care to children and adults with with epilepsy using diagnostic procedures and treatment.

Teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients to help them manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Includes lessons on skin and nail care, cosmetics, wigs and turbans, accessories and styling, helping people with cancer. Call for meeting dates and times.

Provides free and confidential AIDS/HIV testing, counseling and medical care services, including a support group to share concerns, ideas and learn new things about living with AIDS.

Offers a support group for individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

Provides virtual webinars on relevant topics as well as bereavement groups for our community. Sample support groups and webinars include: LGBTQ+ Individuals and Allies; Widows and Widowers; Advance Care Planning Panel Discussion and Resilience through the Holidays. Call for more detailed information or to register.

Offers a support group to adults diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, and their families and friends.

12 month lifestyle change program free to the public to address prediabetic diagnosis and help to prevent diabetes in the future.

A monthly networking support group for anyone diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma or who are post treatment. The group is informational and supportive and facilitated by a licensed mental health professional.

Offers education, support and resources to brain aneurysm survivors, their family members and caregivers.

Advocacy, emergency assistance, education and outreach for persons living with AIDS/HIV and their caregivers. Prevention and awareness programs. Support groups. Individual, couple and family counseling. Assistance with obtaining appropriate housing. Assistance in enrollment in AIDS Drug Assistance Program ADAP. Financial assistance in emergency situations.

Offers a support group for women who have breast cancer and their family members. Provides opportunities for participants to voice concerns, ask questions and obtain support from their peers. Meets first Tuesday of every month from 7pm-9pm in Conference Room 2. Contact Stephanie Crispino, RN at (631) 476-2776.

Support group for people who have suffered brain injuries.

Offers support to parents of seriously ill or premature infants in NeoNatal Intensive Care Unit. Offers help and support to bereaved parents. Maintains library of educational materials and videos, sponsors nurses to conferences or workshops, and publishes a newsletter. Monthly visits to NeoNatal Intensive Care Unit with gifts to babies.

Offers support group for women diagnosed with breast cancer. Provide opportunities, during an eight week session, for women to voice concerns, ask questions and obtain support from their peers. Classes are held on Thursdays from 5:15pm-6:45pm. Contact Sonny Levinbook, CSW, at (631)689-1854 for information about registration and session dates.

Offers support, education and information to people living with HIV/AIDS. Call for more information.

Offers community education and support groups including programs for mental health and substance abuse , smoking withdrawal , bereavement, and several groups for those living with cancer. Also provides health education speakers for numerous senior centers, schools, and community organizations.

A support group offered to polio survivors who experience new symptoms of muscle and joint pain and weakness, fatigue and, in some cases, major loss of function including loss of self-care independence and community mobility.

Support groups for people with cancer and their families.

Advances neuroscience research, provides support groups and services, and improves quality of life for adults and children diagnosed with injuries, tumors of the brain and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD). The support group holds their meeting at the North Bellmore Public Library, 1551 Newbridge Rd., No. Bellmore, the second Tuesday of each month from 7pm-9pm.

For newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, up to one year post-diagnosis. Meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 5:30pm to 7pm in 1 North Lounge. Preregistration not required.