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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