Support Groups
The Support Group listings were provided from a database courtesy of the Westchester Self-Help Clearinghouse, a service run by Westchester Jewish Community Services. The clearinghouse publishes a guide of support groups once every two years.
For more information call (914) 761-0600 x308.
*Please call to check on scheduling changes for all meeting times listed.


HEART DISEASE

American Heart Association Westchester / Putnam Region
The purpose of the Association is to provide support groups and educational material for people with heart disease.
American Heart Association  694-6464

Heart Clubs
Provides an opportunity for cardiac patients, their families and friends to share common concerns and learn about all aspects of heart disease; located at hospitals throughout Westchester; no fee
 - St. Johns Riverside Hospital, 967 N. Broadway, Yonkers
          Lenore Paterno  964-4925
 - Sound Shore Medical Center, Cardiac Support Club, 16 Guion Place, New Rochelle
          Eva Bucca 632-5540
 - Westchester County Medical Center, Heart Awareness Group, Valhalla
          Fran Nigrello 433-5343

Mount Vernon Hospital
, 12 N 7th Ave, Mt Vernon
Volunteer Office  664-8000 ext 3216 (days)

Saint John's Riverside Hospital, 967 N Broadway, Yonkers
Joyce Straus  964-4470 (days)

Sound Shore Medical Center, 16 Guion Pl, New Rochelle
Pat Pingitore  637-1431 (days)

Westchester County Medical Center, Valhalla
Helen Kelly  995-8382 (days)

White Plains Hospital Center; meets 1st Tuesday of the month Oct - June at in 3B Amb Surgery; meets 7:00 - 8:00 pm; no fee
White Plains Hospital Center 681-1118
Trisha Janus, RN  681-1037

The Mended Hearts, Inc, Chapter 85
Provides support and encouragement for heart disease patients and their families; provides hospital visits and telephone support; meets 1st Sunday of the month (except holidays) at 2 p.m. at Jack D. Weiler Hospital, 1825 Eastchester Road, Bronx; new members $21 individual, $31 family annual fees; renewals, $16 individual, $24 family annual fee; no meeting fee
Ira  718 823-8321
Anna  718 829-9404

Heart-To-Heart
This is both an educational and support program for people with heart disease and for family members interested in learning more about heart disease; meets at Sound Shore Medical Center, New Rochelle; Mondays from 7:30 - 9:00 pm, except for Jan, Feb, Mar, July & Aug. Call for dates  637-1431

Hypertension Screening
Hudson Valley Hospital, Peekskill
Thursdays 3pm
No fee
Volunteer Office  737-9000 ext 3303
Eileen Rogan, Education Dept  734-3296

Hepatitis C Support Group
Professionally-led support group for those with Hepatitus C and their loved ones, for outreach, referrals and support topics including living with disease, education on transmission and prevention, and current treatment; meets 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.; call for location
St. John's Riverside Hospital  964-4581
Richie Rodriquez  760-7676 or 793-0862

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