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The Title IIIE Caregivers Support Program assists caregivers in the community with support groups, counseling, information and in-home respite care for caregivers.

211 North East New York

Diabetic Support GroupLearn how to manage the disease with support from others with diabetes. Meets the last Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium. Call 607-756-3591 for more information. Katte Faberzak.Coping with Cancer - Support GroupAll individuals, families and caregivers who are coping with, or are interested in learning more about cancer, are invited to attend. Cortland Regional Medical Center and the American Cancer Society serve as co-sponsors for the monthly support group meetings. Each meeting features a speaker on an important topic in the field of cancer or a topic of interest to families. Meets last Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm in the Assembly Room.For more information contact: Dan Mullins; Support Group Leader at 607-756-5234, or Carey Wilk, RN; Cancer Nurse Navigator via phone at 607-753-3508.Area Agency on Aging Caregiver Support Group3 pm to 4 pm on the fourth Thursday of the month.Melissa Alzord, [email protected]

211 Tompkins Cortland

* Provides educational advocacy for students to develop an appropriate special education plan.
* Offers assistance with applications to individuals who are suspected of having a developmental disability with OPWDD eligibility process.
* Offers trainings to students, families of individuals with disabilities, educators, and/or service providers.
* Transition Services - assists students in creating plans for individualized transition services as they prepare for life after high school.

211 Mid New York

Provides support, information and other needed services to patients and to families living with ALS.

211 Susquehanna UW Vestal

* Offers peer-facilitated support, self-help and care partner groups. Also offer peer telephone support for people living with MS and their care partners. Web-based support is offered through chat rooms and online groups.

211 Mid New York

Provides information and support to caregivers, specifically to individuals who are caring for older persons. Services include caregiver counseling, consultation, and referral; caregiver respite, caregiver support groups, Project Lifesaver, health promotion program, and an information center with books, pamphlets, and brochures.

211 Central New York

Broome West Caregiver Chat: 2nd Wednesday of the month 1-2:30 pm (subject to change) 2801 Wayne Street Endwell Group Respite will be available to provide care for your loved one during the session. If you will need care for your loved one, please RSVP by calling 607-785-0494.

211 Susquehanna UW Vestal

Provides assistance for individuals caring for someone ages 60 years and older with significant impairments of daily living. Services include counseling, training, information and assistance, support groups, and respite care. Materials/videos are available to borrow from the Caregiver's Resource Center.

211 Central New York

* Provides coordination of in-home health care services and support services to families under the supervision of own private physician. Home care coordinators in all area hospitals. Comprehensive nursing services. Rehabilitation/Habilitative - Occupational, physical, speech therapies. Certified hospice and palliative care. Home health care service to developmentally disabled. Social casework service. Mutual support groups for bereavement and caregivers. Volunteer opportunities.

211 Life Line Finger Lakes

Offers free information and guidance on many long term care options and services available to Tioga County residents.

211 Susquehanna UW Vestal

This support group meets monthly, giving caregivers an opportunity to share feelings and experiences about caring for older relatives and friends, helpingparticipants solve individual problems and strengthen their skills as caregivers.

211 Tompkins Cortland

Provides support groups for caretakers of the elderly and disabled and for seniors ages 55 and older, caring for grandchildren.

211 North East New York

• Caregiver Burnout: Tips to Prevent and Manage Stress - Recognize the causes and symptoms so you can get the help you need. http://www.aarp.org/caregiverstress

• AARP Caregiver Life Balance Tips - Advice on how to avoid burn-out while juggling family caregiving with work and childcare responsibilities. www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance

• Respite Care: How to Give Yourself the Caregiving Break You Need - Learn what services are available to help, such as volunteers, day programs and aides. www.aarp.org/respitecareplan

• AARP's Online Community - An online forum to connect with others that have the same interests, including caregiving, games, entertainment, home & family, money, and many more topics of interest www.aarp.org/caregivingcommunity

• AARP Local Pages - Features online & local events near your zip code. www.local.aarp.org

211 Central New York

Provides a variety of support groups in-person and remotely for individuals of all ages.


All meetings are in-person or on virutal unless otherwise noted:

Grief and Loss Suppor Group: Individuals struggling with grief and loss. Meets weekly on Thursday, 2-3 PM.
Congregation Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Road, Suite 100, Albany NY 12208

Parent Support Group: Parents needing support to support their children. Meets as needed; call for information

Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Group: Caregivers providing care for a loved one. Meets as needed; call for information

211 North East New York

Provides information and resources that aim to help caregivers fulfill their roles while also sustaining their personal well-being. It offers caregiver consultation, discussion groups, and public education.

211 Central New York

• AARP's Family Caregiving Facebook Group - A place to connect, share practical tips, offer support, and discuss family caregiving experiences. www.facebook.com/groups/aarpfamilycaregivers

• AARP's Online Community - An online forum to connect with others that have the same interests, including caregiving, games, entertainment, home & family, money, and many more topics of interest www.aarp.org/caregivingcommunity

• AARP Friendly Voices - Connecting people to people. We may be isolated, but we do not have to be alone. Sometimes just hearing a friendly voice on the other end of the line can help in challenging times. Trained AARP Friend Voice volunteers will provide a call to say hello. This service is currently available only for callers from the US. www.aarp.org/friendlyvoice

• 1-888-281-0145 Call directly, leave your information and someone will call you back.

• Llmanos directamente al 1-888-497-4108

211 Central New York

* Provides caregiver support that includes: Information & Assistance. In home Companion Care. Respite Day Program. Caregiver Support Groups. Counseling and support. Educational programs. Alzheimer's disease and other dementia support services.

211 Life Line Finger Lakes

Provides a support group for families seeking to provide the most effective help for the disabled child residing in their home. The group of parents / caregivers meets monthly, accompanied by a facilitator that is skilled in group dynamics, to discuss the problems which they mutually confront.

Zoom meetings are available during Covid-19 pandemic.

211 Central New York

* Provides educational advocacy for students to develop an appropriate special education plan.
* Offers assistance with applications to individuals who are suspected of having a developmental disability with OPWDD eligibility process.
* Offers trainings to students, families of individuals with disabilities, educators, and/or service providers.
* Transition Services - assists students in creating plans for individualized transition services as they prepare for life after high school.

211 Mid New York

Helps individuals with terminal illnesses live life to its fullest, up to the final moment.

211 Susquehanna UW Vestal

* Provides coordination of in-home health care services and support services to families under the supervision of own private physician. Home care coordinators in all area hospitals. Comprehensive nursing services. Rehabilitation/Habilitative - Occupational, physical, speech therapies. Certified hospice and palliative care. Home health care service to developmentally disabled. Social casework service. Mutual support groups for bereavement and caregivers. Volunteer opportunities.

211 Life Line Finger Lakes

* Provides support services for older adults:

• In home respite service
• Caregiver support groups
• Recreational activities

211 Mid New York

* Provides information, assistance, training, workshops, discussion and support groups.

211 Mid New York

* Provides social therapy for survivors of stroke or other illnesses. * Offers a peer counseling group. * Offers support for caregivers. * Provides an information line about strokes. Contact and locations listed below:. Rochester Regional 2655 Ridgeway Health System (Unity) 1st Floor Conf Rm Virginia Watts 585-922-5943 3rd TU 9:30AM-11:00AM Westside Stroke Group 3000 Dewey Ave Bethany Church, Church Hall Katie Brudek 585-624-8191 SA 1x/mo 11:00AM-12:00PM Nazareth College Communication Support Group Jessie Preston 585-922-5570 or Melissa Johnson 585-389-4412 1st W 12:30pm-2:00pm 3rd Wed/mo. 12:30PM-1:30PM Right Hemisphere Support Nazareth College Dr. Melissa Johnson 585-389-4412 3rd TH 7:00PM Aphasia Support Group 95 Allen's Creek Rd Bldg 1 Ste 252 Dr. Suzanne Johnson 585314-1807 4 times a year 4:30PM-6:00PM

211 Life Line Finger Lakes

Provides information, counseling, assistance, and support to caregivers at home or in the workplace. Offers telephone support groups and educational programs to adult children and spousal caregivers of the elderly. Manages grant funds that can help caregivers pay for other services, such as Meals on Wheels, Social Adult Day Programs, and Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS).

211 North East New York